Prototype SFFtime presents: U-ITX - 7L lightweight console case that fits 3slot GPUs

[riba2233]

Are the screws and standoffs included?

I forgot the stand pads to. Can you add them in my order to. (#11589) ?

Of course, everything is always included. Sure, no problem, thanks!

Ah, I see. I was thinking I could get away with using one of the louqe risers I have but if that's not the case, then I'll deal with being at gen 3

Yeah I had to minmax everything and this is the only type of riser that fits, no extra space at all, in any dimension

 

[vinnyoflegend]

Already having too much fun trying to see what I can fit

 

[riba2233]

haha this is beyond awesome, thanks for the picture

 

[ertz]

This his how my looks now. It was for me maybe the easiest SFF build ever. Everything is perfect. My only problem is the power cable from case to the psu. I think it cable is loose. It is not working in every position.

 

[riba2233]

This his how my looks now. It was for me maybe the easiest SFF build ever. Everything is perfect. My only problem is the power cable from case to the psu. I think it cable is loose. It is not working in every position.

Thanks for the feedback and a picture, really appreciate it! Regarding the AC cable, can you tell me where is it loose, on the male end or on the PSU?

 

[ertz]

It is on the male end side.

 

[riba2233]

Ok, maybe you could just verify with another PSU cable if it's still the case, from my experience they are not too tight but they should always have a contact at least, thanks!

 

[Cruceh]

Mine is stuck at the airport waiting for USPS or something. How'd they arrive so fast? Europe?

 

[ertz]

Ok, maybe you could just verify with another PSU cable if it's still the case, from my experience they are not too tight but they should always have a contact at least, thanks!

I tested it with another psu. It’s the same. It even makes a crackling noise when I move the psu plugged in. I have to move and put the cable in different positions to work before screwing the psu to the case.

 

[vinnyoflegend]

Mine is stuck at the airport waiting for USPS or something. How'd they arrive so fast? Europe?

Just lucky I think. I'm in upstate NY, the international package came to JFK/NYC (about 4 hours from where I live). only took 1 day to go from customs to local USPS for me.

 

[Cruceh]

Just lucky I think. I'm in upstate NY, the international package came to JFK/NYC (about 4 hours from where I live). only took 1 day to go from customs to local USPS for me.

Interesting. I'm just 40 minutes from JFK. I don't know if it ends the Croatia post tracking though because they transfer to USPS.

In transit
(Tuesday 17.12.2024) u USJFKA ISC NEW YORK NY (USPS)

 

[vinnyoflegend]

Interesting. I'm just 40 minutes from JFK. I don't know if it ends the Croatia post tracking though because they transfer to USPS.

In transit
(Tuesday 17.12.2024) u USJFKA ISC NEW YORK NY (USPS)

Interesting, that's the same day it went through customs for me within hours.

What does it say for you on the USPS tracking site? It was working for me not long after the package was mailed.

-----local USPS scans started on December 18, 2024, 8:20 am ----

previous scans/status:

Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
JAMAICA NY INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
December 17, 2024, 7:04 am
Inbound Out of Customs
December 17, 2024, 7:03 am
Inbound Into Customs

Processed Through USPS Facility
ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS)
December 17, 2024, 5:22 am
Origin Post is Preparing Shipment

 

[Cruceh]

Your item arrived at our USPS facility in QUEENS NY DISTRIBUTION CENTER on December 19, 2024 at 11:28 pm. The item is currently in transit to the destination.

Nothing about customs but it just arrived in Jamaica. Hopefully soon but my CPU arriving Sunday anyway.

Sticking this in a media console with an open front. It's only 6 inches tall and 13.5 deep though so hopefully it doesn't get too hot.

 

[vinnyoflegend]

For anyone curious about SFX-L fit and an almost at the limit GPU (306mm).

Here is my run of the mill build (Ryzen 7 5700G, MSI B550I, AXP90-X47 FC with 9015W fan, 64G Corsair LPX, Fractal Design ION SFX-L, Zotac 2080 Ti Amp de-shrouded and using 3x 25mm (80mm,92mm,80mm) Noctua fans which increases thickness from 2.5 to 3 slot).

Everything fits pretty well, I did not need front face offset. I'm using some DIY 8p PCI-E cables that are very short thankfully

Some other thoughts:

I have one of these adapters, I was going to use

It's very close to fitting (though the riser may then be a little too short), but for sure I would have to move the C14 end outside of the case with the provided adapter plate+grommet, which is a look I'm not fond of. I may try to get an alternate C13/14 extension or make a custom one (likely make it shorter while I'm at it too).

 

[Cruceh]

I'll have to do something about the cable management later.

 

[Cruceh]

Okay so my riser cable must be faulty. It says 4.0 on the riser and seated as far as it goes. Tried gen 4 and gen 3 mode on the motherboard. Stutters on the desktop, crashing during benchmarks and games. Tried an old 1080 and same thing. Works perfectly fine without the riser.
9800x3D
4070 TiS
ASRock b650e-i pg itx

Where do I get another riser? Otherwise I'll just get the fractal ridge or something.

 

[riba2233]

I tested it with another psu. It’s the same. It even makes a crackling noise when I move the psu plugged in. I have to move and put the cable in different positions to work before screwing the psu to the case.

Ok that is a bit unexpected, can you also try to push it into the PSU a bit harder, sometimes it takes a bit of force for that last step. If it still doesn't make good contact, please DM me.

For anyone curious about SFX-L fit and an almost at the limit GPU (306mm).

Here is my run of the mill build (Ryzen 7 5700G, MSI B550I, AXP90-X47 FC with 9015W fan, 64G Corsair LPX, Fractal Design ION SFX-L, Zotac 2080 Ti Amp de-shrouded and using 3x 25mm (80mm,92mm,80mm) Noctua fans which increases thickness from 2.5 to 3 slot).

Everything fits pretty well, I did not need front face offset. I'm using some DIY 8p PCI-E cables that are very short thankfully

Some other thoughts:

I have one of these adapters, I was going to use

It's very close to fitting (though the riser may then be a little too short), but for sure I would have to move the C14 end outside of the case with the provided adapter plate+grommet, which is a look I'm not fond of. I may try to get an alternate C13/14 extension or make a custom one (likely make it shorter while I'm at it too).

Thanks for the pictures, glad it all fit and especially those cables, I know that there isn't a lot of space

I'll have to do something about the cable management later.

Thanks for the picture, I am really sorry and shocked to hear about the riser cable, these are usually the best ones and very robust, I stress tested them and feedback has always been good. Unfortunately I don't have any of these left, they are available on aliexpress but if you want you can of course contact me, I can get you a replacement you will just have to wait a bit or I can offer you a gen3 riser.

 

[Cruceh]

I tested the riser card from the fractal ridge and it works perfectly. Can you link the exact one from Ali Express? I like the form factor and would like this to work. There's stuff on Amazon but nothing that looks the same

 

[riba2233]

I tested the riser card from the fractal ridge and it works perfectly. Can you link the exact one from Ali Express? I like the form factor and would like this to work. There's stuff on Amazon but nothing that looks the same

It is this JHH LINK one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003335925735.html (170mm)

I also use this one (M33JK 170mm and K33JK should work): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002855390808.html

 

[Cruceh]

I bought the first one although mine looks like the second item. Fifty dollars more to the cost of this case though.