Hi,
Since this is my first post, I would like to introduce myself - my name is John (jhay) and I'm from the Philippines.
A little story on how this build came about. A couple of years ago I really got hooked on SFF PCs but doesn't have the time or resource to build one and back then I still have an i7 3700k which was still running perfectly. Even though it was a mATX build, it was still very big and bulky. (case - Coolermaster HAF XB)
Until recently, I'm transitioning to a new job and needing to move to a new place. Bringing my old computer was a bit of a challenge so I decided to sell my old unit and build this SFF pc which I can bring.
I started to do some research on small cases and found the mc600 which is perfect. I watched and read some reviews and also looked for information about the case and good builds in this forum. I read that one of the downside was the heat dissipation of the components leading to high temps. Since I still have time before moving to my new place, I decided to push through with the project and try to do a little and my first modding.
Lets get to it.
Parts List:
i7 6700 with a Noctual NH-L9i
Asus STRIX z270i
Crucial Ballistix 2x8gb
Zotac 1060 mini 6gb
Samsung m.2 850 256gb and Samsung m.2 960 500gb
HD plex 160w
Logic Supply mc600
Trying to solve the temp issues, I added vent holes for the gpu. Cut a portion on the back side and front side of the case.
The cut wasn't perfect and made some bad scratches, so I sent the case to a local shop here to be painted. Color is gunmetal gray then top clear coated. This was a rush job so it isn't perfect but I'm happy how it turned out.
Next was to add some mesh to the vent holes, I have a CM n200 case lying around and took the front mesh cover off and cut it with the same measurement of the vent holes.
Decided also to have the hdplex cables sleeved: (This is done by a local modder here, Homer Dikitanan)
Putting the component together:
I really liked the completed build and was thinking of cutting a portion of the front panel and adding a window so the components can be seen, also the z270i has RGB leds that adds to the looks. I actually went for an alternative/easier route and had an acrylic cut to be a replacement of the top panel cover. It has some vent hole for the cpu that was patterned from the design of gpu vent holes.
Finally putting this and completing the build:
Thanks SFF!
Since this is my first post, I would like to introduce myself - my name is John (jhay) and I'm from the Philippines.
A little story on how this build came about. A couple of years ago I really got hooked on SFF PCs but doesn't have the time or resource to build one and back then I still have an i7 3700k which was still running perfectly. Even though it was a mATX build, it was still very big and bulky. (case - Coolermaster HAF XB)
Until recently, I'm transitioning to a new job and needing to move to a new place. Bringing my old computer was a bit of a challenge so I decided to sell my old unit and build this SFF pc which I can bring.
I started to do some research on small cases and found the mc600 which is perfect. I watched and read some reviews and also looked for information about the case and good builds in this forum. I read that one of the downside was the heat dissipation of the components leading to high temps. Since I still have time before moving to my new place, I decided to push through with the project and try to do a little and my first modding.
Lets get to it.
Parts List:
i7 6700 with a Noctual NH-L9i
Asus STRIX z270i
Crucial Ballistix 2x8gb
Zotac 1060 mini 6gb
Samsung m.2 850 256gb and Samsung m.2 960 500gb
HD plex 160w
Logic Supply mc600
Trying to solve the temp issues, I added vent holes for the gpu. Cut a portion on the back side and front side of the case.
The cut wasn't perfect and made some bad scratches, so I sent the case to a local shop here to be painted. Color is gunmetal gray then top clear coated. This was a rush job so it isn't perfect but I'm happy how it turned out.
Next was to add some mesh to the vent holes, I have a CM n200 case lying around and took the front mesh cover off and cut it with the same measurement of the vent holes.
Decided also to have the hdplex cables sleeved: (This is done by a local modder here, Homer Dikitanan)
Putting the component together:
I really liked the completed build and was thinking of cutting a portion of the front panel and adding a window so the components can be seen, also the z270i has RGB leds that adds to the looks. I actually went for an alternative/easier route and had an acrylic cut to be a replacement of the top panel cover. It has some vent hole for the cpu that was patterned from the design of gpu vent holes.
Finally putting this and completing the build:
Thanks SFF!
