(Part 2) Best products from r/sffpc

Some of you requested some written instructions. Here they are:

1. Remove the fan LED cover on both sides. This will require a small screwdriver or pointy object to push the retention pins towards the inside. Be careful, they can snap easily.
   
2. Remove the stock LED strip. It's not glued on and very easy to remove. You can cut the grey wire connecting them safely.
   
3. Cut the new LED strip to the right length. You can cut it at every 3 LEDs. The cutting area is covered by small round magnets. You will have to cut through those magnets with a sharp tool (knife or scissors). I found the closest length was 18 LEDs. This will cause one extra LED to overlap with the first one, but it's not that noticeable.
   
4. Insert the new LED strip inside the fan casing, with the LEDs pointing towards the inside. Make sure the 4-pin RGB cable comes out from the same position as the PWM fan cable. You don't have to use any adhesive. Putting the cover back on will hold it perfectly in place.
   
5. Before you put the covers back on, you will have to enlarge the hole where the cable runs, because you now need to fit two cables in there. In my case, I used pliers and bent small sections of plastic off until it snapped.
   
6. Put the covers back on. In my case, I had a bit of a clearance issue and had to glue the covers with epoxy and hold them under some weight while the epoxy dried so the covers would maintain their original position.
   
   At this point, the fan will be ready to use. You will have two cables running from the fan: a PWM fan cable, and a 12v 4-pin RGB cable.
   
   Here are the links for the material:
   
   Fan: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32922100989.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000023.6.2cfe410eNZvfeR (under Blade Color, choose "Only 1 Fan")
   
   LED Strip: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B077JBQX4N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
   
   PS: You can probably get an ARGB strip instead if you want to use a 5v ARGB header. Just make sure the LED strip is cuttable.

Is this going inside a Dan A4? Regardless, the best solution for sub 50mm is this https://www.amazon.com/Dynatron-T318-Sandy-Bridge-Heatsink/dp/B00A21361W

It is 27mm tall. From there you can use Thermalright's TY-100 fan (best) or Noctua's nf-a9x14 (close second) will be your best bets for the fan. This is what I run on my x99e/itx on my 6850k and it is great. You'd need to measure the space in between the riser cards and ram to see what fan will fit.

GL with your build.

I just wanna say the Noctua NH-U9S is awesome. I can't believe this little 95w TDP rated cooler can punch so high above its weight.

I'm pleased to report that a delidded 8700k/ASUS ROG STRIX z370-I combo will run great at 5Ghz (3 Offset) on the NCASE M1 with a Noctua NH-U9S with a single fan, an identical NF-A9 PWM as rear exhaust (Y splitter with the NH-U9's fan into the CPU fan header), and a single 120mm Noctua high static pressure fan as intake on the side panel.

VCORE is offset to produce 1.344v under load

Ambient Temp: 24°

Motherboard Idle: 34°C

CPU Idle: 34°C

Motherboard Load: 43°C

CPU Gaming Load: 65°C average, 71°C highest logged

CPU Prime95 26.6 Load: 82°C highest logged (same with Handbrake encodes, Aida64, and Blender)

This replaced a Corsair H100i V2 that I was not comfortable with because of the high motherboard temperatures (50°C) and even VRM throttling due to lack of airflow. I traded 15°C in CPU cooling performance for an overall cooler and quieter running system and I am happy. These days I'm more concerned about VRM and overall system temperature than I am about having the lowest possible CPU temperature. As long as I reach my overclocking goal, I'm perfectly fine with CPU temperatures in the low 80°C on unrealistic stress testing. It seems in such a small case its almost a zero-sum game of trading CPU cooling for system cooling: you either keep your CPU cool, your system cool, or find a happy medium.

One observation: really hope motherboard manufacturers start taking VRM cooling more seriously. A stylized metal block is not enough, we need good proper heatsinks with fins and heat-pipes if we wanna continue overclocking high core count CPU's inside small, airflow constrained SFF cases.

Built an SG13/2700X/2080 back in March and I absolutely love it. Here are a few suggestions from my experience:

• If you don't mind only using one fan, you can fit the thicker H80iv2 for better cooling.
  
• I purchased a Noctua NF-A9x14 and set it up as a secondary exhaust as seen here (not my picture).
  

• SFX PSU with a vented ATX to SFX bracket made building easier while improving airflow.
  

  
  

  Bonus: Buy the pink version of the case to assert your dominance in a field of monochrome cases.
  

  
  

  Here is my build:
  

  
  

  PCPartPicker Part List
  

  
  

  Type|Item|Price
  

  ----|:----|:----
  CPU | AMD - Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz 8-Core Processor | Purchased For $280.00
  CPU Cooler | Corsair - H80i v2 70.69 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | Purchased For $85.00
  Motherboard | Asus - ROG Strix B450-I Gaming Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard | Purchased For $120.00
  Memory | G.Skill - Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | Purchased For $175.00
  Storage | ADATA - XPG SX8200 960 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | Purchased For $153.00
  Video Card | EVGA - GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB XC GAMING Video Card | Purchased For $710.00
  Power Supply | Corsair - SF 600 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply | Purchased For $150.00
  Case Fan | Noctua - NF-A9x14 29.72 CFM 92 mm Fan | Purchased For $16.00
  Case Fan | Noctua - NF-A12x25 PWM 60.1 CFM 120 mm Fan | Purchased For $30.00
  Custom | Makerfire 2pcs 2.4G 5.8G FPV TX Antenna RP-SMA Male Dipole Whip FPV Antenna for FPV Multicopter Racing Drone Quadcopter | Purchased For $13.00
  Custom | SilverStone Technology SFX to ATX Power Supply Adapter in Black PP08B-USA | Purchased For $10.00
  Custom | SilverStone Technology Ultra Small Form Factor Computer Case Mini-ITX in Pink SG13P | Purchased For $62.00
  | Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
  | Total | $1804.00
  | Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-12 11:28 EDT-0400 |
  
  
  Edit: Had to update my PCPartPicker build.

Case Canada

Case USA

Some notes:

Cons: First off it came with no instructions. The PCI slot covers are the break off kind. The motherboard was a pain to screw in and I was only able to use 6 of the 8 screws as 2 of the holes didn't exist. It says you can add a 3.5 inch HDD but it needs to go on the bottom where I have an NVME adapter. You can install 2 2.5 inch drives behind the motherboard.

There is room for some cable management behind the motherboard. The IO connector cable for the front audio is running straight through the case as the cable was almost too short to reach the motherboard slot for it on my motherboard.

Pros: it is around 16 liters claimed or as my measurements 17.8, it fits my matx motherboard, a full atx PSU, and a reference 5700. I wanted to have something I can throw in a backpack and take to friends' places while being seriously powerful and not insanely expensive. The case is super light and overall I'm happy I made the switch.

I bought this case as I am needing something portable

There is also another 120mm fan straight out from the CPU fan exhausting air!

There are currently two thin itx AM4 boards, one Lenovo and one Chinesium board on TaoBao. I believe RAM speed is limited on each though, hindering your APU performance. Best bet for an APU is a mini itx x470 board with a little overclocking. My suggestion would be to look at customer photos on this amazon link for a visual example. Guy built a little gaming rig on a MITX board using a 2400g.

With regard to the Hades Canyon NUC, they're great little boxes. This can be extra attractive if you plan to hackintosh because the support is actually pretty good. The only caveat is they are not upgradeable. There has also been success using these with eGPU setups if that's your thing.

As far as I can tell, the flex atx psu sits where the GPU wants to be in standard orientation. You could replace the PSU with a picoPSU and use that space, but then you run into the height restriction inherent in this design. The case is only 3.375" high. As you can see in this photo, a standard low profile GPU measures 3.125" above the motherboard tray. It sound like it would fit, except for this photo. A standard atx i/o panel measures 6.26" x 1.76". The opening begins .093" below the bottom of the motherboard and .534" form the end of the motherboard. As you can see, InWin shifted the motherboard panel upwards in order to allow for hdd/ssd placement. As a result, you can't use the PCI-e slot without significant mods.

However, If you were willing to use the picoPSU, which is more powerful than the included PSU, then you could use a riser cable to shift the GPU over and down. A standard low profile GPU measures roughly 1.5" x 2.75" x 6.7". A flexATX PSU measures 1.59" x 3.21" x 5.9". You'd have to come up with some way to hold the GPU in place. When I work with LP GPUs, I find velcro works perfectly. LP GPUs tend to have low cooling requirements and as a result, use light aluminum fin arrays.

The one thing I would caution you about is the choice of riser cable. For instance, I frequently use the ModDIY when space isn't an issue. It's cheap and effective. It will also extend beyond the GPU by about .5". When space is an issue, the I use the HDPlex riser. as you can see, it extends beyond the GPU by the tiniest bit. This is what you should use.

Hope this helps.

Build Pics

Setup details:Monitor: Acer KG271USpeakers: Logitech z506KB: Tecware Phantom w 3rd party keycapsMouse: Razer Mamba Elite & Razer scarab mousepadCase: SM550

Build Details:
MB: Asus ROG Strix B450-i gaming
CPU: R7 3700x
CPU cooler: Cryorig C7G + NF-A9x14
Ram: Corsair Vengeance RGB 3200Mhz CL16
PSU: Corsair SF750 Plat
GPU: EVGA RTX 2080 Gaming XC
Additional Case Fans: 2x Be Quiet! Silent Wings 3 Pwm

Notes:

1. Inserting MB before fans is easier in the SM550 (contrary to the manual)
   
2. 2x Silent Wings 3 were from previous build but they are waaay louder than the small NF-A9x14
   
3. The motherboard forces fans to go to 100% at 75 degrees, anyway to circumvent this?
   
4. Wifi/ BT antenna on the asus b450-i is kinda ugly, need suggestions for replacements
   
5. 3700x idles at ~50 and ramp up to 70-80 in games. Voltage jumps around 0.9-1.4 in idle but stays above 1.4 while gaming. Before disabling iCUE, Razer Chroma SDK, Razer Synapse and ASUS Aura sync, voltages were contantly 1.4v and up in idle
   
6. Sliger gives an option for:- internal 20pin- USB A and USB C- internal 20pin to USB A and internal type L to USB CGo for the former with an AMD mobo cos they dont have the internal type L socket for the individual type C port like on Intel mobos. Mine got shiped with the latter so I cant use my front type c port :( Need the new silverstone CP14 connected for the USB C port on the front panel or the new front panel IO for it to be useful
   
7. Didn’t add the GPU and supp mobo cables into pslate customs order! Have to wait till he takes orders again
   
   Questions:
   
   
8. Any suggestions on Wifi/BT replacements for this mobo?
   
   1. Currently looking at this antenna from huacam and this unbranded antenna
      
9. Any way to raise the thermal cap of the mobo to more than 75 degrees to stop fans ramping up so often?
   
   1. Stop gap measure is to set case fans to motherboard temperature, but under gaming loads CPU goes up to 80 degrees yikes gonna play more with fan curve
      
   2. Using noctua silent fan adapter works to cap max volume but ramping up is still an issue
      
   3. Noctua fan controller looks abit too big to fit into the case and cablemanagement would be quite messy
      
   4. Tried installing AI suite III and it crashed my com =/ don't really want to pay for software like argus monitor either
      
10. Are the temps and voltages for the CPU normal? Been getting conflicting/ confusing answers on the r/AMD threads
    
    1. TLDR they are normal
       
    2. Tried reducing PPT but temps and voltages are still similar, will look more into it
       
11. Will Sliger cases sell their internal 20pin to USB A and USB C header separately? (SOLVED)
    
    1. They do but will prioritize sending out current case orders first
       
       Overall pretty happy with the build quality and how the theme turned out. Black/gray with orange highlights :) Eagerly waiting the NF-A12x25 and NF-A9x14 chromax fans!!! (If we DO get them lol)
       
       (edit: added more info)(edit 2: added responses and findings)

Yeah im sure. If you have a sfx power supply and nothing unusual in the corner on your motherboard it will fit. Snug, pretty perfect fit, I feel like they should advertise it.

Here is the exact fan I have:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RUZ059O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

i also live in Canada, so i know your pain, lol! my current build is in a Lian Li PC-Q21 that i bought a couple years ago when it was available on newegg. nowadays, i noticed it can still be bought off eBay from Japan, but double the price!

here are two cases that i've always had an eye on:

Fractal Design node 202: https://www.amazon.ca/Fractal-Design-FD-CA-NODE-202-BK-Case/dp/B015MKDOPU/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=node+202&qid=1572547088&sr=8-2

Silverstone ml08: https://www.amazon.ca/SilverStone-Technology-SST-RVZ02B-W-Mini-ITX-Computer/dp/B0161UXW9I/ref=pd_sbs_147_14?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0161UXXN8&pd_rd_r=b04fa8ee-928b-4d1f-b8a7-40e0fabc6d7c&pd_rd_w=fiBQv&pd_rd_wg=ED0f5&pf_rd_p=0602d3b5-e536-4dc4-9e55-dd650b3d14d4&pf_rd_r=HV71M5P0KMBR3PQRV566&refRID=HV71M5P0KMBR3PQRV566&th=1

other good cases:

Jonsbo C2 from China on eBay: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Jonsbo-C2-Aluminum-PC-Computer-Case-Desktop-PC-Chassis-for-Mini-ITX-Micro-ATX/293023116448?hash=item443989eca0:m:mPKjI1ZtvmqtIg1qpMaJgYw

Lian Li PC-Q21 from Japan on eBay: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Lian-Li-Mini-Q-Series-Mini-ITX-Compatible-Cube-Case-Expansion-Slot-Black-PC-Q21B/193182973241?hash=item2cfa9a3d39:g:-0MAAOSwoC9duOue

k77 from Aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000267241548.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.10fe5cf3tJVnNO&algo_pvid=742b62cc-0071-48c9-8acd-361f98286bdc&algo_expid=742b62cc-0071-48c9-8acd-361f98286bdc-0&btsid=cdaeb6ee-7fd2-485e-b1c9-649b39f44c24&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2,searchweb201603_52

k39 from Aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000287880325.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.15467032eCq5Ab&algo_pvid=98392772-711c-4df0-98b6-fa19ae8c1543&algo_expid=98392772-711c-4df0-98b6-fa19ae8c1543-25&btsid=d4ec0ba9-7d37-4929-8740-cf15b869059b&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2,searchweb201603_52

there are others on Aliexpress and eBay, but it requires lots of searching, and praying things arrive safely when you do order :)

If you are building Ryzen PC's this one is more "affordable." https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASRock-B450-Gaming-M-ITX-Retail/dp/B07FVVNDFX/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ryzen+b450+itx+motherboard&qid=1565007981&s=gateway&sr=8-1

I say that in quotes because it is £117 but I got it for my Ryzen mini ITX computer. I think more ITX mobos are more then £150+. So yeah prices varry. That board fits 1st and 2nd gen cpus but needs a BIOS update for third gen cpus. If you want an APU for your Plex server then this might be a good idea. Good luck!!

I got the DAN Case for this reason and couldn’t be happier. It doesn’t have a handle but it’s so light and small you can pick it up with one hand pretty easily. The case, portable monitor, KB+M, headset, and all of the pieces of the Oculus Rift can fit into a a range bag.


I’m using this one I got from Amazon for $50.


Osage River Tactical Shooting Gun Range Bag (Gunmetal Grey, Standard (18 x 13 x 10) Inches) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F3U6YMY?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Thanks! Spent a lot of time trying to find one with TDP to match the cpu that would fit, found this one ID Cooling it ships from China and took a couple weeks to come in. Replaced the fan with a noctua and it’s working great.

That is a great question. There is one dude who did on sff network. I am in bed right now, but I can dig up the post tomorrow morning.

If you don’t want to take a chance on using superbuy and a chinese seller, take a look at the gstory 17.3

Obviously some trade offs, but the major benefit is dealing with amazon and being significantly cheaper.

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|PART TYPE|PART - ID|AMAZON CANADA PRICING (7/4/2019)|
|:-|:-|:-|
|Case|Thermaltake Core V1 Black Edition SPCC Mini ITX Cube Computer Chassis CA-1B8-00S1WN-00|$60|
|Psu|REUSED: EVGA 850 B2|$100|
|Cpu| AMD YD2600BBAFBOX Processeur RYZEN5 2600 Socket AM4 3.9Ghz Max Boost, 3,4Ghz Base+19MB |$225|
|Gpu| ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1060 Mini, ZT-P10600A-10L, 6GB GDDR5 Super Compact |$300|
|Mobo|ASRock Mini-ITX Motherboard (B450 Gaming-ITX/AC)|$165|
|Ram|G.SKILL F4-3000C16D-16GTZR Trident Z RGB Series 16GB, 288-Pin SDRAM DDR4-3000Mhz (PC4 24000) Desktop Memory|$110|
|SSD|ADATA SU800 512GB 3D-NAND 2.5 Inch SATA III High Speed Read & Write up to 560MB/s & 520MB/s Solid State Drive|$75|
|Fan|Noctua NF-R8 redux-1800, 3-Pin, High Performance Cooling Fan with 1800RPM (80mm, Grey)|$15|

Yes, I'm using the card header, ordered an adapter on amazon, something like that :

The good side is that you can manage the fans and set a curve directly from Afterburner.

The downside is that the graphic card hitself cannot manage the fans without a custom curve because the firmware of the card is adjusting the fan speed with the RPM of the fans and they are much slower that the original ones.

Without a custom curve, the fans are at 100% when the card thinks they are at 47% (approximately).

Looking at exactly the same combo with the ncase m1 - ordered the 2080 Ti, waiting for the 9900k + a mini-itx board now, but looking at going the aircooling route, most likely a noctua U9S with NF-A9s. Not planning to overclock as mostly going to be used for gaming. Hoping to get an opinion on whether an Accelero will help further lower temps, or better to stick with stock?

2700x w/Strix B450-I, Dom Plat RGB 3200mhz 2x8gb, Silverstone 700w Plat SFX-L w/swapped copper fan grill. If anyone wants to buy the PSU pm me haha, the stock fan grill from Silverstone is still mint, not to be confused with the grill that was painted. Im really trying to look for an SF600 with some custom cables or something, would die to have some PSlate cables or something before end of this month since I wont have time to wait for all of the processing time it takes for them. Have 20+ trades on r/hardwareswap but barely have time to even post anything nowadays. Still looking for a better shade of copper spray paint. If I had time I would have 100%%%%% powder coated instead of rattle-canning.

https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Technology-Silent-Modular-SX700-LPT/dp/B01G26SMTQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=538XD1Y5M2ML&keywords=sfx+700w&qid=1572601315&sprefix=sfxl+700%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-3

\^ Thats the PSU. I could do like $140 shipped with this thrown in from CO. Lmk!

That pic isn't from my build but I copied it exactly (besides the GPU). I didn't think of putting a 4th fan between the HDD and the plate. Thanks for the response.

I currently have 3x http://amzn.com/B00KFCR5BA fans, for the one on the HDD i'm wondering if there is a thinner fan with that kinda of quality? maybe this: http://amzn.com/B00NOTVCUQ

Do you have a single or two fan GPU? My single fan GTX 1060 never gets above 70°C. I have this fan on the bottom with a dust filter, for intake to cool the GPU. And I'm using the NH-D9L for the CPU, with a NF-A9 fan on the back of the case directly behind the CPU cooler, pushing air out the back.

Good to know I ordered mine from superbuy/taobao 2 weeks ago. . :)

https://www.amazon.com/EZDIY-FAB-Express-PCIe3-0-Flexible-Extension/dp/B01NH0GW7Z?crid=34AJG3J909J3D&keywords=pcie+extension+cable&qid=1537704331&sprefix=pcie+&sr=8-1-spons&ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa&psc=1

Would this work? 20$ is pretty cheap compared to the more common 40 neeeded by more and .ore cases

I'm using a Big Shuriken 3 cooling a 3600x in a Steck and it works really well, max gaming load is 70C. You don't need the SM560 with the 5700 XT unless you want to mount an aftermarket cooler on the 5700 you can use the SM550. I would probably use the 92mm AIO, people have used those with the Sliger cases with good results. You could also use the ID Cooling IS-60 which is 55mm high, just make sure and get the one with the fan clips not the screws.

What kind of information are you sharing with u/JPF_3?

First, that card will have no problem running two 120mm noctua fans with a splitter and a gelid fan adapter or something like this.
https://www.amazon.com/CRJ-Splitter-Adapter-Sleeved-Graphics/dp/B07T95C68T/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=gelid+fan+adapter&qid=1563718844&s=gateway&sprefix=gelid+fan&sr=8-4

Second, taking the shroud off and running the fans in exhaust would be fine. You want to attach the fans to the case or the card but attaching them to the card would be tricky, you'd have to use zip ties most likely. You can even put two 120mm fans underneath this specific card with the original shroud on without any issues you just want to use intake in this setup vs exhaust.

Third, the only issue is that heatsink isn't as large as let's say the Asus strix 1080ti and or the accelero extreme III which works perfectly in exhaust.

OP have you put two fans under the GPU in intake and adjusted the fan curve on the GPU? Have you thought about trying to change the thermal paste? Stock TIM tends to dry up over time. Second the 2 fans will most likely attach to one header on the PCB and you attach the 2 noctua fans to the same header with an adapter.

Watch this video and his other NCase and Accelero/Morpheus vids.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NmU_4zhPceU

So if you are wanting to keep your old PC we can assume a few things... Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm assuming you have an ATX motherboard?

Assuming that's the case, we need to find you a smaller case.

The smallest ATX cases that I know are these two:

1. The Cerberus X case (I'd recommend this one)
   
   
2. Riotoro CR1080 (https://www.amazon.com/RIOTORO-Gaming-Compartment-Support-Dedicated/dp/B01D205IXS)
   
   Your next quest was about a DC power supply, those exist but not in the form factor you are used to.
   
   I'd look into something like the HD Plex (https://www.hdplex.com/hdplex-400w-hi-fi-dc-atx-power-supply-16v-24v-wide-range-voltage-input.html)
   
   Other DC to DC power supplies exist but not many at the wattage you will be needing. I hope that gets you started on your downsizing adventure.
   
   Personally if you asked me I'd say just keep the videocard and downsize to a mini-itx motherboard but I doubt you can get one for your CPU so you'd probably have to upgrade, motherboard, cpu, and ram.

Integrate it on the rear of this and you have a truly portable Freesync-powered gaming experience everywhere you go! Bonus points for integrating the power for the monitor and the PC if voltages align.

My friend's Cougar has the fans set up similar to how u/PhattyR6 suggests (two 120mm intakes under the gpu but one rear exhaust vs top) along with a Noctua NH-U9S and his machine is nearly silent under heavy load. By using the 120mm fan in the rear for exhaust, it is almost like running two fans on the Noctua tower cooler as they are nearly directly in-line with each other (like a wind tunnel) so is very effective.

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Thanks for the info. I actually meant to list an SFX PSU, not an ATX one.

The Silverstone 700w SFX looks like it could work pretty well. There's also a 650w variant but with full-bore GPU rendering i'm worried about hitting the limits on that.

This guy used liquid cooling in his Cerberus build. I'm a little scared of liquid cooling but maybe thats the right move. I was hoping to get by with a fan though

would this work? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005ZKZEQA/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_5?smid=A3EM7MU9GFCYC4&psc=1

or this one for an easier 2 fan set up
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07T95C68T/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=AQ8OIL3FGVKZE&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NOTVCUQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is what I use for my gpu in the Node 202. They work great for me!

https://pcpartpicker.com/b/WThypg

This is the build that inspired the use of the NH-L9I ducting. it's the black attachment over the fan. Unfortunately I have the v2 version of the A4 SFX so I don't think I have the option of a below MoBo case fan. The drive bay will also be occupied so no fan there either.

What I might do is throw in a Noctua -A4x20 or two to supply fresh air to the rest of the motherboard and have passive exhaust. https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NF-A4x20-PWM-Premium-Quality-Quiet/dp/B071W93333

As for the GPU, i'm open to any suggestions. I currently have an EVGA 980 ti Hybrid so I haven't really had to worry about a GPU within my current SSF build (NCASE M1).

https://www.amazon.com/G-STORY-Eye-Care-Portable-FreeSync-Certificated/dp/B07GBX27CB

This one is likely the best option out there at the moment.

Sounds messed up. You could try a couple of these(https://www.amazon.com/U-FL-RP-SMA-Pigtail-Antenna-Cable/dp/B005UWD0EG), so you can use 'normal' WiFi antennas.

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Good Luck!

I just used the ID-Cooling IS-60 with a Noctua NF-A12x15 PWM which has a 55mm height but beware the RAM clearance (it uses a 120mm fan btw)

The closest thing I've seen with actual people review it is the G-Story 120Hz monitor:

https://smile.amazon.com/G-STORY-Eye-Care-Portable-FreeSync-Certificated/dp/B07GBX27CB

Supposedly this is pretty good.

consider cases that require pico psu (ex. https://www.amazon.com/Morex-Universal-Mini-ITX-Fan-less-Compact/dp/B0087TS1S4?keywords=sff+case&qid=1537324710&sr=8-16&ref=mp_s_a_1_16) because cases supporting sfx psu are still quite big (looking at dan a4 sfx or dr zaber sentry)

I mean you can seek out and try adapters like this one, I just searched for MMCX RP-SMA adapter on Amazon.

The other option, if you are a little more brave, is to swap out the connectors. The wireless card on that board is an Intel 8265, connects to your motherboard by an M.2 connector. On the card are 2 mini connectors called IPX or U.FL. The metal box should just be screwed into your motherboard from the bottom, and if you were to remove that, you should be able to remove the MMCX to IPX cables (called pigtails generally), possibly with a nut on the inside of that box. You could then swap it out for a different pigtail like this.

Up to you. Sorry you have to deal with annoying connectors.

You probably want something like this for the antennae: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005UWD0EG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_6R3WDb3RAMYK1

I'm using the Morex 557 with the Noctua NHL9A cooler on my 2200G APU build. It's a little toasty but it's not so bad, about 70 degrees on load and mid 50s on idle. It has options for four 40mm fans on one side as well. I should probably mention that I'm on stock settings and have undervolted the CPU.

I want to do this exact build, minus the case(I want to use a Morex 557 and a Pico PSU for the smallest off-the-shelf solution) but I've heard suspect things about this motherboard... I really like it though.

These are what I use:

https://smile.amazon.com/HUACAM-5-8GHz-Dual-Band-Wireless-Network-Antenna/dp/B06WD7FZV4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511662517&sr=8-1&keywords=huacam+8dbi

The connector is standardized, so any WiFi antenna will fit.

The HGST is plugged in using the standard cable. I couldn't double mount because of the way the SATA plug is (they don't bend and it's tricky.

The HGST was plugged in by soft mounting but not pushing it all the way down. It's secure, but not 100% locked in. That allows enough clearance for the power plug, though stresses the SATA cable a bit i'll get a right angle plug soon.

The Silverstone fans are these guys: http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Professional-Fine-Tuned-Performance-FN123/dp/B00NOTVCUQ (though I wish they made it in Red).

$55 for 2 dBi omnidirectional gain? Hard pass.

I also wouldn't trust putting so much weight on them.

I'm using these right now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WD7FZV4/

I think the ML08 is pretty sleek no? https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Technology-Mini-ITX-Computer-ML08B-H/dp/B0161UXW9I

I ask because I am deciding between ML08 and Cougar QBX.

The connector is called SMA. Here's an Amazon link which should be suitable for what you want to do (there's a review with a picture of the antenna connected to the motherboard rear IO) https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06WD7FZV4/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1523695608&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=sma+antenna&dpPl=1&dpID=41bdDak2-1L&ref=plSrch

Got the same motherboard. Bought these last week and they’ve been great. Actually getting 5mbps more on average vs. the ugly shark fin.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WD7FZV4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Using these on my b450i strix and reach 130Mbps down. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WD7FZV4/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yup. There's single, non-split ones too. This is the one I got:

https://www.amazon.com/CRJ-Splitter-Adapter-Sleeved-Graphics/dp/B07T95C68T/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=gpu+pwm+fan&qid=1568927338&s=gateway&sr=8-1

I got these for my Asus z390-i: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06WD7FZV4

I purchased and used this.

>RVZ01/RVZ01-E

i think i stick to the fractal case.

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also i found this

https://www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/comments/cf9r3i/big_shuriken_3_for_node_202/

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uh and also what do you think about this whith a noctua blade

https://www.amazon.com/ID-COOLING-Profile-Heatpipes-Compatible-LGA1150/dp/B00Q8RZPHW

• 92mm radiator
  
• all-in-one pump & reservoir
  
• Some tubing
  
• Some fittings
  
• [Some fluid](https://modmymods.com/liquid/clear-liquid.html](https://modmymods.com/liquid/clear-liquid.html)
  
• A fan or a skinny fan or a quieter fan

Depends on the case but Noctua 40mm:
https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NF-A4x20-PWM-premium-quality-quiet/dp/B071W93333/

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/505tzw/whats_the_smallest_case_that_fits_a_full_atx_board/


https://www.amazon.com/RIOTORO-Compartment-Support-Dedicated-CR1080/dp/B01D205IXS

I bought these guys to use on my Asus Z270i, but you need to figure out based on what connectors are being used on your motherboard which search terms to use.

this is the one I'm using :

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NH0GW7Z/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Damn at that price why not go with something like this and use the nh-l9a

https://www.amazon.com/Morex-Universal-Mini-ITX-Fan-less-Compact/dp/B0087TS1S4

I seriously just took the fan off my evga 1060 and slapped a noctua 92mm fan on the side. Temps improved immensely and now its dead quiet. It even plugged in directly to the gpu. No warranty is voided if you remove the cover properly and put it back on if you need to send it back in.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RUZ059O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I know you've specified 144Hz, but the G-Story 17.3 inch is a high refresh (120Hz) monitor.


https://www.amazon.com/G-STORY-Eye-Care-Portable-FreeSync-Certificated/dp/B07GBX27CB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEskyrHmI9s


I own one of these monitors and they're well-built. It feels light, although admittedly, I haven't personally compared it to other portable monitors.


For a portable monitor, it has a big screen. I feel that I'm sitting in front of a "desktop" when using it. The downside is that it can be a little troublesome to transport. e.g. You might have to find a suitable backpack or carry on.


Be aware that the monitor can't be powered via USB-C. (This isn't clear until you read some of the QAs on Amazon). I'm powering mine via my PSU, which means one less power-brick to pack. The original power-brick is rated at 12V @ 2A.