Micro ATX Cube Build

[CV_Taihou]

So I'm looking to switch form factors in the next little while and threw this build together as something that would a)perform well, b)look good, and c) be able to utilize a good chunk of existing parts that I have in my current rig (hence some of the odd choices.

Is everything compatible? PCPartpicker wasn't letting me choose the ASUS Strix R9 390X for whatever reason despite it being able to fit according to Corsairs website. Is this an error on their part, or am I imagining things that it would fit. Wouldn't want to buy everything only to discover that it's not compatible.

Here's what I've got for a build so far

i5-6600k Micro-ATX

 

[Garilia]

Hmmm, Newegg and Amazon list the max. gpu length at 290mm. That card is 300mm. Corsair's website says it can fit a 330mm. I've heard people complain that a card taller than 129mm has difficulty fitting. That card is ~137mm

 

[CV_Taihou]

Hmmm, Newegg and Amazon list the max. gpu length at 290mm. That card is 300mm. Corsair's website says it can fit a 330mm. I've heard people complain that a card taller than 129mm has difficulty fitting. That card is ~137mm

At this point I'm really hoping I can swing something with a similar look at least since I don't want to replace the card.

 

[Garilia]

It's more expensive, but can you get the Lian-Li PC-V359WX MicroATX Mid Tower Case through a Canadian vendor?

Too Blue?

 

[CV_Taihou]

It's more expensive, but can you get the Lian-Li PC-V359WX MicroATX Mid Tower Case through a Canadian vendor?

Too Blue?

It's available. Not too sure on the price though. 255CAD Shipped seems like an awful lot for a case. Are the LED's built in to the other one? If they aren't it might not be too bad

Found a couple other options that could work, as the only real requirement I have is that I want the case to have a window.

Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ITX

NZXT Manta Mini ITX

Thermaltake Core X1 Mini ITX

 

[CV_Taihou]

I did think of another possibility for a case if I bumped up to Micro ATX as opposed to mini ITX.

Fractal Design Node 804

So the final build would look something like this.

Build Option

Little bit more than I wanted to spend on the case, but everything should fit.

 

[Garilia]

I did think of another possibility for a case if I bumped up to Micro ATX as opposed to mini ITX.

Fractal Design Node 804

So the final build would look something like this.

Build Option

Little bit more than I wanted to spend on the case, but everything should fit.

I like the Node. Would have recommended it, but I was away from the computer for quite awhile yesterday. I did see the note about some bays might be impacted, which a builder like you can figure out. Sure beats getting the PCPARTPICKER red letter warning that basically says "Warning Will Robinson, Danger, Danger..." Or is that reference showing my age?

Looks like a solid build to me. Have fun with it!

 

[CV_Taihou]

Appreciate the help!

 

[Garilia]

You're welcome. Although I think I was just a sounding board for you 😉 I learned that if doing a compact build to consider the height of the card, not just the length. So I thank you for asking the question.