Ncase M1 V6.1 Build - Fitting a 3-Slot GPU with Slim Fans!

[@jw_25]

Thanks so much for uploading this video. I especially appreciate the detailed footage of the build. It really helps in not making mistakes when I do my next build.

[@joeyboy8200]

Thanks for this video. Really helped a lot with cable management. By far the best video for setting up the ncase.

[@metta34]

100% agree. I didnt know what to do with the cables and other videos were no help

[@m31c31]

Just want say thank you for that afford, that you put in this video :) Great work with you cable management!

[@ytQrash]

That's a really nice build. Thanks for posting such a detailed build video. Building in the M1 requires careful planning to reduce the amount of removing and reinstalling. You made good use of the long space at the bottom between the fans and the motherboard panel to store the extra lengths of the front I/O cables. I recommend plugging them in and getting them organized before inserting the graphics card. Thanks again and good luck with your new system!

[@Blaquegold]

Very nice build. I am contemplating on moving my tu150 into this case. I love the tu150 compared to my old atx build but this case is even smaller and I have really fallen in love with smaller PCs these days.

[@duppex3163]

If the RTX 3090 fits in this case, I'm SOLD 🤩

[@Subdubbin]

Hopefully. They look like they might be too tall to close the side panel. Maybe too long too.

[@syirrus]

Yeah I'm looking for a case that will fit the RTX 3090 too!

[@duppex3163]

@@syirrus Lian li 011D Mini Comes out this October 🤔

[@patriciojacobs3621]

there is no way the NCASE M1 fits a aircooled 3090 ....at least not that beast of a FE xD ... watercooled yes probably

[@renoz88]

@@patriciojacobs3621 a NR200 probably does and its very similar to the M1 for a fraction the price

[@xel...]

Can u fit a 3080 evga xc3 ultra in it will it fit

[@winnieq7242]

Neat lil' case. Only drawback is its hefty asking price.

[@jimmymayer4153]

Awesome video man. Cable management tip if you don't need your front I/O, remove it with the included bracket and just have the power button there. Gets rid of SOOO much clutter. That and custom length psu cables.

[@Subdubbin]

Thanks! I wanted to take on the challenge of leaving the front I/O in and managing it all.

[@shaun3133]

I have an NR200 but this case is a better looking design, beautiful build.

[@Modded.Buildz]

Hey @Subdubbin, i can recommend to take a AiO with only one cable going out (CoolerMaster MasterLiquid ML240 RGB). It has only one 3-Pin Cable going out from Pump ;-) Less Cable = More AirFlow = looks better ;-) + Its very quiet, too!

[@sookainian]

Why the radiator is mounted with the hose facing the back and not the front ?

[@Subdubbin]

There is more room for the tubes in the back of the case (by the motherboard). The tubes rub up against the power supply when the radiator tubes are mounted in the front of the case (by the PSU)

[@kestutissulcas9577]

I'm actually looking at this exact cooling config for the M1. I'm curious, what are your CPU and GPU temps under load?

[@Subdubbin]

CPU maxes out at around 80°C during Cinebench R20 multi-threaded. It stays at 72°C during gaming on Forza 7. Could be better. GPU maxes out at around 72°C when gaming on Forza 7.

[@rivall8105]

are the Noctua NF-F12 CHROMAX the same as the Noctua NF-A12x25 but just a different color?

[@Subdubbin]

Nope, they are 2 different fan designs.

[@Finomenal87]

The noctua fans on the GPU, did you connect it to the motherboard fan header or the gfx card fan connector?

[@Subdubbin]

Motherboard

[@JeffryRusli]

hope ade build cam aklla a5, mechanic master c28.. those itx support matx mobo from taobao

[@TecNightOfficial]

Does this chassis support ATX PS2 PSU?

[@AnaBlogger]

Why did you set the 2x120mm fans on the 240mm radiator to take air IN instead of taking air OUT of the case (exhaust)?

[@NeilyWins]

There are a couple channels that ran thermals and apparently this case just gets much better thermals with all positive pressure

[@atvina7129]

this case so clean tho

[@Bryanp08]

I have a dual rad custom loop with a 2070s and 3700x in the M1, but I'm still jealous.

[@puppynbunny999]

Why remove the screws from the graphics card?

[@Subdubbin]

Because the GPU won't fit with the front 4 screws on. The screws come into contact with the fans underneath.

[@Shamii]

@@Subdubbin Interesting! I had thought you were going to deshroud it and was very confused when you didn't haha.

[@serenade7683]

Hi, how do you like the Ncase over the SM580? I am trying to decide between those two cases and see that you have built-in both, so I would appreciate your input!

[@Subdubbin]

The Ncase is an incredibly designed case considering how much different hardware you can get in it for the small size. If you're into sandwich-style cases, then the SM580 is one of the best. It's tough to choose between the two as I really enjoyed building in them both. Components run cooler in the SM580 so that's a plus.

[@Bryanj2222]

thermals under load?

[@Shamii]

My newest build is also an nCase M1 - I still consider myself fairly novice so I wanted to ask about the fan config. :) So you have the bottom two slim Noctua fans as intake, PSU is exhausting out the side, and finally the fans on the AIO are exhaust as well, correct? I am using an all Noctua setup with two intake A12s at the bottom, a NH-U9S CPU cooler, and an A9 as back exhaust. Works well for me so far.

[@Subdubbin]

Bottom slim fans are intake, side radiator fans are intake.

[@Shamii]

@@Subdubbin ah, that makes sense. I've never used an AIO before but I guess putting exhaust fans on it would just fry the thing?

[@Subdubbin]

@@Shamii it just runs a little hotter as exhaust. I followed Optimum Tech's advice on fan configuration. I tried it other ways and intake ran the coolest.

[@iinvalues5898]

I don't respect the ppl who watch these vids u know. How are you just going to watch and not sub. Man puts hard work and money into this with 100s of thousands of views with 2.9k subs. This is just sad man

[@hydrowk12]

Is your GPU’s height/thickness around 45mm?? If so, it’s barely fit with shroud and 15mm fans. I’ve gigabyte windforce 2080 ti which I believe around 40mm height, probably I should considering return my 2 noctua 25mm fans for 15mm fans

[@Subdubbin]

I'm not sure how thick it is. EVGA calls it a 2.75 slot card. I would get 15mm fans just to play it safe if I were you.

[@LukusMaxamus]

@@Subdubbin just wondering what the exact thickness of the gpu is? looking to build in this case but cant find the thickness of your card as an example?

[@LukusMaxamus]

would help alot thanks

[@hutao9838]

Hey. Great video. You're one of the reason why i opted for this case. Now that i've got it, i want tobuy a 3080 tuf for my build. Also, since this is my first time to build, i want to confirm if it would fit with a12x15 at the bottom like yours without deshrouding.

[@Subdubbin]

I don't know if the fans would fit with that card.

[@markusransberger3646]

I found this list: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E94FbF5jPqeyPATUQOTzgY82_sJUpEWIsZKHQI0dIhg/edit#gid=1365900885

[@Zaj88]

There's a thread on reddit with someone who managed to fit the 3080 TUF in the M1. He said that you need to remove the front IO on the case in order to fit the card, but the front IO could be installed after fitting the GPU - the added bonus was that the IO installation helped with GPU sagging. (screw for IO: 2 on front plate and rest beneath the front feet). You can read more, and see a few pictures here: www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/comments/j7aj7j/stock_asus_tuf_rtx_3080_fits_in_an_ncase_m1_with/

[@RavTokomi]

Does dust collect on the radiator intake side?

[@Subdubbin]

Yes a little bit

[@sookainian]

Are you able to fit addition 92mm fan at the exhaust ?

[@Subdubbin]

Yes, I could fit a 92mm in the back.

[@TheTyresegang]

​ @Subdubbin hey, nice vid man. btw, what pch temps u got with 2x 970 evo?

[@Subdubbin]

I don't know. I've never checked.

[@adriancpm]

Amazing! Will a 3080 fit? What about the 3080 cooling system, will it work in there?

[@Subdubbin]

The RTX 3080 cooling system won't be ideal for this SFF case. It is designed for mid tower and full tower ATX cases with front intake fans. I don't know if the 3080 will fit as I do not know the dimensions of the card.

[@Modded.Buildz]

Some of the custom Card fit in NCase M1. MSI Ventus, Zotac and Asus Tuf will fit, but really hard to build it in, because tight fit :D

[@rogerzhang2335]

The included front io cable is too long and too hard and thick, hard to work with if want a clean build

[@Subdubbin]

Totally agree! Way too long.

[@glostance]

2080ti FTW3 fits in this case or not?

[@Subdubbin]

I am not sure.

[@HeyNavi]

Double m.2!? That’s sexy as fuck. I want to do this when I build an ncase 3080/90. Less wire bs to deal with, that comes with ssd/hdd.

[@Taylor-op8tv]

I came.

[@andreacaisutti4506]

imagine buying rgb stuff and covering it with a 240 rad, KEKW