Discussion Going smaller than k39

[cleveland]

Hi, all! I dunno if there's another place where this question belongs, so here it goes:

For various reasons, I'm building a DC-input e-sports PC: H110tn-m + GTX 1050 + sata (sort of) powered riser.

As stated, this is not meant to be a "HaRdCoRe gAmInG RiG™" and most of the parts are just sitting there on my drawer, so the cost of assembly is negligible. The real question comes now: which case should I use for a rig like this, considering that the power brick and mobo's conversion circuits are all the PSU that there'll be?

I remember seeing, not long ago, a similar case to the k39, but smaller. It was meant for a low profile GPU and flex-ATX PSU sitted side-by-side, in a sandwich style layout. Is there one like this or is it my mind playing tricks on me? I'm aiming at something like this:

 

[Analogue Blacksheep]

I owned one of the earlier versions of this once. Sold it a while a go. The V3 is 4.3L

ZS A4DC V3

All colours are in stock Order cut-off every Thursday, dispatch every Friday, tracking available 3-5 days after dispatch. Key Features: 4.3L compact design L: 198mm x W: 114mm x H: 191mm 1.1kg net weight (case only weight) 2kg shipping weight Three colours (Black, Silver, Grey*) GPU support...

zscases.com

There was also the CustomMOD Mini 3.24L which used the HDPLEX 200W as well, but it's no longer sold on their website.

 

[cleveland]

I owned one of the earlier versions of this once. Sold it a while a go. The V3 is 4.3L

ZS A4DC V3

All colours are in stock Order cut-off every Thursday, dispatch every Friday, tracking available 3-5 days after dispatch. Key Features: 4.3L compact design L: 198mm x W: 114mm x H: 191mm 1.1kg net weight (case only weight) 2kg shipping weight Three colours (Black, Silver, Grey*) GPU support...

zscases.com

There was also the CustomMOD Mini 3.24L which used the HDPLEX 200W as well, but it's no longer sold on their website.

hey, thanks A LOT for the reply. Just a quickie: low profile GPUs only?

 

[Aguda33]

Have you checked out the Densium case about to go into production in the concepts thread? It is a 4-liter case, reasonably price, and has a wood front panel
It may meet your needs.

 

[Aguda33]

Another option may be the J-Hack pure MK2 at ( j-hack company.com) also found in the concepts thread. I own the original Pure, no longer made but is made for APU's, won't fit a GPU.

 

[cleveland]

Another option may be the J-Hack pure MK2 at ( j-hack company.com) also found in the concepts thread. I own the original Pure, no longer made but is made for APU's, won't fit a GPU.

Both of those options have something that I don't need: extra space for a PSU. All i need is a full height PSU slot and ITX mobo mounting points.

 

[Analogue Blacksheep]

hey, thanks A LOT for the reply. Just a quickie: low profile GPUs only?

Seems like it for V3. The one I had was an older design, but that did come with an alternative rear plate that allowed for a full height ITX GPU.

 

[cleveland]

Seems like it for V3. The one I had was an older design, but that did come with an alternative rear plate that allowed for a full height ITX GPU.

Too bad you sold it, cause I would start the bribing right now. :'(

 

[scatterforce]

SFF Case MINI 3.6L | Cases Custom MOD

Custom_MOD MINI 3.6L case is the best mini PC case.

en.custmod.com

Full sized GPU with external power. I think this is exactly what you are asking for.

 

[Aguda33]

Cleveland if you are still looking checkout the following site, it should show you many options.
Tag - CaseEnd

 

[jchang91010]

XWORKS X32 Small Form Factor Open Air Case

The XWORKS X32 is a small form-factor open air computer case that contrasts the near infinitesimal footprint with the boundless performance of the hardware it houses. The case is available now and shipping worldwide.

xworks.store

 

[nightshift]

I owned one of the earlier versions of this once. Sold it a while a go. The V3 is 4.3L

ZS A4DC V3

All colours are in stock Order cut-off every Thursday, dispatch every Friday, tracking available 3-5 days after dispatch. Key Features: 4.3L compact design L: 198mm x W: 114mm x H: 191mm 1.1kg net weight (case only weight) 2kg shipping weight Three colours (Black, Silver, Grey*) GPU support...

zscases.com

There was also the CustomMOD Mini 3.24L which used the HDPLEX 200W as well, but it's no longer sold on their website.

This seems great and would be awesome with an A2000.

 

[Analogue Blacksheep]

This seems great and would be awesome with an A2000.

That would be very awesome.

 

[CC Ricers]

Is the A2000 currently the most powerful low profile GPU? I agree it would go very nice with the case.

 

[Analogue Blacksheep]

For gaming its meant to sit somewhere between the RTX 3050 and RTX 3060.

 

[Smole]

SFF Case MINI 3.6L | Cases Custom MOD

Custom_MOD MINI 3.6L case is the best mini PC case.

en.custmod.com

Full sized GPU with external power. I think this is exactly what you are asking for.

This is such a perfect case, i would love one myself, plus with the new HDplex 250W GaN available, such a case should easily be able to fit either a "full size" ITX GPU and Pico PSU OR LP GPU (like A2000) and HDPlex 250W next to it.

EDIT: Custom Mod does in fact produce an updated version of this case: https://www.custom-mod.com/en/mini

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

Went to a Lenovo P360 Ultra....small, powerful, less headache, great support. If you want smaller then a Lenovo P360 Tiny.