Mini ITX Build

[jim_zzzz]

So the time has come for me to throw away the big tower and to build a mini ITX gaming machine. I primarily play FPS: MW/BF and here are my thoughts:

1) NCASE M1, Fractal Node 202 or Dan a4 SFX
2) core i5/i7 + GTX780ti/980/1080
3) water cooling where possible

I've read so many conflicting reports about all of these builds particularly the Node 202. The NCASE M1 seems to be better for cooling - by virtue of GPU and CPU cooling. The Dan A4 SFX I don't think I'm considering it seriously as I can't find anything that says the temps on full load are reasonable.

Does someone actually have one of these builds and is able to play FPS on ultra/high for 2hrs continuously without excessively high temp/fan noise???

Pls help!!

 

[CivilDrone]

Ncase and dan are expensive. Ive owned 304 but hated horizontal mobo positioning since
Have you considered itx cases by cougar?
Managed to mod mine and install custom wc loop
Run 1060 mini with ek-thermosphere while gaming doesnt go above 45. I run 3 x 120mm akasa apache on full speed, but can barely hear them

 

[jim_zzzz]

Ncase and dan are expensive. Ive owned 304 but hated horizontal mobo positioning since
Have you considered itx cases by cougar?
Managed to mod mine and install custom wc loop
Run 1060 mini with ek-thermosphere while gaming doesnt go above 45. I run 3 x 120mm akasa apache on full speed, but can barely hear them

i haven't but i'll tkae a look. i've been transfixed today with this build log:

http://www.overclock.net/t/1537967/build-log-nctekm1-ncase-m1-dual-radiator-watercooling