Louqe Ghost S1 - The Wait is OVER!

[@attackLive]

no logo on the outside? this is the best case ever made!

[@stronkveak5917]

You don't strike me as a corsair owner...

[@sarfaraz.hosseini]

Thank you Swedish minimalism.

[@EnhancedNightmare]

No logos on my phanteks as well :P Case is a piece of furniture - it should look good and fit the interior.

[@muffemod]

this is the goodie

[@Joe-km7xi]

attack I like no logo

[@randalllawkin]

Love the focus and direction the channel is going with my new love for itx.

[@iListRealEstate]

Just FYI, you can turn almost any screwdriver magnetic by rubbing it up against a good magnet. I keep a neodymium magnet by my desk for this purpose.

[@optimumtech]

I know, but for such a premium case I expected a premium tool also :)

[@EnhancedNightmare]

It a constant pain each tool becoming magnetic in our lab >.

[@samsunggalaxytaba3858]

why rub it? just attch a small magnet on the screwdriver itself..

[@husseinbarakathbg]

Don't forget that you can use the top hats on the bottom as well.

[@demonwares]

The question is, how much does that impact performance. I hope he does that test because using the hat at the top makes the case look kind of ugly. On the bottom, it would look great.

[@husseinbarakathbg]

@@demonwares big top hat on the top and medium or small on the bottom for intake fans.

[@optimumtech]

Hmm, I wasn't sure if this was possible because you need the bottom plate to secure the panels in. Will have to test this in the future.

[@markturcotte663]

Slap a second large top hat, and another 240mm radiator to the GPU... smallest 2x240mm case?

[@ErnieKimNo_14]

"Bottom Hat"

[@naninzilch1082]

This case is perfect, and I will never use the front IO

[@optimumtech]

I've been told that front IO will be making its way as an option via a small top hat for those who want it. I'll keep mine without though!

[@geertcuppens]

@@optimumtech The design of the front-IO top-hat isn't finished yet, there's even a chance that the front-IO top-hat will support some slim 120 or 80mm fans. We'll see when they'll be released.

[@choadismaximus1769]

My god this thing is magnificent. I just built my pc in an sg13, but if I ever decide to downscale I'm for sure going to a ghost

[@Udon5]

How do you like your SG13?

[@choadismaximus1769]

@@Udon5 Aesthetically, I love the case. That said, it's my first build and I'm trying to fit full sized components for the most part, and it's a tight fit. It'll all fit, but it's tight. I'll love it on my desk though

[@mikelcaluag]

Choadis Maximus What cooler are u running on it? I have the H80i GT with Corsair ML120 at 800RPM and it's pretty quiet

[@Soul-Burn]

Same. I love my RVZ02 system, but thermals are not as good as he gets here and it looks a bit cheesy. I opted for it for the super thin profile for space considerations, but the ghost s1 seems to fit almost perfectly behind my monitor and save even more space.

[@choadismaximus1769]

@@mikelcaluag Originally I got an ml120r aio from cooler master, but it was too big with everything else, so I just ordered an NH l9a from Amazon, which will fit quite nicely, and I'll repurpose the aio for my fiance rig

[@kunkee]

Dude you don't even mention the main reason people buy this. Yeah, sure, its modular and its high quality and obviously it is. It's expensive. duh? but pretty much the only reason I bought this case was the way it looks. Simple, elegant, compact and SO minimalistic, just plain beautiful. Every other case out there has some random buttons or ports everywhere and logos all over the place... I don't want that kind of negativity in my life. I'll be so happy when my BEAUTIFUL and minimalistic new Ghost S1 arrives =))))

[@Jepysauce]

Meshify C looks pretty good too

[@martinsurovy427]

Well and if you live in EU, this case is actually cheaper than for example Ncase M1. Because, to total price of Ncase (around 220 USD) you have to add around 65 USD shipping, And then VAT + customs + customs administrative fee - which usually is around 40 - 50 USD. So you get above 300 EUR (or 330 USD) with no problem. On the other hand in case of Ghost there is no customs or VAT charge in EU, so this price is final.

[@sebastianstangassinger4335]

Only privileged people use the word minimalistic tbh

[@TheYoo2b]

@@sebastianstangassinger4335 So? Only privileged people can afford expensive computer parts

[@2ScoopsOfSmackMaster]

@@sebastianstangassinger4335 I grew up poor with a hoarder of a single parent, I use that word all the fucking time.

[@Just_Call_Me_Tim]

Five years later and this video is still totally worth the watch. Production values seem to have always been high! I've got this case sitting in the box, and I think I may give my machine a bit more width to breath out of the Dan A4 it's sitting in now...

[@1337ghomri]

SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY ... Ohh wait i all ready did. Waiting for mine. Can't wait for this beauty to arrive. Hopefully in January

[@muhammadzinc5228]

1337ghomri cancelled my ghost. Ordered a Ncase. Cant wait till January and Im guessing Ghost price will come down in future. Also Ghost will probably have more color options

[@toctoc9927]

@@muhammadzinc5228 Why tho?

[@EnnTomi1]

Chech our abee rs01 better than this

[@EnnTomi1]

Jae Park out* i.imgur.com/tYWXCz8.jpg

[@1337ghomri]

@@muhammadzinc5228 I just put my new parts together yesterday, in a old ATX case from the basement, and threw it all under the table. It's a totally mess! But it works fine, and i can use my new parts, so the wait isn't such a struggle for me. Don't mind the price either, as i think it is the most beautiful and clean case out to date, plus the quality is stunning, and i prefer the black color.

[@rocketracer111]

Damn, I need to rewatch it when 4k is processed at the servers... As a mechatronics engineer...the solid aluminium, the torx screws, the inner panels, the upgradeability .... this is looks like a high end industrial product which is porn to me. The torx should have been magnetic and allen key/hex screws but overall... damn, this thing is sexy. For me the top mounted rad got me hyped, but since I know how to pack two 240mm rads inside another popular option, the decision will be hard. Thanks for the work Ali! The dual AiO would be interesting, since I already have the SC2 as a hybrid.

[@TheJamesKF]

Loving the channel bro! Thanks for more great content and especially SFF coverage. The price on small run Indy chassis can be off putting but Louqe, NFC, Chimera, NCase etc are changing the game for the better. There is nothing wrong with Corsair, Fractal, Phanteks and other decent big players certainly. However, at some point in one's building career the desire for something that is a cut above in a PC enclosure takes hold and there is no turning back once you take the plunge. The quality, innovation and for me, supporting smaller designers who are pushing the envelope, is worth the price of admission. Cheers.

[@optimumtech]

Glad you enjoyed, and great outlook!

[@americahaws8610]

I love being able to barely see the nzxt rgb. Looks so nice. I’ve been wanting to build my own pc for a while. And in about a year when I get enough $$ to buy the parts. Amazing build. 11/10

[@djc6436-e4h]

Another great SFF related video. Please keep them coming. REALLY looking forward to your first 9900k SFF build review!

[@PaulSebastianM]

Torx were designed for higher torque by engineering the angle between the tool and the screw where the force is applied to be close to 90 degrees. They're the strongest conventional screws.

[@sickre]

When are mainstream case manufacturers going to realise the huge opportunity with these style of cases? They are so expensive yet still selling well and receiving a lot of interest. I really wish Fractal Design would make something good looking like this with about 8-9 litres of size. This case is so expensive that you might as well just pay for a laptop.

[@xXDarthBagginsXx]

This case is on my list of choices for my SFF build, love the expandability and build quality that Louqe has brought to the table

[@grindcorey]

Finally a comprehensive review of this case! Hit all the points I was wondering about! GG!

[@GearSeekers]

How could 6 people dislike this masterpiece! Great work my dude!

[@optimumtech]

Thanks!

[@RandomPlaceHolderName]

It's 220 euros base, that's how.

[@aalagerwaard]

I will be receiving my case by the end of next week (hopefully) w/ a pack of all the top hats!

[@vongdong10]

This imo is the best SFF case because the layout is well thought out and it has the expand-ability of those bottom and top hats.

[@sarfaraz.hosseini]

Torx ("star") screws are standard in much of Northern Europe, and is a far superior standard to either Philips or Pozidrive. The included driver probably sucks, but many Europeans probably already own a set of torx screwdrivers. Their inclusion is a sign they take build quality and engineering seriously. Excellent case and review as always.

[@onimashou8705]

2018 the year we dropped the headphone jack and front I/O port!

[@Soul-Burn]

To elaborate: Front USB is useful, but a hub can do fine for most uses. I wonder however if not using the header wastes a USB hub, reducing overall bandwidth. About the headphones, if you're an enthusiast enough to buy a $250 case, you damn well should already own an external audio interface or a headphone amp.

[@CallMeTonyga]

rear io for cleaner look

[@syhler1876]

Steelserie artic pro wireless. And u r good to go

[@MrDutch1e]

Screws are called torx for future reference 😉

[@RandomPlaceHolderName]

I lost it when he said star ... da fuq

[@geertcuppens]

In fact - not trying to be a ant-fucker here, but anyway - the correct name for the screw is "Torx Security TR10". (for reference: Torx - T2, T3, T4, T5, Torx Security - TR6, TR7, TR8, TR9, TR10, TR15, TR20, TR25)

[@Ricqu]

@@geertcuppens In fact - not trying to be an asshole, but you are wrong. Torx Security is the ones with the little column inside the hexagon hole. The screws used in this video are in fact torxes.

[@BOOMHeadshot1006]

Am I the only one here with a screwdriver set?

[@geertcuppens]

The iFixit PRO toolkit is just something everyone needs.

[@willn8664]

nah I have one too to repair game consoles like a nintendo or gameboy.

[@brokenhands512]

Thats the first thing I got when I did my second build. I have a bunch of tools, just didnt have little ones for electronics. I highly recommend getting a set, its multi purpose.

[@mechghost5742]

I cross-purposed my paintball tool kit 😝

[@ReyesRedz]

Can also fit the aorus rtx 2070 her in the ghost S1?

[@joaquimcastro]

I love this minimalist approach to the shots, keep it up like this, please! Amazing work!

[@bmwofboganville456]

NCASE - 12.6L Louqe Ghost w/ top hat - 11L For air cooling the Ghost wins. But for watercooling it's much of a muchness.

[@plattnum89]

Great review Ali! I'd love to see you build a hybrid GPU dual 120mm AIO in your Ghost! That's what I have planned for mine when it arrives, and I'd love to see it's performance, thermals, and dBA with that particular setup! Keep up the fantastic content! :)

[@betrayedpredator8826]

Why not a 240mm radiator and a custom loop? You can probably fit a pump in there if you forgo a reservoir

[@plattnum89]

@@betrayedpredator8826 I'm not ready to take the plunge into custom loops just yet. I'm normally an air cooling guy, but I wanted to try something new with my Ghost, and I love the idea of fitting 2 AIOs in such a small case. :)

[@visje66]

Now I wanted I waited for the S1 instead of going for the DAN A4 V3. That 240mm rad option is very very welcome to put in the most heaviest CPU in there. :) Thanks for the review!!!

[@CknSalad]

I got the v1 of the Dan A4. Hoping that RTX cards are not the new norm for 2.5 and thicker slot gpus.

[@jonathanmillar]

I wish there were more cases like this which were tastefully minimal - this is beautiful

[@WiseGuy3683]

I built a new computer recently and was really interested in this case but the price was way out of my price range. I got a Cooler Master Elite 130, which I'm liking a lot so far. Didn't know about the other cases until seeing them in this video. They're still way too expensive for me though.

[@tunejunky]

i love this case, great review. timeless Scandinavian design with no tacky logos. the price is very fair if you consider the fact that this case will last several (cpu) generations...long after the RGB bling craze has worn out. and if you like RGB you can still put fans in that will glow. the fact it can easily handle a delidded cpu *on air* is a slam dunk.

[@coffeepot3123]

Indeed, when i get mine i'll pair it with a keyboard from "Mekanisk". A norwegian company that make keyboards out of milled aluminium.

[@VezoKtheAnnihilatoR]

Love the design of the case even if the price tag in AUD is a bit insane. I've been watching it for a while and absolutely love both the modularity of the tophots and the top panels (the copper plate is so beautiful!). I honestly think them using torx screws is excellent, I'm so sick of philips head in everything due to how prone to stripping they are, however I forget not everyone has a half decent driver set - though there's plenty of good wrench driver sets with every bit you could need close to the $20 mark at Bunnings for example lol. Another great vid, and I'd love to see both some custom sleeving and airflow configuration testing with a fan below the PSU once that's done - I feel like it might be somewhat redundant to have a fan there.

[@idontknowwhy0]

It's fucking wild that you only have 70k subs. Been here since 8k though! I hope to continue to see you grow with these quality videos!

[@seollenda]

Def. Buying this whenever I get around building another system

[@bionicleboy9]

That opening shot... so amazing. Great work

[@TheRitualChannel]

Awesome case. Top 3 in the SSF world in my book.

[@selder2]

Dom Trinh what are your other 2 “top 3” cases?

[@TheRitualChannel]

@@selder2 I'm an air cooling guy, so I use the Raijintek Metis with a Noctua D15. Smallest ITX case that fits a D15. I like it. I also like the GEEEK A50. Not very popular, but a cool Dan-A4 style case made with acrylic, which I think is neat.

[@geertcuppens]

@@TheRitualChannel Exactly, here are some pictures of my custom Plexiglass sidepanels on the A4-SFXv2: imgur.com/gallery/ZsJTj - planning to do the same with my Ghost that'll hopefully arrive this week, thinking about 3D printed brackets to hold a custom plexiglass sidepanel.

[@TheRitualChannel]

@@geertcuppens love your setup, especially the small noctua fan. My Strix Z370 ITX board's m.2 is also very hot I noticed. Much hotter than others in the past. What is Asus doing?

[@selder2]

Dom Trinh it’s not Asus’s fault, it’s the controller of the NVMe drives, it does a gazillion calculations per second, so it gets hot...

[@selder2]

It was nice to see HD pictures and movies of the Ghost, but here’s my review of the review: + general image quality + hands/nails very hygienic + very understandable - no mention of the future/extra tophats - get the iFixit PRO kit with magnetic screwdrivers - upside down images (what is even the point of this, it’s confusing and doesn’t add anything meaningfull) - no test with the 240 RAD on the bottom side

[@pablochiesa1420]

Just bought mine, waiting for it. As many, the main reason I bought it is size and look. So minimal and elegant.

[@n0rarGsmith]

Fantastic first look! Thank you for listening to your community and continually producing excellent content. Keep it up!!

[@durtyred86]

I love this case but have had a nightmare with the tophat assembly. Mines sheared off the internal screw lining, rendering the tophat completely useless. Luckily I bought two, but for now I've just ran with the AIO sticking g out of the top.. no top included.. if you guys don't too much care about aesthetics, it's doable.

[@louloop9137]

Awesome review! Hoping for a 2nd video with the custom cables, dust filters, side glass panel, RGB set up lol or water cooling on it :) Hope you can do a review of the Cougar QBX Kaze case. Thanks :)

[@SLI1337]

It would make sense to me to put a small top hat on the bottom of the case for a couple 120mm intake fans and the large top hat on top of the case for an AIO, that way the case isn't strictly relying on the ventilated side panels for cool air.

[@Kevin-eh8no]

The case and the results are so satisfying!

[@twistedoracle1144]

This what a modern PC should look like. Just my opinion.

[@Eoz184]

but at this time, the ghost s1 is still not available for purchase :(

[@jdalzell3354]

yea i want to downsize my system was looking into the Ncase dan and this but everyone of them is out of stock.

[@Craig-ib7gk]

@@jdalzell3354 Same. I have a helluva nice water cooled build in my Fractal Designs Define R6. Was looking to make a micro build and this was solidly on the radar. After seeing his review, and Jayz, I'm sold, but alas it lives up to its name: the damn thing is indeed a f'ing ghost.

[@siris__]

Always wanted a compact case like this that doesn't restrict performance but the smaller it gets the more expensive it is

[@the_Morbo]

mITX is still niche, but I believe people will start going for smaller computers over time for comfortability and practicality, and high end products like these will lead the way.

[@ChineseForUsOfficial]

cinematography on point!

[@dadada72]

The wait isnt over!!! Been waiting for almost 8 months for mine!! I hate Louqe..

[@conrado800]

Danke eBay

[@hexagonixon]

FINALLY! :D omg this thing is simple and beautiful

[@kanarie]

Your video production quality keeps going up, very impressive. Great review too!

[@Novusr]

My new case until the MachOne eventually releases. The quality looks superb!

[@cristopherrojas2870]

Finally the ghots s1 comes :) .Thanks for another great video as always. I would like to see an air configuration in where you use 2 small (or medium) tophat, one down and the other in the top, with 2 120mm fan on each, making a bottom up air flow.

[@DaltonP386]

FINALLY, a Silverstone sxx-650g custom cables, thanks! Iv'e been looking for custom cables for this PSU and I couldn't find any.

[@Phanbot01]

I'm one of the US backers waiting to hear when my Ghost S1 will be shipped to me. I've got the hardware ready to be installed from this NCase M1 I'm currently using. Will be fun to see if I can get my Strix Vega 64 installed, it wouldn't fit in the M1.

[@fadhilobaid]

It's a solid case, didn't have any ports in front of the case, as well as the invention holes, are close with not enough space

[@onimashou8705]

Please do the Streacom DA2 next

[@congoetz9426]

Awesome review, so much information, perfectly edited video, a-class voiceover! Thanks a lot!

[@lokeman8492]

I would like to see if you could build a nice travel rig out of it. As small as possible and travel monitor and keyboard/mouse. something that would be perfect for holiday traveling. All as small as possible, all in one bag, something that beats the tar out of a craptop and costs less.

[@Interspieder]

Just got my Define Nano S today, planning on building a custom watercooling rig in there. Btw, I love your content!

[@Waloo]

A lot of keyboards and monitors have USB passthrough, and everyone plug their headphones and speakers at the back of the mother board anyway, so I expect to see more cases with little to none front IO in the future, so yay for slick designs.

[@christopherstaricha8620]

You can also use the top hat at the bottom as well or use two to do dual 240 rads.

[@Tuxedosam.]

just bought and build a computer in the dan case and I think I did a pretty good job with cable management but holy shit thanks for the link to pslate will 100% buy in the future

[@deinemuddaisdoof]

Why not make a 240mm rad compatible case outright, without having an extra part. I would buy that immediately. [ plus front USB would be nice to have ]

[@brutack5804]

Hey now! I cant wait to receive this next week with the rest of my fellow backers. Nice review and thank you! subscribed!

[@animalfluid]

Ordered Pangaea Ghost, White top hat bundle and copper grill. Will spray all heat sinks copper as well. Can't wait for January

[@BeardedPete]

Copper spray.. wait what. That don't sounds premium .

[@animalfluid]

*heatsinks on my motherboard as they are tacky red* heatsink is already actual copper

[@MrRambee]

Yes, the minimalistic design is exactly why I got it.

[@8bitsamurai6]

Pslate cables are legit, best for sff. I bought from him when he was still on etsy for the M1, but hes gotten alot bigger now.

[@ChipoltleXD]

Its so damn nice of a case. Looks well worth the price. Niche things have a niche price.

[@bizklaustdeity3115]

I am really considering this case for so long now.

[@yakumat]

This is my favourite case ever... Don't know if is worth the price tho

[@killersquall123]

ordered mine, CAN'T WAIT!

[@pbales8951]

Awesome review! I'd love to see some custom sleeving for this case (especially if you give the dimensions of your cables). Also, I would like to see you revisit the air cooling numbers if you can get a Noctua NH-L12 to test. I wasn't particularly impressed with the air cooling results. Plus, do I understand correctly that your GPU as running at 85C? That's toasty!

[@pbales8951]

@@gpeaes So the results already have the 20C ambient added?

[@Slavalk]

I think NH-L12 is no longer available anywhere :/

[@DUD3_BR0]

OMFG why did I not hear about this case sooner??

[@frederickpolk]

Love this story on the Ghost! Great video. Do you think it is possible to do a custom water-cooled solution in the case?

[@BurnoutsAndBourbon]

Subbed brah! Getting ready to build a mini pc and torn between A4 and S1 with 2080

[@databang]

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Ominous black box quote the raven! Would look great in my Midnight Configuration or maybe blame infatuation when I stare into the darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, thinking outside the black box and fearing, then my soul from out that shadow lies floating on my computer room floor.

[@TheMindBullets]

I started the video with it playing in the background. I thought it was a new Tron movie at first!

[@toctoc9927]

FYI: There are certain plans for an IO-tophat, so front IO won't be missing :)

[@visje66]

Could not resist, placed order for the S1 with large tophat. Waiting for Januari to be delivered. :( :P

[@khemist00]

Me too, cant wait to get my hands on it!.

[@OTechnology]

This case is almost perfect. Great review!

[@optimumtech]

Thanks!

[@eshrug]

Just ordered the Limestone, hopefully shipping goes well. Nice vid.

[@dadada72]

Have you received?

[@jaimiesteele]

Please do a custom water loop with a high end CPU and GPU. Would be awesome to see what you can get the thermals to with water cooled GPU/CPU.

[@maksdampf]

Not true, these panels are not milled from a solid block of aluminium. You can clearly see in the geometry that they are extruded very much the same way as most aluminium heatsinks are made. That said, the cutouts are probably milled and they got to have some outer surface treatment as extrusion process usually leaves some marks in the form of lines along the extrusion axis that are visible with most coatings. It is a pretty cost effective solution, albeit not as cheap as sheet metal stamping. With large parts it is especially difficult to get perfectly straight parts and good surfaces.

[@MACDRU421]

The aluminum panels are actually extruded and not milled from billet. They may have been machined, but not from a solid billet piece. Still quality though.

[@josephcano8074]

Good case review! Next I would recommend the "Skyreach 4 MINI" PC case made by NFC.

[@ZeroEight]

just bought one with the top hat and 240 mm radiator--used your affiliate link, thanks mate

[@sushi_donut]

Why are the coolest cases so impossible to find!! (2020 complaint, lol)

[@raisingthebar2149]

This week I decided to rebuild my PC from my 100L case to a SFF build. No Dan A4,or Ghost S1 in sight. Are you going to settle for another case or wait it out? I'm looking at the Velka 7 but I'd have to get a new GPU as mine will be 3mm too big. THREE MM. Oh well haha

[@mrsarcasm4874]

@@raisingthebar2149 maybe taobao cases

[@raisingthebar2149]

@@mrsarcasm4874 I copped a Ghost S1 off reddits r/hardwareswap just a day or so after this post. It was a nightmare build man. After three weeks I finally got it together and as soon as I put it in its permanent place one of my GPU fans started dying. It has a constant rattle now. I am NOT taking that all apart again for a while. I'll turn my headphones up hahaha

[@TheBasti05]

Dude! Great video as always, although I don't care about the Ghost. But your recommendation for thos cables just kills it! I tried to fiddle those cables my self, but the pinout on the sf600 is just horrible. Thank you so much for sharing this gem with us!

[@PHOBIAx57x]

Pulled the trigger on one. Can’t wait to do an all AMD build in it. Maybe Hackintosh 😈

[@MrFibben]

You don't happen to remember if the side panels fit on with the Asus Strix 1080 installed? Thanks for the great content!

[@bagusmadeira1055]

This thing is sick! In my country this thing price can be $499.

[@dominic.h.3363]

I've been contemplating to buy this case, but I've never gotten a clear answer from Louqe how many and which one of those top hats I need for two HDDs, two SSDs, and a dual radiator. (Mounting them externally through USB is out of the question, I already have over a dozen USB devices.)

[@umusachi]

As a suggestion would love to hear your opinion of acoustics - ideally measurements or at just a basic overview. Thank you! I've been looking forward to this video.

[@MatrixJockey]

FINALLY BEEN WAITING TO SEE THIS VIDEO!!!!

[@zenmode88]

Looks beautiful.

[@Smashologist]

If I ever had to downsize my Phanteks Shift, I'd take a Ghost S1. I'd love to see some more B-roll of your ghost S1 once you've gotten some sleeving installed

[@dkimmortal]

Is there a case like this but enough to build a 10+ 3.5" drive nas maybe aligned into a custom top hat with drive rails, would be awesome

[@williamhong623]

a simple and sturdy design!

[@N4lax]

This review is really insightful and its a good vid! Im putting that case in my list

[@warnacokelat]

maybe you should make a roundup tips on making ITX build. Especially how some cpu cooler backplate isnt compatible with ITX board due to extra components at the back side.