FRAGILE! NCASE M2 "Glass" Panel

[@korte0198]

Happy for your engagement. Great content too!

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@@korte0198 thank you

[@richardfarmer6570]

Congratulations on your engagement 👏

[@ChrispyAvocado]

Much Thanks

[@Snakepeaz-animation]

great video and congrats on the engagement

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@@Snakepeaz-animation thank you

[@Snakepeaz-animation]

np, and I feel like because of how fast you are growing, you will get a subscriber play button in months

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@@Snakepeaz-animation that would be cool, I was trying something new and hope the hard work pays off

[@chi_Tachi]

I am so glad that you addressed the gap with the top panel. There has been a lot of people with the same issue…me including so it’s reassuring that you included it. A lot of people on Reddit have blamed it on user error, but hopefully w this video NCase recognizes and addresses the problem.

[@ChrispyAvocado]

Facts !

[@Piele]

User error, no. But It can be fixed tho! Just adjust the top fan/radiator bracket a bit, so loosen the screws and bring the front and backside a bit closer, then retighten. If not, do the same for the frame screws. Just make sure the side panels still fit. If you ask me they could have made it a bit more sturdy. I got an old Caselabs BH7, which has 4 long and narrow brackets on each corner to pull the top sides together for perfect fitment. Mine is completely gapless with a bit of finesse.

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@@Piele I’ll give it a try

[@Piele]

@@ChrispyAvocado Hope it works out. If not, i stand corrected. I had the same issue tho. Grats on the engagement!

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@ thank you

[@TECHLAB_UA]

best psu - Corsair SF1000

[@ChrispyAvocado]

I do think that the Cooler master PSU is smaller but thank you for the suggestion

[@OC.TINYYY]

​​​​​​@@ChrispyAvocadoSF1000 is the newest SFX sized from Corsair. You're thinking of the SF1000-L, which is SFX-L & actually worse in terms of fan noise (funny enough). The SF1000 & the Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 1000w Platinum ATX 3.1 are currently the best true SFX sized PSU's on the market. Both use the same GreatFalls PSU components insides. The Coolermaster 1100 is actually a worse unit overall than both of those & can't reach the peak wattage (1250w+) those can. The connectors are ugly as hell too on the CM lol, making it not true SFX.

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@ good to know

[@TECHLAB_UA]

@@ChrispyAvocado Dimensions sf1000 - 125 x 100 x 63.5 mm

[@TECHLAB_UA]

@@OC.TINYYY 👍

[@CimInc]

I got the Corsair 1000w SFX, was about the same price as the cooler master. Happy enough with it, also waiting for the 5000 series, hoping I can fit a 5080.

[@ChrispyAvocado]

yea there are many variables that we have to consider at this time.

[@TheSublimeIbanez]

So we're pretty much at the same point. My case came in today and it's sitting to the side, assembled and empty. I've purchased the new 1000w corsair sf power supply as I don't trust cooler master for anything. I've chosen the 9900x/9800x3d or maybe even the 9900x3d (if it's cheap enough) as my cpu but I'm waiting for a good mobo to come out (the gigabyte one you showed isn't... anywhere I can see at least) Also, odd idea but I was thinking about getting the side mounted aio board for ssd mounts >.>

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@@TheSublimeIbanez might work but you might be able to use the MB tray too

[@TheSublimeIbanez]

@dcbyca I was testing that, and short of buying or making an ssd mounting solution, it'll be dofficult to get them in

[@hughsprague]

Man, I can't believe the parts availability issues. I got lucky because I was looking at a build back on September and landed on using this case and finding the components that would fit. Being patient at this point is your strength. I love my Cooler Master V1100 SFX Platinum since I was able to finagle a classic set-up (room in case due to small PSU) and still have room for an AIO and two fans at the top. Love this case and enjoyed the build. Hell, I did it twice. First with AIO on top and riser cable for GPU. Then, I did the classic build with AIO on side. Thermals where better for me and I didn't end up with ugly gaps in the back of the case. Enjoy the build. I equate it to Legos but much more expensive.😂

[@ChrispyAvocado]

Nice glad to hear, yea I’m excited to finally start I’m upgrading from a 2060 super

[@gtronn74]

❤

[@onimashou8705]

Subscribed because "She said yes"

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@@onimashou8705 nice

[@chrisrussellca]

The gap is a manufacturing issue. Mine had a gap and I tried to pick it up and it slipped the notch and the thumb screw holes on the top panel got bent.

[@ChrispyAvocado]

yea I figured, hopefully NCASE can do a fix for a revised version.

[@realisthw]

Dude, hi. I subscribed to you from the first video about М2. Your picture is far from that of a beginner KZbinr, keep it up! Work on the preview of your videos, as this is 99% of the success of the video. Also try to divide the script into points in sequences so that at the beginning there is all the necessary information for beginners or those who need a yes/no answer. This is very important for the growth of your content, because it is already good, but it remains to be improved and it will be one level higher. Look at examples of other bloggers and you will immediately understand what I am talking about 🤝

[@ChrispyAvocado]

Thanks for the feedback

[@oRicardoHetfield]

I think that you shouldn't go with coolermaster PSU, they're incredibly loud and prone to coil whine and don't have sleeved cables(high return rate is also a thing)... the new Corsair SF1000 have all that and you will never need more wattage than that! Btw, although new intels cpus are mid their new ITX boards are far better than AM5 boards... brands are catching up that no one's buying intel and probably will release better ones for AM5... hopefully...

[@ChrispyAvocado]

For the cables I’m probably going to get custom sleeved ones from moddiy, dang I didn’t know about the noise but I’ll keep that in mind and see how much it bothers me.

[@livebig6414]

@@ChrispyAvocado the coolermaster have updated their SFX PSU's one gen before, they no longer suffer from loud fan and coil noise. Also it comes with Japanese capacitors while the 'bad ones' did not.

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@@livebig6414 good to know

[@uniformchaos]

In pretty much the same boat. Just got my grater, have a 9800x3d build I keep tweakingwith the Asus mobo cause I'm used to working with them. Really wish there were more mother blard options for itx. Going back and forth on buying the Corsair PSU ahead of the rtx5000 announcement - definitely worried about fit and a new connector but can also see a rush to buy components after the announcement. Let alone what tariffs might do. Looking forward to seeing your proces man!

[@ChrispyAvocado]

Yea the scalping isn't helping. I am interested in a 9 9800x3D if I do decide to go AMD but I will be sad no Thunderbolt 4 or 5G ethernet. Who knows maybe some newer ITX boards will come out with more features in Q1

[@ahmedalagbari7564]

Hey! I have a question about the glass panel. I'm going with the asrock b6503 itx mobo and it has an option for the asrock side panel which is a screen inside the case. I'm wondering what the dimensions are on the glass panel? Also, if you're looking for a 9800x3d, I'd suggest checking microcenter out on tuesdays and thursdays. apparently thats when shipments come in and i was able to get one this past tuesday

[@ChrispyAvocado]

The glass panel is 13 3/4” x 9.5” inch with about a 0.5” inch border

[@daegan00]

I got the side mount for the radiator too. But the glass looks so good 😢 going for an inverted mount with the GPU upside down and the radiator will be on the side for the cpu

[@user-wv8ni3xd9c]

4:15 It's polycarbonate or plexi-glass, rather shocked they didn't go with an actual glass panel, even the budget N200P case has glass. Must be a manufacturing issue. Also plexi-glass takes a huge amount of effort to break vs glass, wouldn't worry about damage.

[@ChrispyAvocado]

scratches tho

[@Mike-b7k3g]

Hello Christopher, the legs that you have put, have you lengthened them up to 15mm? if so would you be so kind to share the stl to send them to print? I have no 3d printer, and I would have to send them to print.Thank you very much.

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@@Mike-b7k3g I recommend buying the kit, the STL files they provide doesn’t come with the bracket to secure them on the case so you would need to figure out a work around. In the STL they have 10mm 12mm and 15mm heights

[@davidmorita4852]

Do you worry about dust and having to clean it often?

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@@davidmorita4852 yes but all systems will accumulate dust eventually so it is what it is lol

[@NeuralVoidSolutions]

Glass looks amazing… but, I suppose most will be covered my side panel mounted rad or fans 😢I hope I’m wrong

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@@NeuralVoidSolutions depends on the orientation you run, you also wouldn’t use the side radiator bracket if you use the glass panel. One of the 3D print files is a 120/140mm fan bracket to mount to the front only possible with the Grater variant allowing air flow from the front.

[@ronstewtsaw]

Yay for the fiancee!

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@@ronstewtsaw thank you

[@CimInc]

Might swich to ITX at some point down the line, if they release one for AM5 with PCIE 5 support that doesn't completely break the bank (i.e. at most $350, now I can't find one under $650.....)

[@ChrispyAvocado]

Yea and hoping there aren't going to be crazy price hikes. I feel bad for people that have to pay more in other countries.

[@insertnamehere4419]

5:45 Why even consider Intel?

[@chrisrussellca]

Honestly you should decide on your CPU before looking at motherboard. Intel is a couple years out for an actual contender to AMD. Unless you plan to save a few bucks and risk a 14900K. Honestly you should consider the 9800X3D or 9900X, both 120W parts and can be booked easily in the M2

[@ChrispyAvocado]

hey Chris I like your content you covered on the M2, also the 7 9800x3d is hard to find at MSRP right now last time i checked. So is the Core Ultra 9 285k, then i would really want a 9 9800x3D which is rumored to drop soon. For me the hardest part is all the variables to take into consideration but thank you for the suggestions. I have a 14700k in my current build so i think for this computer it's ok to graduate to a new platform.

[@reallycome1]

The glass is acrylic, not rel glass

[@ChrispyAvocado]

Then why would NCASE label it as Glass Window kit on their website, smh

[@Accuaro]

No front I/O like bro, not even a power button. TBH I'd just get a RF power button kit, turn it on like I'm unlocking a car door lmfao. USB can be handled with a dock, so no biggy.

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@@Accuaro it does have a power button in the back 1:36, all though I wish it was better quality

[@jbrown-acuity]

You could get an mATX case.

[@ChrispyAvocado]

lol why it fits mATX MB

[@marchufnagel9068]

What is the little guy called? awesome. Awaiting the build for sure.

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@@marchufnagel9068 it’s the main character from Ghost of Tsushima game, and the other one is a skull panda figure

[@marchufnagel9068]

@@ChrispyAvocado I am going to see if I can find that one. So awesome. Thank you for the content about the M2 - I find it not only interesting but very informative as well.

[@Dope_Operator]

I watched you first video before my recent m2 grater build and enjoyed it. But this here bro… you lost touch with what the m2 is about with the glass panel. If you want a itx case with a glass panel, there’s only like 500 of them on Amazon to choose from. There’s a reason why when you google pics of a m2 grater with a glass panel nothing shows up. Because it’s counterintuitive to purchase a $250 case that’s built around a minimalistic styling, with functionality and cooling in mind, wait 4-8 weeks for it to be delivered. Only to turn it into an expensive NR200 lookalike. You’ll see once you finish this thing your gpu will be choked up because unlike the stock cnc panel, it can’t breathe. I also purchased an extra side panel bracket because I was unsure whether or not I was going to go with an AIO or air cooled. Went with a noctua d12l and it performs exceptionally well with the 9800x3d. Throw the case feet in the garbage, both angled and round are trash. I put some silicone acoustic feet made for audio equipment and speakers. They absorb any vibrations from the fans, seems silly but trust me. Also if you plan to game at all, just go amd. This is coming from someone who’s last 6 builds over the past 11 years have been intel. If you REALLY need usb4 for the transfer speed (40gbps) for video stuff that’s fine and all but the fact that you mention it like it’s a deciding factor is wild because all 800 series motherboards come with them standard. Gen5 nvme is a way bigger deal imo. Feel free to check out my post from yesterday on r/ncase if you have any questions or you just wanna see my build. 🫶🏻

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@@Dope_Operator hey, thanks for your input. I also bought most of the accessories more to showcase it IRL compared to on the NCASE website in case someone was actually interested in the accessories. Plus it is nice to have just in case my build evolves in the future. That’s also why I got the most expensive variant and waited for the rarer silver color all content for you guys lol. As for the MBs both platforms have Gen 5 nvme, but understand USB4 < THUNDERBOLT 4 power delivery wise and data transfer minimum. Then the Intel ITX boards have more then 2 m.2 slots plus 5G Ethernet I think that at least when it comes to the motherboards it is a valid consideration. Like I mentioned I’m curious to see what new AM5 MB start including with the release of all the new hardware.

[@baohuynh7427]

suck video

[@ChrispyAvocado]

@@baohuynh7427 thanks for the comment