The Smallest ITX Gaming Case Ever (3.1L)

[@gokulsarma2648]

When the consoles are getting bigger, the PC's are getting smaller. Damn....

[@ljr5159]

Always 1 step ahead

[@sonsofmatriarchy5552]

1080/60 vs 4K/60 nope..

[@amigodesigns]

@@sonsofmatriarchy5552 Velka 3, with an RTX 2070 ITX and with an internal power supply, or a Dan A4 that still quite tiny and can allocate a 2080 ti or whatever you want and still smaller and probably more silent than any console, the only obvious drawback is the cost.

[@profix25lo]

@@amigodesigns Better Option: Skyreach 4 with a 2070 Super or 2080 mini (if you can find one)

[@giangiang]

needs more subs tbh.. love the sff videos!

[@yt_naecohk]

I am using a 3060ti and still want something like this jesus

[@zhaiketoledo3658]

The ways of compact and style sometimes out weighs the performance

[@andrewvigil2040]

It gets to you huh? :p I've been in an NFC S4M-C for ages and I have 2 builds planned that are just about half the size of it.

[@zhaiketoledo3658]

@@andrewvigil2040 How? How does it perform and what are the temps?

[@andrewvigil2040]

@@zhaiketoledo3658 The most power-hungry card I had in there was a GTX 970 and an i7-6700T. Whole system drew about 190 watts on gaming load and the GPU hovered around 78 degrees at 60% fanspeed, 20 degrees ambient. Not very loud at all, very acceptable performance and temps. I know people are fitting GTX 1080 Mini's and 2070s in there and undervolting the cards is definitely recommended to keep the fans from blaring.

[@zhaiketoledo3658]

@@andrewvigil2040 Do you have an instruction plan for it since i think i will be doing this aswell?

[@ZacChilds]

I love how tiny this is, but not being able to fit at least a flex psu and bigger itx gpu is kind of a deal breaker for me. I think I'll be happy with the velka 3 clone I got off AliExpress... if it ever gets here. Maybe I'll do a build in this case too and just keep whichever I end up liking more.

[@DS-ff6ze]

tek everything doesnt make videos super often, but when he does, it's usually something that's a meaningful breakthrough in the SFF industry.

[@Tekeverything]

I try, I try. I see no point in making duplicate versions of videos that already exist.

[@jubeh]

Great video man. You're my #1 source for small builds. You have an eye for simplicity in aesthetics that others in itx community usually lack

[@Tekeverything]

I appreciate that, glad you enjoy the builds as much as I do

[@FirstLast-tx3yj]

@@Tekeverything if the brick is already converting the 220V to 19 or 12V what is the purpose of the Pico 160 and other small psu? Isnt the conversion all whai needed??

[@Great.Username]

7:21 yo the music, the edit, the camera work... so clean!

[@nenon809]

Breaking bad feels jaja

[@richardfarmer6570]

Thanks for the great review, love what J-Hack brings to the SFF community.

[@3rutu5]

looks good, just dont like the unknown wait for the case

[@nickklein09]

this is an insane case lol wow Also you're one of my favourite tech youtubers. Thanks for reviewing these types of cases.

[@Tekeverything]

Much appreciated, thanks for watching

[@manuelgus4]

Tek Everything hello bro and i knew with this hobbie, what is ur psu source for this itx pc?

[@rael_gc]

Man, I just love your SFF videos. I even built one like the one you've built for your mother (but I've used a AMD 2400G).

[@Tekeverything]

Nice, how did it turn out?

[@rael_gc]

@@Tekeverything It worked like a charm! I used the case with the top cover with vent holes, a Aorus B450-I PRO-WIFI for mobo and a 200W power supply/adapter from RGeek.

[@Over9000Unicorns]

I subbed way back when you were getting a couple thousand views a video, didn't come back until now. Glad to see you're still making videos, love your production values and concise style. Keep up the good work :)

[@Tekeverything]

Thanks you, glad you came back

[@bobsalita3417]

Nice scripting, pace and presentation. Right on target for my interests.

[@samihyppia8472]

And your comment seems like a generic one :)))

[@RumelM]

Been watching your videos for a while, never commented, never subscribed. done both today. Well done!

[@Tekeverything]

Welcome, thanks for watching

Insane how compact this is. High quality review, as always. Thanks! This could have a somewhat bigger brother with space for additional storage so it can be used as a compact NAS/home server. The only option to add more storage into this is to use a half-height M.2 PCIe expander card.

[@zoldlen883]

I have been searching for something like this for a good while now. I thank you so much for bringing this to our attention! You are actually a life saver for this, man!

[@Tekeverything]

Glad I could help, thanks for watching

[@Verthias]

I absolutely love this. 2 liters smaller volume than the NUC 9 Extreme, and with desktop hardware. This just inspires me, I want to build one of these.

[@ryans3199]

This is pretty frikkin sweet. I think when you originally released your video about the J-Hack Pure, I said how cool it would be to have this virtually cable-less build, if they just added a bay for a low-profile GPU. And well, now I feel like I have to put my money where my mouth is and buy one! Awesome little case. Only thing is that ridiculous riser cable, wonder if there already exists some kind of card you could use as a daughter-board.

[@TheDemonThorn]

4:42 it wasnt a fart. It was his finger being pulled across the box. You can all stop asking now

[@korebrent1234]

Missed it but now I want to know about 4:42

[@_hellogan]

I really appreciate your commitment to ITX PCs! I still feel like so many people love a giant enclosure for their components when they could have something like this!

[@timmartin6410]

Great reviews of SFF builds. The landscape of SFF cases continues to change, evolve and get better. Suggestion for the next build. Start with GEEEK G4 4.8L case & Flex PSU, then build a Ryzen 5700G system with DD4-3600 RAM and go from there. The case looks like it has some potential, since it supports a bottom and top 92mm X 15mm fan, would that help thermals? Build and find out.

[@obesuspuer88]

Hope you're still making videos man you're my favorite reviewer by far.

[@Tekeverything]

I appreciate that! I have some things in the works.

[@purkeypilot]

SUPER cool little build. Love it! Thanks!

[@lghjsdtugfkgfjgtru]

dude, this was very nice and just the small setup I've been looking for these months 10/10

[@tacocat6321]

That 1650 looks like a kids toy on your hands. 🤣

[@aaronhollenbeckakahellfire107]

why don't you have more subscribers? The content quality is on par with the bigger channels...

[@caio01gomes]

I guess it's a matter of time... But he also focus on SFF, so his public is a bit different of Marquees, Dave2d and Linus... I watch all then, for me each one covers a specific content better than general content..

[@sparcx86channel42]

youtube is rigged these days new yutubers content will never get grow than in the early days

[@firmman4505]

@@sparcx86channel42 false

[@nayfin404]

I was looking for a build that actually incorporated a low profile graphics card and this is it! This looks like it can be a very budget build as opposed to all these other builds I see that are really just cramming 30 series overkill cards into the smallest space possible.

[@allpro7cf257]

I love your SFF videos and it is very helpful! I like the work you put into this. I'll definitely support you by watching ads and not skip them. Keep it up my friend!

[@allpro7cf257]

Guys, don't use adblock or skip the ads. You'll help this guy tonmake more videos and also, most ads are short anyways.

[@kajev1039]

Great review. Though, I wished you also showcased the other PSUs during the build for comparison with clearance. Either way, this build looks promising as an HTPC.

[@fftrashhero8793]

I hope this case manufacturer make a a lot bigger case for a normal size GPU. I LOVE this build so compact.

[@ur1friend437]

Great job and looking forward to your sustainable success

[@mrrgb4954]

Um how u fit the l9i on am4? Thought it was L9a Edit: oh nvm

[@joaoaraujo3112]

You need a mounting bracket. U can get it from free if u already own one of the versions, check in noctuas website

[@DjMarroc6450]

One of the things that takes my attention is that every tested game that you play ... you do it with a controller and I like that tbh ..

[@neliasoares6217]

It's a console but more useful

[@skulu]

What is that square case featured in the size comparison at 3:24? As a suggestion, may I humbly request that you identify the cases that you compare to? Thanks!

[@mami1330]

LZ7 XTD

[@anthonyhernandez8176]

I'm going to build in this case soon. I have a Gigabyte mobo with the atx pin moved up like yours. Also got the new hdplex too. I will let you know how it goes.

[@rcasti2061]

miss your itx build man. keep it up!

[@gemstone7818]

well if cable length is a problem you can technically cut your own wires down to size and solder them back on, though thats quite advanced for an itx build

[@csosan01]

Pretty good idea. I'm also trying to spare free place on my or my parents' desk. It was funny, when I started to think about how is working the idea from the cooling side, you started to summarize that part too :D Great video, show more ^^

[@Stormcloakvictory]

Been thinking about maybe using an ammo box to build a little bit of post apocalyptic itx idea.

[@Tekeverything]

That would be cool

[@satin227]

skyreach 4 mini is far more practical allows for dual-slot full-height cards at 5 liters

[@fernandong9576]

yeah but its almost 2 times the size, so

[@iamhuman9822]

Bro, you need to have like 1M subs and even more. That's the level of your videos. Great job and Loved this tiny pc.

[@King_Syd]

This is exactly what I was looking for! - I'm doing a similar build for a HTPC :D

[@Tekeverything]

This is the perfect case for that type of build

[@weltirol3476]

I would really love to see a case like this with the minimum of more space to fit a 3,5" HDD - that way, you could built a nice rig with much space for cheap.

[@golvellius6855]

Currently looking for a case like that

[@71moonprince]

Very nice presentation Sir, Looks like it could even fit in a backpack to be very portable.

[@mattfm101]

I decided to buy a 1650 as a card to tie me over till next gen as my 980ti died on me and as my first ever budget and low powered card, I love it, I honestly don't understand the hate for it, there is nothing like this card and it's pumping out graphics comparable or better than a gtx680 would which I think needed two 6 pins to power it back in the day

[@profix25lo]

If you use an external brick on a 3.1 Liter case then you should go for the velka or the skyreach 4. At the end same volume but way better gpus

[@shawndavis5947]

Great video Jay! Love the super small form factor, it makes a very nice built.

[@NeilTheBoss12]

That's an impressive build!

[@StarrDust0]

This would be perfect as a secondary pc (for a relative)....exactly what I was thinking about. I've seen other itx builds, some are too small and underpowered for gaming but this one hits the spot. Hope you keep making more vids....seems your channel has been fairly quiet for a bit.

[@Tekeverything]

It has, but I did just release a video today

[@StarrDust0]

@@Tekeverything cool I'll check it out. :)

[@momchil_v]

this case will be perfect for zen3 APU build

[@fbaraky660]

Sir, I desperately need a mini itx system for a threadripper 3990x, do you have any suggestions?

[@lkentwell249]

If you skip the GPU and find or 3D print an appropriate mount do you think you can fit a 3.5 inch HDD in that space? since there will be no GPU it could overhang the slot.

[@sushi_donut]

This build is exactly what I'm looking for right now! :) Thanks for the video, super helpful/insightful.

[@chrisofnyc3936]

You're beast in the itx game. Love the videos.

[@ViperDent]

I just have to ask, what's up with Mini-ITX cases and their lack of front panel USB ports and reset button? They're so essential to a PC, especially a small one and they don't take up that much space to begin with. For the enthusiast a reset switch can be used as a clear CMOS button when overclocking and undervolting without having to weave around tightly packed components and it's a nice to have regardless.

[@Tekeverything]

When you are building an ultra compact system every inch counts. Front IO would just make this case even tighter internally.I don't personally ever use it anyway, I just add a USB hub if I need easy access ports.

[@catbertz]

Nice episode! This case is really compelling for its size. Seriously considering for my next itx build.

[@Mehdital89]

Thanks for the amazing video. Do you think one could cram a 4tb 2.5 hdd inside there? And also could you please check the power draw at wall in idle mode? This is very important for people looking for a decent 24/7 plex server

[@VoidOperator]

I bit confused. You mention using the SATA drive to keep cost down but you didn't put it in during the install or show where it would even fit. NVME is a much better option for this case and if you used that you should have just said so and showed it. I'm definitely happy to be wrong if I just missed where the SATA drive went though

[@JosephLSSimpson]

4:41 Was that a fart? 💨

[@NeverMind353]

Probably his finger slipping on the box of the Geforce in the previous shot, its a glossy coating

[@jamesmichaelcabrera9613]

Lmfao It was a wet one

[@redwhendrunk]

Ninja fart

[@jamegumb7298]

One that still drips 15 minutes later and lubes the dingleberries to release.

[@caio01gomes]

Internet: exist Users: nothing will be forgiven

[@user-zy4kp9xp5s]

Awesome vid but you're using a graphite sheet instead of paste in a build where cpu cooling is already limited?? How come?

[@renaldisetiawannugroho3963]

Well well , it's tek everything again! what a nice itx build, sir.

[@dittles]

I'm just spending a lot of my time trying to learn and understand this building process. That being said, would pointing the GPU fans facing downward negatively affect performance at all?

[@Unhomiee]

It makes sense to just get a K39 case at 4L, and use a proper 2-fan mini graphics card and TFX PSU.

[@Airwolf2030]

I’m amazed how small the psu can get, I wonder what’s it like compared to the ATX/SFX psus in terms of technology and reliability

[@trllllon]

Saw a video on a build I think is nice but heard core performance boost leaves the build with bad temps but with it off things run cool the chip was a 5900x was not familiar with boost is this something that comes enabled? I’m trying to keep things cool. If it is how can u turn it off and will this severely impact performance for editing and gaming? Thanks been watching you videos for a while thought you would be a good person to ask.

[@mjs28s]

It looked like you used just one of those heat transfer pads on the CPU. How much cooler would the real deal CPU thermal compounds be? 5C? 10C?

[@alannunn]

Great video and what an awesome little case. Need to read up on these PSU types etc.

[@84Actionjack]

Love the price. Awesome video. Thanks!

[@vh9network]

@ 10:00 I recognize where that melody originates from. Bill Withers - Just the Two of Us.

[@francisrodeomago]

I love it! Thanks Jay!

[@ReQuiem_2099]

Seems like a solid option as a dedicated capture PC… Speaking as a non-streamer, is that still a thing vs just an AMD 8-core gaming/stream PC?

[@hzd56]

Why not show power supply? Or is it not important for the mobile assembly that you carry in your backpack?

[@jackjohnson1436]

Can zotac gtx 1650 (the one with the single fan) fit in this case

[@retrowave9491]

i love this build, amazing work bro!!

[@TIH1]

does this case work well with air flow? and can it fit most parts or do you have to go with smaller parts?

[@ianrobinson5521]

I was about to DIY a case with this same layout but with the 1650 facing the upwards.. I doubt I could beat the fit and finish of this one. Maybe I'll still give it a go.

[@zeronin4696]

Very cool but the 1650 is the point why i dont want such a small case yet :(

[@seethruhead7119]

I'ts kind of crazy that if you go to a sandwhich case layout you can fit a full length gpu like a 3070 and a full size sfx power supply. I'm thinking the a4 sfx I have doesn't feel much bigger than this in practice.

[@mduke2k]

Smaller than The Art of War book! Very impressive!

[@cdurkinz]

This is really sweet thanks for the vid.

[@hochi313]

tight man. ive been wanting to do a mini gaming build. love the way they look for whatever reason

[@Galaxiancerberus]

Just a perfect build for RETRO GAMING

[@MsZastra]

Very cool small case 👍 Nice Job 👌

[@diman7963]

Are these power supply units reliable?

[@mts982]

is there a more powerful gpu you could use instead of the 1650?

[@SolsticeKin]

In the video, you present three options for the PSU. Does that mean that I could use any of the three to power the MB referenced in this video? Thanks. BTW: Very useful video. I am glad I found it. Thanks for posting, and for all the effort that you put into the content.

[@TomaszStachewicz]

a mini-itx case which is small, nice, apparently cooling-efficient and does not cost a truckload of money? sign me in!

[@richardcrim3831]

You think somehow the HDPLEX Gan ATX passive PSU would fit in the case, its smaller than flex ATX and you wouldn't need a external power brick.

[@MexiChriS]

Can see this as a nice setup for some low end build setup but idk.... NFC S4M from Josh all the way when it comes to a compact / portable ITX case + power supply from Larry at HDPLEX. Thanks for the content as always though. Do it best when demonstrating this small form factor ITX

[@antonynaraku9823]

Thats cool.. But is there any this small form factor pc but with psu installed inside the case?

[@cougotgames-theoldies2687]

I think im going to use this case for my cad pc. Looks great. Is there any way to improve the cpu thermals? I will be using a smaller gpu(quadro p400). I would prefer under 80 degrees celsius while rendering for the cpu. As close to 70 as I can. Also would adding one of those magnetic dust filters impact the thermals in anyway?

[@Tekeverything]

You may want to consider a 5700G. You will get more cores/threads and a true 65W TDP. Temps are significantly better, and so is multi-threaded performance from what I've seen.

[@nevinswanson3575]

Hi Jay, I am wondering if this case could handle a build I was thinking of. Intel i9 10 core but I do not need a GPU and would think to use that space for a liquid cooling system. What do you think?

[@andreiconche463]

What external power did you use to power this thing up and what is that socket that you connected in the psu plug?

[@michaelsablan3647]

Does that system need a external power brick? Didn't saw one on the video.

[@davide-bastianminach.8588]

I was waiting for this video a long time!!!

[@penguineatingcontest]

Do you think I would be able to bring a mini pc with an aio cooler as a carry on on a plane?

[@khaledkhayat1302]

Will an RTX 2060 mini work with this build ? Or is the 400 watts not enough ?

[@mikebruce6790]

Cool case, thanks for the video

[@DragonReborn100]

Makes me want to make an M-ITX build Thanks for the review.

[@lg2k5]

Very neat video man. I'll subscribe. Cheers from argentina 👍👍👍

[@aggiegilbertstevy]

I thought K39 case was the smallest case. Nice video, mate!

[@joeg3950]

I liked this video. Keep it going. This is the exact same build that I was going to do. Thanks for info. Oops, my build was minus fan which I will now add.