Compact footprint vertical cases

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Looking at ITX or mATX case options to sit on my desk. Ideally I'd like something less than 300mm deep so that restricts me to vertical style cases.

Wondering if I've missed any good options & if there's any feedback on them:
- SSUPD Meshroom S V2
- Jonsbo VR3
- Corsair 2000D
- Fractal Mood
- NZXT H1
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Then a few mATX:
- Silverstone Alta G1M
- Cubeor Kanto
- Kabiou C1

Otherwise I might be able to run a standard setup but have the system placed sideways, but a vertical case appeals if the options are good.
 
What sort of noise profile are you happy with? Only ask because in my experience the vertical cases often seem louder on the desk as the fans are 'facing' you more. Even if temps and speeds are fine I have found standard orientation to be more pleasant for noise.
 
I'd not really thought about the noise tbh.
I'm looking at some more standard sff mATX cases that I could just turn side on as well now as there's quite a few more options.
 
Currently I'm using a Shinysnake L300, which has a very small footprint.
Not sure if it would be reasonably priced in the UK though.

I'm a big fan of the case, but it has massively increased GPU temps, as my Bifrost A770 is like a blower cooler. The vapor chamber it has also seems not to like this orientation.

I'd considered the Alta G1M before, but it seemed like it was still a bit of a hefty case to have on the desk.
 
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Nothing quite fit the bill so I've ended up with a Deepcool CH160 Plus. Faily traditional layout for a compact mATX but easy enough build and some space for tucking cables away at 21 litres.

Was originally looking at the CH170 Plus but couldn't find it in stock.
Most of the other options used riser cables which I really don't want to rely on for pcie 5 onwards.
 
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