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    Motherboard PCIe raisers 3.0 and 570 chipset motherboards

    Hii there. I have looking for cases during the last week and I did realise that some cases layouts moves the GPU so that a PCIe riser is needed. Most of the cases I have read about come with one rises for PCIe 3 x16. The build I'm planning is an AMD AM4 (Ryzen 5 or 7) and a 570 ITX...
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    Choosing the case - Several choices

    Hi there! It's my very first post in SFF so, excusme in advance if I have choose the wrong forum for the question. Well it's not going to be a question as such but I would appreciate your oppinions. I decided to start my very first SFF build and, unlike other formats, choosing the case is...
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    [Build done] Ncase m1 fully watercooled

    Hello guys it's my first fully water-cooled PC. I've done it as I don't have plenty of space and using it on external events as server. Comments are welcomed Parts list: Motherboard ASUS ROG Strix B450-I CPU Ryzen 2700x GPU Nvidia GTX1070 (no backplate) Memory Corsair Vengeance RGB...
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    NCase M1 V6 (Parts Help) - First time SFF

    Hey! Just pre-ordered my first SFF case and really excited! But I'd like some help deciding parts/cables and things. https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/JDWZx6 (The case is just placeholder to help with my cost calculations, budget about 3200 CAD after our 13% tax) So, in terms of portability...
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    My first SFF and custom loop Build - Need your taughts (Raijintek Ophion Evo No Compromise)

    Hi all, I wanted to share my first ever Mini ITX build and also it is my first ever custom loop. I took a lot of time planning everything in order to have the most space efficient, the most powerfull build with the best cooling solution for a Mini ITX build. An almost no compromise ultimate...
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    Feedback on first sff build

    Hi I'm coming from an matx build. I never liked ATX towers but after using matx for a bit, I find it is still too large for my tastes. In addition, I find as I use my rig more and more I care less and less about the internal aesthetics (lighting mostly) and care more for small, portable and...
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    Need advice on my 1st ITX Build

    Mates, I was hoping for some advice, suggestions on my 1st ITX build. - Usage 1 platform PC for PUBG + Streaming. (streaming is just a hobby) CPU/GPU: Prob not OC Ram: OC - The Line-up CPU: AMD Ryzen 2700X Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix X470-I GPU: ***1*** (one from 1080 ti) (3-fanned, open-air...
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    First SFF build - preparing the Ghost S1 MKII {in progress}

    Hello, (be kind, English is not my mother tong) As the tittle said, I will make my first attempt in the SFF world. Lurking here and there for weeks now, I ‘ve decided to pull the trigger. Until now, I was waiting following parts: Ghost S1 (April or so - http://www.louqe.com). I am waiting a...
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    Build Advice first SFF

    HI Guys, I'm new to the SFF build community. Currently i'm looking into making a high-end build. For this I'm planning on using the new Skyreach S4 Mini. Currently I have on my list: CPU: Intel Core I7-8700, with a Noctua NH-L9i. GPU: Zotac GTX 1080 Mini. MOBO: ASUS ROG Strix Z370-I Gaming...
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    Pelican's First SFF Build :o (NCase M1)

    Well this is my first official SFF build. A few months a go I built a new AM4 rig using Gigabyte's flagship AX370 Gaming-K7 motherboard. It was my second build ever, and the first using a full ATX board. It's a great machine but I decided I grossly miss having a small computer, and my ATX case...