NVIDIA SFF-Ready System Build & Benchmark

[Darksaber]

SFF gaming systems used to be a luxury option, often expensive and full of compromises. However, recent changes in mainstream hardware have reduced these barriers. NVIDIA’s "Build Small, Play Big" initiative now helps clarify which of their GPUs will work with specific SFF enclosures.

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[Chomiq]

Noise and thermals section is missing.

 

[Ferrum Master]

Putting a non AMD X3D in SFF gaming build these days, doing the complete oposite W1zs CPU power charts show.

I missed the point somewere? While I see only one new marketing handle for nvidia. It is just a torture test example of badly cooled CPU.

 

[Chomiq]

Why no results without DLSS or DLAA?

 

[R0H1T]

So will we see an Nvidia SoC in one of these things some time next year? Also why in the world you'd wanna buy anything Intel right now

 

[Dr. Dro]

Putting a non AMD X3D in SFF gaming build these days, doing the complete oposite W1zs CPU power charts show.

I missed the point somewere? While I see only one new marketing handle for nvidia. It is just a torture test example of badly cooled CPU.

I suppose that using a CPU such as a 14900K is impractical, but it's a good way to saturate thermals in a SFF context. 7800X3D is the go-to CPU when it comes to power and thermally constrained setups like SFF machines. The "SFF-ready" certification is just trendy marketing for "graphics cards that have relatively sane dimensions", kind of like they used to be a few years ago, and are thus "compatible with small cases". It's intended to make it easier for the average layperson to purchase compatible parts, that is all there is to it.

 

[R0H1T]

The "SFF-ready" certification is just trendy marketing for "graphics cards that have relatively sane dimensions", kind of like they used to be a few years ago, and are thus "compatible with small cases".

And totally pointless compared to this ~

Much like a lot of high end gas power guzzling things these days SFF is moving into (almost) dead as a dodo territory!

 

[rrrrex]

LP RTX 4060 + ITX mb + Ryzen 9600X + Top flow cooler will fit in 5 L case, this is much closer to real SFF.

 

[W1zzard]

Why no results without DLSS or DLAA?

DLAA is native resolution, and superior to TAA, TXAA, FXAA. Why wouldn't you use it when it's available ?

 

[Chomiq]

DLAA is native resolution, and superior to TAA, TXAA, FXAA. Why wouldn't you use it when it's available ?

Higher power draw, lower FPS?

Also I'm not asking why use DLAA, I'm asking why there are no results without it.

 

[Ferrum Master]

But it's a good way to saturate thermals in a SFF context.

Well, you can always look for something positive in any build for sure.

 

[Space Lynx]

I like this idea, but SFF really should be using AMD cpu for heat reasons.

14900k just sounds like a bad idea for SFF imo

 

[Dr. Dro]

Well, you can always look for something positive in any build for sure.

I mean, this is the only rationale, it's to saturate the cooling system (which should also affect GPU thermals somewhat). Owning a 13900KS, I can assure you that it would be the last thing I'd chuck in an SFF. Restricting it to 65-80W will murder its performance.

 

[ymdhis]

Calling this SFF is an insult. An SFF build should not exceed 30cm in either dimension.

 

[Legacy-ZA]

I always found SFF systems amazing, I have wanted to build a SFF system before, however... I hate to sound like a broken record, but paying more for less, is a big no from me.

You folks should see this video, it's a work of art, a masterpiece:

 

[Space Lynx]

I always found SFF systems amazing, I have wanted to build a SFF system before, however... I hate to sound like a broken record, but paying more for less, is a big no from me.

You folks should see this video, it's a work of art, a masterpiece:

same for me, mini-itx has always intrigued me, but at end of day, i have a giant desk, and once my build is done it never moves, so might as well have a big case and better temps /shrug

 

[_roman_]

@Chomiq

I just remembered a video.

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I had a quick look.

Maybe I saw RGB AIO cooler in a non rgb case?
All of those components would not be my choice when building, regardless if small form factor build or regular size.

 

[usiname]

SFF gaming system with 14900k instead 7800X3D or 9800X3D is joke

 

[dgianstefani]

same for me, mini-itx has always intrigued me, but at end of day, i have a giant desk, and once my build is done it never moves, so might as well have a big case and better temps /shrug

My temps are 40-55 C in a 13 L case. SFF allows more focused air and better pressure due to smaller size. The fans blow the same amount of air as in a big chassis, there's just not as much blocking or slowing that airflow since distances are smaller between fans and what you want airflow over. The only downside is it's a little harder to work in and clean, or if you like lots of spinning rust.

 

[Dragokar]

SFF with a card that's: 300x120x50mm. I love how they nowadays call that SFF.....I know it is not only about the GPU size, still it makes me laugh.

 

[phints]

And totally pointless compared to this ~

Much like a lot of high end gas power guzzling things these days SFF is moving into (almost) dead as a dodo territory!

Probably the worst take I ever read on this site. The Mac is extremely limited in performance and capability with out a dedicated GPU. With a quiet SFF or even micro-ATX (AP201) the capability massively exceeds the Mac with similar pricing. Also thermals are good and noise is near silent on the right PC build.

 

[jak_2456]

Calling this SFF is an insult. An SFF build should not exceed 30cm in either dimension.

I kind of understand the rationale of having a tall PC that doesn't occupy that much desk space, since most people are not particularly low on vertical space. After all, that's the reason why skyscrapers exist.

 

[Vayra86]

This build is a lot more quiet on AMD, I can tell you right now.

Ive got this (<--- system specs) and its a 350-400W system at full blast. In an open air SFF case sitting next to me. I can easily play without headphones on.

This is a shameless Nvidia ad plugged into reviews and I do not like it. Crucial info is missing. It reads like a marketing story. Do better.

And totally pointless compared to this ~

Much like a lot of high end gas power guzzling things these days SFF is moving into (almost) dead as a dodo territory!

Honestly a smaller case is really quite cool when placed next to an ATX behemoth. Easy to move and Transport. Lighter and feels much more like a 'solid piece of kit' with even weight distribution (since all space is used). The review is correct on one thing; there is little reason NOT to go smaller; I have better cooling now (no heat in case; its straight exhaust, no turbulence or air pockets possible), the system isnt noisy, and storage can be placed on-board/against case walls with M2 drives or on sata SSDs.

 

[adilazimdegilx]

Looks like this is a sponsored build review otherwise it wouldnt end up on TPU site with this particular choice of parts and without crucial info like comparisons, thermal and power detailed results, throttling charts etc. and with only a handful of results.

 

[Ferrum Master]

Looking that everyone thinks the same... I will put a readers mark representing what it really is like