Migrating to a SFFPC
TLDR
Moved everything from a Fractal Design Meshify C case (36.5L) to a Cooler Master NR200 (18.25L).
Background
When I first built my PC in summer 2020, I wasn’t sure about the size or how big I wanted it. After a year, I finally decided it was time to switch to a smaller form factor. I’ve been looking at /r/battlestations/ way too much on my free time.
Out With the Old
The list for my old build can be found here. On the right is what my build looks like with the Meshify C case. It was tough hauling it everywhere (to Irvine and back…) I had to drag it to the garage to clean out the dust multiple times a year. The Meshify C is a great case, but a PC just doesn’t need to take that much space.
In With the New
Here’s the list of the small form factor build:
New Parts List
I was really hoping that the B550i mobo would go back to its old price ($189), but it didn’t budge for the past 2 months. I got the NR200 case on Amazon and got the $10 rebate a few days ago. I’m hoping to get another rebate ($20) from the PSU. I added the speakers to the list because they were also on sale (from Costco) and they’ve been working really well so far.
And here’s the build:
What’s not pictured are the extra case fans. I put two arctic fans on the top as an exhaust. I have 3 more arctic fans and I’ll probably add it below the GPU. The cable management isn’t that great right now. I’ll add/get custom cables for that, but it doesn’t look too bad the way it is right now.
The new build doesn’t generate that much heat compared to my old build. I’ve been playing FFXIV and it plays the same. The only thing that I need to upgrade is my desk space…
-LW