$900 SFF Gaming Build - SG13 1080p Slayer!

[@SynZ777]

Now that 1660 is selling for the entire price of the build. Gotta love scalpers.

[@Mehdital89]

Luckily the market came back to reality

[@Ferryberg1]

I would absolutely LOVE to see more budget itx builds!!!!! Cause you’re the absolute king of ITX. Push the boundries son! Cheers from the Netherlands *edit: Holy fudge! Thanks for the “Heart” man

[@Operationpr0]

Ferry good comment

[@coffeepot3123]

ferry bergman@ "Cause you’re the absolute king UWU" Stop kissing his Aussie feet with your Dutch lips!.

[@thilobroecheler4109]

Coffee Jack Eyy, don’t hate on my country just because we’ve got one feetkisser.

[@billybobbob3003]

How about a review of this? www.newegg.com/black-raijintek-ophion-m-evo-micro-atx/p/2AM-002C-00069

[@Magascorada]

pcpartpicker.com/list/YPhQK4

[@YayDanMan]

This case was the first ITX to catch my eye, back when Linus and Luke shoved a Xeon and a Titan X into it 😅

[@viktor821]

Same here

[@noleftturnunstoned]

I wish SIlverstone hadn't fallen asleep at the wheel. They had some interesting case back in the day. I even had a ft03 mini at one point., nice solid anodized aluminum panels.

[@pwn2171]

Now they have shoved an EPYC and an RTX 3090 into it.

[@soccerscience8507]

Please do more budget itx builds. Maybe one with one of the new geek cases. I believe they have an aluminum one now as well

[@giorgio4660]

Still today you can't beat the sg13 😋

[@petersonsimeon4853]

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[@newlinedetails]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate the less expensive build. Honestly after looking at all the 150 and above itx cases, this is the one I chose. Thanks again for visiting the lower end case.

[@akiesa559]

As also a sg 13 owner I recommend you to buy an aio for this case the stock amd fan fits here but the thermal aren't good especially with atx power supply I will personally upgrade it soon

[@LastSecBloomer]

Try hooking a thin 92mm fan with zipties to the side opposite to GPU, in the back, and set it to exhaust. Exhausting hot air is SG13's weakness and people who tried this say it helped.

[@ryans3199]

It's largely about access to fresh air. Wise man once said, "the closer your CPU cooler fan is to a ventilated side, the easier it will breathe." This by the way is the biggest advantage of liquid cooling. With the PSU living right above the CPU block like that, the only thing it gets to breathe is fire. Before I knew better, I had a case like this, and dared to choke my CPU.... by using a Noctua L9i. >.

[@dante8603]

I've seen some custom watercooling builds...

[@superbanana1784]

Got my 3800x running 50c under load by adding more intake from the top (92mm) Tried a H80i v2 and it was no where near as good as my current set up. SG05 instead of SG13

[@BoogieDownProduction]

@@ryans3199 In the SG13 if you're gaming your GPU/CPU will build up more heat than what can escape, increasing temps. 92mm side fan makes a huge difference, I recommend the NF-A9.

[@NotMorganFreeman.]

I've owned 3 Silverstone itx cases in the past and I was impressed with the layout and affordability of each of them. I miss my SG07 a lot.

[@sharlinespinal3287]

Please do more budget builds. I feel like more people would get into SFF computing if they could see it doesn’t have to consist of expensive boutique cases and high end parts.

[@OroborOSX11]

Love your channel, man. VERY rare to find PC enthusiasts with taste and who don’t max out RGB lighting everywhere.

[@gregorymostella21]

Thanks for demonstrating that this aging SS case is a viable budget option for today’s ITX builds. It’s sleek, minimual, and doesn’t break the bank. I’ve been watching for some time now, and I ❤️ your ITX builds. New subscriber. Very well done!

[@NBWDOUGHBOY]

Optimum is legit the king of SFF PCs it's crazy. I always thought smaller meant way more heat but, I guess the new technology cam handle small spaces way better than i thought.

[@LastSecBloomer]

Finally, a SG13 build! I love this case. Very cheap, very small, portable, pretty good hardware compatibility for the size, thermals are ok (not stellar, though) and it's very mod-friendly. One of the best ITX cases on the market, IMO. BTW, it can fit longer GPUs than listed 269mm - people were able to fit 280mm Gigabyte cards - as long as you have a 120mm fan on front panel. With 140mm or an AIO, that might not be possible. It also fits taller cards than listed, like Powercolor 5700XT Red Dragon which fits tightly. And lastly, if you have an SFX/SFX-L power supply, you can use taller air coolers than listed, like the Noctua L12s or Scythe Big Shuriken 3...the air cooler clearance on the spec sheet is when you use an ATX PSU (which SG13 also supports)

[@kennethkim1221]

Very useful guide! Just a question, I read somewhere that some people are side mounting an exhaust fan beside the CPU. Any info on the spec/clearance for that one? I am planning to do a similar build but only using thr stock cooler of R5 3600 with an ATX PSU. I am worrying about the thermals :/

[@bananya6020]

@@kennethkim1221 its like optimum techs baby noctua to cool vrms video i just used sticky tape and an 92mm fan and taped it to the side of the case opposite the gpu. you might be able to use screws or something depending on the size

[@BAMB00STE]

I have an AIO, and I could fit an EVGA 1070 SC (2slot /2 fan 266mm long card). I just put some cardboard between the metal AIO and the GPU pcb and it's been fine.

[@BAMB00STE]

@@kennethkim1221 I don't think the stock cooler would have proper airflow with an atx psu. I know some people used the Noctua NH-L9 / L9a with an sfx psu and were fine (you can find pictures of the builds online)

[@BoogieDownProduction]

@@kennethkim1221 NF-A9 fits if you have an SFX PSU. Also large video cards can fit, you can even cut the top of the frame so tall cards to can it. I wouldnt go any longer than 280mm.

[@bmwofboganville456]

SG13 is pure classic kino

[@ayuchanayuko]

I have myself an SG05 with an ITX PSU and an 120mm AIO. Stuffed two 3.5in HDDs and two 2.5in drives. Also have two 70mm fans exhausting air on the right opposite the GPU side and another on top of the GPU near the back. The two 2.5in HDDs fit in there where one is sitting on top of the AIO radiator and another sandwiched between the GPU and the PSU. The two 2.5in drives are in the right front side beside the AIO rad and below the 3.5in drive. SFX PSU fan facing up for fresh air. The two 70mm fans have switches in the front with the AIO fan throttle where the DVD drive hole would be. The most jam-packed case! Maximized storage, maximum airflow, optionally quiet with switches, over clocked performance. Painted it powder pink for good measure. Nicely matches my pink ps3 controller.

[@ZmajevKralj]

Just recently put together myself a SG13 build so funny to see this so soon afterwards! I got a Ryzen 3600, SF600 PSU, LPX 3200MHz RAM, Noctua NH-L12S Cooler, Gigabyte B450 WiFi and a Ventus OC XS RTX 2060. Got several of these parts for a real good price so it ended up costing me around $1100AUD. I'm using it as a couch PC and really loving the performance. I was really torn on getting a 1660 or a 2060 but I figured the extra performance from the 2060 would future proof it better.

[@MrOzzy91]

FYI, The newer Platinum versions of the SF power supplies (for sure the Corsair SF750) include an SFX to ATX bracket.

[@danupanca3439]

You are one of the most tech youtuber with high quality video that i like...

[@nolannastee]

I did that build over a year ago with the Ryzen 5 3600, 1660 Super and a SilverStone SST-NJ450-SXL fan-less PSU. Great little and quiet setup for gaming and work.

[@bananya6020]

Finally a budget ITX build! I can understand why you generally focus on expensive builds for tiny ITX (ITX is usually more expensive, so if you can afford to make tiny ITX you can afford a high end PC), but larger ITX builds are deinitely "budget-able" and I'm glad you focus on them.

[@bananya6020]

For this case I really only see two options: (1) SFX supply as exhaust (hopefully it turns on and exhausts air when load increases) and 120mm fan in front, stock amd cooler (2) aio and atx psu to provide airflow to the whole case. option (1) is marginally more expensive but easily to manage, plus no crappy aio to screw up your new system

[@vinyfiny2019]

Love the idea of doing more budget builds on this channel. Give builds people can actually afford some sexy B-roll action!

[@blitheringtripe9611]

Holy crap, I built almost this exact build about a year ago, down to the specific gpu model and ram. Slightly different motherboard, psu, and storage, and no liquid cooler but otherwise identical.

[@TheBodyShop-247]

I thought I was the only one who appreciated this case. I built a 4K gaming rig with this case. Ryzen 7 2700x with the Corsair H100i 120mm aio. Thermals never seen anything more than 70c. Have an EVGA GTX 1080 in it. The thing rocks!

[@drunkwaffle6410]

This case was my first real sffpc. I loved it and would still recommend it to anyone who wants a small system but doesn't want to spend 200 plus dollars on a case. The case can actually fit a full atx psu, though not recommend, an aio and gpu under 11in/279mm. Great seeing you build in this case.

[@QuentyNod]

you dont recommend an aio or u do ? noctua nhl9a isnt good enough ? (in the idea to have a ryzen 5 3600)

[@michaelotto3551]

SG13 can fit a Zotac 4070 Twin with minimum changes and this case also supports and additional fan on the opposite side of the gpu.

[@UNKNWN96]

Budget SFF builds are something the world needs to see more of!

[@Mr.Killjoy95]

I built a very similar SFF pc this Christmas. Instead I went with the node 202, a 1tb intel ssd, a thermalright low profile copper cooler, and I snagged a good gtx 1070 for just over $200. I can play most games I have at ultra settings with a few overkill settings turned down. Even the witcher 3 holds 60fps most of the time with nearly maxed settings. Truly a great price point for 1080p gaming. The cinematic stuff is taxing but can handle 60fps which is fine enough and the fast-paced shooters can run well above 100fps. I run BF4 at ultra and usually sit in the 180s.

[@ryans3199]

Really enjoyed this simple, "cheap but good" build. If I were to go back in time, and talk to my younger self making one of my earliest computers, this is the build I would tell him to make.

[@87togabito]

Reminds me of the budget sg13 build I did last year too. Bought a 1080TI since I didn’t need a 2080TI for the casual purpose I needed it for, then decided to go for the 8700k instead of a 9900k to save some money. Then went for a AIO to save time and money over custom loop too. It was the perfect build as a HTPC which I connected to my living rooms TV. Good for light gaming, and I could also stream from my main rig if I needed to. The sg13 is really good for light gaming use like that.

[@JohnRodger]

The case has been around for soooo long now but boy does the SG13 work so well as a pure ITX gaming build.

[@rossmpostpro]

More budget small form factor content please! I went NZXT H200 last year and its been my favourite case to date, especially when I only had to downsize my motherboard from my previous ATX machine. Great video as always.

[@vg3222]

I am considering the h200. Do you find it “small enough?”

[@parlmc]

kudos to you for making this format of videos and also to be able to make a case like the SG13 sexy

[@stephanematis]

I took this idea and went overboard. Z490 I Unify, Corsair H80i v2 AIO, Corsair SF750, 10600K and 32GB of Corsair Vengeance LPK with a 5700XT that I never want in my gaming rig ever again. My hope that all this will work as a Hackintosh, part of the reason for the AIO choice as there is even some management tooling options. Sadly, as I just finished, the cabling and the AIO tubing creates a tons of tension. Can't recommend it, but I think it will serve me well. Thanks for sharing the idea. My older SGs always worked for years. Maybe I will consider the NR200P or another a slightly larger case later.

[@quietonegaming9160]

YES! THANK YOU OPTIMUM TECH! I LOVE YOUR BUDGET BUILD VIDEOS!

[@lowzyyy]

Quiet One Gaming 900$ budget ???????

[@Marshallchandra]

@@lowzyyy budget is limiting. This video limits it to 900

[@quietonegaming9160]

@@lowzyyy Ugh. Budget build means there's a specific target of amount that the build aims for. In this way, people will have an idea about the current pricing of parts and how to manage their money in building SFF Gaming Build (if you read the title) Like this one, at $900. P.S. The term budget is subjective. I'll use $900 as an example. To some it's a cheap to mid-range budget build, but to others it's an expensive build. Hope you have a clearer understanding with the term Budget Build. Have a nice day.

[@haris525]

Hi Ali - I build a similar system for my wife. My specs RTX 2080 super 8700k Corsair 600w SFX power supply 32gb 3200mhz ram Samsung evo 960 1tb It’s a pretty solid build and runs everything well @ 1440p.

[@SheepAmongG.O.A.T]

This is the same case I used. Modified the hell out of it though. Vented the top and put a fan in so it also blows heat out the top. It's absolutely stuffed in there to the max, yet runs probably cooler than any PC I've ever had.

[@nufiko]

Great to see that SG13 is still used. I build my rig on it 4 year s ago, and this year had replace card to RX 580 because old R9 390 seized to work. And for 1080p it is great configuration for me. I had solid front so I upgraded it for some new snow flake like ventilation cutouts and mesh and in my opinion it looks better than those mesh front.

[@BoogieDownProduction]

Got a link handy?

[@Blaquegold]

I do like this kind of build. It addresses ones who don’t want to spend a lot but build a very nice itx system. Great work!

[@benjaminargus9563]

Loving the budget ITX build from the king of ITX on youtube, keep up the good work man

[@DarkMikaruX]

Great video. I love seeing my SG13 getting some love. At half of your budget (I was shooting for 350/450) I dropped in a Ryzen 5 2400, 16GB Ram, RX570 4GB, 120GB SSD, 400GB Samsung SSD (refurbished), Corsair 120mm AIO, and a standard size Seasonic PSU I had lying around. It was cool that it will take a standard size PSU but I wouldn't recommend it. Space is tight. So later I swapped it out for a smaller DSP 450w unit that does a great job. I still get compliments on it when I travel with it. TSA though.. are not fans as I get checked every single time. lol

[@azimnizam3441]

Hi there, if your pc was put into gaming, how many framerate you reckon will get? Thanks

[@DarkMikaruX]

@@azimnizam3441 I did build it as a gaming rig to take with me until I saved up and bought a gaming laptop to travel with me instead. Honestly, for those on a budget I'd totally recommend it. 60fps+ 1080p Gears 4 & 5. This setup does struggle with Doom Eternal though getting around 47fps 1080p High. I feel I could get more out of it if I took the time to tweak the settings. Nier Automata, Project Cars, Devil May Cry 5 plays awesome 60fps easy. It's a good budget setup. Also keep in mind I'm playing on a 50in LG 4k HDTV. So you'll get better results on an actual monitor than a tv.

[@Phanbot01]

Reminds me of the old Shuttle cases that I played with back in the day.

[@davew8006]

Mod Suggestion: Consider a completely internal (much smaller) Plex power supply - hanging down from the top front of the case (on the provided 2.5" SSD bracket). This would free up ample room for a large/efficient air cooler for a larger CPU (if desired). It would also free up the back of the case for a 140 mm exhaust fan (if needed at all). Air flow would be an unimpeded straight line coming in the front of the case - thru the CPU cooler and out the back. Powerful, cool and quiet air cooling in a compact case. Think about the possibilities. Only minor modding required.

[@dante8603]

My first ITX build. Great case if a little bit boring. Can't beat the compatibility.

[@anthonyhendriks73]

I've built a SG13 as well with a H60 cooler and it runs with some old hardware - 6700K. Built as a Hackintosh and runs super quiet and the latest version of Catalina. Optimum Tech - love your videos and you give great inspiration to these type of builds (wish I had more money, hehe). Cheers!

[@parallacksg]

I'm about to build in this case and I'm blown away how much you can fit in here. the fact that you can fit a atx psu, 3.5 hhd and a 2.5 ssd in a 11.5 L case is just insane

[@joostwagelaar8837]

Nice! Never klicked so fast

[@180doman]

Me too!

[@joostwagelaar8837]

@@180doman hahaha i see

[@konstantinliebich9427]

SG05 was introduced in 2009 and is an even better choice at 35€ for the lite (without a PSU). It is made for SFX-PSUs so no adapter needed. If you want a adapter I think the SF450 Platinum ships with one... might make sense depending on the price over the Gold. The SG05/06 where the first compact ITX-gaming cases as far as I can remember way ahead of the time.

[@blogJM]

You the best sff pc content creator no doubt!

[@danielthakorlal9425]

Love these budget orientated builds - many thanks, keep 'em comin' mate. Would certainly appreciate more air cooled builds if possible. Maybe even a VR capable budget build?

[@DoodleBobJ]

I know it’s a bit of an old case, but could you do a video on the thermaltake core v1? I'm curious as to your thoughts about it and if it holds up even today

[@iksretep]

My first cube/ITX case was the V1. Loved it! Then Suppressor F1 came out with a nice clean front panel. I since "upgraded" to other cases including Ncase M1, but seeing builds in cheaper than "boutique price" cases is refreshing.

[@marianarlt]

I own one of these. My absolute fav about it is the 200mm front fan. The stock fan is rather noisy, recently swapped it out for a Noctua 200mm now it's a breeze and I don't even need rear fans. It's on the bulky side of cases. With bubblegum format drives and powerful APUs being available to the public these days my next rig would be super extra small and powerful at the same time. But if you want a GPU and two hard drives man the v1 is still a very good option with great potential for air flow (depends on you).

[@bananya6020]

@@marianarlt also the v1 has cable management somewhat in the form of separated psu chamber (+mobo is horizontal so)

[@marianarlt]

Yea natively fitting full size ATX PSUs is another big plus. I got a modular PSU making for less clutter. Cable management can still be tricky though depending on the motherboard. If you don't mind the size the v1 is a great case for a great price.

[@vedantdeshpande1695]

@@marianarlt can it run 3600/1600af on stock fans with 200 mm fan included in case with decent thermals at 35 C ambient temperature or or do we have to use AIO for the CPU , to stabilize its thermals ?

[@aspzx]

Thanks for recording the sound. That thing is impressively quiet.

[@lucaschenJC]

Did the same build with Ryzen 5 3600. Thanks Optimum tech

[@johns3195]

how is the thermals for you? im going for the same build as you. tho worried about heat

[@bananya6020]

By the way, if you use a reference-sized GPU, this case literally costs the same amount as a large case with the exception of a more expensive motherboard. Ryzen 5 1600 AF/2600/3600 stock cooler fits. MSI B450I ($130) or Asrock B450-I ($120). Asrock has more I/O and better wifi, but MSI has better vrms A good budget fan is the arctic F12 PWM. Basically a noctua fan for half the cost. ATX PSUs also fit inside this case, so it is easy to transport build.

[@aa65064]

Got a similar System except I used the Ryzen 5 1600af. Budget was tight, because I bought a Dan A4 and a 240hz 1080p Monitor. Plan is to stick to the System and upgrade the 1660super to a 3070-3080 as soon as they pop up. Hope the 1600 af won’t be limiting. If yes it will be flipped too. I am total satisfied with the performance. Hitting 144+ in Apex on low-mid settings. 1600 af running at 3.6ghz with stock voltage. Absolute bang for your buck pro tip!

[@bananya6020]

This case primarily accepts ATX PSUs though, so if you have one you won't need a bracket. Your cooler height will be limited, but that doesn't matter if you water cool or if you have a smaller cooler (

[@Neopulse00]

5:25 - Awesome transition!

[@skyegecko]

Tip: the newer Platinum-rated version of the Corsair SF450 includes an ATX mounting bracket. If there isn't much price difference between the two in your area, going for the platinum version saves some hassle.

[@mndhta]

Best SFF case imo

[@Ciz4Crummy]

I love your channel, everybody else I’m subscribed to builds outlandish builds at almost double this price. I might’ve been converted to the smaller itx form factor now.

[@antonczerwinske5910]

I appreciate this video a lot, because this is something mortals like us could build one day too, and it shows that itx only has to cost ~150$ more than normal atx. Maybe do a 1500$ build next time.

[@jpxdude]

I love your SFF coverage, thanks for the awesome videos. I actually have an SG13, and I’m looking to upgrade the components inside. I know this video is only 10 months old, but I hope one day you could do another using the SG13 with newer components. I’m wondering if an 3060ti will fit comfortably inside. Thank you!

[@bananya6020]

FYI 1: This case accepts 140mm RAD, but you definitely want to put in a 120mm rad/fan if you wish to use the 3.5" bay. FYI 2: Use a ≤140mm MODULAR PSU because they are far easier to work with. FYI 3: If you have an SFX PSU, buy the SG-05 because it fits SFX, comes with a fan included, and supports larger coolers while being a little smaller. FYI 4: "High profile" RAM as well as the AMD stealth cooler will fit. FYI 5: You can get dust filters for the SG13 on the sides if you wish as well. Overall, if you have a short-ish graphics card as well as a decently small stock cooler, then this build costs almost the same amount as larger ATX cases (I noticed a $20 difference and that was all due to the motherboard being more expensive, MSI B450I vs. MSI B450-A PRO). If you have temp issues, go for a tiny noctua fan as Optimum recommended in an earlier video, and you're fine.

[@natruffles]

yessssss thank you this is what I was finally waiting for!!!

[@mikeischangingplaces]

I'll also throw my weight behind Fractal's Core 500, and as a good follow up video to weigh the pros and cons of that form factor. I built in it 4 years ago and I still think it's the best case for me. For going a bit larger, I think it's the most space efficient design that supports full-sized graphics (full length, 2.2-splot), full sized air cooling CPU (including a tight fit for Noctua NH-D150), and with a thermal design that actually allows each of those components to operate at very low noise levels. In fact, you can run a 140mm intake on the top, in front of a scythe fuma 2, and a 140mm exhaust behind it (and the GPU abuts a fully perforated panel). I'm fairly disappointed not to see more cases hitting this sweet spot form factor, given that it fits under my TV next to my amp, and stays whisper quiet at full load and inaudible at idle (unlike an AIO)

[@giovannip.1433]

Again another excellent compact build.

[@rosagray2897]

Yaaaasss! The exact video I hoped you'd always make! Thank you!

[@heretolevitateme]

How do you put out these videos so fast man? You're killing it, and I'm impressed.

[@mariozetik]

Using currently Temjin 08E (mATX with graphics card up, but PC is build as almost zero noise generating) and Sugo SG05 (basically the same case as in video, but SFX power supply only, with Slim Optical drive bay and another front panel). Temjin is already second one I use, after years... I really forgot that case. But soon after start of completation of my actual PC, I release, that this must be a deja-vu. Not, I suddenly choose second time the same case. Kids use now older Sugo build in childrens room. I love Silverstone cases. Regarding Silverstonetek Sugo line, smallest package for still ordinary and affordable components with no cooling issues. ITX(DTX)+SFX+2 slot graphics = best bang for money in 10L segment.

[@SerialDriver]

I personnaly will not fit an aio, but a decent aircooler. Some vendors provides wraith prism which is perfect for a ryzen 5 and this case

[@QuantumBraced]

FYI the SF450 Platinum is only $5 more on Newegg and comes with an ATX-to-SFX bracket, also higher efficiency and sleeved cables. Definitely worth it IMO.

[@MinecrafterPiano]

I've been running a SG13B for the past 4ish years. It's quite the versatile case for it's size. Grabbed it for ~$50 - I don't know why it was so cheap at the time.

[@Zifreael]

I used this exact case but with these specs Ryzen 7 3700x 32GB DDR4 Hyperx Predator Ram GTX 1070TI Galax EXOC GIGABYTE AORUS B450I Corsair AIO H80i V2 (Push & Pull) Just need a little bit of modding. system runs cool i think idle on 40 load at 55/60

[@anthonyclark2873]

You can add another fan on the radiator to create push-pull. I have a similar set-up. It may take arranging the power cables more but worth it.

[@satanlover134]

3:35 I'm considering 32 gb at 3000mhz with i5 9400f, it's a step up but in mid 2020 where you can buy a gtx 1080ti for 400$ it seems like the optimal step,

[@UNKA757]

Fractal Core 500, under $60 Dollars is a competitor for mITX Just recently did a build with a with the same Asus Mobo a 2700X, 1660 Super Gigabyte 3 fan, m2, Blu-Ray and 32GB of Ram.

[@toofhuny8898]

I completely agree that FD Core 500 is a worthy competitor and in my opinion represents a better option than the SG13 because of its significantly increased versatility for the addition of just 7 litres total volume - which if both cases are put side by side is less discerning than would be expected. See socialcompare.com/en/tools/compare-sizes/sg13-vs-core-v1-vs-core-500-vs-qb-one-vs-node-305-4r61fuim and my own build uk.pcpartpicker.com/b/PbCbt6

[@lllavlll]

I got this one for about 5 years!) Currently using this case with r9 3900X and kraken x41, unfortunateley under load(corona render) it holds only 4Ghz, Under usual usage it rises to 4.4 Ghz

[@ryansiler6021]

its like youre reading my mind, was looking at a similar idea that had almost all parts in this. just wow.

[@Offishu]

Great vid! I use the same case air cooled though but will be probably going liquid in the future because it gets a little toasty in there at times. The case is awesome to work with and you fit some really nice things in there (longer graphics cards too) if you have the budget.

[@Johny40Se7en]

This case is the original Mini Cooper, everything else just says 'Mini' but is really quite large, especially in comparison 😅😝 Nice one.

[@johnbuscher]

I love Silverstone’s stuff. The RL06 was very nice, though a little difficult to do cabling and I ended up stuffing cables where the 3.5” drives should have gone. Otherwise, perfect for me. Added two 140mm Noctua fans (still somewhat kicking myself for not going with 3 120s given how well the 120’s perform but it still works fine) to the front, and it’s been very quiet. Messed with fan curves and under normal usage, even my 3950X + VII remains fairly quiet, only occasionally have fan spike in noise so I may need to adjust a few things yet. That said, I’d love to get an SG13 and put my 3700X in it.

[@Fabox1989]

Best build so far on you tube! 😀

[@fogfestival]

Welp, just ordered the parts. Thanks for the info and guidance. Looking forward to building it

[@nikdaily1490]

Where di you find the H55? I can't find it anywhere. Is there a good substitute?

[@MohOEM]

I can't find the h55 too. But I understand that the Thermaltake Water 3.0 is the same as the H55 as they both hap the same pump design from asetek.

[@NIVO1972]

still rockin my SG10 as my current pc. Love the case and Silverstone has always done well in the sff market.

[@michaeljamesm]

I built one of these about a year ago, managed to fit corsair's 140mm rad (in a push-pull) and a 2070 it's a portable powerhouse

[@IncApu2025]

Great review. As always. I trust you. I will make my hackintosh build with this case!! Thank you and take care.

[@rogue254]

I'd love to see more budget builds on this channel, around but not more than USD 1000

[@montazownianr1]

My about $900 ITX rig is: Fractal Design Node 304 (you can put full size gpu there), Adata XPG SX8200 Pro 1TB, 32 GB ram (2x 16GBG Skill RipjawsV F4-3200C16-16GVK) , Asus ROG Strix X470-I Gaming, Sapphire Radeon RX 570 4GB PULSE ITX, Corsair SF Series SF600 (2015), Ryzen 5 3600, Samsung SF350 Series S24F350FHU, Noctua NH-L12S. Very nice and very quiet.

[@flugschreiber9396]

Great in depth presentation! I also love my SG13-build. imho AIO is the way to go, but I DO REGRET integrating an 140mm radiator instead of 120mm. This way only VERY SHORT ITX graphic cards will fit in the case. Thinking about replacing it with a 120mm AIO. But besides that: beautifully tiny tiny case! Love it.

[@blackknight50277621]

Used to have a SG13 Very nice budget case indeed

[@NKG416]

nice build and godlike apex

[@firasjaballi2484]

This build is for the people.

[@oll1_sg686]

I think the old Corsair 250D is also a good alternative für a budget build. Today you can build a really solid little stream/workstation for not so much money ... 2700x for around 150 Euro plus a gtx 1660Super and your in 👍🏻

[@isleseayou]

One could step up to the Corsair SF450 in Platinum, comes with the ATX mounting bracket and sleeved cables. I just got mine in and I’m very impressed. Thank you for this video. I am waiting on that exact board to come in. I am going with the RX570 4gb itx GPU as it’s only 170MM in length. I am building in the Motif Monument and trying to configure a custom loop for it. Thank you for the video.

[@josephp8712]

built this exact setup two years ago. Its a very good case.

[@BAMB00STE]

These cheaper AIOs aren't very silent, even with an aftermarket noctua fan. The pump gets quite noisy after 1.5 years and you just have to live with it. For my build the pump is by far the noisiest component, since a double fan card barely spins in most use.

[@LittleFellaDynamics]

Great budget itx build >> I am going to upgrade the cpu to a r7 2700x (being a Blender enthusiast) and am hoping an rtx 2060 ko will fit in the case, as well as my budget! Cheers all your itx builds are great to watch 👌😎👀💯🌠💡

[@ThePowerchimp]

SG13 - Still the best all-round truly small ITX case at an afforable price.

[@bear532]

ThePowerchimp you’re forgetting about the fractal node 202 which is arguably cheaper since you can buy it with a psu included.

[@junebarnes8271]

really love your videos .. very neat , clean , and relaxing to watch .. please more mini itx build sir . !

[@lalitbhati7157]

SFF should be bit more mainstream as all technology related is already established and should be just cheaper overall. Please also do more budget SFF builds so more people think of buying these as these do all the most of people requires.

[@johnretiredoagr9551]

Thank you, awesome review!