@@martinmonsterbale1305absolutely agreed. It’s not a tall case by any means, but the length and GPU support etc is awesome. To be fair, with slim fans fitted to the thick radiator the Freezer III would’ve fit. The cooling wouldn’t have been quite as wholesome though
@@blatant6500 it wouldn’t, honestly. The IO shield was the smallest of any motherboard I own and it still wouldn’t clear by quite a long shot. Perhaps you had a motherboard which has a removable IO plate there could be a slim chance… or just fit slim fans to the Freezer III instead 🫡
PC part picker can really help you with some of this. They generally do the research to make sure components like coolers and other things fit inside cases. It is a good place to start, you can configure a system in a case and see if anything throws a conflict error.
@@AgentKenshin PC Part Picker wouldnt have caught this though (i know, because i have it in my build list right now). but its not big deal buying parts that dont fit. you just RMA them and get something else. Hopefully your existing PC still works though haha. because then yea, it does suck.
Hi Matt... You're excelling more and more with your videos every time. Really strong. 👍👍 I'm full of excitement and joy every time you post a new video. Love it 💯❤🙏
Hey, I just started to watch your video and I couldn't wait to express this: How amazing was that introduction of your vide, I really loved it. Really original. Thank you for your amazing content.
I just came across your channel as this was the first video on this case. Your production is insane!! I was able to fully understand this case, and loved the airflow section. Music on point as well. Only thing I'm still left curious about is if phanteks t30 fans would fit in this beauty.
The song at the end is Nightcap - Fire (Instrumental Version). It's on Epidemic Sound, a service that licenses music for creators, and I would guess the other songs also from there.
Shhhhhh Matt. The dirty little secret is MATX is the sweet spot and since it isn't the most popular form factor you can save some bread by going with it over ATX or ITX. Soon as the manufacturers catch on they will raise the prices to match the trend. Let's keep it hush hush shall we?
Hey Matt, I love your clean and minimalistic builds and this one is no exception. However, I noticed that this build has a -ve airflow (more air out than in) which will result in more than usual dust build up over time. This is why a +ve airflow is the ideal way to counter this issue which also allows more cool air coming inside for better cooling. Also, since there are no intake fans in the front and the bottom fans have been covered by the the gpu, there is no direct cool airflow coming towards the motherboard which I think is not ideal. Wouldn't it be better if the rear exhaust fan is flipped to act as an intake fan which will result in a +ve airflow in the case and better cooling ? Or am I missing something ?
Man! Love watching your videos! Love the case and the simple design. Also the Arctic P12 Max are awesome. I've a build with the Asus Prime AP201 and it is just super quiet and cool. 😎
I really hope they start making these more powerful cards in small form factor styles. I want to make an ITX build without sacrificing my GPU, and with the current sizes of the higher end GPUs that's almost impossible.
Great vid as always ❤. So the case is a smaller AP201 with better fan support and looks more aesthetically better. Looks like I found the perfect case for the next build.
Just ordered mine today with the wood front kinda excited to build it, Have to wait for the new Ultra core in Oct thats whats going to live in this one. Parts & Pieces till then. Remembering my 7 P's= Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. It was 10 yards to the outhouse by Doya Think He'll Make it Co Starring Betty Wont.
Such a clean build (as always) ! Arctic freezer 360 definitely have clearance issues in some cases (even bigger ones). But it performs great so they say.
Seems like it would be a great case for air cooling. Plenty of air flow with all the panel perforations. And yeah i am a sucker for a tempered glass side panel which i think would be great as an ala carte addition if one so desires. Gotta see a little bling inside especially if its a MATX case ( and not a tiny airflow restricted SFF case).
@@LautaroQ2812if you check out the Lian Li O11 Vision Chrome video on the channel there’s quite a lot of drum related things during it 🤓 Also, Matt Black would be sweet too! There’s a fair number of blackout builds on the channel which might just meet that criteria 🖤
Isn't it a lot better to bring in cool air through the radiator (intake through the top and exhaust through the back and bottom? That way GPU hot air won't pass through the radiator and instead immediately exhausted out.
Im glad I was wrong and it wasnt the deepcool ch160.. .The builld looks great Music was great also. I liked this one alot. And the price of the case at $69 is incredible. all around win.
your videos alway make me want to build everytime... but when I actually building a PC... I feel too tired everytime 🤣🤣🤣... Thank you again your vid complete my day 👍👍👍 EDITED - watched the end... you are not a good dancer LOL
The video was superb quality, top-notch no doubt! and I REALLY LOVED the case but I have a burning question, what is the song or the artist you used? I feel like that was a really nice cherry on the cake
At first, I thought that this was another Mini ITX only case. But this is exactly what I want for my next mATX build. I am a bit sad that it can't fit the sweet baby Arctic Liquid Freezer III at least the 240 or 360mm. For 280mm I was already certain that it wouldn't fit =)). I wish they made the case a little wider to fit those thick boys from Arctic‚ both the 240/360 and 280mm.
Man I wish this was available when I built my current rig last year. I thought having the biggest case and more upgrade options would be fantastic, but it's such a hassle to do anything with because it's so massive. A small form factor is what I'll probably do next and this case looks great, though I am concerned about GPU clearance so I'll have to double check on that when the time comes if I go with this case. I currently use a 4-slot 4090 and it definitely doesn't seem like it'd fit here.
Thanks for the amazing video! I have been looking for a very nice SFF case my old case is to big! Looks wonderful for what I want so I can finally put a case on my desk!
I was exactly looking forward to seeing the arctic cooler freezer III (240) fit in this optimized for liquid cooling case... or any miniitx case ... so, with the cooler master n200p (similar as this case) I installed my freezer III on the bottom, installed glass side panel, and now lay it on its side (glass down) so intake on the right.... radiator is blowing out left.
Sent here by the Algorithm. Did not disappoint. This asthetic is pragmatic, elegant and minimalistic - love it! Great production 👌🏻 Personally I have a requirement for an additional PCIe lane with two rear panel slots (audio production card)... any case recommendations that approximate the A3 and would fit the audio card? Cheers
Question Matt: A lot of people in this kind of dimension with 3 bottom/front inflow are opting to make the rear an inflow not exhaust for positive air pressure... what was your thought in keeping the rear as exhaust...? Also now please do a temp comparison VS the current GOAT of mATX cases.... Ofc I'm talking about the AP201
MATX build off of two champs! Sounds fun 😎 I personally like to the keep the exhaust in a config like that as an exhaust. It helps remove the GPU heat before entering the radiator. The far side of the radiator still collects cool air from the other bottom intake fans just fine. I don’t think the temp differences are enough to question it either way 🫡
design is nice. m-atx also nice. price around 70€ in germany, this will rock the SFF market for sure. though, i would never use a case with these small wholes mesh designs. that will result in higher rpms because of the restricting materials. i dont like rpm and noise at all. love to see how these SFF builds are made, my thing is more like DA6 XL open Case build... with noctua NH-P1
It looks excellent functionally just wish it was a bit more interesting aesthetically. They’ve done well to hit a very competitive price point and it shows in the materials (steel) but that’s fine. Maybe wish that front panel was a bit more interesting. I am being picky I know.
When it didn’t fit, I almost scrapped the footage and started again. Showing the errors can be educational though so I chose to leave it in 😇 I see what you mean though! Haha
Really cool intro to that video, followed up with nifty bespoke RAM action... That being said, I couldn't help thinking of the ASUS AP201 while watching this, and to me it almost looks like a somewhat smaller version of that, while the AP201 is imho just the perfect size. Could it be though that the A3 fits larger GPUs possibly?
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To answer the question “Will the Arctic Freezer III 360 fit in this case?”…. 💀
Crazy how much fits but also how small they’ve made that case
@@martinmonsterbale1305absolutely agreed. It’s not a tall case by any means, but the length and GPU support etc is awesome. To be fair, with slim fans fitted to the thick radiator the Freezer III would’ve fit. The cooling wouldn’t have been quite as wholesome though
tbh, i do think it would fit. Maybe if the motherboard has an less taller io shield?
@@blatant6500 it wouldn’t, honestly. The IO shield was the smallest of any motherboard I own and it still wouldn’t clear by quite a long shot. Perhaps you had a motherboard which has a removable IO plate there could be a slim chance… or just fit slim fans to the Freezer III instead 🫡
@@Mr_Matt_Lee maybe slim fans would have cleared it? Some of those 15-20mm thin ones 🤔
exactly what we need more of! budget-friendly, small mATX cases like this!!!!!
Yessss! You so know it ✌️
And psu's 😂
I think the expensive part is still the mobo!
@@Surfer42yeah I regret buying my ITX mobo for $450 just to house a 13600kf in a A4H20 lmaoo but it’s a overspecced MB at least
@@orangecat1596 we Need cheaper mitx
My favorite part of your videos is the airflow visualization. It’s so useful to see. Awesome work.
Always answers the question when you see that phat ass GPU installed
Yes more matx!!! These builds look so good
I’m literally obsessed with mATX at this point and feel my channel is becoming solely about them 😅✌️
@@Mr_Matt_Lee matx is the way brother! Especially if you dont need the additional features of a full atx and itx mobos are expensive.
This guys editing is next level, no other tech youtuber can compare
That Inception level transition 😍😍
Heck yes! It took 3 hours for somebody to drop a comment referencing the intro transition, but here you are and I’m stoked! 😄👏
brilliantly done Matt
Buying parts that end up not fitting is genuinely one of my biggest fears, lol. Another amazing build. I like this trend of small, compact PCs.
It’s a good thing that I I did it so you didn’t have to 😅💀 I agree though!
PC part picker can really help you with some of this. They generally do the research to make sure components like coolers and other things fit inside cases. It is a good place to start, you can configure a system in a case and see if anything throws a conflict error.
@@AgentKenshin PC Part Picker wouldnt have caught this though (i know, because i have it in my build list right now). but its not big deal buying parts that dont fit. you just RMA them and get something else. Hopefully your existing PC still works though haha. because then yea, it does suck.
Hi Matt... You're excelling more and more with your videos every time. Really strong. 👍👍
I'm full of excitement and joy every time you post a new video. Love it 💯❤🙏
This is the most wholesome comment 🫶 Thanks buddy!
I really like this barber shop like dark/coffee theme. Cheers!
Im glad they finally released this one, ive been waiting for this to change my big case with this one so i could take my pc easier to other places
Ooo - the box robot below the TV makes me happy. Finally someone else that appreciates how expressive it is!
Much love From Australia Matt. Bringing a minimalist cinematic to the video is so good - Love your videos mate
Thank you 😄 Much love back at you from the UK my friend!
Yes, mATX in SFF!!!
Liking the stealth build with a sprinkle of RGB. 👍 👍
Yessss! My ideal setup too, accent RGB without overpowering 🤌
I Love Small Cases it makes the desk clean and good to look at. ❤
the quality of this video was superb loved all the transitions great video
Damn thats a sick case, great video on this one. I love how you go over the cooling configurations in a clear and concise matter.
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoy those sections of the videos as they take quite a lot of time to film and annotate 👌
Just want to say that the production value in your videos are through the roof. Great job.
such a neat build and airflow path chosen by Lian li for this very clever and very practical.. no nonsense RGBs in sight.
Yessir! 👌 The design has been really well defined that’s for sure.
This dude has serious editing skills. Subscribed!!!
Ah the weekly dose of chill pc building vids… thanks bro!
It’s a touch later than the usual upload but hopefully worth the wait 🤞
Another superb video mate 💯🔥👌🏻 Keep it up!
Best PC build channel on UA-cam.
So cool review! I love you Matt!
Absolutely spot on choice of components, and a very nice build. Going to buy one (even though not needed!) based entirely upon your video.
Hey, I just started to watch your video and I couldn't wait to express this: How amazing was that introduction of your vide, I really loved it. Really original. Thank you for your amazing content.
Woooooooooooo! This looks amazing! Pro movie cinematic quality
Best videos on UA-cam.
Love your style.
I just came across your channel as this was the first video on this case. Your production is insane!! I was able to fully understand this case, and loved the airflow section. Music on point as well.
Only thing I'm still left curious about is if phanteks t30 fans would fit in this beauty.
The airflow segment of your videos ❤
This guy video is so smooth can have a nice cup of coffee and watch him
watching this with sipping black coffee at rainy night is so damn perfect!
This comment is so wholesomely wholesome ☕️
Be a case worth looking at to do a build for a younger brother.
Great stuff as always 👊
The case is small, but what's inside is a beast.
This 🦾
its really relaxing watching this build wow
Really cool video. I love the airflow visualization part. I don't see anyone else doing that.
This dudes playlist just HITS! I need the music from all the videos in a playlist x'D Keep up the great quality work! >:D
The song at the end is Nightcap - Fire (Instrumental Version). It's on Epidemic Sound, a service that licenses music for creators, and I would guess the other songs also from there.
Incredible video quality and editing EVERY time. Imagine being pulled in by a case video, lol.
Shhhhhh Matt. The dirty little secret is MATX is the sweet spot and since it isn't the most popular form factor you can save some bread by going with it over ATX or ITX. Soon as the manufacturers catch on they will raise the prices to match the trend. Let's keep it hush hush shall we?
The secrets stays here 🤫
11:00 if after this the case has not yet broken, then it is a good case)))))
Accidental torture testing - PASS ✔️😅
Love the m-atx content mate, keep it up!
I like the look of small pc build simplistic and effective great case
Nice build as always but the case it self is kinda like Asus AP201 or Jonsbo D31. 🙂
lian-li the goat of case builders
just amazing as always
Hey Matt, I love your clean and minimalistic builds and this one is no exception. However, I noticed that this build has a -ve airflow (more air out than in) which will result in more than usual dust build up over time. This is why a +ve airflow is the ideal way to counter this issue which also allows more cool air coming inside for better cooling. Also, since there are no intake fans in the front and the bottom fans have been covered by the the gpu, there is no direct cool airflow coming towards the motherboard which I think is not ideal. Wouldn't it be better if the rear exhaust fan is flipped to act as an intake fan which will result in a +ve airflow in the case and better cooling ? Or am I missing something ?
Glad to see the GPU has a whole 1.6789mm clearance before rubbing against the intake fans.
Man! Love watching your videos!
Love the case and the simple design. Also the Arctic P12 Max are awesome. I've a build with the Asus Prime AP201 and it is just super quiet and cool. 😎
Amazing as always MrMattLee! ❤❤❤❤
Thank you! ❤️🔥❤️🔥
Great video, Love the TV section at the start!
This is the perfect case that i need!!! just change my motherboard!!! s2
HAHHAA... THE MYTH, THE LEGEND, he is back boys😂❤ ( 3 days )
I climbed out of my coffee hole this morning with my chin held high 😂☕️
Damn it's beautiful. I kinda wish the stripes on the front were made of wood, would look awesome. Great video, thank U
Cool intro and nice build. All that was missing was you pointing at yourself when you saw yourself on screen 😎
I can’t stop thinking about to put a big air cooler inside like the deepcool assassin 4, beautiful, quiet…
I really hope they start making these more powerful cards in small form factor styles. I want to make an ITX build without sacrificing my GPU, and with the current sizes of the higher end GPUs that's almost impossible.
🎉 different approach to making videos i like it
Nice, having a hard time choosing between this the nr200p v2 or wait for the LianLi c4 v2. 😅
Mannnn so many strong choices and only one PC build to make 💀 I’d say all of them because… yes?
Finally it's here, thanks matt .. great build.
Please make air cooled build too.
Matt you could add 1 smaller fan below the PSU there, to maximize air flow
Great vid as always ❤. So the case is a smaller AP201 with better fan support and looks more aesthetically better. Looks like I found the perfect case for the next build.
Just ordered mine today with the wood front kinda excited to build it, Have to wait for the new Ultra core in Oct thats whats going to live in this one. Parts & Pieces till then. Remembering my 7 P's=
Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. It was 10 yards to the outhouse by Doya Think He'll Make it Co Starring Betty Wont.
Finally!! Its been so long!! (Its been 3 days extra)
Man, the wait killed me too! 🫣
Money and time spent to sit in a chair and watch a screen. Life is crazy. Dope video as always.
Love it. I have the C4 SFX and love it so much. Its the best case in my Opinion!
the part with the smoke and beat you get a like and sub for that nice done
This is really good ❤
Wonderful Build 👏
Such a clean build (as always) ! Arctic freezer 360 definitely have clearance issues in some cases (even bigger ones). But it performs great so they say.
Seems like it would be a great case for air cooling. Plenty of air flow with all the panel perforations. And yeah i am a sucker for a tempered glass side panel which i think would be great as an ala carte addition if one so desires. Gotta see a little bling inside especially if its a MATX case ( and not a tiny airflow restricted SFF case).
i love your story and presentation.
LianLee Matt case when? Like... who is Dan?
Ohhh imagine that. Lian Li x MML Case. I’d be down for that… 👀
@@Mr_Matt_Lee +1 for drums. Show it in full next time!
Second suggestion for a project (hard to do) Matt Black build.
@@LautaroQ2812if you check out the Lian Li O11 Vision Chrome video on the channel there’s quite a lot of drum related things during it 🤓 Also, Matt Black would be sweet too! There’s a fair number of blackout builds on the channel which might just meet that criteria 🖤
I'm impressed you can have a 3 slot card and still fit some fans underneath it.
I just might reconfigure my nr200 into this one.
Custom loop?! That's the most intriguing question!
Finally! It's been a while. Hahaha
I hear you!
Isn't it a lot better to bring in cool air through the radiator (intake through the top and exhaust through the back and bottom? That way GPU hot air won't pass through the radiator and instead immediately exhausted out.
Im glad I was wrong and it wasnt the deepcool ch160.. .The builld looks great Music was great also. I liked this one alot. And the price of the case at $69 is incredible. all around win.
your videos alway make me want to build everytime... but when I actually building a PC... I feel too tired everytime 🤣🤣🤣... Thank you again your vid complete my day 👍👍👍
EDITED - watched the end... you are not a good dancer LOL
Oh man, stoked to inspire you! Make sure you’re resting enough and one day soon you’ll have the energy to build yourself a new dream rig 🦾
Ps, I never claimed to be a good dancer 😂😂😂
@@Mr_Matt_Lee well, u r an amazing builder & creator tho! 🤩
I like this one a lot,clean build
The video was superb quality, top-notch no doubt! and I REALLY LOVED the case but I have a burning question, what is the song or the artist you used? I feel like that was a really nice cherry on the cake
At first, I thought that this was another Mini ITX only case. But this is exactly what I want for my next mATX build. I am a bit sad that it can't fit the sweet baby Arctic Liquid Freezer III at least the 240 or 360mm. For 280mm I was already certain that it wouldn't fit =)). I wish they made the case a little wider to fit those thick boys from Arctic‚ both the 240/360 and 280mm.
nice edit 👍
Man I wish this was available when I built my current rig last year. I thought having the biggest case and more upgrade options would be fantastic, but it's such a hassle to do anything with because it's so massive. A small form factor is what I'll probably do next and this case looks great, though I am concerned about GPU clearance so I'll have to double check on that when the time comes if I go with this case. I currently use a 4-slot 4090 and it definitely doesn't seem like it'd fit here.
All your videos makes me want to drink a cup of coffee
Sick tunes ❤
what a nice video dude 🤘
Awesome video💙
It hey had a better looking front panel with some mesh, this tower would be pretty much perfect.
love it, keep going, thanks
Thanks for the amazing video! I have been looking for a very nice SFF case my old case is to big! Looks wonderful for what I want so I can finally put a case on my desk!
I'm more curious if something like the Noctua Chromax or the Deepcool Assassin IV would fit in this case. Def an amazing build though.
I was exactly looking forward to seeing the arctic cooler freezer III (240) fit in this optimized for liquid cooling case... or any miniitx case ... so, with the cooler master n200p (similar as this case) I installed my freezer III on the bottom, installed glass side panel, and now lay it on its side (glass down) so intake on the right.... radiator is blowing out left.
Sent here by the Algorithm. Did not disappoint. This asthetic is pragmatic, elegant and minimalistic - love it! Great production 👌🏻
Personally I have a requirement for an additional PCIe lane with two rear panel slots (audio production card)... any case recommendations that approximate the A3 and would fit the audio card? Cheers
Perfect case for me. My next build
Looks nice, but would look better with a TG option.
we need more cases without glass in every form factor
Question Matt: A lot of people in this kind of dimension with 3 bottom/front inflow are opting to make the rear an inflow not exhaust for positive air pressure... what was your thought in keeping the rear as exhaust...?
Also now please do a temp comparison VS the current GOAT of mATX cases.... Ofc I'm talking about the AP201
MATX build off of two champs! Sounds fun 😎 I personally like to the keep the exhaust in a config like that as an exhaust. It helps remove the GPU heat before entering the radiator. The far side of the radiator still collects cool air from the other bottom intake fans just fine. I don’t think the temp differences are enough to question it either way 🫡
design is nice. m-atx also nice. price around 70€ in germany, this will rock the SFF market for sure. though, i would never use a case with these small wholes mesh designs. that will result in higher rpms because of the restricting materials. i dont like rpm and noise at all. love to see how these SFF builds are made, my thing is more like DA6 XL open Case build... with noctua NH-P1
It looks excellent functionally just wish it was a bit more interesting aesthetically. They’ve done well to hit a very competitive price point and it shows in the materials (steel) but that’s fine. Maybe wish that front panel was a bit more interesting. I am being picky I know.
Nice build Matt! The unexpected AIO change made this build almost all-Asus lol
When it didn’t fit, I almost scrapped the footage and started again. Showing the errors can be educational though so I chose to leave it in 😇 I see what you mean though! Haha
Amazing video, good job
Glad you changed the cooler. The sleeving on the first one looked so untidy.
Really cool intro to that video, followed up with nifty bespoke RAM action...
That being said, I couldn't help thinking of the ASUS AP201 while watching this, and to me it almost looks like a somewhat smaller version of that, while the AP201 is imho just the perfect size. Could it be though that the A3 fits larger GPUs possibly?
@@RicochetForce So if I understand correctly the AP201 had lower CPU and GPU temps despite the bottom fans actually being "bad"?