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Production SFFtime presents: N-ATX V2 - 15L evolution of console case that supports ATX size parts

MarcParis

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Haha just wanted to post this video, it went up just as I got asleep lol. He made a really nice video, clean style with all the info, I liked it :)
Yes and most important downsizing at around 15L with N-ATX does not impact performance & noise levels versus standard case.

Finally the only complaint he has was your stand locking mechanism..🤣
 
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riba2233

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Yeah I saw that, there is a better and easier method to insert it (after installing side panels, not before), it just takes some practice :D
 

Neathdrawls

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I always say it's the last iteration of my NATX, but somehow it seems that new coolers always find their way into the case.

In the recent months, I tried a Maidu 10 heatpipe cooler at 75mm tall, the old AXP100 C65 Full Copper, added another two 4mm Noctua's at the bottom.

Yesterday, the another cooler: the Noctua L12S x77. And it's better than the rest.




On a side note, my ATX boards fits the L12Sx77 with a 25mm thick fan underneath, very tightly.

 

MarcParis

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Apr 1, 2016
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I always say it's the last iteration of my NATX, but somehow it seems that new coolers always find their way into the case.

In the recent months, I tried a Maidu 10 heatpipe cooler at 75mm tall, the old AXP100 C65 Full Copper, added another two 4mm Noctua's at the bottom.

Yesterday, the another cooler: the Noctua L12S x77. And it's better than the rest.




On a side note, my ATX boards fits the L12Sx77 with a 25mm thick fan underneath, very tightly.

Thanks for sharing!
What is the fan orientation beneath the L12S? If it is intake, how bad are the air turbulences?
 

Neathdrawls

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Thanks for sharing!
What is the fan orientation beneath the L12S? If it is intake, how bad are the air turbulences?
I have it in intake. No turbulence at all.

If you see Noctua's pictures, there is a gap between the blades and heatsink itself.

Even though it did come stock in an exhaust orientation, I don't think I would try it anytime soon though. Getting the fan to slide under is quite the hassle tbh. Got to remove my GPU completely, tape the fan clip to the fan frame, then slide it under gently. Haha.