I would like some advice, please.

If i'm looking for very small cases, something like this


a) the smaller, the better
b) function over form. It can be butt ugly, naked, i don't care, as long as it performs absolutely well. Not into looks
c) cram as many HDDs, RAM and still single GPU

would the Sugo (from Silverstone) fit the bill, or would you recommend another casing?

Budget, very limited, but this is a "build over time", so i'm more concerned about the case first, then the other components later (since the case has to fit in the the criteria of being as small as possible)

I'm not aware that the 3.5" HDDs can store up to 6TB, will look into that. That solves a lot of problems.


I was considering looking for the Sugo13 as a base, since its the smallest at 12litres and no wasted space. I'm also considering the Cooler Master CM130, which is slightly bigger at 15litres but has spaces for everything without worrying about overheating despite using air cooling.

The CM110 is okay, but the CM130 is the "perfected" version of CM110, since it actually supports full sized GPUs, and it has some more room for the bigger AIO-cooling, or at least more ventilation for air cooling, and spaces for all the HDDs, etc.

I haven't got pictures of it, so I'm looking for comparison shots in real life to make the best estimate. After all I'm now golden with a "gaming" laptop, but if anything I'll prefer not to reinvest that kind of amount of money for a laptop in the next 5 years.

Hi, can I ask does anyone know of any good alternatives to Velka 5?

the case in point, everyday portability (can carry between home and office).

Also, not-related, but still weighting in mind:

Can anyone recommend a good case that can fit a CPU cooler of 62mm and above for SFF case?

The reason why I'm asking for 62mm and above is that Alpenfohn Black Ridge 2 has a setup (assuming you do it right) where you can slap 2 fans (2 noctuas, one 92mm another 120mm, or both 120mm if you can find very-low-profile RAMs) and they all stack up to 62mm in height (unless you just want to go a single fan, which is fine).

I'm not aware of any "modern-day" sff cases that have such height clearances. (yes I understand slapping such a fan to a PC would be ridiculously tight fit)

any pointers and advices will be very much appreciated.

This post has been edited by hyperyouth_firepower: Nov 23 2019, 10:39 PM