Small case with 280mm radiator support?

[silk186]

I'm currently using a Phanteks Evolv ITX but airflow is causing problems. I'm looking for the smallest case that will fit everything AND has good airflow. The system specs are in my signature but the main parts of contention are the 280mm radiator and 2x 3.5" HDDs. I was thinking about a Fractal Design Meshify C mini but would probably need to go with the non-mini variant to avoid the radiator pushing into the drive bay. Does anyone have any suggestions for other option or cases that will release soon?

Radiator Dimension: 311×138×27mm

 

[defaultluser]

Fractal Design Core 500 has room specifically for two top-mounted 140mm fans. You might have to remove the exhaust/swap for low-profile to make it work, but that shouldn't be an issue fitting that monster.

Build log:

https://www.overclock.net/forum/50-...fractal-design-core-500-z170-w-280mm-rad.html

Its the smallest MiniITX case with that much airflow. Even the stock 140mm fan can handle a 250w system with ease.

https://www.silentpcreview.com/Fractal_Design_Core_500

 

[defaultluser]

And now another Fractal Design enters the fray. It doesn't have an official; name or official price or official reviews yet, but the specs say 280mm rad mount on the bottom:

https://hardforum.com/threads/forthcoming-fractal-design-sff-chassis.1994012/#post-1044526364

But it's a short tower formfactor like your current case. But nobuild logd discussing how difficult it actually is to make that spec sheet a reality.

 

[pendragon1]

but the specs say 280mm rad mount on the bottom:

 

[Fritzz]

With the position of the expansion slots being so low I don't think you'll get a 280mm radiator in the bottm, even though it says it will take 2 x 140mm fans. Unless you plan on not running a video card....

Kewl looking case, it's a bit different than Fractal's standard boxy minimalist designs. It won't be my next case, but I like that they are stepping out of their comfort zone a bit. Also gives nice options for the PCs I build for non-gamers.

 

[pendragon1]

With the position of the expansion slots being so low I don't think you'll get a 280mm radiator in the bottm, even though it says it will take 2 x 140mm fans.

yup, no room for rad and fans in the bottom not to mention the rad end caps wouldnt fit.

 

[Auer]

Fractal Nano S?

• Front radiator
  120/240 mm or 140/280 mm (max width 147 mm, max length 312 mm; some radiators extend beyond the screw holes)
• Top radiator
  120/240 mm (max component height on motherboard 35 mm. Big heat sinks on RAM or power regulators around CPU could conflict with this restriction.)
• Rear radiator
  120 mm (max width 125 mm; some radiators extend beyond the screw holes)
• Bottom radiator
  120 mm (max thickness and length: 85 mm x 160 mm)

https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/define/define-nano-s/black/