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Most Compact - Velka 3 (1:37) Best Performance - Sliger SM580 (3:14) Best Budget - Silverstone SG13 (4:42) Best Designed - Sidearmd / Formd T1 (5:33) Best for Gamers - NZXT H1 (7:34) Best Overall - Ncase M1 (9:49)
Thank you!
You have to know that I consider people like you as the unheared heroes of KZhead.
my pleasure :)
The M1 still rocking in versatility since 2013
I thought the Sidearmd/Formd T1 won the category for Best impossible to get case?
This should be an annual thing: "Best ITX cases I've reviewed 20xx"
But there isn't a lot of itx cases each year
Damn confidence boi, can you survive till then
what? you don't think he can live a hundred years more? 20xx? huh?
@@ziamusix no one knows he might live for 100 years or he might die tomorrow
The Sidearmd T1 is set to have continuous manufacturing after the 20th of this month, just have to wait and see. Great video man! LMAO THIS WASN'T MEANT AS A REPLY
I think we need a third list "The Best ITX Cases you can *actually* buy" ...
Pretty good idea
SG13 is probably the best or Core v1
@@bananya6020 been using the cougar QBX for a few years now. It's a solid case that's just let down by how much planning it actually requires.
Yes please
Fractal design core 500 or sg13
You've quickly become one of my favorite channels. So refreshing to have tech videos without annoying, faked over-enthusiasm. If you're ever looking for more cases to review, a Ukrainian company called Custom Mod has a series of SFF cases that look pretty good. I missed the last Velka 3 batch, so I purchased one of their 4.7 liter cases, and given that there were no videos in English about them I think it'd be great if you could take a look at them.
I cannot stand faked over-enthusiasm. As such I think this channel is great 👌
yeah I agree
Il Case SX3 11LT, sembra interessante.. Dimensioni simili al T1.. Ci faccio un pensierino.. Grazie per la dritta! Ciao
I've had an M1 on the way for a month now so this was a risky video for me to watch from a buyer's remorse perspective, and you kept me on the edge of my seat right up until the end 😅 Thank you so much for all your fantastic videos, by the way. This is my first time trying an ITX build, and every time I was curious about some product or topic I searched KZhead and you invariably had the best video on the subject. I've got my system running beautifully quiet on a testbench (thanks to a Kraken X53 with the fans swapped out for A12x25's and an overkill SF750 so that it runs with the fan off) and can't wait to get it to get it into the case.
"The NZXT H1 is the best for gamers." 6 months later - Wow my fireplace is really warm.
@Jovica Jevtic Yeah.
Don't let this dissuade you, the NZXT H1 is fine now. They're offering actual riser cable replacements instead of the nylon screw temporary fix (which would be totally safe anyways, the only reason that it's a temporary fix is because someone other than you might replace that screw with a metal one)
@@liyifenn may i ask something, im not really tech smart and dont know much about cpu and gpu temps but ive noticed the h1 gets the highest temps out of most cases, are those temps still fine?
@@mrtnzram that’s cause the glass panel chokes the GPU. If your GPU isn’t very warm it’ll be fine if not you need a vented panel.
check out spotlesspc on instagram for set up ideas that do ITX cases justice!
You literally inspired me to build my own ITX build. Your channel has been so helpful! Keep up this amazing content!
I love my NCASE M1 V6.1 and I only bought it because of your recommendation. Thanks a lot! It is a very fine piece of hardware.
I can’t wait for your Ncase M1 v6 dual radiator build 👍🏻
The T1 is preordering now at formdworks.com/products/t1
Excellent.. thanks for the insights. Ordered my NCase M1 about a month ago.. still waiting on shipping. Thumbs up for all your great videos.. learning a lot!
After running an Intel Core i5-760 for almost 10 years, I made the switch from ATX to ITX this year with a Silverstone SG13 build. After watching a lot of your reviews and builds, they contribted significantly to my decision to downsize my rig. Maybe one day I'll upgrade to a more premium case/configuration. Thanks for all you do!
Best cases 2021: whole room is full of cases
Hey Jarrod ! Love your work ! Just finished watching your latest on the A15 temps ! (Hope one day we have a bit more control on ryzen mobile to undervolt even a tiny amount, I think that could help greatly!)
And Ncase win again and again!
Nah they are itx. The real question is can they all fit inside a huge tower
2021: Filming in a studio built purely from ITX cases...
If the ROG Z11 isn't the best case of 2021 then it's probably because Ali didn't review it.
Thanks to this Channel i received my NCase M1 yesterday, downsizing my gaming rig! This is my favorite channel right now! Great job, great content.
I purchased the NCase M1 v6 a while back and I must say that it is incredibly good! I watched your original review and was immediately set on buying it then, and now I'm very happy about the improvements they've made with each subsequent revision. It's keeping my workstation cool and I still have room to put in even more power parts as I have a 120mm aio on my CPU and a slim 240mm rad on my GPU! I've been very pleased with it and I'm sure it'll be my go-to for a long long time.
I swear, you film the best B-rolls. Keep it up, dude.
i subbed, this channel is so high quality
I love your videos and your channel Inspired me to build my first mini itx case. I was so in love with the Ghost S1, but I couldn't get one without paying a fortune. So I purchased a Nouvolo Steck case and I love it! Thanks for the amazing videos on how to do everything.
Love getting to see you in the video, it's a nice touch to the already excellent photography and otherwise minamalistic graphs. Great content!
I came here to look for a replace to my fire hazard h1 case. The best case: the fire hazard h1. Ffs
I literally just finished watching your NZXT H1 video. (I’m planning to build a pc)🔥
It‘s funny how well your emoji goes with your case.
@@IamSwarley omg the irony 🤣🤣🤣 Wellplayed Mr. Martin 😅✌🏻
Favorite tech channel period. Detailed and concise videos with great production values, what else can one ask for? Keep it up!
Thank you for your extremely high quality videos. I've just come back into PC building and your channel has given me a strong argument to go SFF. Keep up the good work!
Finally some love for the Sliger! They're one of a few breans that is very good in terms of availability. I'll be getting the SM550 and gonna do a semi-passive cooling on the CPU side. I was also looking for Dan A4, the ghost amd Ncase as well but wasn't really compatible with semi-passive build. So, the SM550 is the perfect choice for me, very functional IO, semi-passive possible (They even tested with semi-passive on the GPU side as well), 6 weeks waiting time now but always available to order. Only down side is the look but with semi-passive build I can get the windowed panel which makes it looks a whole lot better and also the functionality of the from IO justify the comprimise in the overall look. I mean it's not great but it's still a good looking design.
You can't go wrong with sliger!
I liked the look of the Dan A4,Ghost S1, Sidearm T1, but pricing and availability swung me to look at the SM550. I decided silent cooling was best, so I opted for a 3 slot compatible SM560. Should ship this week!
I was between the SM560 and the M1. It was the way inferior air cooler compatibility of the sliger that made me go for the M1
Feature wise the Sm580 is about as close to perfect as a SFF case comes for me (280mm rad, 3 slot GPU and space for a pair of 2.5" drives). I just think sliger cases fall short in terms of aesthetics, obviously this is subjective, but if the Sm580 looked like the T1 I'd be picking one up for sure.
joe arrowsmith Its funny how aesthetics are so subjetive, because I like the look of Sliger 560 with double vented panels the most of pretty much all cases. The grey looks amazing on the case imo. For example the horizontal “line” on the T1 triggers me so much and is an absolute deal breaker.
I'm curious what you think of the "Nouvolo Steck" itx case? It is almost exactly the same as the Ghost S1 but also a lot cheaper and more available. Have you had any experience with that case?
I bought one, liked it, bought another. I had to replace the weak double sided tape with my own for the magnetic side/top panels, be careful not to warp those panels when handling, and tell my family not to handle the case by those panels. The bottom fan cut-out is too restrictive. The case is as good as advertised otherwise. I actually hope Ali doesn't review the case so that the case would maintain its availability.
@@nicholewilliams6464 I hope he does, want to see it directly compared with the Ghost. Never good to hope for lack of exposure...
@@odinsplaygrounds good point. my secret wish slipped out ;)
Just got that yesterday. I think I'll replace the weak magnetic strip with small stronger magnets. And replace the feet with some rubber feet for cleaner look
Your videos are always extremely insightful! Love the award descriptions and explanations. Keeps it concise and very informative. Keep up the great work!
NCASE M1 V6 owner here. My 1st DIY PC build is this NCASE M1. The building process was not as hard as I thought, although I spend probably more than 6 hours to build every parts correctly. Now I'm running 9700k @5hz, 2070 super with dual Noctua fans. It's working perfectly and looks fantastic. NCASE M1 is really the best overall Mini-ITX case out there.
Would really like to see you review the inwin a1 (20 L)
Hey man, will you ever review the Motif Monument? it's pretty interesting imo
Yhhh more open air reviews!
I have had the NZXT H1 case since it released months ago, and it is just awesome and fits perfect in my entertainment center connected to my 55in 4k hdtv. It was by far the easiest case to build in of the 4 pc's I have built over the years.
I really gatta say thank you OT. Without your videos I don't think I would have been so critical of the cases I considered for my new build. Originally wanted to have something ITX. Unfortunately my needs require a bit more than a single PCI-e lane (vr and game pads and such, needing a PCI USB 3.0 expansion slot). I understand that my Lian Li Dynamic is a far cry from compact and small, it does sit on my desk beautifully, and checks off a lot of requirements that presented themselves to me after watching your vids. She's a biggun, but smaller than other full ATX cases, breathes amazingly well, and is absolutely gorgeous... without costing an arm and a leg. I do plan on building another one for a friend soon, and they won't have the ridiculous needs I have so it will be fun!
The NCase M1 has the absolute highest performance potential when water-cooled.
i literally watched the v1 5 mins ago!
Another perfect video. There is one category that I was interested in that I feel might have been missed. Best itx case for a full custom loop
Thanks to your videos I could build my first PC ever with high specs. Built using the Ncase M1 V6. Ryzen 3950X on a Crosshair VIII Impact X570, with a Radeon VII and Kraken X52. Couldn't have done this without your guide. thanks so much and keep up the great work 👍
have a good day my friend!!!
I never see the Lian Li TU150. It's a good case and just 110€. Is it really so big for being included?
This list is for less than 20L only. The Lian Li is 23.75L. Most of the SFF community only considers less than 20L to be SFF.
I have both the Ncase v5 and Tu150 and honestly don't know which one I prefer. They're both fantastic.
Since Lian Li can make something in greater quantities at a lower cost SFF enthusiasts were likely hoping for a cheaper nCase M1 alternative, but were disappointed by how big the TU150 was.
@@vernacular3289 Since Lian Li makes the ncase m1, they probably had an agreement, at least for now, not to make it as little as that. Similar, but bigger.
i have one with a 3950x in it, on air. I'd take it over any of these cases here in this list. 3.75 litres extra is nothing when you can run massive air coolers in it. plus it has something none of these cases offer, a handle on top, which makes it truly portable.
I have been waiting for this v2. Thank you
Thanks for the updated summary and all those terrific previous in-depth reviews! I'm currently looking for a small build myself and have these additional cases in the last round: 1 - Thor mjolnir: they announced that pre-orders start next week 2 - Nouvolo streck: admit it's a cheaper ghost rip-off. But at least it's available and it seems they did some improvements 3 - Dan C4: my favorite so far. but still no release date :( What do you think of these?
I bought the ncase m1 v6 and now I'm waiting for the new gpu's and cpu's in September/October.
NZXT H1 also nearly impossible to get. At least I've never seen one for sale... anywhere.
They are in stock on the NZXT site. I've see them on there for about a week, but beforehand in the midst of the shutdowns and when reviews of the case were coming out, you couldn't find them at all.
Im happy with this review. I am arming an ITX pc build and I really wanted the Ncase M1 but was sold out, so I purchased the NZXT but after a couple of days the store also informed that was not available, so I ended up buying the DA2.
Love the video. The editing is superb as always.
I still think the Louqe Ghost S1 is the sweetspot..best design
I know I’ve been trying to get my hands on one of those cases for a minute now
The simple fact that almost ALL powerful ITX graphics cards have been out of stock for six months, and will continue to be, is dissapointing. It rules out some seriously cool cases, like the Velka 3 or S4M.
The last video of this series helped me so much on my build. So I'm glad there's an update. Hope it can help others like it helped me. Edits: That's just how aliexpress shipping is. You know it when you go there. I went from no computer to a cougar qbx to the ncase m1 v6. Very happy with eac step in the process
Just ordered the Ncase M1 V6 with customs PSU cables and fans. Really excited to be building in it.
10:55: "The NCase is in stock and seems to be shipping pretty much every week, but there are restrictions to a lot of countries at the moment..." *Cries in German*
Hab meins im März gekauft und es ist im April angekommen.
Wv kostet der Spaß mit Steuern?
Can I just say that I feel like the quality of the T1 doesn't translate well through video. I have no doubt it is an incredibly premium product, but every video I see it in I always perceive the Ghost S1 as more premium. Maybe it's because I've owned an S1 and have experienced its premium-ness first hand and, as I said, I feel like the T1 just doesn't show its quality on camera. Maybe it's the mesh. Who knows.
I was REALLY expecting this video, thank you :)
Thank goodness you still recommended the ncase m1 😂 I bought it awhile ago have yet to receive it but through the whole video I was like where’s the m1 v6 😂😂. Wonderful video!
My Ncase M1 shipment got canceled :( Damn covid
lol what? Its not like the case has the disease xD
megapet777 had the same thing happen to me unfortunately, Taiwan post cannot get shipments to a large number of countries due to COVID impacts on logistics
Uh oh, where was it shipping and which batch?
@@junepak I just received shipping confirmation on my June1st-5th batch heading to the US.
@@soccermaniaab could you please update us with which shipping option you picked and how long it took to arrive, including customs? That is a big question for me
I think a few new ITX cases were in the pipeline for 2020 but are now delayed for various reasons due to the pandemic. You still have the best channel when it comes to reviewing ITX cases.
V2!!! I’ve been waiting for this one for so looong. Cheers!!
Opening my PC and seeing an Optimum Tech video This does put a smile on my face
I’m rocking the Ncase and I love it! What would you think of doing reviews on more budget/available cases? You’re SG13 review was amazing and I’d love to see more content like that!
Thanks a lot for these videos Ali, definitely moving to sff if I can get all the parts this year. I’m on the fence on which case to get, have you seen the Steck case? Seems like a good beginner alternative, but also waiting on the ghost s1 mk 3 release, I do need room for a 240mm aio, I like gaming from time to time but mainly do motion graphics and 3D animation.
Love the video ! Currently in the proccess of sff my midi because of your videos.
Im looking to build my first ITX machine next month so this video was very helpful, thanks!
Loving my K39. I do hope your K39 order arrives sooner than later, really looking forward for your review!
Man your video are of the best on youtube! I watch them even if I don't have any interest in the topic.
got a Dan a4 around last year thanks to your reviews and I'm so happy about my choice, never got to thank you !
I have the V3 - just upgraded gfx to a 3070 and the PCI raiser won’t let it work , PCI 3 vs 4 time to buy a new riser haha
I've had an NZXT S340 Elite for about 18 months now, and I like it, but I'm pretty interested in downsizing for more desk space and easier maneuverability. Needless to say, I've been watching all your videos. Great job!
Thanks for the suggestion! Managed to get a 3070FE and was looking around for an ITX case. Unfortunately NCASE M1 is no longer in production… Maybe the Formd T1 is a good alternative for me. Definitely need to look into doing custom sleeves too!
No regrets in choosing the SG13 as my first foray into ITX form factor PCs, glad to see it's still up there as the best of the budget options.
Man I love your videos! Your knowledge of iTX stuff is incredible! I currently have a custom loop in a Define R6 and am really wanting to downsize. I’m thinking about doing an iTX build with an external cooler like a MORA. Any recommendations for that? Was leaning towards the Ncase personally as I’m new to the iTX thing and that looks easy to build in.
Just ordered an M1 the other day - so excited!
Nice to see the Ncase still making a strong showing, that is what I liked best about my M1 was how versatile it was.
I can always count on you to release good content and polished videos!
Thanks for the review. I'm happy the streacom da2 is still in there. Helps against buyers remorse :D It was my third choice but the h1 is only shipping in August, I have picked up on some spots, so had to change plans. Bought it based on your reviews :). Silent was important to me and some filters as my dog is impossible regarding dust and hairs. Only has a 3600 and it easily fits a x53 so it runs quiet with a 1.2v 4ghz profile and aggressive fan curve. Keeping cpu below 70 degrees. With a 240mm rad I could add an exhaust fan at the back. Which seems to help with gpu temps a lot. Gpu, 2060 super from MSI maxes at 75 degrees.
Thank you very much, great information. And a very well-produced video.
Man I love my Ncase M1. Upgraded from a Core V1 by Thermaltake. Cant wait to see your dual rad build.
I bought the Streacom DA2 over a year ago and i love that case. Availability ist pretty good in Germany which influenced my decision. But what really drew me towards the Da2 ist the flexibility of the Case. If I spent over 200€ on a case I want to use it for a very long time and with the Da2 you have a ton of options. Only the Gpu and Mainboard position is fixed (though you can flip those) everything else is completely modular. I love building my own stuff and with the Da2 you have the options to try a lot of different setups and it is really easy to build custom brackets for pumps, fans, or anything. Only bad things are the dustfilters, but I took those out.
Def going to save up for my first build and buy a m1 love that case...i was just saying a updated review would be great yesterday and wallah!
great video with great shots throughout
Finally making that dual cooler on that ncase I heard you mention that in previous video can’t wait 😊
thanks for this video btw, im trying to decide on a new case for the future as i've decided that i've think that im ready to go even smaller. (built in the nr200, getting a new psu with better cables soon enough, but i think i did a good job for my first time building a pc)
I bought my SG13 a couple years ago for 42$. incredibly happy with it
Would love to see a V3 now since this is already 1.5 years old at this point, loved the first two, thanks!
Hyped to see the k39 review! I hope you can get it asap, it is a pretty cool case :)
Great roundup and thanks for recognising the availability issue. Probably also worth noting that NVidia founders edition cards are also not available anywhere either so whether these will fit is kind of moot, although it does give a general idea as to the size of card that would fit.
Yo, I was literally was waiting for it. 🤩
Bought my N1 a week ago, hyped to get it in and build my new Rig soon!
Thanks! You do great reviews. I am planning an ITX build. Subscribing to your channel.
great overview...thanks for the time. I also confirm the problems with the deliveries of the ncase m1 - i had ordered one way back in February and I received a notification that it was shipped on 18 March. I still haven't received it (i'm in Europe). But the most frustrating part is that the company is completely ignoring my emails - not even acknowledging the issue, just not replying.
I upgraded from a sugo 13 that I've had a few of and built several systems for others over the last 6 years and a fun fact with the sugo 13 is you can mount a fan with the vent cuts on the top, I'd also recommend always using an sfx psu for it which'll let you do that if you're running a open style gpu cooler. I upgraded to the ncase m1 which is slightly bigger but most importantly supports a 240mm radiator without modification. I've had a sugo 13 with the top cut to externally mount a 240mm radiator for the last 5 years that I've even swapped onto new sugo 13's to maintain that 'feature'.
I built my first mini ITX PC using a DA2, thanks to you. Got a 2080Ti with a custom 140mm AIO, a 3700X with a Wraith cooler, 2TB nvme and it's amazing.
I was getting really sad thinking you wouldnt mention the Ncase M1. Then it got best overall 😃😃😃 Just received mine in the mail too!! Great vid as always
Got the H1 here with me. Insanely light for what’s inside. I can take this thing around with me on the go if need be. When moving apartments specifically it will be a cinch to transport. As I move between states and countries every few years.
Loving my Ncase M1 V6.1 right now.
Great content, just what l was looking for, thank you
I cannot wait for an in-depth look at at dual rad NCase set up. Literally planning to build something similar :D
Finally committed to the NCASE N1 v6.1 in Black with the intention to custom paint white/black. Definitely want to see your build on the dual radiator for ideas and then going full tilt.
For me, the NZXT was my first choice. It’s got a PSU and an AIO preinstalled, with a great warranty. Have to wait for new stock, but i know it’ll come! Plus, no worries about the graphics card’s length or CPU cooling issues either. And the mini screen mods are just so so cool! (Saw them on a few builds on reddit)
I moved from a core 500 to an M1 V6.1 recently, couldn't be happier. Cable management is always challenging tho'
As always, great video. With the Louqe Ghost S1 MK III coming, do you still think the FormD-T1 (aka Sidearmd) is the 'best' ITX case?
I love your content. The defacto final work for itx form factor. I really would like to build one but am having trouble visualizing the cases on my desk, when you do the size line up, is there anyway you could get an overhead shot for “footprint” and or something for scale like a monitor? Keep up the great work.
Cheers for the video! Quick question: Is there a real disadvantage in using an ITX case that needs a riser cable, as most riser cables are Gen 3? Or would one not notice the difference to a set-up that has the graphics card plugged straight into the motherboard? E.G: NZXT H1 vs H210. I'm sorry if this is obvious, I'm quite new to building PCs and your reviews have helped me quite a lot!
As I can see, you like a clean look. So... I thought, I'm doing my recommandation: The Raijintek Paean M Micro-ATX Benchtable. (I know it is Matx and to Big and a testbench, but I realy like the look of it.) 🙃