Good review! My current PC uses the same case. I agree about the height of the case, my ASUS 3060 OC 12GB TUF Gaming card is a tight fit (but it fits). I was surprised by your temps as I'm getting very good temps under load. Perhaps I need to run a similar benchmark test to see, but my idle temps are in the high 30s, with hardcore gaming loads comfortably in the high 50s (ambient temp around 28 degrees in Manila apartment. I've very rarely seen gaming temps in the 60s. BUT I also carefully selected my my GPU and CPU components specifically for their good cooling reviews. Since I knew that I'd be using this ITX case (see below). 1. The ASUS TUF Gaming 3060 OC GPU: - uses the middle fan as an exhaust, that seems significant in this ITX case - GPU is also one of the better temperature performers for cards in it's category, beat only by the slighly better MSI competitor 2. For the CPU cooling (i3-12100F) - I'm using the IS-55 with an Asrock B660M-ITX/ac. The IS-55 only fits in one orientation, but it fits and the cooling is quite good. - In addition, I installed the Thermaltake CPU buckle to keep the CPU flat and in full contact with the IS-55, this is also supposed to drop temps (though I haven't tested it without the CPU buckle) NOTES: - I was able to install two 2.5" SSDs on the bottom of the case (under the power supply), but there's no way to install fans on top, there's too much structural stuff in the way. - I wonder if you can get even lower temps if you replace the acrylic panels with some mesh. (the acrylic panels make a perfect template). The mesh might make it easier for hot air to exit at the top/sides of the panels.
Thanks for the inputs. I wasn't really clear in the video why I didn't call out my GPU temps that much. Looking at my RTX 3060 Gaming OC temps, it's near underwhelming already even at open test bench. Putting it inside the case with the 5800X just made matters worse for the components overall (by increasing case ambient temps overall by heat re-circulation) and the difference is pretty much acceptable (same as CPU). Re: Asus TUF RTX 3060. In RTX 30 series, Asus TUF is one of the best cooling to price ratio out there. Good that you got one. Re: 12100F. This CPU is a lot easier to cool (at 58W-89W). This made your case ambient temps to be better already. Re: mesh side panels, it can dampen the noise but maybe not so much to the temps (holes in this case is pretty big already). It also has to be a better design mesh as well (not from I100 Mesh Pro). What the case lacks is active airflow for hotter components. Good choice in components overall and very decent gaming PC :) I also learned a lot from your well-constructed comment and added the following to my checklist: 1. Idle temps - I never recorded it and I will put include it in my future tests (I just wait for the idle temps to "normalize" but never disclosed it). I'll record the temps for 30 minutes while idle. 2. Components suggestion - my components may be bad for the case. I should also extrapolate if it can handle hotter components, or maybe it can only handle cooler components. Though my test will remain at biggest GPU that can fit the case (as component compatibility is a marketing line for ITX case manufacturer that needs to be validated) Thank you.
Ordered today salamat Manong! Downsizing my zzaw c2 matx case using an undervolt cpu(5600x) and gpu(pulse 2 fan 260mm 6700 xt) hoping my temps will be fine with this case hehe.
To install the bigger graphics card just remove the internal power cable completely. Install the GPU then reinstall the power cable. For worse case scenerio, you can remove the whole back panel of the case, its just a few screws. This is what I did with my 8L case
I see. Though looking at the other end of it, I'll hit the USB3 cable which I have to remove (Sapphire Nitro+ RX 6800 has lower dimensions vs Asus Strix RTX 3070, but still uncomfortable to fit). Front and back panels are riveted in my case.
New subscriber. Nice content. Was planning to get this but I am not sure if it will fit my GPU.What do you think is the maximum card height? will it fit a 129-130 wide card?
Hi, sorry for the late reply as I missed your comment. If your GPU is long (305-310mm), it might hit the USB 3 cable at the end if it's 130mm wide. However, if the GPU is a bit shorter, I believe it can accommodate a 130mm width. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
looks like the S400 would be a better choice compared to this since it fixes all the clearance issues this case had (works w/ wider GPUs since the power outlet is on the motherboard side and the USB header issue since all connectors are at the bottom) while also looking better due to not using unaesthetic acrylic panels. the S400 can also house 2x slim 120mm fans for more active airflow too. it can also fit a 4090 which is neat while still being at 10.8L
Thank you for this video. Which the most powerful/hottest GPU would you recommend to buy for this case? I recently bought this one and I'm thinking about used RTX 3080/RX 7800XT
Hello..is this case support 63mm CPU cooler like Jonsbo HX6200D? i have similiar case but side panel is acrylic with only 2 slot GPU the model like i100-2 but the dimension is similiar with pro mesh
Good time, please, maybe you can test these coolers? Jonsbo hx6200d, jonsbo hx4170d, thermalright axp90-x53 for Pcooler i100/pro/a4 case Thanks in advance! P.s of course not sure about Jonsbo hx6200d, it's 63mm high.
@@manongunboxing Hi, may I know where did you order? I cannot seem to find any reliable seller on Shopee or Lazada. Any links will be highly appreciated, thank you!
Shopee jhkjtech dot ph. Responsive enough but arrived late (shopee express is shopee snail mail). He has made the s400 available in his laz shop as well.
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Good review!
My current PC uses the same case. I agree about the height of the case, my ASUS 3060 OC 12GB TUF Gaming card is a tight fit (but it fits). I was surprised by your temps as I'm getting very good temps under load. Perhaps I need to run a similar benchmark test to see, but my idle temps are in the high 30s, with hardcore gaming loads comfortably in the high 50s (ambient temp around 28 degrees in Manila apartment. I've very rarely seen gaming temps in the 60s. BUT I also carefully selected my my GPU and CPU components specifically for their good cooling reviews. Since I knew that I'd be using this ITX case (see below).
1. The ASUS TUF Gaming 3060 OC GPU:
- uses the middle fan as an exhaust, that seems significant in this ITX case
- GPU is also one of the better temperature performers for cards in it's category, beat only by the slighly better MSI competitor
2. For the CPU cooling (i3-12100F)
- I'm using the IS-55 with an Asrock B660M-ITX/ac. The IS-55 only fits in one orientation, but it fits and the cooling is quite good.
- In addition, I installed the Thermaltake CPU buckle to keep the CPU flat and in full contact with the IS-55, this is also supposed to drop temps (though I haven't tested it without the CPU buckle)
NOTES:
- I was able to install two 2.5" SSDs on the bottom of the case (under the power supply), but there's no way to install fans on top, there's too much structural stuff in the way.
- I wonder if you can get even lower temps if you replace the acrylic panels with some mesh. (the acrylic panels make a perfect template). The mesh might make it easier for hot air to exit at the top/sides of the panels.
Thanks for the inputs. I wasn't really clear in the video why I didn't call out my GPU temps that much. Looking at my RTX 3060 Gaming OC temps, it's near underwhelming already even at open test bench. Putting it inside the case with the 5800X just made matters worse for the components overall (by increasing case ambient temps overall by heat re-circulation) and the difference is pretty much acceptable (same as CPU).
Re: Asus TUF RTX 3060. In RTX 30 series, Asus TUF is one of the best cooling to price ratio out there. Good that you got one.
Re: 12100F. This CPU is a lot easier to cool (at 58W-89W). This made your case ambient temps to be better already.
Re: mesh side panels, it can dampen the noise but maybe not so much to the temps (holes in this case is pretty big already). It also has to be a better design mesh as well (not from I100 Mesh Pro). What the case lacks is active airflow for hotter components.
Good choice in components overall and very decent gaming PC :)
I also learned a lot from your well-constructed comment and added the following to my checklist:
1. Idle temps - I never recorded it and I will put include it in my future tests (I just wait for the idle temps to "normalize" but never disclosed it). I'll record the temps for 30 minutes while idle.
2. Components suggestion - my components may be bad for the case. I should also extrapolate if it can handle hotter components, or maybe it can only handle cooler components. Though my test will remain at biggest GPU that can fit the case (as component compatibility is a marketing line for ITX case manufacturer that needs to be validated)
Thank you.
Ordered today salamat Manong!
Downsizing my zzaw c2 matx case using an undervolt cpu(5600x) and gpu(pulse 2 fan 260mm 6700 xt) hoping my temps will be fine with this case hehe.
To install the bigger graphics card just remove the internal power cable completely. Install the GPU then reinstall the power cable. For worse case scenerio, you can remove the whole back panel of the case, its just a few screws. This is what I did with my 8L case
I see. Though looking at the other end of it, I'll hit the USB3 cable which I have to remove (Sapphire Nitro+ RX 6800 has lower dimensions vs Asus Strix RTX 3070, but still uncomfortable to fit). Front and back panels are riveted in my case.
@@manongunboxing riveted.. aww that sucks. At least you tried.
I felt that dexterity comment way too much 😂
New subscriber. Nice content. Was planning to get this but I am not sure if it will fit my GPU.What do you think is the maximum card height? will it fit a 129-130 wide card?
Hi, sorry for the late reply as I missed your comment. If your GPU is long (305-310mm), it might hit the USB 3 cable at the end if it's 130mm wide. However, if the GPU is a bit shorter, I believe it can accommodate a 130mm width.
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
looks like the S400 would be a better choice compared to this since it fixes all the clearance issues this case had (works w/ wider GPUs since the power outlet is on the motherboard side and the USB header issue since all connectors are at the bottom) while also looking better due to not using unaesthetic acrylic panels. the S400 can also house 2x slim 120mm fans for more active airflow too. it can also fit a 4090 which is neat while still being at 10.8L
Will try to find one and see for myself. Thanks
Thank you for this video.
Which the most powerful/hottest GPU would you recommend to buy for this case? I recently bought this one and I'm thinking about used RTX 3080/RX 7800XT
RTX 3060 or any
Hello..is this case support 63mm CPU cooler like Jonsbo HX6200D?
i have similiar case but side panel is acrylic with only 2 slot GPU
the model like i100-2 but the dimension is similiar with pro mesh
I'll not risk 63mm CPU cooler. At most 62mm and expect it to bulge
i think with some fabrication, an sfx-l can be fitted
Good time, please, maybe you can test these coolers? Jonsbo hx6200d, jonsbo hx4170d, thermalright axp90-x53 for Pcooler i100/pro/a4 case
Thanks in advance!
P.s
of course not sure about Jonsbo hx6200d, it's 63mm high.
I can't promise, but will definitely log these coolers in the pipeline
Hello, I want to buy the same case for my PC and would like to know if I only need an sfx power supply or will an sfx-l also work?
Sfx-l works
do you think it's possible to mount two 40mm exhaust fans at the top part of the case and if it would be worth it for better temps.
Too tight but I'll order two of those and check if I can put it on the GPU side
@@manongunboxing I look forward to hearing the results if it fits
@@manongunboxing musta manong, natry nyo ba if oks lagyan ng small exhaust fans?
Not yet sir. Give me til end of month. Sorry medyo matagal turn around. Otw la lang din yung noctua nf a4x10
Buti nalang preho tyo ng gpu sir.. mukhang negats dn ako dto sa case na to 😅 baka may iba pa kayo recc itx case na compatible sa sapphire nitro
Will check dito sa next build ko. Coming this month
kakasya parin kaya CV650 na PSU?
No. Hindi po yan sfx psu, di ba?
try Shiny Snake S300 or S400
Yeah likely for Oct. Already ordered
@@manongunboxing Hi, may I know where did you order? I cannot seem to find any reliable seller on Shopee or Lazada. Any links will be highly appreciated, thank you!
Shopee jhkjtech dot ph. Responsive enough but arrived late (shopee express is shopee snail mail). He has made the s400 available in his laz shop as well.
@@manongunboxing Awesome, thanks!
@@manongunboxing can't Wait to ur next Itx Build, Mine is Fractal Terra, but yeah i kinda like that shiny snake s300 or s400