Small form factor gaming PC

[d9_lives]

I have been thinking about buying a small form factor gaming pc and pair it with LG OLED E6 TV in the living room.

Mainly for gaming (killing floor 2, some RTS games) and video streaming.

Can u recommend me the best value build out there?
Not more than 1.5k, minimalist design (not colourful, round edges).

Thank you.

 

[xonix]

I don't know about the rest of the games, you might need a gtx 1060/1660 minimum to run it smoothly at 4K.

You prefer intel or amd build ?
If pure gaming rig, go intel.

I was going to suggest Inwin A1 but you prefer rounded corners.

 

[yusoffb01]

get intel nuc and external graphics card like gtx1060. below 1k is possible

 

[produde1999]

carousell mini itx

 

[terry1]

if you are looking at gamig, then nuc are the last you want to consider. you are paying a higher price and there is no upgrade path. if you are not looking at upgrade ability but a smal footnote, then a nuc is a good choice

 

[Unic0rn]

try the inWin A1 casing that comes with a preinstalled PSU and is able to take full size CPU heatsink cooler, GPU and 120mm x3 intake fans and x1 exhaust fan

 

[nmemonic]

if ur looking, im selling an inwin a1. i bought from another guy who bought one last month and decided to do matx instead. i bought it from him but did not use it bcoz after bringing home i realise it was way too heavy for my plywood chipboard desk so im selling it off insttead.
msg me if u want since this is not the buy sell forum i better not list it here. whatsapp at 98247224. just looking to quickly offload it.

 

[holtby176]

how small? get zotac mini pc sua

 

[d9_lives]

Thanks for the recommendation.
I went to simlin to take a look at the inwin a1, I think it's too big.
I am looking for a smaller case, slightly larger than ASUS ROG Gr8 is fine.
Upgradeable, to fit a rtx 2060 or gtx 1660 and SSD (just 1 storage).
Appreciate your recommendation.

 

[xonix]

Thanks for the recommendation.
I went to simlin to take a look at the inwin a1, I think it's too big.
I am looking for a smaller case, slightly larger than ASUS ROG Gr8 is fine.
Upgradeable, to fit a rtx 2060 or gtx 1660 and SSD (just 1 storage).
Appreciate your recommendation.

If you are looking for something similar to GR8 you should search for "console itx case"

Fractal Design and Silverstone has quite a few casings similar to GR8

 

[chong]

If looks are critical and you're willing to spend more, order from overseas and wait, Ghost S1 should be the most minimalist looking case that can accept enthusiast components and sit classy beside your OLED.

 

[nmemonic]

Thanks for the recommendation.
I went to simlin to take a look at the inwin a1, I think it's too big.
I am looking for a smaller case, slightly larger than ASUS ROG Gr8 is fine.
Upgradeable, to fit a rtx 2060 or gtx 1660 and SSD (just 1 storage).
Appreciate your recommendation.

if inwin seems big, i bought this instead and love it. Geeek a50.

 

[evq]

If looks are critical and you're willing to spend more, order from overseas and wait, Ghost S1 should be the most minimalist looking case that can accept enthusiast components and sit classy beside your OLED.

I was previously considering ghost S1, but chanced upon Nouvolo Steck. Almost similar but a lot cheaper. Now on kickstarter. Likely they will not meet their goals but seller has ready stock, so he will be selling in his website at a 20% discount if u pledge in the KS.

 

[d9_lives]

thanks all for your suggestions!
Geeek and Ghost are sexy but more expensive.
I think Fractal Design NOde 202 might just be what I am looking for.
I noticed there ready build using this case in the market.

Do you think the below offer is good?

Fractal DEsign Node 202 Case
Intel Core i5-8400
Asus Prime H310i-Plus motherboard
G.Skill 8GB 2666Mhz DDR4 Memory
PAlit GTX 1060 dual 6GB
Colorful SL500 240GB SSD
Silverstone 450W 80+ GOld SFX PSU
Window 10 Home 64But OEM
3 years warranty
Total 1,188

 

[xtreme84]

if inwin seems big, i bought this instead and love it. Geeek a50.

Bought this too, it's a great case for the price.

The assembly process is quite satisfying.

 

[xtreme84]

thanks all for your suggestions!
Geeek and Ghost are sexy but more expensive.
I think Fractal Design NOde 202 might just be what I am looking for.
I noticed there ready build using this case in the market.

Do you think the below offer is good?

Fractal DEsign Node 202 Case
Intel Core i5-8400
Asus Prime H310i-Plus motherboard
G.Skill 8GB 2666Mhz DDR4 Memory
PAlit GTX 1060 dual 6GB
Colorful SL500 240GB SSD
Silverstone 450W 80+ GOld SFX PSU
Window 10 Home 64But OEM
3 years warranty
Total 1,188

The Geeek A50 costs about the same as or less than the Node 202.

 

[shadow84]

The Geeek A50 costs about the same as or less than the Node 202.

Including shipping??

 

[xtreme84]

Yup, I went to do a quick check before I posted. If you purchase from the same Taobao seller I did, the case and PCIe riser with shipping to SG is about S$103 before credit card fees.

Here are the links to the case and riser:
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a210c.1.0.0.79791debcvdFeF&id=524390185071

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a21wu.241046-cn.1997525049.3.41cab6cb8ADEYo&id=588291154316

It's more expensive if buying from Geeek website.

 

[evq]

My new sff case

 

[nmemonic]

nice. looks good.

Yup, I went to do a quick check before I posted. If you purchase from the same Taobao seller I did, the case and PCIe riser with shipping to SG is about S$103 before credit card fees.

Here are the links to the case and riser:
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a210c.1.0.0.79791debcvdFeF&id=524390185071

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a21wu.241046-cn.1997525049.3.41cab6cb8ADEYo&id=588291154316

It's more expensive if buying from Geeek website.

I paid upwards of $160 for mine but im ok with it.

Beware for the geeek a50, the taobao model is china model with only 1 usb front port and no bottom intake for fans. Only through geeek main website can you get the international version which includes 2 usb port and btm intake slot. Just take note.