You do NOT have to remove those screws to take off the top panel. You pop it up from that big tab in the back, and then lift straight up. It fits much tighter than the side panels. The only panel that requires the removal of a screw is the bottom, and it's only one screw. This is an awesome case. Used it for my very first build, and now working on my second.
The PSU bracket can also hold a 3.5" drive, and another one at the side panel bracket which can hold AIO rads or fans. This case is so good. Tons of possible setups. Love it.
I have been looking around at the various PC builds for awhile now. I just wanted to say that I appreciate all your hard work filming these videos. Your a great teacher! I found your compatibility vid first and have been binge watching since. I totally want to build my own, but I want to learn a lot more first. The part picking seems to be the most difficult part. (I think) Anyhow...thank you for the awesome builds and I especially liked the compatibility vid from a new subscriber!!
No joke I was planning on making my first build on this thing!! I read itx is difficult but you made it look easy, it's kinda comforting I can't believe the timing :)
I did my first build in it without any problems at all. My son warned me that it was going to be hard, but changed his mind when he actually saw it in person--how nicely it opened up from all sides, and how thoughtfully designed it was. Now he wants one, and I'm on my second build with the same case--this one for my dad.
It's a shame this case was discontinued. It is the perfect blend between the V1 and V2. The additional vertical PCI card mounts are great for a 10g - m.2 adapter.
@@jdtechgear I'm a large guy with big hands, building in itx cases is always a pain for me. I'm always looking for a better solution, this fits that perfectly.
@@dragon2knight same here, even some MicoATX cases cut up my knuckles before from just tricky design and my hands would be terrible for a mechanic or surgeon haha
Right?? Probably the least intimidating ITX case I've built in, right up there with the Meshlicious, but this one had some easier access. Highly recommend if you try it Rita!
@@jdtechgear Same. This was my first semi-SSF case (18L, still ssf?) and honestly it was easier than in a normal case since you are restricted in how much you can add in. Unless one goes completely nuts with 4 fans on radiator on side, 2 fans bottom, 2 fans top, all Corsair RGB, massive GPU++ (yeah I've seen one guy do that, lol)
Nr200P Case - Mounting Slim Fans In The Stop Bracket With Push Pins. Hoping you can offer a solution: In building my NR200P I placed my fans at the top, but the right-hand fan hit the plug on the power supply preventing me from installing the screened top. So I moved these fans to the bottom. Feeling I needed more airflow I purchased two slim fans (120mm x 120mm x 15 mm) which will work if I can figure out how to mount them! The push pins that came with, are two long and don’t hold the fans tight up against the rubber grommets! I bought some shorter pins but they turned out to not hold the fans in, and fall out when. I go to install the fan plate/frame to the case. Do you know of another method to mount and hold the fans in place?
Yeah there's always been a premium with ITX unfortunately. However, that premium has lowered quite a bit over the years, but still a distinctive amount. As for the riser I am unsure, I would imagine it would be in the tech specs on the CM website
I’d highly suggest a 480mm rad with push and pull and putting 2 slim intakes under the gpu. That’s how you maximize this thing. Also would suggest using a pwm hub since the wiring for so many fans will exceed most ports on a ITX motherboard.
Think this one is one of my new favorites to build in. Especially if you're a beginner to ITX cases. Anyways more content coming!
How do you like it vs the lian li tu150?
You do NOT have to remove those screws to take off the top panel. You pop it up from that big tab in the back, and then lift straight up. It fits much tighter than the side panels. The only panel that requires the removal of a screw is the bottom, and it's only one screw.
This is an awesome case. Used it for my very first build, and now working on my second.
Not true, one screw same as bottom need to be removed on the top.
@@Vismajor01 came here to say this!
The PSU bracket can also hold a 3.5" drive, and another one at the side panel bracket which can hold AIO rads or fans. This case is so good. Tons of possible setups. Love it.
I have been looking around at the various PC builds for awhile now. I just wanted to say that I appreciate all your hard work filming these videos. Your a great teacher! I found your compatibility vid first and have been binge watching since. I totally want to build my own, but I want to learn a lot more first. The part picking seems to be the most difficult part. (I think) Anyhow...thank you for the awesome builds and I especially liked the compatibility vid from a new subscriber!!
No joke I was planning on making my first build on this thing!! I read itx is difficult but you made it look easy, it's kinda comforting
I can't believe the timing :)
I did my first build in it without any problems at all. My son warned me that it was going to be hard, but changed his mind when he actually saw it in person--how nicely it opened up from all sides, and how thoughtfully designed it was. Now he wants one, and I'm on my second build with the same case--this one for my dad.
I'd like to see a version of this with a mesh front panel. Better cooling is a struggle in this small form factor.
Couldn't come at a better time as I'm currently planning to build a system with this exact case.
It's a shame this case was discontinued. It is the perfect blend between the V1 and V2. The additional vertical PCI card mounts are great for a 10g - m.2 adapter.
Nice color and it looks like an easy build to boot, thanks for the heads up!
Thanks Michael! Highly recommend for ease of build alone, I find a lot of ITX cases to be intimidating to build in sometimes
@@jdtechgear I'm a large guy with big hands, building in itx cases is always a pain for me. I'm always looking for a better solution, this fits that perfectly.
@@dragon2knight same here, even some MicoATX cases cut up my knuckles before from just tricky design and my hands would be terrible for a mechanic or surgeon haha
Where can I find a list of the parts used? Only seeing case and psu in the description. Did i miss it in the video?
I just ordered the PSU you linked but it isn't the SFX so now I have to return it.
It's nice to see more variety in this form factor. Beautifully shot review
Agreed, the amount of fans this case can support and CPU cooling solutions is quite vast for it's size
That is one gorgeous case! I love the concept of small form factor PCs but I'm super intimated by building one 😅
Right?? Probably the least intimidating ITX case I've built in, right up there with the Meshlicious, but this one had some easier access. Highly recommend if you try it Rita!
@@jdtechgear If I work up the courage to tackle a SFF I'll let you know for sure! 😁
@@jdtechgear Same. This was my first semi-SSF case (18L, still ssf?) and honestly it was easier than in a normal case since you are restricted in how much you can add in. Unless one goes completely nuts with 4 fans on radiator on side, 2 fans bottom, 2 fans top, all Corsair RGB, massive GPU++ (yeah I've seen one guy do that, lol)
What motherboard are you using?
I have a question, can you pit a 240 radiator up top??
By the way, if you want to remove the top panel, there is no need to remove the four screws. You can just pop it off with two thumbs from the back.
best detail review❤thanks a lot
can I still fit the guts of a 3060ti with an aio cooler if I use the atx psu bracket with this instead? or is it too cramped
when'd u put in the ram and ssd?
will the thermaltake peerless assassin fit to this setup?
Nr200P Case - Mounting Slim Fans In The Stop Bracket With Push Pins.
Hoping you can offer a solution: In building my NR200P I placed my fans at the top, but the right-hand fan hit the plug on the power supply preventing me from installing the screened top. So I moved these fans to the bottom. Feeling I needed more airflow I purchased two slim fans (120mm x 120mm x 15 mm) which will work if I can figure out how to mount them!
The push pins that came with, are two long and don’t hold the fans tight up against the rubber grommets!
I bought some shorter pins but they turned out to not hold the fans in, and fall out when. I go to install the fan plate/frame to the case.
Do you know of another method to mount and hold the fans in place?
Cool review and build.
Thanks Geo!!
@@jdtechgear You're welcome.
there seems to be a premium to building in ITX cases and i am unsure about the PCIE risers..do i need a 4.0 one or not?
Yeah there's always been a premium with ITX unfortunately. However, that premium has lowered quite a bit over the years, but still a distinctive amount. As for the riser I am unsure, I would imagine it would be in the tech specs on the CM website
What would be the diference between a SFX-L PSU or a ATX PSU? Are they the same thing?
They are the same, only different in size.
I’d highly suggest a 480mm rad with push and pull and putting 2 slim intakes under the gpu. That’s how you maximize this thing. Also would suggest using a pwm hub since the wiring for so many fans will exceed most ports on a ITX motherboard.
Ordered mine switching from my meshilicious to this case
Will a Corsair rm650 psu fit?
no, sf series will though
how he doesn't have 100k subs yet is still a mystery
Doesn’t post enough