Setting Expectations: The Cooler Master NCore 100 Max Review

0:00 - Intro
1:23 - Physical Overview
2:46 - Internal Specs
4:51 - Thermal Benchmarks
7:25 - Build Experience
10:46 - Overall Thoughts
11:23 - Outro
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - howl.me/cln1fzOAIh8
Cooler: Included with Case
Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI - howl.me/cln1fzSA2yK
RAM: Kingston FURY 2x32GB 6000MT/s CL36-38-38 1.35V - howl.me/cln1fzV3xK9
SSD1: Kingston FURY Renegade 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2- howl.me/cln1fzxNFfh
GPU: PNY XLR8 Gaming RTX4090 - howl.me/cln1fz0KAp7
Case: Cooler Master N100 Max - howl.me/cln1fBv134K
PSU: Included with Case
Fans: 1x120mm Top exhaust thru Radiator, 1x120mm Side Exhaust (Both included with case)
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[@Fiscally_Responsible_DMH51]

Honestly, that is likely the best aesthetically looking ITX I've seen yet. I love that brushed metal look.

[@Gamingtechgg]

Sick color

[@DartDartDart]

Great review - Your videos helped me build my first PC a few years ago in an NZXT H510 and are helping me decide on what I’m going to build next! I had a question regarding the cable routing for AMD GPUs. I know you mentioned a bit of difficulty navigating to and swapping out the cables from Nvidia to AMD, but what about the length of the cables? I know these kits often come with pre routed/measured cables but I was wondering if there was any reason that the AMD cable would not fit as easily as the Nvidia cable. Is there a scenario where it would warrant a custom cable? Your help is much appreciated. Cheers!

[@justin60146]

Size of the case was my main constraint. I have been going back and forth over which case i wanted to use since i was building a SFF that needed to fit inside of a Nanuk 935 case (hard case is the max airline carry on dimensions). It was down to either the A4-H2o, Ncore 100 Max or the Sliger S620. Ended up choosing this Ncore 100 Max because it seemed like it would be the easier option to upgrade down the road if need be and it accepted more choices of GPUs. I've read in other articles that the provided fans for the case are not the best so i went ahead and picked up some Be Quiet Silent Wings 4 120mm to swap out with, but will be curious if it helps with the temp situation or doesn't help it at all. I did only go with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D though.

[@kanatokazuya1637]

"Universe is unlicensed"

[@tomphillips8739]

I use this with Ryzen 9 7950x, 64GB DDR5 6000, Strix RTX 4090. No issues with temps at all. I did need to expand it and lower the case setting for longer GPU but it fits fine and is small and looks great.

[@train3616]

Learned form another reviewer on this. The Nvidia may also be a little challenging. Depending on the gpu and its orientation of the connector. Yes the case included a 90 degree 12VHPWR. But with some of the connectors having a switched placement of the sense and power it may create a small challenge on the bend of the cable. We all know how those bends go with those connectors.

[@wittywilla]

They do include different connectors in the box (according to the support rep I've talked to) - so I'm hoping I wasn't misinformed because I really want this case 😅

[@Free2Daay]

Great reviews, thanks for that! Do you think the AIO will be enough for an older Ryzen 9 like the 3950x?

[@RobeytechLive]

Yep!

[@HavokCloud]

It might have been my next build had I not built inside a Jade Terra already. With a slight mod to the door latch hinge, getting the RTX4090 and a 7800X3D to fit with a really capable CPU cooler has pretty much buried the hatchet for me. I don't see upgrading at all for a while. But I do like the case style and aesthetic for sure.

[@mythos000000025]

I wonder if upgrading the fan on the radiator would help, also 3d printing a spacer and adding a bottom one in addition to the top one. Plus it does look like the case fan has room for an upgrade as well-some high static pressure models?

[@J_Brian]

is it only limited to those two fans? Can you not install any slim fans else where?

[@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.

[@TehWatchman]

looks like a cool case. too bad i have a Meshroom just sitting empty waiting on me to decide what to put in it

[@Zokeh]

Does it fit Mini DTX? 2:50

[@drbrofessor7956]

I like the Design but i dont get why they cant build a good itx case.... I think for me it will be the meshroom s

[@trousersnake1486]

Really wish case makers didn't include psu's and coolers. Most people would rather buy those on their own and can't get them cheaper if they wait for sales.

[@RobeytechLive]

This is a highly specialized case that the integration would be difficult if folks chose their own.

[@benroth4013]

The AIO is custom and the PSU has a custom fan apparently. They are crucial to the case cooling in this design makes sense to include. Sff is one sector of PC building that isn't cost friendly

[@just_matt3937]

The best air cooling ITX case right now is the Fractal Terra (imo). It's a great combination of appearance, ease of use, functionality, and size. This case looks promising water cooling case, though. I'd still choose the Dancase A4-H20 because of the size. However, the front I/O is impressive for any case, ITX or not. Good job CoolerMaster!

[@matthewrezuke8130]

The terra has horrible cooling.. my Ridge has better overall temps. Hell, even the formd t1 has better cooling.

[@kchuen]

Yeah I love the look of the Terra but the temp is horrible.

[@just_matt3937]

@@matthewrezuke8130 what cooler and CPU did you use? It hasn't been a problem for me

[@kevinl1664]

$399?? yeah nah, not building in that thing.

[@Mr.NiceGuy1986]

I just picked one up on amazon for 370 usd its actually cheaper to build in this than it would be if you bought all the parts separate

[@benroth4013]

​@@Mr.NiceGuy1986I think people are forgetting that sff cases are typically $180, plus aios and sfx psus will easily cost another $200

[@cheesekwis]

You lost me at $400 a case 😅 you can’t fit most of the 4090 on that case? cmon now 😂

[@RobeytechLive]

But that includes PSU, AiO and all cabling. It's actually not that pricey when you consider all that.

[@cheesekwis]

@@RobeytechLive i get you. I like the build quality trust me i’ll consider it. Most cases nowadays came with stuff you mention especially for itx builds. At that price range, it shouldn’t limit you for parts compatibility especially GPU

[@tofu_golem]

I'm really sad that case makers are producing genuinely interesting cases at a time when I absolutely don't want to build a computer given what's going on with the current generation of graphics cards. Nvidia and AMD are ruining the whole PC enthusiast market.

[@Hydra_X9K_Music]

I know GPU prices went up, but that's just how it is nowadays. A lot of prices went up in the past few years: cars, gas, produce, etc... Inflation sucks.