Cooler Master NCORE 100 MAX is Absolutely Flawless!

At Computex in 2023 Cooler Master showed off this very interesting SFF case that has an included cooling and power solution. Does it live up to the hype from the prototype shown off last year and is it better than the NR200P MAX?
PCPartPicker List: COMING SOON
This build can be yours
ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: grsk.co/ncore100max
Chapters
00:00 - SFF done different
00:47 - Panel Removal
01:36 - Cable Routing
02:14 - Dust Filters
02:31 - Integrated PSU
04:38 - SSD Support
04:51 - Integrated Cooling
06:59 - GPU Support
07:50 - Case Modes Explained
09:58 - Case Wiring & IO
10:33 - Build Time
13:31 - Thermals & Hardware
14:57 - Design & Construction
15:15 - Suggestions
16:28 - Cable Management
17:10 - Pricing & Availability
19:20 - Let us know your thoughts

[@GearSeekers]

You should probably actually watch this video all the way through ;)

[@cumfartchuglord]

I am unwritten Can't read my mind I'm undefined I'm just beginning The pen's in my hand Ending unplanned Staring at the blank page before you Open up the dirty window Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find Reaching for something in the distance So close you can almost taste it Release your inhibitions Feel the rain on your skin No one else can feel it for you Only you can let it in No one else, no one else Can speak the words on your lips Drench yourself in words unspoken Live your life with arms wide open Today is where your book begins The rest is still unwritten Oh, oh, oh I break tradition Sometimes my tries are outside the lines We've been conditioned to not make mistakes But I can't live that way Staring at the blank page before you Open up the dirty window Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find Reaching for something in the distance So close you can almost taste it Release your inhibitions Feel the rain on your skin No one else can feel it for you Only you can let it in No one else, no one else Can speak the words on your lips Drench yourself in words unspoken Live your life with arms wide open Today is where your book begins Feel the rain on your skin No one else can feel it for you Only you can let it in No one else, no one else Can speak the words on your lips Drench yourself in words unspoken Live your life with arms wide open Today is where your book begins The rest is still unwritten Staring at the blank page before you Open up the dirty window Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find Reaching for something in the distance So close you can almost taste it Release your inhibitions Feel the rain on your skin No one else can feel it for you Only you can let it in No one else, no one else Can speak the words on your lips Drench yourself in words unspoken Live your life with arms wide open Today is where your book begins Feel the rain on your skin No one else can feel it for you Only you can let it in No one else, no one else Can speak the words on your lips Drench yourself in words unspoken Live your life with arms wide open Today is where your book begins The rest is still unwritten The rest is still unwritten The rest is still unwritten Oh, yeah, yeah

[@jGRite]

Me: Why do people skip videos. Let them play, or speed up the playback. KZbin: So we don't like this Gleam anymore.

[@nathanrandall]

2 weeks late to the party but glad i came. I like the small footprint the case brings

[@CrusinVK]

Awesome works GS! have always liked your case reviews, now I am a subb'd. Good onya mate

[@JacekS406]

Thanks for all you do. Suddenly my favourite case reviewers stopped doing case reviews. You became the last one to do it regularly. I watch all your case reviews. Even the ones I know I won't buy for sure.

[@th3fall0f3den]

Same. His case reviews are the best.

[@nimrodery]

I'm not triggered I just miss the weird hand cat-scratcher thingy. At first it was creepy but now I feel there's something missing. But thanks for the callout.

[@medejae]

I love how far CoolerMaster has come. Huge improvement. Entering the giveaway btw!

[@ImClaux]

I do watch your videos from time to time since I discovered your channel and I do hope your channel will have even more succes than it has currently. It's really been quite the quality content all along. Thank you!

[@1987eflo]

Love the idea of including a cooler and psu. Cable management and compatibility are the 2 most intimidating parts of small form factor, and this makes it a little easier.

[@Sent2Strike]

My favourite thing about the computer was how fast you did the build. I built in an SSUPD Meshify and it was a pain in the neck, that looked painless and as always nick beautiful build!

[@GearSeekers]

The NCORE 100 MAX is a dream to build in!

[@wenicu3]

Ending of the vid was awesome; love the small footprint of pc cases; im always on the lookout for vertical cases

[@constantinosschinas4503]

Problem is (apart from anemic cooling) it is too tall to put on a table, but with no IO or top power button to use it on the floor. The design is appalling as well. Black would be at least look like a bit more discrete vintage heater/radio.

[@BennyT1980]

Thanks guys, love your work.

[@js7tek168]

Thank you for this! This channel has inspired my pc builds. Cooler master is a favorite. Love your work.

[@jamafett]

You guy's are awesome, thank you. 🤗

[@AznPhatty]

This is a very interesting build. I've been intrigued by small form factor builds and this one is definitely one of my favorites. The color of the case is nice too.

[@danb3785]

So happy this case is now available in Aus, and available from Umart!

[@robertaguirre8973]

I'm a itx guy so this is really the next level of integration of coolers and power supply. love it! Need it!

[@GunbusterDX]

Love that case, will have to keep it in mind when I get around to upgrading from my 7700K

[@tomasjari9412]

I bought one. Going from midcase to SFF. It looks amazing.

[@gmantoon]

Quality as always on point love this case be a cool rig for me editing set up

[@Drewstorm]

My favourite part of this case is the looks and ease of building in for beginners! I'm a bit disappointed that the teal colour wasn't part of the launch, but I certainly wouldn't say no to a wonderful giveaway :D Thanks Nick! Love the content.

[@St.thr33]

I've spent the last few days looking at small form factor PC's and then this video pops up in my feed, perfect timing!

[@tonychan1031]

Love your work. Great video.

[@MrColinwil]

I like it! looks like it will fit in anywhere im a room

[@ramstein7879]

I've been planning on building my first PC. I have very limited desk space, so I'm definitely looking at SFF builds like this one.

[@masongranger4587]

This case is awesome. Would go perfect for my office.

[@p.r.robson7408]

That is a slick build! Integrated liquid cooling with the case is definitely a plus for me. Gotta watch those thermals, though!

[@MHAAAAANZ]

That tumbs up at the end of the build always amaze me

[@ScottMeyersFinance]

I like the chunky air cooler and what it allows for the cases from factor and cooling potential.

[@tioa1720]

This is a dream small form factor build! Its so compact its perfect for people living in small spaces🔥 i love it!

[@niemo87]

Love the small footprint of the case 👍🏼 greetings from germany ✌🏼

[@GR-cd2kx]

Nice unit. I could see it working well as an HTPC as well

[@daftrabit]

Very compelling buy considering all the included components and a sleek style

[@m3andchip5]

I already like my NR200 but I can see myself 'upgrading' to this case! :D

[@unholydonuts]

NR200P v2 maybe?

[@marc_alm]

Love the sort of dull brass / golden color to it. I wish more case manufacturers would expand on case colors, though I understand why they don't when black out sells everything else. Still, one can dream!

[@Veyron5421]

This case in that colour looks amazing

[@kieranstack6933]

Looks awesome

[@kastelopalma]

That gold color looks mighty fine.

[@charlesbrown7141]

always liked your content. case looks amazing, love the easy of build. just wish it would come with some wider taller feet for the expanded mode. DP cables will be a PIA. that or send right angle adapters with the case.

[@leeski357]

Very nice looking case.

[@RyuHeiNation]

really like the look of the ncore

[@kaisersfinest391]

Jaw dropping case! I have an 4000D RGB build, and I can picture this on my desk!

[@zacharylecaur531]

Awesome case

[@nastynapes]

It's so pretty, I like the futuristic look!

[@DiddyReviews]

great video, love this case, wish i could afford one and all the bits to make a system like this.

[@wills4103]

I think this form factor is severely under-appreciated, the minimal desk space this requires is awesome. My favourite thing about this case is how unique It looks while being super functional. (Also I think it would be cool to compare the sizes in these reviews to other popular SFF cases). Great Review!

[@drblitz3092]

Idk. I’d rather have a liquid cooled custom loop to look at.

[@nevoburi1381]

I just gotta say, this is almost the perfect itx case for me. Just the power supply issues with the fan noise and the possibility of the Pump failing in the future are a concern. Did you guys have any issues with the power supply? Nicely done video🤙

[@hollis1223]

I can't decide which I like more the NR200P or this, they are both amazing cases. Can't wait to actually get one and build in it

[@constantinosschinas4503]

Yes, 140mm would be great. Also, the case looks more proportional when extended, even with the black vertical stripes which add an appeal.

[@jasonyoung5698]

The color of the case it definitely unique.

[@jayquiambao6732]

Always watching the videos of GearSeekers. Love the build of this PC. 😊

[@comadoof]

Sick video

[@ItsGGlive]

I would love to have this case the metal sides look so cool

[@chadp3489]

Absolutely dig the looks, perfect size and design. How’s the desk stability, if my kid nudges the desk, will it topple over?

[@silver_awab]

my fav thing is the sff , this PC and a portable monitor will be perfect

[@fujicink]

I’ve been tinkering with this case for months. If you can live with the fan noise under loads then be it. If you’re like me, alot of components needs to be swap and alot of undervolt to keep it cool and quiet. 14700k and 4070ti super btw.

[@jeremybadlon]

another great itx case from coolermaster.

[@jesperancla8736]

Luxury build!

[@dav3evans]

Really nice looking case! Would be interesting to get your thoughts on this vs the 2000D

[@joethomson8491]

Really nice case 😜👍🏻

[@Chrispynutt]

Hi Nick, do you get much variation with the heat on different GPUs? I know some heatpipes don't like being on end.

[@MiyabiJNEP]

Love it

[@zyerath]

besides the small footprint, I love that it comes with exact length cables. one of my least favorite aspect of SFF is managing the cables

[@mastaLZ]

I‘m not really into these kind of itx tower cases, but damn did coolermaster hit the aesthetic! I love cases that would basically fit in everyones livingroom

[@kristianschlosser7108]

what's the deal with the big open slit and the four holes in the movable spine? I've looked in the manual but can't figure it out... exit hole for the exhaust air from the aircooler on the graphics card? But that would be blocked by the side panel if I'm not mistaken... Conundrum..

[@theduck17]

Love my NR200P, think I'd love this one too. Gimimie!

[@sch-corp]

Jonsbo VR3: $83 Whatever 850w SFX or SFX-L PSU you want: $239 280mm EVGA CPU AIO: $99 (routinely $85 or less with eBay sales) Total: $421 It's a pretty case, but I'm not sure how this is worth $599 even on the 8th day of a week.

[@robbinkoot2154]

Lol here it's only 400 euro's. Let's say the 130, cooler around 70 or something. So the case is 200. That's pretty expensive indeed, but it's itx sooo 200 is ok.

[@171reko]

You should be comparing this to something like a Lian li Dan case or something Like the fractal terra. Those cases are pretty expensive. You are 100% paying a tiny bit extra for short cables and easier assembly. I feel this is more for people who want a first time build.

[@sch-corp]

@@171reko why? The build quality of the Jonsbo VR3 is on par with those "high end" brands. Nick said so himself in his review. I've been very impressed with mine. I suspect we'll see these cases drop under $500AUD sooner than later (as happened with the NR200P Max shortly after it was released). At that price, it's (slightly) more palatable.

[@kapilgehlod]

@@sch-corp what happens if the aio stops working? is it replaceable?

[@sch-corp]

@@kapilgehlod in my proposed set up, absolutely. Just put another 280mm AIO in. In the Ncore? Good question, it'll depend entirely on whether CoolerMaster will sell them separately. Plenty of people were stuck with useless NZXT H1s when their bespoke AIOs gunked up and died.

[@twannerrzz]

A Pro Art build in that scheme would be nice

[@Zero_Reaper13]

A really nice looking small form factor case and i totally agree a slightly bigger case with a 140aio would have been much better. Again another great give away good luck all.

[@laszlo2167]

Glad I watched it all the way through. Bindi approved?

[@GearSeekers]

Absolutely!

[@AxR558]

This case reminds me of the NZXT H1 (in a good way) but more modernised and by the looks of it, with decent thermal performance. It'd certainly be more space efficient than my current mid tower and having just bought a 3d printer, space on my desk is now at a premium!

[@douglascarroll5727]

Are there any other colours planned for the side panels besides the gold and silver?

[@ubasta]

in it to win it. very nice idea! this is my target case since i seen it. just waiting for the amd 8000 chips then go from there

[@joaobosepintodiaz7832]

This is literally what I want for my first build, I already applied for everything related to the giveaway, hopefully luck will smile to me!

[@fatal_phx]

He may talk funny, but I like his videos because of the entire information of the case. Great video!

[@DesuVR]

I wanted to love this case, but the power supply was by far the loudest component in my build. I have misophonia so I'm sensitive to certain noises and ended up going back to my old whisper-quiet ATX build for the time being.

[@eveypea]

This would be great to take on the Rocinante!

[@fueler5479]

I like the small footprint, but yeah, a little wider with a 140fan/rad would be awesome.

[@mikemarkong]

really curious about this case; although I fear ITX sized systems since i never tried building a SFF system. but hey this looks great!

[@constantinosschinas4503]

When you make it 4 slot you also have gap at the bottom, where there is no extra bottom plate, so dust would creep in.

[@mcrazza]

Really digging the champagne+black colour scheme. It's not something we see often from case manufacturers.

[@andrewforster2091]

Damn, this would be awesome. I'm going back to Uni in June and need a new computer to replace my 2013 MacBook Pro 😬

[@constantinosschinas4503]

Can it cool an 14700 with the 120/38mm AIO, to below 100C Cinebench load (or normal max load)?

[@NoobAscending]

Where's the PCPartPicker list you mentioned in the video? I think you forgot to put it in the description.

[@bigmike4544]

I am planning a build like this. My current PC barely fits on my desk and I'm needing something smaller.

[@bneexotics2120]

Pretty sweet case ... Im thinking compact server nick 😏👌 sit it next ro the TV and it can run my Jellyfin 🤔 ... New set is dope 🤙

[@00000Beast00000]

It's a beautiful case, temps scared me for a moment. But then again, it is more functional than the NZXT H1, one could say they learned from their mistakes.

[@Guy_on_Youtube]

Have a nr200p and will probably upgrade this year (my 3080 gets too hot!)

[@geeklukeg]

Coolermaster makes some great ITX cases

[@Kash-is-King]

These days I don't even use zip ties anymore.. I use face mask straps that I saved up (a lot) from covid days. These are nice and elastic

[@NANOTECHYT]

My biggest complaint is the plugs for Displayport, some monitors make the case feet not sit entirely flat. You can always buy some extra feet to prop it up on, but they needed more of a gap imo to make it better for plugs. Also the power button location is bad.

[@aw6423]

They make angled adapters and angled cables for this.

[@NANOTECHYT]

@@aw6423 I know. I was just more saying that they should have thought about cable tolerance more when designing it. The whole case is very tall anyways, what's 5 cm more of Z-height?

[@chrisbullock6477]

I've upgraded my 850 Watt SFF powersupply with a 1000 Watt version just to give me a bit more headroom for the coming years.

[@MarcoGPUtuber]

Absolutely Flawless. The Gear Seekers I mean.

[@RAM_845]

*Yells* MARCO *@MarcoGPUtuber says* POLO lol

[@MattiasKjellson]

I wanted this case from the first time I saw it in your video from CES. Would be nice to have an upgrade from my i7 7700k and 1080ti. Can you do a video when you try to swap the fans to t30? Bring the PC home to Sweden 😎

[@ChilloPino]

can you do a ncase m1 v6.1 in 2024 with 2024 component compatibility ?

[@risingsun2848]

This pc is totally incredible with Ryzen 9 I am totally fused 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@elan9435]

pretty good price considering it comes with an aio and sfx power supply

[@constantinosschinas4503]

They could also use the PSU for air extraction, like the good ol dayz.

[@teclado-san]

Can strix 4090 fit in the case?

[@jefferychow1099]

Hopefully your HDMI cable can make that 90-degree bend without being damaged

[@krasimirkrastev6375]

140mm thick rad will be great

[@nach1113]

Can you place the PSU on top and place a 240-360mm radiator for the CPU instead? on the side of course, its because the CPU AIO cooler is clearly throttling hard, cant imagine to place any big CPU like 14900KS.

[@GearSeekers]

nope

[@priegoriusp7714]

Finally a 4slot SFF