mATX Version of Fractal Design Node 202

[AngeNoir0324]

I have a ga-ab350m-gaming 3 motherboard and a full atx PSU. I was wondering if anyone makes a case like the node 202 for full PSUs and mATX mobos?

Thank you for anything and everything.

 

[Aeacus]

How about Fractal Design Node 605?
specs: http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/node-series/node-605

 

[AngeNoir0324]

Sure, but does it do vertical standing?

 

[Aeacus]

Well, it doesn't have feet for vertical standing. But since all components are screwed to it and if you put some spacers between it and the table/floor, it doesn't matter for PC which way the case sits, vertical or horizontal. Spacers are needed so that you don't block the PSU intake.

If you want PC case to stand upright, you may as well go with any mid-tower ATX case, e.g NZXT S340,
specs: https://www.nzxt.com/products/s340-black

 

[AngeNoir0324]

I just don't know if I have enough space! I'm sorry.

It's hard to explain. Where my desk sits gives me three options.
1. Put the case (w/ or w/out window) behind the monitors I have. This would just feel cramped and look ugly.
2. Get a decent budget windowed case and put it behind my desk (which sits in a nook) where I can admire it, but can't turn it on or plug anything in without moving the rolly chair on carpet (yes, I'm that lazy) and leaning over the monitors every time.
3. Very low profile (node 202-like) case that sits right to the left of me (I have electrical panels on my right wall) where it is convenient. It seams, however that this option is impossible.

I have everything for my pc BUT the case, which seems to be the most troublesome.

 

[Aeacus]

In this case, how about Thermaltake Core P3?
specs: http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002908

It's open air case and it's main advantage is that you can mount it on the wall. Or if you use the included feet, you can set it standing vertically as well.

As far as space goes, take out measuring tape and measure the free space you got.

 

[AngeNoir0324]

about 4 1/2 inches.

this is my system if it helps:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor (Purchased For $226.99)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9a 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler (Purchased For $19.99)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (Purchased For $88.98)
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (Purchased For $104.99)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $83.89)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $74.99)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card (Purchased For $249.99)
Case: Corsair - SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $49.99)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair - Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($26.44 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair - Air Series AF120 Red 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($10.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair - Air Series AF120 Red 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($10.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer - GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($182.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1258.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-09 18:32 EDT-0400

 

[Aeacus]

4.5 inches are about 114mm and there is no way you can fit your PC build in that space. CPU cooler alone is 125mm tall (4.92 inches). PSU is 150 x 86 x 140 mm (5.9 x 3.3 x 5.5 inches). And GPU is 277 x 140 x 39 mm (8.9 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches).

I take that the 4.5 inches you have is the width. If so and even without a PC case, if your MoBo is vertically, CPU cooler and GPU won't fit since those two are longer than available space (4.92 and 5.5 inches). Though, you can fit your PSU in there if you place it on it's side (3.3 inches with fan vertically).

So, you either need to go with option #1 (ugly aesthetics) or #2 (can't be that lazy anymore). 3rd option would be buying Thermaltake case and mount your entire PC to a wall. While 3rd option would look the best and depending on where you mount your PC, you can be lazy again but the catch is that Core P3 comes with a premium price. Oh, Core P3 comes with red color too to match your build theme,
specs: http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002955
pcpp: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kjL7YJ/thermaltake-core-p3-se-red-edition-atx-mid-tower-case-ca-1g4-00m3wn-01

Few words of advice: PC building starts with a PC case, especially when you have limited space where to put your PC. This way, you won't get into such situation as you currently are.

 

[AngeNoir0324]

What about a different cooler and/or putting the graphics card on a riser? I would take the little lower fps for the space saving.

I found this: http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pc-o6s/ which is kinda what I'm going for, but I need something from the US that will be shipped to me in under a week.

 

[cisco001]

Can you get a htpc/ desktop case and sit the case under monitor?

 

[AngeNoir0324]

https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16811129232?nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-Mobile&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-Mobile-_-pla-_-Cases+(Computer+Cases+-+ATX+Form)-_-N82E16811129232&gclid=CjwKEAjwse7JBRCJ576SqoD7lCkSJABF-bKusQtRHmnozqkhYsPawkvOJwItijE0CVGMLuF7N_8_2BoC3snw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Do you disagree? I'd say that would be close to what I want. The gpu slot is too short, however

 

[Aeacus]

Lian-Li case at the newegg: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112465

With Lian-Li case, you only need to switch out your CPU cooler since it has CPU cooler clearance of 85mm. Oh, case comes with a GPU riser cable. But Lian-Li case is still too fat for you. Without standing feet, it's 148mm wide while you only have space for 114mm. Not to mention the premium price tag.

With Antec case, while being affordable, you're looking towards TFX PSU, SFF GPU and CPU cooler which is 65mm tall or less,
specs 1: http://store.antec.com/value-solution/vsk2000-u3.html#tab_tech_spec
specs 2: http://www.antec.com/product.php?id=707141&fid=5022057&lan=uk

 

[AngeNoir0324]

Well that's wonderful. Just as I buy my case, the spec 3 which I'm going with, someone has the case I need.

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm not going to return the spec 3 and can't cancel the order, so I guess I'll use it in another build.

 

[AngeNoir0324]

I plugged it into PcPartPicker, and found out I'm safe. That case only has 1 full sized expansion slot and a 1060 wouldn't fit with its dual expansion slot requirement. Anyway, I'm going with the Corsair Spec-03