ITX gaming pc

[iichigoz]

Hi all,

Can recommend the best ITX gaming rig? budget below 2k.

I need the compact size ...


Thanks!

 

[lance04]

Bitfenix prodigy considered too big for you or is it fine?

 

[iichigoz]

anything smaller?

similar to lian li q30???

 

[yude82]

anything smaller?

similar to lian li q30???

Coolermaster Elite 120 (or 130) ?

 

[royfrosty]

Can try fractal design node 304

 

[royfrosty]

And cm120 elite.

 

[betadyne]

Fractal Node 304. I am using it now. No problems squeezing a Titan inside. Should be enough for most gaming needs.

 

[FanFreak]

Hi all,

Can recommend the best ITX gaming rig? budget below 2k.

I need the compact size ...


Thanks!

I going to build one myself.
GTX770 in silverstone SG05.

 

[popov5]

Fractal Node 304. I am using it now. No problems squeezing a Titan inside. Should be enough for most gaming needs.

Thanks, good info. May I know what MOBO are you using?

 

[t258jgn]

Lian Li PC-Q18 & PC-Q28 also can put in a Titan, Asus DC2 & MSI Lightning cards

 

[nippp0n]

Hi all,

Can recommend the best ITX gaming rig? budget below 2k.

I need the compact size ...


Thanks!

Do you need OS?

 

[iichigoz]

hey I need OS..

let's make it as small as possible with the best GPU card.. haha

I play dota 2, guildwars 2, and maybe some future games... not too high end games also.

 

[Nights]

Fractal Node 304. I am using it now. No problems squeezing a Titan inside. Should be enough for most gaming needs.

What power supply are you using? Can take a picture of the inside of your rig? Cause I know this case if the PS is too long can be blocked by the GFX card.

 

[royfrosty]

What power supply are you using? Can take a picture of the inside of your rig? Cause I know this case if the PS is too long can be blocked by the GFX card.

It should not be an issue. Anyway if you scared about the PSU too long and could block the gfx card.... Get the CM 120 elite. That one has no blocking of both the PSU and also the HDD enclosure. A solid 401mm in length given to you. from the front to the rear. There isn't any card that has 400mm over ba.

Fractal node 304 is about the same design But slightly bigger. The front HDD bay is slightly different from the CM 120.

Nowadays ITX casing should not have an issue on having a huge gfx card. Unless you buy those super tiny chassis.

 

[royfrosty]

And to add on i'm using thermaltake smart se 620W ATX modular PSU With flat cables. Very tidy and neat.

 

[hoven00]

While I find the Node 304 to be alot more attractive looking and also providing more cooling options than the CM elite 120, I still think the CM elite 120 layout is much better.
But which to choose is up to your preference/taste.

Also, for any itx casing, you WILL want to go for modular PSU.

 

[betadyne]

While I find the Node 304 to be alot more attractive looking and also providing more cooling options than the CM elite 120, I still think the CM elite 120 layout is much better.
But which to choose is up to your preference/taste.

Also, for any itx casing, you WILL want to go for modular PSU.

True. I agreed with you. Elite 120 layout is indeed better than the Node 304.

The only reason why I choose Node 304 is due to the looks and it allows water cooling. Else nothing much.

I would personally prefer lian-li casing. Used to have PC-Q08.

 

[betadyne]

Thanks, good info. May I know what MOBO are you using?

Currently using Asrock mini-itx A85 board. Used to have Asus P8Z77-I deluxe. But any mini-itx board will fit.

 

[hoven00]

True. I agreed with you. Elite 120 layout is indeed better than the Node 304.

The only reason why I choose Node 304 is due to the looks and it allows water cooling. Else nothing much.

If you remove the HDD cage on the CM elite 120 to support a H60 (or at least that is what my seller said to me when I bought his modded elite 120)

Also, has anyone seen the CM elite 130? That IS my ideal itx casing. Looks awesome!

 

[iichigoz]

Fractal Node 304. I am using it now. No problems squeezing a Titan inside. Should be enough for most gaming needs.

Hey betadyne,

Where did you purchase the Fractal Node 304 from? It looks nice. I like such sleek and minimalist design rather then those rugged and beastly looking type. LOL