Reddit mentions of Silverstone Computer Case with Mesh Front Panel,Black (SG13B)

If you do go with Ryzen mATX, I'm a big fan of the Sugo SG11, nice and VERY compact - https://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Micro-ATX-Mini-DTX-Compatible-SG11B/dp/B00U8IS830/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494118889&sr=8-1&keywords=sugo+sg11

If you go mITX I can't recommend the SG13 model enough - it's the one I have, it's the size of a shoe box, and will fit into a rucksack/school bag with room left over for wires, mouse/gamepad and even the keyboard if it's small enough. Exact same length/width as an A4 sheet of paper and only 1" taller than the larger types of smartphones - https://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Computer-Front-Panel-SG13B/dp/B00U8IS89E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494119018&sr=8-1&keywords=sugo+sg13

Due to their mesh designs, heat is not an issue with either of these cases. With the (edit) SG13 it takes a full ATX PSU despite being a smaller mitx case which is good, and almost all GPUs fit into it (but just be sure to check before buying - I think the upper limit that fits is something like 294mm)

The Silverstone SG13 is an excellent choice for a super compact mini ITX case. It's even a bit smaller than the NCase M1 and can fit a full size GPU and power supply.

It's doesn't have the same build quality or feature set as the M1, but at $40 is an unbeatable value:

http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Mini-DTX-Mini-ITX-Computer-SG13B/dp/B00U8IS89E/

The Silverstone SG13 is quite good, and only costs $40 for the cheapest model, which is about as low as you can go without getting a super budget case from someone like Rosewill.

You can consider the Silverstone SG13. You'll gain about 10~cm in height, but lose 10~cm in length and width compared to the 202, so it'd fit in a backpack better I think.

https://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Computer-Front-Panel-SG13B/dp/B00U8IS89E

add in the 520w seasonic or something equivalent (need to be 150mm long or below though)

https://www.amazon.com/Seasonic-S12II-520-BRONZE-SS-520GB/dp/B00390P1NO

https://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Computer-Front-Panel-SG13B/dp/B00U8IS89E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493651457&sr=8-1&keywords=sg13b

If you want a fun mini itx to build in! This is what im currently inside of.

It looks it does extend to the Kaze version as well. I've been considering this case for a while. My main concern is with the PSU.

I've been told that PSUs over 140mm cause interference to the GPU. I see that someone else had an EVGA 450w and the pictures showed it fitting a GPU in, but the dimensions of the power supply are 85mm x 150mm x 140mm. I don't want to have to pay extra for a sfx psu if I don't have to.

I don't plan on using a DVD drive. would the Corsair CX550m work with a fullsize GPU?

Between this, the kaze version, the SG13B, and The CM Elite 130, which would be the best choice for an ITX case?

I just recently built my m-itx rig in a Silverstone SG13B:
https://amzn.com/B00U8IS89E

Took some man handling, but the challenge was the best part. I picked it up for $46 w/ free shipping. Best case I've ever owned.

I have the Silverstone SG13 and I'm very satisfied with it for $40. I was also looking at the Raijintek Metis which happens to have similar clones on the market.

Before you make a decision of course check the specifications for stuff you might miss, for example, in the SG13, the area where the CPU is lacks space, and does not have much clearance for most CPU coolers. They recommended to go with a liquid cooler for your CPU such that the heat can brought to the front and exhausted there.

Again, its all about the tradeoffs, you have to lose certain things (eg space for a DVD drive or additional hard disks) in order to pack everything into a small case.

mini-itx

2.0Ghz, Latest Goldmont AES-NI

VT-X&D

ebay i340-t4

PCIe v2.0 x2 mode = 8.0Gbits/s bidirectional for 4x gigbit NICs

8GB DDR3L 1866 SODIMM

2xSATA

No moving parts at all if you go pico-psu

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157726

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Intel-I340-T4-Ethernet-Quad-Port-Adapter-94Y5167-49Y4241-/172489524601?hash=item28292d4579:g:1XgAAOSwt5hYfV9W

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233581&cm_re=ddr3l-_-20-233-581-_-Product

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PicoPSU-80-12V-DC-DC-ATX-Power-Supply-w-60W-AC-Adapter-/191942916682?hash=item2cb0b07a4a:g:hqsAAOSw0UdXrdzB

or

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G3RH5343

https://smile.amazon.com/Silverstone-Computer-Front-Panel-SG13B/dp/B00U8IS89E/ref=sr_1_13?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1486056019&sr=1-13&keywords=mini+itx

https://smile.amazon.com/Transcend-Half-Slim-Solid-State-TS16GHSD370/dp/B00OPHX8XK/ref=sr_1_11?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1486056413&sr=1-11&refinements=p_n_feature_three_browse-bin%3A14027456011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A4929543011

or with 2.4 coming out your could mirror a pair of USB's in ZFS

https://smile.amazon.com/SanDisk-SDCZ33-016G-B35-2PK-Everything-Stromboli-Lanyard/dp/B00DTZA5S0/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1486056220&sr=8-8&keywords=sandisk+cruzer+fit

Whole system, assuming you don't have any parts laying around you can reuse: $222 - $252 depending on whether you want pico-PSU v PSU and USBx2 v SSD.

Assuming you need wifi since it's a bday gift, either use existing wifi routers as AP's or get some ubiquiti's.
https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-UAP-3-802-11n-Wireless-Access/dp/B00HXT8RDI/ref=pd_sim_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TH28JC9DA8W3MRNCQQD0

If you do any mini itx builds, I highly recommend the silverstone SG13 - it's cheap inexpensive (although I bought mine for about $20 less than the link), great build quality, and incredibly well laid out so that its very small footprint doesn't really feel all that small when building. Fits just about all full sized GPUs and PSUs. Only the CPU dumps heat into the case, and there's still somehow enough clearance for a stock cooler.

There was also mention of using this case at some point, worth holding out?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U8IS89E/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=211189&creative=374929&creativeASIN=B00U8IS89E&linkCode=as2&tag=thtebusgu-20&linkId=5PPTYTWAVOBC4DVH

The sg13 is $40 new, may want to reconsider your price:

Silverstone Computer Case with Mesh Front Panel,Black (SG13B) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U8IS89E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ivVbBbJ3D1XJB

I just installed my board and raspberry pi with octoprint into this with a 500w power supply, an 8"x8" piece of acrylic and some stand offs for the pcbs and it came out legit and silent. I did however ditch the lcd screen as octoprint has worked well for me.

Silverstone Computer Case with Mesh Front Panel,Black (SG13B) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U8IS89E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_A.CYzbZE51XEB

If you need a small package, your best bet for your money is a Mini-ITX machine. A case like the Silverstone SG13 is well priced, tiny and supports a full size power supply and (most) graphics cards.

The SG13B can fit it and it's pretty compact.

Hey check into silverstone sg13b. It's the case I have. I needed a portable, lightweight frame that could fit a full size (10"-11") gpu. This is the one for that. Check it out on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U8IS89E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zHhPybDX4HX0J)

My ITX hackintosh is in a Silverstone SG13B - I was able to fit an EVGA GTX960 in it as well as a H60 cooler for the 6700k.

https://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Computer-Front-Panel-SG13B/dp/B00U8IS89E

>which case to use. I was looking at some Mini-ATX cases, and this Corsair case seems to be very highly regarded

That case is decent, yeah, but it's about 3x the size of some cases. If you can spend a lot, i'd recommedn the NFC S4 Mini, though with this pretty much the best GPU you can possibly get in there is the R9 Nano, and it requires a funky power supply setup, a DC-DC power supply with an external powerbrick.

If that's not an option, take a look at the Silverstone SG13B, it's really small but can take practically any standard hardware, within mITX limits, and it's a third of the price.

The Fractal Node 202 could be an option too, but you'd require a SFX power supply.

>which MB to go with since I assume mine is too big

Any regular mITX board should be fine. This would be a good option for example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128720

>whether I'll need a smaller power supply

Depends on the case

>whether I should upgrade my CPU/RAM lest I bottleneck the 1080

No need.

Not sure about system requirements for emulators, but if you really want the SG13 cases I suggest you pick the meshed front version. I have both meshed and brushed front and the former runs 5-10 degrees cooler.

https://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Computer-Front-Panel-SG13B/dp/B00U8IS89E/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468656553&sr=1-1&keywords=sg13