Question Lian Li 205M Mesh vs Fractal Design Pop Mini Air ?

[IJIN]

I want a case that is as small as possible but still can fit the gpu and has good airflow. GPU:
9070 XT Nitro+ (dimensions: 330.8(L)X 128.5(W)X 65.68 (H)mm)


Fractal Design Pop Mini Air (I already was settled on this)
vs
Lian Li 205M Mesh (but maybe this one would still be big enough?)

Does anyone have any these? How's the experience? I'm just worried if this huge card fits well in either one. They fit "on paper", but how's real life experience?

Thank you

 

[Lutfij]

Does anyone have any these? How's the experience? I'm just worried if this huge card fits well in either one. They fit "on paper", but how's real life experience?
Like all cases, if you populate an AIO in the front with a push/pull setup, then your clearance for long GPU's is reduced. That being said what are the innards for your case looking like(apart from the GPU)?

Lian Li 205M Mesh (but maybe this one would still be big enough?)
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/Jrxscf

is this card;
https://www.sapphiretech.com/en/consumer/pulse-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16g-gddr6#Specification
while this is your card;

https://www.sapphiretech.com/en/consumer/nitro-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16g-gddr6
Looks like you'll barely get that Nitro+ cad in but you shouldn't run into clearance issues, if you're sticking to air cooling.

The Fractal Pop Air Mini would still grant you a little more(about 50mm) more length, by my guestimation, if you go with air cooling, that is.

Real world experience, except to hear a lot more of the fans, due to turbulence and if you tone down the fan speeds, then the temps will go up. Practically all small form factor builds are subjected to this issue unless you live in an airconditioned environment 24/7 to keep the internals cool(due to cooler ambient air temps).

 

[IJIN]

Thanks, unfortunately I live in a quite hot country, I guess I better stick with pop air mini to be on a safer side..