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TSClem1982
post Jan 15 2015, 08:58 AM, updated 11y ago

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Mod already say needs renewing wink.gif so we'll continue here rclxms.gif

Link to V3 -> https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/974166

Wanna make it nicer this time with a list of all the brand and model of SFF chassis and their users as well so do PM me to add to the first post wink.gif we'll do it alphabetically I suppose tongue.gif

Aerocool
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Aopen
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BitFenix
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post Jan 16 2015, 10:16 AM

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QUOTE(gogo2 @ Jan 15 2015, 11:38 AM)
Lian Li

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Nice, adding now

QUOTE(PeowYong @ Jan 15 2015, 04:30 PM)
Hi, Elite 110 user here.
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thumbup.gif show it to us bro!!

QUOTE(mrbob @ Jan 15 2015, 06:53 PM)
Hi Clem, no Fractal Design Node 304? Awww... I'm disappointed.
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haha ok will add, was mindblocked after adding the Silverstone ones
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post Jan 16 2015, 10:56 AM

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Added Jonsbo as well wink.gif
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post Jan 16 2015, 09:13 PM

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UPDATE: Added Thermaltake SFF chassis wink.gif

In Win
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aerocool

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post Jan 20 2015, 11:06 AM

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QUOTE(mrbob @ Jan 19 2015, 05:26 PM)
Waah, this look so sexy... Darn my Black Phenom doesn't look as good as this.  tongue.gif
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haha studio pict.. just wanna place something up there so that it doesn't look so empty, will resize it later on

QUOTE(DummieXD @ Jan 20 2015, 12:54 AM)
How about the MSI Nightblade?

It includes a PSU and motherboard, but it should be included in SFFs right?

Damn, that thing is sexy.
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yup it should! thanks for the suggestion, and if you have any more please let me know, if possible, with links wink.gif

Also added Raidmax!! tongue.gif

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post Jan 22 2015, 09:56 AM

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QUOTE(G_KeN @ Jan 20 2015, 09:14 PM)
My Air 240 Build (pardon me for poor lighting with plastic wrap still in tact lol)
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sweat.gif I can't believe I forgot about Corsair chassis hahahaha

anyway nice build!! anyone else got an SFF to share, please do!! rclxm9.gif
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post Jan 23 2015, 04:55 PM

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QUOTE(Cable707 @ Jan 23 2015, 04:49 PM)
There new upcoming from Deepcool which are the pentower and tristellar  drool.gif
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yup, will update that once the links are available, can't have much pictures up there after all
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post Jan 23 2015, 04:55 PM

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QUOTE(Cable707 @ Jan 23 2015, 04:49 PM)
There new upcoming from Deepcool which are the pentower and tristellar  drool.gif
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yup, will update that once the links are available, can't have much pictures up there after all
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post Jan 27 2015, 09:45 AM

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QUOTE(sw1314 @ Jan 26 2015, 02:37 PM)
hi guys.. planning go getting prodigy M.. is this a good buy?
planning with gigabyte h97m gaming
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if you like it, just get it wink.gif what colour you're after?
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post Jan 27 2015, 09:46 AM

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QUOTE(DarkSilver @ Jan 26 2015, 01:14 AM)
Phanteks Enthoo Evolv(MATX), http://www.phanteks.com/enthoo-evolv.html
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QUOTE(DarkSilver @ Jan 26 2015, 01:18 AM)
haha alright, will update it in the 1st post wink.gif
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post Feb 2 2015, 11:12 AM

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QUOTE(AxeFire @ Feb 2 2015, 10:25 AM)
Anyone got problem with Bitfenix Phenom case's lack of a GPU vent compared to the Prodigy?

im deciding over the Fractal Design NODE 304 vs Bitfenix Phenom vs BitFenix Pandora

for the node 304, it is said that you cant have a long graphic card if your PSU length goes into the gpu space

Seasonic M12 II Evo 520W + Gainward GTX970 can fit?
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The Phenom side panel lacks ventilation and is an issue for a lot of people, They did well with the Prodigy where it's perforated but not sure why that option is not available to the Phenom and ColossusM

Node 304 is a nice looking chassis but yeah the GPU issue with long PSUs is a bummer..... the M12II evo could fit I guess given it's a standard sized psu.. not too sure abt after connecting the extra modular cables though
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post Feb 5 2015, 10:01 AM

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QUOTE(AxeFire @ Feb 2 2015, 11:18 AM)
how about Phenom mATX
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The Phenom-M is less of an issue with the PSU but you gotta take note that the air flow is a bit weird and the orientation is BTX
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post Feb 24 2015, 02:17 PM

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QUOTE(Scirwode @ Feb 16 2015, 05:39 PM)
Hi All, this is my first time posting here. I've been a notebook user since 2002 and have recently sold my Asus G60 as I do not really use it. My last experience building a PC was 13 years ago! I still have a Macbook Pro but lately I have been thinking of going back to building a PC, specifically a SFF PC. I am very interested in the Corsair Carbide Air240 but I can't seem to find the case in LowYat, can anybody show me where I can find it?

Also, although I am now a Manager, I am a designer by trade so I still do play around with Photoshop and Illustrator and may look to go back into gaming in the future. Is it possible for me to build a PC first without the graphic card and add it at a later date? The build I am currently thinking of is this:

  • Corsair Carbide Air240
  • Intel Core i7 4790
  • ASUS Z97M-PLUS
  • 8GB KINGSTON D3 HYPER FURY
  • SAMSUNG 850 EVO 250GB
  • ASUS GTX960 2GB (Future)

What is the estimated cost of this build and is there anything else I am missing? It has been a while since I've been in the PC mindset  blush.gif . Your help would be very much appreciated!

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The air 240 is a hot chassis and most stores were out of stock very fast haha so all you have to do is keep looking. On a side note, the build looks okay and yes it will work without a dedicated GPU. I'd estimate RM3300 for the things you've listed, you could cut cost by going for the Xeon E3 1231 V3 (save approx Rm200) and a H97 mobo (save approx RM100)... Switching brands will also be cheaper as Asus's products are slightly higher than others wink.gif
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post Mar 3 2015, 12:08 PM

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QUOTE(Scirwode @ Mar 1 2015, 03:28 AM)
Indeed, I haven't been able to find it around LowYat. Thing is, I like the case because it fits in with my Minimalism attitude  tongue.gif . What's the difference if I go with a Xeon CPU and motherboard? Technically, I haven't been using 3D software since I came out of school 10 years ago, but I am thinking of getting back in the groove with Blender, hence the high powered build! Use to remember to render a 9 second scene in Lightwave took 3 days on my Pentium 4 1GB desktop build and I had to put a fan on it just to make it sure it didn't melt  laugh.gif .

Are ASUS products more expensive than comparable brands? I've trusted ASUS for a while as it's been bullet proof for me but if there are comparable brands out there that will do the job better, I'm all for it.

However, I just realised that I need a WiFi card as the Z97M-Plus doesn't seem to have one. Any recommendations? Another thing I'm mulling is upgrading from a 960 to 970, but I've heard there's an issue with the RAM, so is it good for now?

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haha good luck with the chassis, if minimalist chassis can also take a look at Silverstone and some BitFenix chassis as well wink.gif

basically the Xeon is an i7 4770 but without the IGP and at 0.1mhz slower, it's supposedly designed for stability. and yes Asus products are priced higher than other brands but if you're comfortable with the brand I suggest you stick with it.

WIFI.. I just use a USB dongle from D-Link DWA-125, works for me lolz. No comments on the GPU as I am not familiar with Nvidia cards tongue.gif
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post May 21 2015, 07:48 PM

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QUOTE(kherel77 @ May 21 2015, 07:51 AM)
He mean 'hot' in the market demanding, bro... icon_rolleyes.gif
Nice rig btw...
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