I built my first PC this past summer, starting in a Fractal Design Define Nano S. Once it arrived and I unpacked it, I immediately knew it was too big. So I went in search of high end and very power dense cases, leading me to the NCASE M1, the Silverstone ML-08, and finally, the S4 MINI. The NCASE was too much to haul around (didn't have any bags that it would fit in) and the GPU needed to be taken out each time I brought it somewhere. The ML-08 just weighed too much and was still too big for any bags I had.
Enter, the S4. After a good month of trolling the internet in search of a suitable case, I ran across the S4 and knew that was what I wanted. After waiting a good bit, it arrived last week, and it was certainly worth the wait. Size is perfect, weight is just right, and it feels good in the hands.
Specs:
Chassis: NFC S4 MINI
CPU: Intel Core i5 6600K
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i
Graphics:EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 SC 6GB Zotac 1050 Ti Low Profile + NFC Systems ribbon cable
Memory: Hyper X Fury 16 GB DDR4-2133
Motherboard: Asus Z170i Pro Gaming with Intel 8260NGW wireless card
Power:Mini-Box pico PSU 160XT + 192W adapterHDPLEX 300 + Dell 330W HDPLEX 160 AC-DC and HDPLEX 160 DC-ATX
Storage: Samsung850 960 EVO 256 GB
I'm still waiting on my power button and some other supplies to arrive, but I went ahead and pulled the components from the ML-08. I swapped the coolers out and got what I had mocked up, but noticed a bit of GPU sag (that was to be expected), and an uncomfortable amount of torsion and tension on both the GPU and motherboard PCI-E slot using Josh's new riser card.
So I got to taking the case down to the frame, and eventually decided that the GPU needs a brace.
It will be made of whatever suitable aluminum scrap I have lying around at work, and will be slightly adjustable and in multiple pieces so that it's simple to create and take apart. More updates tomorrow
Enter, the S4. After a good month of trolling the internet in search of a suitable case, I ran across the S4 and knew that was what I wanted. After waiting a good bit, it arrived last week, and it was certainly worth the wait. Size is perfect, weight is just right, and it feels good in the hands.
Specs:
Chassis: NFC S4 MINI
CPU: Intel Core i5 6600K
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i
Graphics:
Memory: Hyper X Fury 16 GB DDR4-2133
Motherboard: Asus Z170i Pro Gaming with Intel 8260NGW wireless card
Power:
Storage: Samsung
I'm still waiting on my power button and some other supplies to arrive, but I went ahead and pulled the components from the ML-08. I swapped the coolers out and got what I had mocked up, but noticed a bit of GPU sag (that was to be expected), and an uncomfortable amount of torsion and tension on both the GPU and motherboard PCI-E slot using Josh's new riser card.
So I got to taking the case down to the frame, and eventually decided that the GPU needs a brace.
It will be made of whatever suitable aluminum scrap I have lying around at work, and will be slightly adjustable and in multiple pieces so that it's simple to create and take apart. More updates tomorrow
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