I basically use my computer for nothing gpu intensive and have it in a standard atx case.

I have an i7-8700 and am wondering how small I can get it.

I see those nuc computers and wonder if it could be transformed into a system like that.

Or is micro-atx the smallest I can go?

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    1 year ago

    Thanks! I’m going to do some shopping. It feels like a huge waste of space having a full tower.

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      1 year ago

      If I could make a recommendation, the NR200 Max is a great first case for SFF. I think it’s about 17L, so on the larger end of SFF, but it can fit full size GPUs and a number of different CPU coolers.

      SFF Time is a unique option that makes a couple cases that can fit ATX parts.

      And if you’re unsure, you can always ask the SFF Community.

      [email protected]

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        1 year ago

        I’m actually thinking about getting rid of the gpu.

        It’s about as powerful as my steam deck and I only use the computer for office work and web browsing.

        I’m really trying to make it as small as possible.

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          There’s some neat options for tiny, APU-only cases, and since you’ll be potentially missing the GPU, it will likely be very portable. And if you decide to throw in a GPU, there’s some smaller sandwich cases that can fit single-fan 3060’s (for example) or single slot “office grade” GPUs.