Fractal Node 202 Build About To Get Real

[wanakanabe]

I have always wanted to build a SFF computer and it looks like the time is right.Think it is going to be a challenging build but hopefully a rewarding one!
These are the components i have chosen.Hoping i can get away with the 500GB M.2 as i don't really want to add any more cables to the system than i have to,just use the space to store cables.Same with the 2 case fans,if i can get away with it,i'd prefer not to install those,had to buy a splitter cable to use the fans.don't have any plans to OC,should run anything out there for a while including VR.
Going to try and pretty the case up with some hydro dipping,so going to be a nice project!
All in,i am around $1800

Fractal Design Node 202
[URL='http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125908']GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 GV-N1080TTOC-8GD[/URL]
CORSAIR SF Series SF600 600W
GIGABYTE G1 Gaming GA-Z170N-Gaming 5
Intel Core i7-6700K Skylake
Noctua NH-L9i 95mm SSO2 CPU Cooler
G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB DDR4 3200
SAMSUNG 850 EVO M.2 2280 500GB
2 Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Case Fans

 

[TriangleDragon]

It's funny you mention hydro dipping because I also did that with my Node 202!
I mixed red and black. However I messed it up, the paint didn't spread properly on the water so it was too thick when I came to dip and the outer edges had began to dry.

I used the advised amount of borax so I'm not sure why it didn't spread. But I would definitely advise against using warm water.

Even though I messed up it still looked really cool with the top piece hydro dipped and the bottom stock black. I highly recommend it as a cool paint job. Good luck!

 

[diableri]

Interested how things have gone so far. I'm looking for this style of case for a replacement computer that I plan to just sit my 30" office Sony TV on top of. I'd probably just pay someone to get a prebuild if I could find one in this form factor at this point. I've become super lazy these days on secondary and teritiary computers. I enjoy building the main gaming rig every few years but not any of the others. =p If I can borrow and steal your ideas on I'd appreciate it!

 

[noko]

I've found this case to be great, limited on cpu cooler that can be used so be smart on what cpu you use. Anyways I used an I5 6500 with stock HSF and it had no issue with temperature and the same MB as listed above. Now my daughter has the build, it was a Christmas gift.

I also used the same Gigabyte motherboard as listed in first post above which I also used in an I7 custom built case. Great board.

 

[diableri]

Thanks Noko. Do you think the top of the case is flat enough and sturdy enough to set a small TV on top of?