PC build using AnyITX XS (6.48l)
First sffpc build using AnyITX XS case (6.48l). I bought the BKB version of the case. It was a tight fit for most of the parts, as I tried to maximise the real estate within the case. My case arrived 2 weeks later than expected as the XS version was sold out, but the seller gave me the estimation for it to be made, updated me on the status along the way, and even offered me full refund if I didn't want to wait. The case itself is great, CNC aluminum (quite easy to scratch though), every single part of the case fits tightly, but this is not an easy case for beginners as there is no manual (I had to check with the seller on some parts to make sure that the parts could be screwed correctly). The only thing that I dislike from this case would be the front panel, attached to the case through magnets. The magnets are not very strong, and I can shut down/turn on the PC by mistake by touching the front panel.
Parts used:
- AMD 9800X3D
- Maxsun B850I BKB
- Inno3D 5070 Twin X2 OC (I wanted black, but it was sold out and the seller offered the white version for the same price)
- Teamgroup T-Create Expert CL30 16GBx2 (wanted black, but white was cheaper, so beggar can't be chooser in this rampocalypse)
- Thermalright AXP90-X53 Copper version
- Samsung 990 Evo Plus 4TB
- Noctua NF-A9x14 fan to replace the Thermalright cooler fan
- ID Cooling NO-8010-PWM x2 as case fans
For starters, it is quite noisy due to the smaller CPU fan. Performance is more or less expected with the specs, but the case does get hot during load from furmark (you can touch the case and feel the heat from it, as it is quite close to the CPU fan and the GPU). I'm still very happy with the result, as it is very portable, and I manage to fit everything inside properly.