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The case can take one or two 3.5 drives and multiple 2.5 drives. I have a 2.5 storage drive and attached that to the front area with the very simple peg screws they included. After you attach the pegs to the drive, the drive just snaps into the front panel without a tool. I was worried that I might receive a dead AIO like some others reported, but mine is fine. I don't hear the pump unless I put my ear close to the case, and the fans are pretty quiet at 800rpm at idling temperatures. Power supply is also quiet and not really noticeable. This is definitely one of the quietest computers I've built. Motherboard Size: ITX, Micro ATX, ATX, E-ATX | CPU Cooler Clearance: 164mm-172mm | GPU Clearance: 365mm | Fan Mounts: 1 x 120/140mm front; 2 x 120/140mm top; 1 x 120mm rear; 2 x 120/140mm bottom; 2 x 120/140mm left side | PSU Clearance: 332mm | Front I/O: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2 Type C, Headphone, Microphone, Power Button, Reset Button | Size: 9.1" x 15.9" x 16.3"
Considering how small these PC cases can be, you should also get a handle on cable management. When you’re working with so little space, the less clutter you have means you can more freely work your other components in and ultimately ensure good airflow when the system is up and running. Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom / Gainward GeForce RTX 4090 Phantom "GS" (default adapter doesn't quite fit)
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With this case, every panel comes off so remove the side, bottom panels. You can even undo the top but that's not necessary. Screw down the motherboard into the case, attach the two power cables to motherboard, and 3 cables for the headers (front panel, audio, USB). The CPU power cable is already neatly pre-routed into the top corner. SSUPD takes “mini” to another level with its Meshroom S case thanks to its tiny form factor. Given the case’s small footprint, you’re probably worried about heat dissipation, but every panel is mesh for optimal airflow and easily removable to add extra cooling. There’s even space for a 280mm radiator or two 240mm radiators, and you also get support for up to 73mm air coolers and space for some fans.
Motherboard Size: Mini-ITX, Micro ATX, ATX | CPU Cooler Clearance: 73mm | GPU Clearance: 336mm | Fan Mounts: 2 x 120/140mm front; 1 x 120mm top | PSU Clearance: 170mm | Front I/O: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C | Size: 9.72" x 6.57" x 14.25" | Weight: 8.1 pounds Motherboard Size: ITX, DTX | CPU Cooler Clearance: 155mm | GPU Clearance: 330mm | Fan Mounts: 2 x 120mm (top), 2 x 120mm (bottom), 2 x 120/140mm (side), 1 x 92mm (rear) | PSU Clearance: 130mm SFX | Front I/O: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 3.5mm Headset, Power Button | Size: 14.17" x 7.28" x 10.78" | Weight: 10.1 pounds Keep in mind, it all depends on what you’re trying to accomplish with your PC build. But if you plan on gaming, web browsing, school work, YouTube or nothing like streaming or 4k editing you should be just find. I did not test the system for 4k editing or streaming but I’m sure the PC would run hotter as those events add more stress to the PC. In case anyone's thinking "this guy's an idiot - why would he expect his old pc components to fit in an mini-ITX case???" - well, this idiot's previous set up was also a mini-ITX - it was just a different shape (more of a cube) so bigger things fit. Thankfully - my RTX 3060 fit just fine...except I can't put any fans underneath it on the bottom of the case, but that's fine, I have enough fans for now.Degree Accessibility: Every panel and frame part can be dismantled to allow advanced disassembly and 360 degrees of access to work on components. As for M.2 vs SATA, I don't even see a reason to buy 2.5" drives because M.2 NVMe SSDs are currently so close in price. You will greatly eliminate unnecessary wiring by going with M.2 NVMe for storage. The Fractal Design Torrent Nano enables ITX builds closer to those of traditional mid-tower PC cases. That’s thanks to its larger-than-average size, making it easier to build in and allowing for more standard components. You can even squeeze in a 200mm ATX power supply and up to a triple-slot 335mm graphics card. It also features a unique front panel design and mesh throughout for ample airflow, while a side glass panel lets you show off components. The case itself is excellent. The near tool-less design is outstanding, and this case is easy to work inside compared to many other small form factor designs from their competitors. Cooler Master has a solid win here, QC and pricing notwithstanding. The Fractal Design Ridge channels the classic rectangular, sleek look of the Xbox and PlayStation, helping your PC fit right at home next to your gaming TV. This compact case is slightly cramped, as is to be expected, but ready to house up to four 2.5-inch SSDs or hard drives and a graphics card up to 325mm. You’ll only be able to fit an SFX or SFX-L power supply into this narrow case, though those small dimensions make it easier to grab and go places.
Motherboard Size: mITX, mDTX | CPU Cooler Clearance: 165mm | GPU Clearance: 335mm, 3-slot | Fan Mounts: 1 x 180mm front (included); 2 x 120/140mm bottom; 1 x 120mm rear | PSU Clearance: 200mm | Front I/O: 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.0, 1 x Audio | Size: 16.42" x 8.74" x 14.72" | Weight: 12.8 poundsWhen I first built the PC the temps were my biggest concerns especially for a SFF like this. However after tweaking and watching a few YouTube videos, I was able to get the i7-13700k under good temps. When I first stated I was getting 70-80c when gaming but nothing over 80c. You definitely need to undervolt the i7 it runs hot. To do this, you can simply go into your bios and if your motherboard supports it, use CPU lite load. It’s one of the easiest ways to undervolt. I think everyone starts at default(mode 9). The pc will most likely throttle when running stress test. This is a great case for the builder who demands the best, but wants a simple straightforward build with the least amount of guesswork. Two of the biggest pains of building in a small form factor case is the cooling and cable management, and with this case, it's done for you. The included 280mm water cooler which is cable of handling a high performance CPU (my i7 is no problem) and a large enough case and power supply to handle very large GPUs, even a RTX 3090. The included 850W power supply means you won't run out of headroom even when the RTX4xxx series comes out. But if you want a high performance small-ish computer without a lot of work, this is the way to go. you need to supply the motherboard (mini-ITX), CPU, RAM and storage. I didn't install the RAM until later the very last step for more finger room. ITX motherboards are a bit more expensive. One of the biggest concerns people have when building Mini-ITX PCs is being able to accommodate the most powerful hardware, which tends to run a bit big. You don’t need to worry with the Cooler Master NR200. It may be only 18.25 liters in volume, it has enough room for a 330mm-long graphics card, which is even longer than the powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090.
All in all you can do this in a couple of hours tops. On youtube, Christopher Flannigan has a step by step NR200P MAX video which is very detailed and complete. I watched that and everything was crystal clear. Highly recommended....you almost don't need the written instructions except to identify the parts. Okay, I'll concede the drastically better thermals are due to having additional fans in the case, and the overall design of it, but they are what they are. The Cooler Master NR200 simply lends itself to cooler thermals due to the design and layout they implemented. You'll not have to be nearly as concerned with thermal limitations in this case as you would be in something like the Node 202 and it is smaller still than the H210i we recently reviewed while having similar, if not better compatibility and it was much easier to build in the NR200 over both. Conclusion Mini ITX cases are beloved because they allow you to build a much smaller gaming PC. Since lots of the bigger cases have so much empty space (which enables for build variety), this is a much more ‘optimal’ way to build.The included glass panel is worthless for a lot of builds, outside of low to mid-power setups where the CPU/GPU combo aren't making a lot of heat anyway. Higher-end setups are going to turn the glass panel case setup into a toaster. Most folks opt to stay with the mesh side panel. If you're using RGB, take your time with the wiring, so you can avoid obstructing your fans.
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