Looking for miniITX case with certain criteria

[joesaiditstrue]

Looking to build a small system. AMD cpu, GPU undecided, and will have a custom loop for the cpu and gpu

I'm trying to use some pieces of equipment that I already have, specifically a 180mm long PSU and a 60mm thick 240 radiator.

I'm trying to find a small ITX case that can support both of these parts. So far I'm coming up short. Had the NZXT H210i lined up but I'm 80% sure it won't fit the radiator (PSU fits though)

Any case suggestions? Trying to keep the price under $150

 

[Fourstaff]

You can take a look at CoolerMaster MasterBox NR200. It will fit the GPU but not sure if it will take the radiator.

 

[Sybaris_Caesar]

Check Optimum Tech on YT. He mostly does mini-ITX content. I think Cooler Master NR200 might fit the criteria, dunno for sure. At least it's cheap. Tight/small mini-ITX cases are kinda boutique and quite expensive.

 

[joesaiditstrue]

Check Optimum Tech on YT. He mostly does mini-ITX content. I think Cooler Master NR200 might fit the criteria, dunno for sure. At least it's cheap. Tight/small mini-ITX cases are kinda boutique and quite expensive.

Love OptimumTech! I'll check out the NR200, and post back here if I get any info on the rad support

 

[tabascosauz]

Literally no "small" ITX case will fit your choice of a 180mm PSU, because a 180mm ATX PSU isn't even in the same realm of size as the usual 120mm SFX and 125-130mm SFX-L power supplies. The Cerberus exists and is probably the only SFF I can think of that supports ATX PSUs, but it's not strictly ITX and is most definitely not under $150 in price.

If your waterblock is short enough in length, the H200i may be okay on the thick rad. Otherwise, the Razer Tomahawk case may fit a thick rad in the top, but it's likely also a tight fit due to the PSU placement. These are both rather big ITX cases, hence you'll have to rethink whether your stated requirements are compatible with "small".

If you drop the ridiculous 180mm long PSU, the NR200 will probably fit the rad if you use the vertical GPU mount as it leaves a lot of space in the bottom of the case. But dropping the PSU requirement is a prerequisite for any case normally regarded as "small".

 

[wolf]

Another NR200(P) vote, absolutely love mine

 

[Aquinus]

I've been batting around the idea of doing a mini ITX build with a custom water loop. I've been eying this chassis if I can find one for purchase.

Phanteks Evolv ITX Tempered Glass Black

Big on features and small in size, the Enthoo EVOLV ITX is a budget oriented chassis that uses a metal exterior. The case introduces a new unique bracket solution for mounting a radiator on top and a multifunctional bracket for reservoir, pump, and SSD/HDD.

www.phanteksusa.com

 

[joesaiditstrue]

Literally no "small" ITX case will fit your choice of a 180mm PSU, because a 180mm ATX PSU isn't even in the same realm of size as the usual 120mm SFX and 125-130mm SFX-L power supplies. The Cerberus exists and is probably the only SFF I can think of that supports ATX PSUs, but it's not strictly ITX and is most definitely not under $150 in price.

If your waterblock is short enough in length, the H200i may be okay on the thick rad. Otherwise, the Razer Tomahawk case may fit a thick rad in the top, but it's likely also a tight fit due to the PSU placement. These are both rather big ITX cases, hence you'll have to rethink whether your stated requirements are compatible with "small".

If you drop the ridiculous 180mm long PSU, the NR200 will probably fit the rad if you use the vertical GPU mount as it leaves a lot of space in the bottom of the case. But dropping the PSU requirement is a prerequisite for any case normally regarded as "small".

My definition of small wouldn't need to be anywhere near the Ncase M1/Cerberus/etc tiny SFF cases. Something along the lines of the NR200, H200/210i, 280x, etc is small enough.

Unfortunately I've eliminated all of those as they don't have the length (front to back) to fit a full size GPU and 60mm radiator in the front with 1 set of fans.

As of now,it's looking like mini ITX is out of the question unless there's something out there I haven't found yet

 

[tabascosauz]

My definition of small wouldn't need to be anywhere near the Ncase M1/Cerberus/etc tiny SFF cases. Something along the lines of the NR200, H200/210i, 280x, etc is small enough.

Unfortunately I've eliminated all of those as they don't have the length (front to back) to fit a full size GPU and 60mm radiator in the front with 1 set of fans.

As of now,it's looking like mini ITX is out of the question unless there's something out there I haven't found yet

Uh, why exactly is the NR200 out of the question? It can fit a thick rad in the bottom with a vertical GPU. Never mind, 60mm will be a tight fit with 25mm fans.

Unless you mean full size PSU not "full size GPU", in which case mini-ITX is just not for you if you really want to keep that 180mm PSU. Also, I'm not sure how big you think the NR200 is - it's about the same size as the Cerberus, just wider and shorter. Both are 18L, the H210 is a whopping 27L.

 

[joesaiditstrue]

Uh, why exactly is the NR200 out of the question? It can fit a thick rad in the bottom with a vertical GPU. Never mind, 60mm will be a tight fit with 25mm fans.

Unless you mean full size PSU not "full size GPU", in which case mini-ITX is just not for you if you really want to keep that 180mm PSU. Also, I'm not sure how big you think the NR200 is - it's about the same size as the Cerberus, just wider and shorter. Both are 18L, the H210 is a whopping 27L.

Beyond the radiator issues, it doesn't support my PSU. Maxes out at 130mm. I'm actually gonna go with a slimmer radiator and get the H210i most likely. I really like that NR200 tho, not gonna lie.

 

[Sybaris_Caesar]

Thermaltake Core v1. It's cheap, ugly, old but fairly spacious I think.

 

[redeye]

Looking to build a small system. AMD cpu, GPU undecided, and will have a custom loop for the cpu and gpu

I'm trying to use some pieces of equipment that I already have, specifically a 180mm long PSU and a 60mm thick 240 radiator.

I'm trying to find a small ITX case that can support both of these parts. So far I'm coming up short. Had the NZXT H210i lined up but I'm 80% sure it won't fit the radiator (PSU fits though)

Any case suggestions? Trying to keep the price under $150

IMO, you are SOL on a itx case because of the 60mm 240 radiator...
so try a matx case...
i used a antec p120 case with my 45mm 280 push/pull rad, but it was tight...
see photo... (excuse the mess, Smudges and reflections the glass front due to it not being removable... )

you could use a
Cooler Master MasterCase H100 ITX Mini-Tower

Cooler Master Mastercase H100 Review

Cooler Master is taking the H-Series with its 200 mm front fan design and shrinks it down to the ITX form factor for the H100. On top of that, this small case includes a built-in carrying handle for easy transportation, all at an interesting price tag to boot.

www.techpowerup.com

if you give up the 60mm thick radiator, get a 180mm radiator (Alphacool 14186 NexXxoS XT45 Full Copper 180mm Single Radiator use only ssd’s and use an pump radiator combo such as a alphacool eisstation (ddc version)
(i am not shillin for alphacool... but they do tend have the oddball things you need...)
and the font change is from cut and pasting...

a deepcool mattrex 70 will fit a 60mm thick 240 radiator in front and on top...
btw, i found all my ideas for cases from newegg... then looked around for a lower cost...

yes the thermaltake v1! forgot about that, (read khonjel’s comment) ive used that case, had the g1 sniper m5, two gtx980’s in an sli config, and water cooled the i5-6600k using three nzxt AIO watercoolers, and the kraken g10 gpu mounts. was really tight. (sadly i do not have that system anymore, a disassembled it for parts... of course my system now does not use any parts from the system so i should have kept it together... although those gtx980 “kill” me because they are kinda useless, (a gtx1660ti is on par)...

so the thermaltake v1 is just the ticket... also you can run your MB (matx or itx ) vertical or horizontal... the rail system in it has a lot of possibilities... i would not say it is ugly, has a curved front...

 

[joesaiditstrue]

Where would a 240mm rad fit in the TT Core V1, and I'm not seeing how a 180mm PSU would fit either. I might not be seeing the right images tho

edit: nvm,looks like that chonky 200mm fan has 2x120 mounts behind it. so just looking at max GPU clearance and PSU length now

 

[londiste]

Fractal Nano S?

Define Nano S

www.fractal-design.com

 

[joesaiditstrue]

Fractal Nano S?

Define Nano S

www.fractal-design.com

That looks promising, would need to know what the max GPU length would be. I see a lot of room in the front for fans+60mm rad.

 

[claes]

At 27l I have to agree with everyone else; you can get 34l ATX cases at that point...

 

[londiste]

That looks promising, would need to know what the max GPU length would be. I see a lot of room in the front for fans+60mm rad.

I had an EKWB Predator (40mm radiator plus fans, 68mm total) and 1080Ti (reference, so should be 267mm length) in one of those. Between radiator and GPU there was maybe 5mm

Edit:
This is what it looked like.

 

[moproblems99]

I've been batting around the idea of doing a mini ITX build with a custom water loop. I've been eying this chassis if I can find one for purchase.

Phanteks Evolv ITX Tempered Glass Black

Big on features and small in size, the Enthoo EVOLV ITX is a budget oriented chassis that uses a metal exterior. The case introduces a new unique bracket solution for mounting a radiator on top and a multifunctional bracket for reservoir, pump, and SSD/HDD.

www.phanteksusa.com

I looked at that too and ended up with the InWin A1