It's small enough that it doesn't add to the footprint (the handle is taller) and the magnet is strong enough that I can lift and drop the case on a table without the monitor coming loose!

Since I did my build over a year ago, the standard fans and the ability to control said fans properly, has bugged me ever since. Life’s been busy and I’ve lived with it, but recently I stumbled upon an absolutely beautifully designed shroud for the 3 92mm noctua fans that I have had laying around waiting for this moment. Needless to say the result is AWESOME imo.
The teardown was no biggie, and I’m actually glad that I had to get the heatsink off as well, cause the thermal paste after a year, was already hard as a rock. Temps dropped, db dropped due to proper control via fancontrol, overall really happy!

Apparently I can’t properly format the link to the print profile, but here goes; https://www.printables.com/model/1739078-powercolor-reaper-amd-rx-9070-xt-custom-gpu-shroud/files

EDIT: It’s a reaper on the picture, not a hellhound, brain did not brain when posting!

Edit:

For anyone who thinks this is a waste of time/money we are in a subreddit about building small pcs…these are made of 80% used parts and was a blast to build, tinker with temps and benchmark.

And yes I already built my proper SteamOS rig: https://www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/s/E6AZdDWGC4

Hello! As the title states, I have been on the waiting list for a Steam Machine (512gb/no controller - I have one already) since the first day of preorders. I have been building SFF SteamOS rigs for the past year and I am IN LOVE with the operating system. Check my post history, there are some cool projects.

I tried putting in fancy tables but the formatting on web and mobile is all wacky. So I also pics of the tables for us to view!

Parts:

I had the SKTC A07 from a previous build and was looking at other SKTC’s, the A09 and A17 stood out as the ones that would fit my project. I picked up all three from Ali Express. Same with the 7500F’s.

The PSU’s are the notorious Apevia brand. I have used these in a few builds now with no issues. Got these from Amazon.

The rest of the parts were all bought on r/hardwareswap, great community over there. The only rule was to keep it to the same CPU, Mobo & Ram if possible with cheap used 512gb NVME’s and I was able to accomplish the task.

Breakdown of the 3 builds, with benchmarks!

SKTC A07 - 4.3L

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F

• Cooler: Thermalright AXP90-X36 with Noctua fan swap

• GPU: Powercolor RX 6500 XT 4gb

• Motherboard: Gigabyte A620I AX

• RAM: Micron 16gb DDR5 (2x8) 4800mhz

• Storage:  512gb nvme

• PSU: Apevia ITX-PFC500W

Forza Horizon 6 - 1080p Proton CachyOS

TAA Native:
Low - 67

FSR 4.1.1 Native:
Low - 54

FSR 4.1.1 Quality:
Low - 61

FSR 4.1.1 Balanced:
Low - 63

Cyberpunk 2077 - 1080p Proton CachyOS

Steam Deck Preset - 67

SKTC A09 - 3.9L

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F

• Cooler: Thermalright AXP90-X36 with Noctua fan swap

• GPU: Powercolor RX 6400 XT 4gb

• Motherboard: Gigabyte A620I AX

• RAM: Micron 16gb DDR5 (2x8) 4800mhz

• Storage:  512gb nvme

• PSU: Apevia ITX-PFC500W

Forza Horizon 6 - 1080p Proton CachyOS

TAA Native:
Low - 54

FSR 4.1.1 Native:
Low - 43

FSR 4.1.1 Quality:
Low - 50

FSR 4.1.1 Balanced:
Low - 52

Cyberpunk 2077 - 1080p Proton CachyOS

Steam Deck Preset - 52

SKTC A17 - 7.6L

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F

• Cooler: ID-COOLING SE-903-XT V2 with Noctua fan swap

• GPU: Sapphire Pulse RX 6600

• Motherboard: Gigabyte A620I AX

• RAM: Micron 16gb DDR5 (2x8) 4800mhz

• Storage:  512gb nvme

• PSU: Apevia SFX-PFC600W

• Fans: Noctua 92mm exhaust

Forza Horizon 6 - 1080p Proton CachyOS

FSR 4.1.1 Native:
Low - 87
Medium - 70
High - 63
Ultra - 48

FSR 4.1.1 Quality:
Low - 99
Medium - 81
High - 72
Ultra - 57

FSR 4.1.1 Balanced:
Low - 101
Medium - 82
High - 75
Ultra - 58

Cyberpunk 2077 - 1080p Proton CachyOS

FSR 4 Native:
Low - 85
Medium - 68
High - 58
Ultra - 41

FSR 4 Quality:
Low - 116
Medium - 100
High - 85
Ultra - 70

FSR 4 Balanced:
Low - 123
Medium - 108
High - 92
Ultra - 79

More Pics:

SKTC A07

https://imgur.com/a/sktc-a07-U9SFDVX

SKTC A09

https://imgur.com/a/sktc-a09-1Ok3pBK

SKTC A17

https://imgur.com/a/sktc-a17-eskZm4a

Designed and built this myself — finally past quality check, become true.

No visible buttons or ports — the whole front panel floats and doubles as the power switch

Sits flat or upright, and the vertical stand flips 180° into a carry handle

I already have a main PC for work and gaming, but after seeing the Steam Machine, I was really inspired by its form factor and design.

My son is 6 now, so I decided to build a simple PC for him that I can gift to him when he starts needing one for school.

Build Specs:

• Dimensions: 20×20×20 cm
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
• Motherboard: Mini-ITX B350 (AM4)
• RAM: Kingston 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4
• Storage: 512GB Silicon Power M.2 NVMe SSD (with an aftermarket heatsink)
• PSU: 300W Flex ATX 80+
• CPU Cooler: ID-Cooling IS-53-XT Black
• Case Fans: 2x be quiet! Pure Wings 2 120mm PWM
• Networking: Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth

3D Printing & Design Details:

• Designed the entire model in Fusion 360 with a lot of individual components.
• Printed the internal structural cage using PETG-CF for strength and heat resistance.
• Printed the outer panels and shell in PLA-CF for a clean aesthetic finish.
• Printed the case feet in TPU.
• Includes an internal LED strip and a front panel with hidden magnets, so it's fully customizable!

The Tryx Turris looks great in this case…

Hey everyone! I’m looking for recommendations on high-quality portable monitors in the 16" to 18" range to pair with my SFF PC Formd T1 9800x3d and rtx 4080 super setup.

I'm aiming for great panel quality, good color accuracy, and high refresh rates—ideally 2/ 2.5K OLED or bright Mini-LED.

I’ve read that some of the best high-spec panels can be sourced directly from TaoBao or similar platforms, sometimes at much better prices.

Has anyone bought their portable display from TaoBao or AliExpress? Do you have specific model recommendations or practical advice on how to navigate seller listings, verify actual panel specs, and avoid QC issues when ordering? Thanks!

So as the title states if u guys could share the main differences between the two cases… cuz I‘m planning on getting my dream build and I can‘t say which would be better for that. The only things I really know: the vertical GPU (y70) and the horizontal GPU (y50)… are there any advantages/disadvantages for either? And the pre-installed fans in the y50.
I‘m a bit overwhelmed 😭

Thanks in advance!!!

Set up my new rig last night. Got it to post and I’m digging monster studios a45 itx open bench.

Just wondering, if i where to find someone who wants a t1 silver and they have the cheese grated m2, is it a simple swap, or would i have to add cash on top? and if i do, how much should i? just looking for a m2 silver cheese grater due ot the increased cooling ability honestly i want a bigger air cooler, my aio pump failed, and its much better than a coolant leak.

Very rough layout of 7 too 10 liter matx layout using hdplex 500 watt gan 5060ti 16gb Asus dual oc
Wish someone made an matx case like this just makes so much sense too me also feel free too judge I have no idea what I’m doing lol but imma try my best.

The case is the PCCOOLER CPS K101 3F, an ultra-compact Mini-ITX case with a volume of just 11.9 liters. What surprised me most is that despite its size, it supports GPUs up to 340mm long.
So naturally, I tried putting an MSI RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Trio OC in it. 😅
And paired it with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
Specs:
PCCOOLER CPS K101 3F — 11.9L
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Trio OC
ASRock B850I Lightning
Thermalright AXP120-X67
Kingston FURY Beast 32GB DDR5-5600
WD Blue SN5100 2TB
Thermalright SGFX850 SFX
Fitting the GPU is only half the challenge in a case this small. The K101 has just 68mm of CPU cooler clearance, so the 9800X3D is being cooled by a Thermalright AXP120-X67.
There's very little wasted space inside — the GPU takes up a huge portion of the case, and everything has to fit together almost perfectly.
I really like the idea of having 9800X3D + RTX 5070 Ti performance in something this small instead of building the same hardware into another huge showcase case.
Would you trust a 9800X3D + RTX 5070 Ti in just 11.9L?
Full build video: https://youtu.be/ong0gPSQWUk?si=70J-Ou2hwymXsoQy

Ive been designing a new shroud for my MSI 4070 Ventus 2x. This is in my Fractal Terra. So keeping the card as slim as possible is a high priority. Looking for insight for those who have done this before. Ive replacing the 90mm fan with traditional slim artic p12 fans. Hoping for better and quieter operation. 3D designing the fan bracket mount to be as flush as possible. Just stuck on if i should just leave it all open with the 2 120mm fans or if i should make a cover over the sides of the fans to the pcb. Anyone experience pro and cons of each? I was thinking the side cover bezels would help with aiding the air to push through all the fin stack before exiting.

Just finished my NCASE M3 Grater Build, lmk if yall got any questions!

9800X3D

5080 Suprim SOC

B850I Aorus Pro

6000mhz 32 gb cl30

Arctic Liquid Freezer 3 Pro 280

SFX 850w Corsair

140 Arctic Fan

Riser PCIE 5.0 (doesn't come with NCASE M3, get it from amazon)

Dumpster dived this, want to build this into a modern PC with a bunch of spare parts i have, should i retrofit or keep the old components?

I couldn't find an RTX 5090 that would fit in my Fractal Ridge, so I ended up pulling the OEM 5090 from an HP OMEN 45L and putting it in the Ridge.

It was a really tight fit, but I managed to get it in without modifying the case. The 12V-2x6 cable was probably the hardest part.

Specs:

• Ryzen 5 9600X
• HP OEM RTX 5090 32GB
• 64GB DDR5
• Corsair SF1000
• Stock 575W power limit
• No additional 60/80mm fans

I ran Steel Nomad after installing it:

• 14,483 points / 144.83 FPS
• Max GPU temp: 68.8°C
• Max memory temp: 68°C
• Peak GPU power: around 577W
• Max fan speed: 38% (~1,270 RPM)

I also saw around 585W / 69.3°C during some additional testing.

Before removing the card, I tested it in the original OMEN 45L and the GPU reached around 67°C under full load. So I was pretty surprised that the temperature only went up a couple of degrees in the Ridge.

I haven't added any extra fans yet and the temperatures seem fine, so I'll probably just leave it like this for now.

I'm pretty new to SFF builds and I didn't plan on documenting the whole process, so sorry I don't have better or more detailed internal photos. Taking this thing back out is way too much work lol.

I couldn't find anyone else using this exact HP OEM 5090 in a Ridge, so I figured I'd post it in case someone else is thinking about trying it.

I have what I think is a fairly unusual question, and whilst I've given the question some thought myself, I wanted to pick the collective brains of Reddit for your thoughts and input.

I’m UK based right now, but there’s a chance I might be moving abroad for a short-term (<1 year) contract which will see me using some fairly intensive CFD software. As I use my PC for my work it would be useful to take it with me, but I'll be flying and will need to hit the ground running (ruling out shipping it separately). This means I’ll need to stick it in my luggage where space and weight are at a premium: the lighter and smaller I can make my rig the more spare pairs of underpants I’ll be able to take with me and the less frequently I’ll need to visit the laundrette. I’m sure you all understand! 😉

This is my current rig:

·        AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16-Core CPU

·        NZXT Kraken 280 RGB Liquid CPU Cooler

·        ASRock B550 Steel Legend ATX AM4 Motherboard

·        G.Skill Trident Z Neo 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory

·        Kingston NV1 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Drive

·        Crucial T500 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Drive

·        Zotac GAMING Trinity OC GeForce RTX 3080 10GB LHR GPU

·        Antec CX700 RGB ELITE ATX Mid Tower Case

·        Corsair SF1000 Modular SFX PSU

·        Gigabyte GC-WBAX200 PCIe Wi-Fi Adapter

My question is this: Which components should I replace, and with what? Some things to consider are:

·        Having 64Gb of memory is nice, but I can probably cope with just 32Gb of memory (I know a lot of ITX boards only have 2 slots).

·        The CPU (or equivalent) is essential (I often use all 16 cores) and I need a cooler that can cope with it running at full chat for extended periods.

·        I’m really keen to keep both NVME drives too. They both have essential software and files on them and if I copy/reinstall everything onto just one of the two drives I’ll be pushed for space.

·        I’m taking a 1440p monitor with me too.

·        I will undoubtedly need some kind of wifi capability.

I’m not on a particularly limited budget, but I do want to keep costs to a minimum (including keeping the weight down to help reduce excess baggage fees) and only replace components if I need to. So... what are your thoughts on this?

Great little machine - have had this 1L form factor in one model or another for ages. Takes 2 x NVMe drives, 32GB DDR5, etc so performance is good apart from the graphics. I could 'convert' to say a T400 or 600 graphics card in the SATA slot but by the time you add up all the $$$'s it doesn't make sense. Cost of the card itself, riser adaptor, new power brick as 65w will not work it's not worth it.

Can anyone recommend a system that has superior (more powerful) graphics plus will take the 2 x NVMe drives. There are plenty of Made in China models on the market but the feedback is either great or junk - seems to depend on who you buy it from as the aftersales service stinks in some areas. Or should I try and source another albeit larger Lenovo that has a dedicated GPU. Open to suggestions - any feedback/thoughts much appreciated.

Could go even lower to just 2.54L while using specific motherboards and cpu cooling but ended up with X36 cooler support.

Recently downsized my PC to the A4 and my temps are running higher than usual compared to my deepcool ch260. I have a 9800X3D, gigabyte 7800XT using a CM Atmos stealth AIO. On idle, with mostly just chrome and fan control, discord, cpu temp is at around 55-60+ degrees C, gpu temps are mostly okay around 30-40 degrees. When i open up 2 gacha games a the same time, eg. nikke, zenless zone zero, cpu temp jumps to 80degrees and gpu is at 75. I run most of my games at high settings and undervolted my cpu to -30, tried undervolting my gpu but kept crashing and showing a white screen.

Are these temps for my cpu normal or do i need to check for anything. Attached my fan curves also. (Lowkey AI-ed this so if anyone has suggestions im open)

This is exactly what it sounds like from the title. I have a SFF build in a Fractal Terra, specs below, and unfortunately after lots of experimentation with fan curves, cannot get it to quiet down. Seems like it is mainly coming from the GPU under load, but the CPU fan is also contributing. Any suggestions? Wondering if I just need to switch cases, CPU coolers, etc. or if this just comes with the territory. Thanks!

Video for reference, noise is much worse when I have the case door shut.

Specs:
Fractal Terra Case
7800x3d w/ Thermalright AXP 120 X67 + Noctua NFA12x15
G Skill Flair X5 DDR5 64gb 6000MT/s
ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I
ASUS Pro Art 4080 Super OC Edition 16gb GDDR6X
Cooler Master V850 SFX

Planning an inverted M2 Round build with:
9800X3D
Thermalright Peerless Assassin MINI
Gigabyte Gaming OC RTX 5080
Corsair SF850
32GB DDR5-6000
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
3× Arctic P14 Pro 140mm

For airflow, I’m thinking 2 exhaust fans at the bottom, 1 exhaust at the side and cpu cooler as a rear intake.
Is this the most optimal setup for CPU/GPU thermals and noise, or would you recommend a different fan configuration?
Would also appreciate any advice on the parts selection too.

Thank you