Stalled Catz C-1 (5L), C-SFX (10L) and C-WS (15L)
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No idea but from this page its has a converter for atx psus. Looks interesting. http://www.hd-plex.com/product/Nano.ACDC.160W.PFC/en/fanlesspccompatibility.html
I'm really hoping it fits on the motherboard side. Since this case is a bit longer than that of an S4.
However if it doesn't fit, I'm just going to pick up a g-unique one.
Ouch, top of this thread is a slog. Sorry for the cold reception. You deserve better.
I'm happy we now have more options for a slim SFF case with GPU and CPU facing the same way. I'm interested in this case.
Are there any photos of the Cats C1 Unibody with PC components installed? I'm curious about cable routing and fan clearances.
I'm happy we now have more options for a slim SFF case with GPU and CPU facing the same way. I'm interested in this case.
Are there any photos of the Cats C1 Unibody with PC components installed? I'm curious about cable routing and fan clearances.
Hdplex cabels are definitly to long.
It really was, I winced a lot during the read. Good thing it was moderated. However, I understand the impulse to to want to protect your friends and/or community members. Cooler heads did prevail, of course. that is what I love about this SFF community, people may bicker a little, but it seemingly always maturely and calmly worked out.
There are some photos with a motherboard and GPU installed in the Catz C1 and an HDPlex, somewhere on the 2nd or 3rd page. (EDIT: and now just above, @amitoza is great with speedy communication!)
I also was happy with the options available because I am so in love with the NFC S4, however after the waiting list was sent out, and the shop opened to pre-orders, after shipping, potential customs for some folks in EU, accessories and other costs, the price increase of over %30 on the case itself, I simply couldn't manage it. Love the case, love the work and the polish and @Josh | NFC's commitment to customers, but some things just remove accessibility with costs - and that is exactly what happened with the S4 and me.
Luckily, this beauty was posted (and in EU!) as my spirits were dipping, and gave me that accessibility. I ordered the black and white unibody that is posted as a model, because it is so nice.
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Couple of questions about the C1:
- What are the GPU size limitations in regards to length and height? What GTX 1070/1080 cards can fit in the chassis?
- What's the max thickness a 2.5" HDD be to fit under the GPU?
- What CPU cooler is recommended for this case? What's the max height a CPU cooler can be in order to fit?
Most of what you ask save the width of a GPU and 2.5" drive is specified in the very first post. The width of the GPU is an interesting question though.
1. Lenght 211mm (max 214mm), width 140mm if 8pin pci-e is in cutout, height 44mm. So gtx1080 should Fit.
2. 15mm (18mm to GPU pcb).
3. 50mm - recommended - raijintek Zelos (if you want silent cooler), for performance - noctua l9 with 25mm fan, cooltek lp53 with slim fan.
I couldn't agree more. I wanted the S4 Mini but to have to wait until the Summer, that would've taken forever, not to mention this case is a tad bit larger which is just perfect for my build. Matter of fact, my motherboard just came in.
What made you go with the Fatality over the Strix? It seems that everyone values the dual M.2 slots so much.
I know it varies, but would a 25mm thick fan fit on the GPU side? My intention would be to de-shroud a 1080 Mini and fit it with a more powerful fan. For cooling and acoustics.
I checked on zotac page this gtx1080 and now I'm not sure about fitting to standard C-1. Zotac gives dimensions without bracket, not like for example gigabyte, xfx, - with bracket.
So if sb want zotac gtx1080/1070 I can make 6/7mm longer version.
msi/gigabyte 1070 fit to standard C1.
If you give me exactly measurements of thick card I can make custom version to fit 25mm fan.
So if sb want zotac gtx1080/1070 I can make 6/7mm longer version.
msi/gigabyte 1070 fit to standard C1.
I can move gpu bracket 8mm lower (without odd), and it give you 53mm for graphic card. If gtx1080 mini without fans have 28mm height should be ok.
If you give me exactly measurements of thick card I can make custom version to fit 25mm fan.
Thunderbolt, I plan on purchasing a drive enclosure that runs off of it, and the fact that you can SLI on this motherboard too with a passive adapter. And it looks nice.
Hey @amitoza, I know you have said 25cm-30cm is best for the PCIe riser and I did find some good ones on the market.
I was wondering though - Is this Thermaltake one (at 20cm) just too short, or is there a way to make it work?
I was wondering though - Is this Thermaltake one (at 20cm) just too short, or is there a way to make it work?
ThermalTake gets a lot of negative reviews. I lean towards LiHeat, LianLi, and 3M in no specific order.
Too short, remember the motherboard itself is 17cm, so that only leaves 3 cm for the bend and inserting into the PCI-E socket. Thermaltake does make a 300mm one for a little more money http://ttpremium.com/product/tt-premium-pci-e-3-0-extender-300mm/
I prefer LiHeat or 3M
Too short... thanks good! This is the worst riser I ever had. One huge BSOD even 5$ risers were better.
Best riser you can buy in UE shops is lianli. Maybe try easyDIY risers? I'm still waiting for shipping mine for tests.
even 5$ risers were better.Best riser you can buy in UE shops is lianli. Maybe try easyDIY risers? I'm still waiting for shipping mine for tests.
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Perfect, thanks for all the input. Never run a riser this way before and I have never really looked into Thermaltake outside a cheap (but surprisingly capable) CPU cooler and the Core V1.
I will likely go with the modDIY. I am open to any other suggestions available in Europe. I have poured over most from elsewhere.
I will likely go with the modDIY. I am open to any other suggestions available in Europe. I have poured over most from elsewhere.