This is nice, but I just built my first ITX based SFFPC in the GEEK G1 SE and would consider it to have fewer frills, while not requiring assembly, and about half the price. I don't see it mentioned too often so wanted to share it as an option if you want to go this route but keep it simple. Great airflow too :)
https://www.geeekstore.com/shop/geeek-g1-se-miniitx-case/
Computer-1 mini-ITX Chassis
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#52I'm a big fan of this form factor, specifically just big enough to fit a motherboard/CPU/RAM plus a real-size GPU. These all use SFX PSUs and typically just an M2 SSD on the motherboard. They also have only 2 RAM slots. The days of needing a tower are over for most people. I'm all about space-saving while still having a full-power PC. It's a niche, boutique market but there are some really interesting cases. My perso…
My last two builds (going about ~7 years) have been mini ITX. The builds tend to be more frustrating (I wouldn't say harder; just more frustrating and longer), but the end result is always more pleasing. The biggest thing that I wish were more accessible within the mini-ITX form factor is 10Gbps ethernet. Maybe with thunderbolt it could now exist as an external dongle, with the right motherboard, but internally there…
If you’re willing to pay, the supermicro Xeon-D mini-itx boards have 10Gbps NICs. ECC support is also nice.
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#53I mean...neat? But the price is insane. £195 for a very basic case that you have to assemble yourself?
It's Teenage Engineer! And behold their 600€ radio: https://teenage.engineering/products/ob-4 Yes, I said a radio. While the OP-1 is a unique musical instrument (sold a $700 10 years ago, now $1200 new, god only knows why...), these designers will make you pay a premium for most of their products, aside from the low quality pocket operators.
It’s a Bluetooth speaker.
Compared to other high end design speakers such as B&O / BeoSound it’s not particularly pricey, if at all.
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#54I was wondering if I put a 3080 in there, would it fit?? The card's dimensions are 285 mm x 112 mm x 40 mm The chasis supports dual-slot up to 180 mm. so I think the answer is...nope :( now the next question is: what GPU can I fit that's dual and 180mm?
Even if it did fit, I'd think you might start to have to worry about thermal throttling.
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#55They just continue to surprise.. Incredible talent and inspiration in that company! Makes me proud to be a Swede. :)
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#56Given that the ncase is now out of production this may be one of the best sub 10L cases out there. Hybrid 2 slot card in my ncase would likely slot perfectly fine in this guy.
Also y'all gotta stop hating on this price it's actually very reasonable in the sff pc case market.
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#57180mm, dual slot only gpu. That eliminates a bunch of gpus on the market. I guess they're targeting this at not gamers that build pcs?
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#58Would rather wait for the Mac Mini M2 with no fan than buy this junk.
you are comparing an all in one non-upgradeable computer with a computer chassis to build your own computer. i dont think they are really comparable
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#59I mean...neat? But the price is insane. £195 for a very basic case that you have to assemble yourself?
In the SFF (small form factor) case game this is a quite reasonable price. Check out the ncase, ghost s1, etc.
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#60I know it’s way too expensive, and it is probably terrible at containing fan noise … yet … it kinda makes me want to own a desktop PCs.