Completed The MI-6 Microtower Case: Performance in 6.7L
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Btw, what's the official CPU clearance area? I'm actually considering to get either one of Cryorig C7 or NH-L9x65.
Performance difference is marginal, with C7 footprint at 97 x 97mm wide but only 47mm tall (means I can use it in other slimmer SFF cases), while the NH-L9x65 is 65mm tall but smaller footprint at 95 x 95mm (which can only be used in my MI-6 and perhaps other slightly bigger SFF cases).
Performance difference is marginal, with C7 footprint at 97 x 97mm wide but only 47mm tall (means I can use it in other slimmer SFF cases), while the NH-L9x65 is 65mm tall but smaller footprint at 95 x 95mm (which can only be used in my MI-6 and perhaps other slightly bigger SFF cases).
The L12S does fit in this case, it's the cooler probably most people are going with. You might just need to bend it a little bit, but nothing that should cause an issue.
Officially there's 66mm room before you hit the cover.
The reason NH-L12S (70mm) fits is because manufacturing tolerance (in both the cooler & case) creates extra room, as well as bending things here and there.
Your mileage may vary.
Well, I tried to fit a Raijintek Pallas (68mm height) with no luck. I wouldn't want to flex the NH-L12S that much to get it in there.
You can check Tek Everythings video, he successfully installed the NH-L12S in the MI-6.
Touché @rfarmer. I guess it helps to have the fan under the heat sink. I got the case cover on over my Pallas, but the fan rubbed against the case. I can't imagine getting a cooler that's 2mm taller than the Pallas in there, but apparently you can. I'd just get the NH-L12 to be safe--plus, better RAM clearance.
I would have gone for the NH-L12 but when I did my build it had been discontinued and hadn't been brought back by Noctua yet. Was nice for them to restock the cooler, it is a perfect fit for the MI-6.
The Gigabyte RTX 2070 mini made it to Gigabyte's website, just in time for you guys with your upcoming MI-6s.
Well, not a whole lot to show yet. I haven't started assembly yet. I have received all the screws, feet, push buttons, other hardware and packing supplies, but I'm won't get the fabricated aluminum parts until about the 21st.
Went to the sheet metal shop today to check status.
Reviewed some finished part samples. They looked great!
They are still working on the main chassis, so I didn't review that yet, but here are some other parts.
Clockwise from top: Cover, top plate, cover support, 3.5"mount.
--Fire
EDIT - fixed pic.
Reviewed some finished part samples. They looked great!
They are still working on the main chassis, so I didn't review that yet, but here are some other parts.
Clockwise from top: Cover, top plate, cover support, 3.5"mount.
--Fire
EDIT - fixed pic.
Looks like they are coming along well. Very sleek. Seems like a lot of work though. What is next for you after this production run (a break would be nice)? I recall there being talk about making lofts for AIOs and pull-fans...Went to the sheet metal shop today to check status.
Reviewed some finished part samples. They looked great!
They are still working on the main chassis, so I didn't review that yet, but here are some other parts.
Clockwise from top: Cover, top plate, cover support, 3.5"mount.
--Fire
EDIT - fixed pic.
I just found this browsing the Geeek store, 92mm slim fan. BOSSTOP Quiet Slim 92mm PWM Case Fan, not sure how quiet but it is only $5.90 and PWM. Also it is black and white.
It is at least another option that isn't Noctua brown.
It is at least another option that isn't Noctua brown.
The Inno3d does in fact fit in the MI-6 and a lot easier to install than I had feared.
Had a chance to pick up the Inno3d and seeing as the Gigabyte and MSI are not yet available I decided to take a chance. The card is slightly too long, I would guess 2mm. But I was able to push the front of the frame over slightly and push the card into place. I did have to remove the riser mount and reattach after I had the card in place.
The Inno3d does in fact fit in the MI-6 and a lot easier to install than I had feared.
Had a chance to pick up the Inno3d and seeing as the Gigabyte and MSI are not yet available I decided to take a chance. The card is slightly too long, I would guess 2mm. But I was able to push the front of the frame over slightly and push the card into place. I did have to remove the riser mount and reattach after I had the card in place.
Wow great job!
A tight fit, but the cooling fins run vertical, so the end being blocked shouldn't matter much for airflow and cooling, right?
