NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

I'm a bit confused about the PSU mounting bracket, are there two of them? One for ATX and one for SFX?
 
I'm trying to come up with a silent GPU setup for my ncase. The best I have come up with so far is to use a GTX 770, probably the EVGA one with their custom ACX cooler, and remove the fans in favor of two low-rpm 120mm fans mounted on the bottom of the case. Seems like I should be able to get about the same airflow but with less noise. What do you guys think, will this work?
 
IncubusBob said:
I'm trying to come up with a silent GPU setup for my ncase. The best I have come up with so far is to use a GTX 770, probably the EVGA one with their custom ACX cooler, and remove the fans in favor of two low-rpm 120mm fans mounted on the bottom of the case. Seems like I should be able to get about the same airflow but with less noise. What do you guys think, will this work?
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I have tried this in my case but didn´t work well. At least for my PNY card.
 
Proglin said:
I have tried this in my case but didn´t work well. At least for my PNY card.
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Hmm thanks. I assume the problem was it got too hot? I guess my backup plan is to swap in a bigger GPU heatsink, something like the Accelero Xtreme iii. I was hoping to avoid that as it is such an expensive heatsink.
 
IncubusBob said:
Hmm thanks. I assume the problem was it got too hot? I guess my backup plan is to swap in a bigger GPU heatsink, something like the Accelero Xtreme iii. I was hoping to avoid that as it is such an expensive heatsink.
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Yes. Getting too hot. Main my concern about noise is my PSU.

gtx 770 in M1 don´t runs more than 71% fan speed with stock clock so it is not loud. (if it is your concern too).

Using bottom fans don´t help me much. I have done a quick test:
BTW I have 2 fans in bottom

Running FurMark 1.12 with bottom fans off I have:

GPU 84o celsius, 71% max fan speed (Mother board 53o celsius

With bottom fans on max:
GPU 83o celsius, 70% max fan speed (Mother board 51o celsius

Forcing GPU to 100% with bottom fans off:
GPU 76o celsius

Forcing GPU to 100% with bottom fans 100%:
GPU 73o celsius
 
Proglin said:
Yes. Getting too hot. Main my concern about noise is my PSU.

gtx 770 in M1 don´t runs more than 71% fan speed with stock clock so it is not loud. (if it is your concern too).

Using bottom fans don´t help me much. I have done a quick test:
BTW I have 2 fans in bottom

Running FurMark 1.12 with bottom fans off I have:

GPU 84o celsius, 71% max fan speed (Mother board 53o celsius

With bottom fans on max:
GPU 83o celsius, 70% max fan speed (Mother board 51o celsius

Forcing GPU to 100% with bottom fans off:
GPU 76o celsius

Forcing GPU to 100% with bottom fans 100%:
GPU 73o celsius
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Good to know. Guess I'll watercool mine and skip the two fans on the bottom. I'll put a hard drive and a fan down there.
 
Schwizzle said:
Does anyone know what ATX PSU's are compatable with the case or if i could replace the pass through cable?
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I have been doing some research and first I found this list: http://www.overclock.net/t/1256282/short-psu-list-atx-psus-that-are-160mm-or-shorter-small-case-friendly

But I couldn't get a lot of them locally. But in addition to that list the corsair cx600 is also compatible with a long graphics card. I saw a build with it and the guy opened up the PSU and stuffed the cablelength he didn't need in the casing of the PSU. Pretty nifty.

Also the seasonic S12G should fit too with long GPU if the specs on the site are true. Comes in 450,550,650 and 750 watts. All same casing size but starting at the 650 you'll have 4 x PCI-e cables so that will really clutter up things.

I am inclining towards the seasonic S12G 550watt. Anyone advicing against this? I think it is better than the corsair cx 600 but I am not sure. I will have to deal with a cable mess but I might cut a few cords or learn to cut to size and sleeve.
 
Ribozyme said:
Also the seasonic S12G should fit too with long GPU if the specs on the site are true. Comes in 450,550,650 and 750 watts. All same casing size but starting at the 650 you'll have 4 x PCI-e cables so that will really clutter up things.

I am inclining towards the seasonic S12G 550watt. Anyone advicing against this? I think it is better than the corsair cx 600 but I am not sure. I will have to deal with a cable mess but I might cut a few cords or learn to cut to size and sleeve.
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The power cord for the case runs into the retaining clip due to the orientation and position of the AC inlet on the Seasonics. So they don't fit unless you can find a different power cord (unlikely).
 
milkcow said:
I hope this gets resolved.


And I hope nobody is lying about missing parts ... I could use a second HDD bracket ... :p
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Not at all lol i wish i was lying, that way i could have mount my second 2to.
And how could you need another hdd bracket ? I would never have enough room for 2 bracket in my case ^^.

And if there is no way to get the missing parts, i would be glad to trade my atx psu bracket fort a hdd bracket :) (since they can't be use together if i'm right).
 
bbskd87 said:
I'm a bit confused about the PSU mounting bracket, are there two of them? One for ATX and one for SFX?
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FragleFameux said:
Is there a way to get the missing parts ?
I didnt receive the HD bracket :(
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Do you think you could take some pics of your cases as you received them, with the side/top panels off? Email them to [email protected] with a note about the parts you're missing.
 
The case is fully mount now, do you need me to unmount everything to take a picture ? (And i already send an email to that adress last friday)
 
If you have everything mounted then the bracket was included because you'd have no way to attach your PSU.
 
FragleFameux said:
The case is fully mount now, do you need me to unmount everything to take a picture ? (And i already send an email to that adress last friday)
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No, don't worry about it then. Just to be clear, the part you're missing is the HDD cage, as shown in the top half of this pic, correct?



updawg said:
If you have everything mounted then the bracket was included because you'd have no way to attach your PSU.
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That's the other guy that's missing the SFX bracket :p
 
Yes that's it, i spend half an hour to figure out how to install the HDDs inside the atx bracket before noticing it was not the hdd bracket ^^.
So yes i do not have the hdd bracket. Do you have spare ones ?
 
Brenex said:
What temps are you getting on stock air?
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I'm not sure about anyone else, but my temps are lovely on stock air cooling. I don't overclock though. I really like the case fans that WiSK found for me. My system seems to spend most of the time at around 28c CPU temp, rarely gets above 45c, and recovers its low temp as fast as The Flash runs. The GPU tester I ran only kept the GPU at 50% max load though. That was separate from the CPU/System load test I ran.
What do you all use for your load testing?

Temps: Idle - Load
CPU 28c - 60c
System 35c - 45c
GPU 29c - 53c
 
charww said:
I initially promised my 3.5" cage to semyorka, but haven't heard back from them by PM yet. I will never use mine and it's just going to sit around otherwise, so I'm glad to pass it along to someone who needs one. So, you know, just PM me.
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Great, just waiting fort Necere answer (if he has spare one), but i'll PM you anyway :)
 
FragleFameux said:
Yes that's it, i spend half an hour to figure out how to install the HDDs inside the atx bracket before noticing it was not the hdd bracket ^^.
So yes i do not have the hdd bracket. Do you have spare ones ?
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Well, we have the extra cases (or w360 does, more precisely), which will have to be raided for parts.
 
harsaphes said:
Any reason NOT to go with an Intel SSD?
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I already have a 830 ssd (os and games), AND 2x 2To, one for data, and one for game records (like fraps (i use dxtory for the record)), also with the hdd bracket i will not have a hdd right under the gpu (so better temp).

So Necere, can you send me one hdd bracket ? I understand that it should bother you, but you will make my day by assuring me the perfect case :p (cause except for that, i'm a big fan now, and can't wait for my next lan to show it off ^^).
 
FragleFameux said:
So Necere, can you send me one hdd bracket ? I understand that it should bother you, but you will make my day by assuring me the perfect case :p (cause except for that, i'm a big fan now, and can't wait for my next lan to show it off ^^).
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Yes, w360 should be able to send you a replacement.
 
has anyone mounted their SSDs like this?
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I've looked at pics of the case and can't picture how/where the mounting points work.

I only plan on having 2 SSDs and one mSATA or NGFF SSD so this placement interests me since it frees up a bit of space in the main chamber.
 
GnomeCop said:
has anyone mounted their SSDs like this?
NdYX2Tym.jpg


I've looked at pics of the case and can't picture how/where the mounting points work.

I only plan on having 2 SSDs and one mSATA or NGFF SSD so this placement interests me since it frees up a bit of space in the main chamber.
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Sigh. I've told w360 to pull those pics from the first post. Those were just me mocking up different possibilities for SSD placement in this post. No, you can't mount them like that. The only change to the mounts from the prototype was to move them to the center.

You can use two 7mm thick SSDs on the front using the stacking bracket, so long as the outer drive is facing inward (i.e., the drives face eachother). Also remember to use stacking brackets with the countersunk side inward, otherwise the screws can hit eachother.
 
ah ok other posts that mentioned putting SSDs in the front must have been referring to using the bracket. Thanks.
 
Just mounted an eVGA DVD and realized the supplied mini-SATA to SATA cable is 1 inch too short to reach the SATA ports on the ASRock Z77E-itx. DANG!

Just a weird location for the SATA ports (Top near I/O)
Lil heads up for to fellow Z77E-itx owners. Going cable shopping :)
 
double stick mounting tape works wonders with SSDs... you can mount them anywhere (if you have the proper SATA-power connectors
 
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