any sff cases that fit these requirements?
Posted by IHaveADirtyKeyboard@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 16 comments
hi. the computer this is for is not the best but I'm planning to upgrade it a lot in the following months. I'm looking for a case that:
>allows at least 260mm-300mm long GPUs
>takes SFX power supplies specifically
>not too expensive
>available in the EU ( preferably on amazon )
thanks in advance : )
YetanotherGrimpak@reddit
How small of a footprint do you need?
IHaveADirtyKeyboard@reddit (OP)
it has to be either exactly 13cm x 39 cm x 32,5 cm ( width, depth, height ) or smaller than that ( preferably smaller )
BaronB@reddit
13cm max width? The closest is going to be a SFF-Time P-ATX.
Most mATX cases are around 18~20cm wide.
IHaveADirtyKeyboard@reddit (OP)
do you recommend any other cases that are at least below 18cm in width ?
BaronB@reddit
That can handle an mATX motherboard?
SSUPD Meshroom S V2. Though if your mATX motherboard has any connections on the right side that are angled, they won't be usable, as the case is literally exactly as deep as an mATX motherboard and no more. So if you have 3.5" and 2.5" drives you want to use, it'll need to have at least 1 SATA port that is pointing out from the motherboard.
Alternatively the NCASE M2. Though you may have to be more mindful of what GPU you get for this as it will be limited to 148mm tall. But it is only 16.6cm wide. This case really does need a little bit of clearance on at least one side though since it gets most of the intake from the side panel.
Both of these the 3.5"/2.5" drive just kind of gets slapped wherever it can fit.
Mechanic Master make a handful of cases that could be close.
The Z20 others have mentioned is around 20cm wide when actually assembled. It'll list 18.5cm some places, but that's with the side panels not installed.
Lots of ITX cases that would fit the bill, but mATX makes it really difficult.
IHaveADirtyKeyboard@reddit (OP)
very detailed , thank you ! I'll keep the ncase one in the back of my mind : )
IHaveADirtyKeyboard@reddit (OP)
this looks really nice ! do I just get whatever version is the latest ? and does it allow me to put a 3"5 drive and/or a 2"5 ?
BaronB@reddit
Yes. It can take a single 3.5" HDD or two 2.5" SSDs.
Do be mindful that the GPU width and height is extremely limited in this case. 2 slots max thickness with an mATX motherboard, 140mm max height, and may be less depending on the CPU cooler you use.
YetanotherGrimpak@reddit
Deepcool CH260? Nah too big. The lian li A3? Also too big.
mATX makes it a bit tricky.
IHaveADirtyKeyboard@reddit (OP)
the lian li seems like the better of the 2 however indeed it is a bit too long : ( but I'll keep it in the back of my mind if there are no other options
IHaveADirtyKeyboard@reddit (OP)
OH and I forgot a thing but I really need one that supports mATX
CG-Laguiole@reddit
I think the Jonsbo Z20 would fulfill your needs.
IHaveADirtyKeyboard@reddit (OP)
indeed it looks very nice :o but will it let me put a 3"5 inch drive ?
CG-Laguiole@reddit
I dont use one but according to their spec you can fit one in. Where and how to make it look clean I leave up to your creativity.
IHaveADirtyKeyboard@reddit (OP)
OK interesting thank you , I will consider it and check out where I could place one in the case
IHaveADirtyKeyboard@reddit (OP)
sorry for editing the post a billion times I keep forgetting stuff but this is all thankfully : )