Velka 5 - Full Length GPU in a 5.7L Case!

[@currentlykent4593]

Your channel is so unique. No ads... ever. Highest production value. Intelligent content. Great music. Man. You’re really in control. All this talk about sandwiches in the comments makes me wonder: Is a vegimite sandwich a real thing, or just a song lyric?

[@NotFromConcentrate]

Optimum Tech is BOSS

[@theodiscusgaming3909]

@@NotFromConcentrate NFC watches optimum tech? I'm not surprised.

[@420f37]

@@NotFromConcentrate your cases are BOSS

[@user-fo2xx3qh2b]

Vegimite sandwiches are a real thing, it’s pretty nasty tho

[@Reverse_Goat]

Ok

[@QuantumBraced]

I think the top I/O is actually an advantage because it makes it easily accessible, it's like all of your I/O becomes front I/O. No more bending over, trying to see, fumbling to use your rear I/O. I don't think it looks bad either, it's just cables. You probably have a ton of cables around your space anyway.

[@ExplodingWaffle101]

this is one of my favourite parts about itx: why have all that i/o on the back of the case if you aint gonna use it. besides that, im sure there are plenty of people with only 1 or 2 wired peripherals, and the rest can be taken care with by tiny 2.4ghz dongles (or just bluetooth if you're gross). the only thing that needs to stick up is display and ethernet if you arent using wifi.

[@MyFabioTavares]

i dont have many cables around my space. i hate them . would be more simple it the motherboard would just be rotated so the i.o was on the back and the case would sit nice and clean over my desk. i really liked the look of the case but the I.O on top ruined it for me.

[@Skott62]

An interesting case. I have a M1 Ncase that I love. I just love how well mitx does as gaming rigs these days. Thanks in large part to mobo manufacturers making high quality mitx products.

[@handlmycck]

Fun fact: Velka means debt in finnish

[@MichalKottman]

Fun fact 2: "velka" means "big" in Czech and Slovak

[@handlmycck]

@@MichalKottman Probably more relevant ;)

[@pandupras47]

@@MichalKottman big debt

[@beybladeguru101]

If you fudge the pronunciation a bit, then “Velka” can sound like “Вилка,” which means fork in Russian.

[@hypers3007]

because this case is expensive af :(

[@IrregularrAF]

Holy shit! This looks awesome! Definitely looking to scoop this for on the go streaming in the future!

[@joconnell]

Thanks for the review, I was looking at this but I wanted to go for a high spec cpu - thanks for the confirmation on the cooling!

[@beetlesword1607]

Well a simple USB hub can solve the cable mess on the rear I/O

[@Lead_Foot]

Get a motherboard with thunderbolt and get a docking station. I'm curious if the X570 phantom gaming itx/tb3 can be modified to fit a black ridge.

[@LimitGTX]

Love the vertical orientation of that case it looks great just which it had space for better CPU cooling

[@SenseiPichu]

Thanks a lot for putting down which 5700XT fits inside this case, I was thinking about getting it however I wanted to go team red in terms of graphics cards, something to run 1440P games with some nice frame rates thrown in, honestly the case looks freaken nice however it would have been nice if they offered like an additional top cover piece even if you had to purchase it separately to hide the cable clutter. However it seems the company is aware it doesn't look the best since on their site one of their notes is: "A USB hub with ethernet plugged into the back can reduce the cables needed on top to only display cables" so definitely getting a USB hub if I'm gonna have to use more than one USB port, however I'm planning on mostly going wireless, so wireless keyboard + mouse so the dongles shouldn't look too bad at the top so I should be fine.

[@frauperchta5339]

Only blower styles R.I.P i went in my watercooled dan Build with a 2070s mini

[@embeddedsanctuary4348]

Just bought this case. Your video definitely had a strong influence on my purchasing decision. Thanks :D

[@KevinHerronArt]

Velka 5 Should make a "top Hat" to hide that cable management

[@Kratos3962]

You can place an actual hat on it with cutouts at the back.

[@blueckaym]

Yeah a Top(Bottom)-Hat(s) for expanding with some liquid cooling solution would be a great move.

[@HelleboreBloom]

Louqe users are too spoiled

[@shavedmonkey1216]

Been awhile for a SFF build tutorial. Love to see one. Its a pain cant find anywhere even with popular cases.

[@aeroripper]

Been watching a lot of these reviews of mini cases like this. I love that you can fit a full size graphics card in these. Just got a 2060S to update my old 970GTX and I think my next update will eventually be a new mini itx case like this just because they're so cool.

[@willersmunk1]

The Velka 5 has been revised and is different from the one shown in the video. I'd ask you about doing an update video on the case but I already know it would be "The Velka 3 but Bigger". As always, thanks for the brilliant content, you're the reason why I have a NR200 and am looking to downsize further.

[@Uryendel]

would be way better if you could change the orientation of the case

[@sangwonpark8967]

3D print some feet and rotate it.

[@optimumtech]

That's true, but at that point it's just another sandwich layout case.

[@sangwonpark8967]

Isn't cheaper than the Dan A4 though?

[@WayStedYou]

If you put a spacing plate and flipped it upside down to hide all the cable clutter, it would look a bit nicer

[@LastSecBloomer]

You can mount some kind of feet and so it, but the point of this orientation is to minimize the footprint. It's nice that you still have the option to flip it around, though.

[@marcosramirez385]

I don't even mind the cables on top. Nice build.

[@Srcsqwrn]

Man. I want this case. Thank you for doing this review.

[@bestdy8778]

actually for Dan a4 v4.1, the cost is 219 + 25 (shipping to the US) = 244. Velka 5 is only 159 + free shipping. So the diff is around $85

[@keesvdstaaij]

Depends on wherw you live, with the shipping.

[@ibrahimal-esawy4651]

My next gen build will definitely be SFF! Can't wait.

[@QuantumBraced]

Actually some triple fan/long cards fit, just as long as they are 2-slot.

[@plasmancer6104]

had an idea, build in this like its the velka 3, flex PSU and all, and fill the left over room with 2 radiators and a fan sandwiched in between and find some way for a small full watercooling loop to work

[@Vulper]

Out of Stock. Same as Ryzen Cpu's... What a great time to build a PC :]

[@dyadyaBOB]

Case looks interesting but they should add more flexibility in orientation. I would love to see option to flip it upside down with shroud to hide cables that would come out at the bottom instead of the top

[@jonathanoxlade4252]

Could say you could get some Nice sheet off red wood or something then make the wood taller to cover that lid part with angled fittings pretty simple to fix and you can have a custum look over that metal shell

[@yeeter8412]

My friend ordered online then he got the case in his mailbox. Perfect fit. Edit: Wow, 69 Likes!

[@DoomWalker42]

post it on reddit under r/perfectfit

[@swansmeister]

he got a big ass mailbox tho

[@yeeter8412]

He already did tho 😂

[@DoomWalker42]

@@yeeter8412 really? Link please

[@yeeter8412]

Tom Brown Oh my bad, it’s a Velka 3. Sorry to disappoint you. Here’s the link: www.google.com/amp/s/amp.reddit.com/r/sffpc/comments/cwrp35/how_my_velka_3_showed_up_today_lmao/

[@alexbates8934]

Buying this! Would prefer an Ncase M1 for the aesthetics but can't wait 2-3 months for it to ship.

[@TheK1KoS]

subbed only to see more of these velka cases builds and ideas, haha

[@allansh828]

2:57 Don’t forget Titan RTX.

[@cimkep8250]

lol titan rtx performs identically to 2080 ti

[@allansh828]

Unsterbbar I upgraded from 2080Ti SLI to Titan RTX SLI coz I keep running out of vram when playing in 8K. And the NVLink on Titan is 2X as fast so SLI flickering is less noticeable.

[@ezrolly898]

@@cimkep8250 11GB vs 24GB vram. Not every gpu user is a gamer.

[@cimkep8250]

@@ezrolly898 ok guys yes if you need more vram sure but for let's say 4k-gaming you won't notice a difference between a 2080ti or titan rtx

[@mikegleasonjr]

the lack of rear io plate support is a deal breaker for me... EDIT: after checking, there is support, not just for built in rear io.

[@reganpalmer2743]

It is possible to fit 2 2.5” drives if your cpu cooler is short enough! It goes in the same position as the stock one but at the top of the front panel instead of the bottom. cables are a nightmare but it works.

[@jessecrockett]

Love these SFF case reviews.

[@anmolsekhon3865]

Man I don't come here often but i liked as soon I saw the thumbnail. I mean that sh!t is craazy

[@carlos2004]

this case is big enough that an extra covering on top of the cable would have been better. not only that, but they could add usb and audio front ports like that as it would have an extra inch on the top, more than enough for it to fit.

[@DMonZ1988]

lovely as always and this case is very impressive, but i'd have liked to see the build process...

[@kasupjoo]

Nice video as always, though i want to suggest one more point you could check for future comparisons : gpu height. (not width) For example putting oversized gpu in skyreach 4 mini requires major modding because of the height limit. Velka 5 could achieve such a small dimension basically because it got rid of the power extension cord, diminishing the height of gpu clearance (also discarding AIO and boottom fan mount support unlike dan a4) Oversized gpus are somewhat getting trendy and some gpus might have trouble plugging the pcie power pin. I think this is fairly important aspect for small form factor building.

[@evilcab]

it's sff build. a lot of people pick a case first, then choose what stuff to put in it. and if your hand didn't hurt after building in a small case, it's not small enough. lol

[@kasupjoo]

exactly! that’s the point of using such informations as indicators for case planning and part choosing.

[@DoomWalker42]

It's nice that the DAN case has more competition now. Looks like a better quality case possibly though I am torn since I prefer the look of the DAN case personally though that is just me but the build quality and finish seems better on the Velka 5. Not sure really.

[@NIVO1972]

Do you have plans to test a 3900X build in the Velka 5 case? Love to see temps and performance and how this case handles it. Thanks for the great video.

[@Drunken_Hamster]

Make these, but wide enough to put 120mm or 140mm fans in them. Then you could fit 3 slot GPUs and taller CPU coolers. I'd make one just like this with the fans on the back spine. I'd also put filters on these cases, as I hate dust and cleaning.

[@lapin-rouge]

I don't know if I'm looking in the wrong places, but I ordered the Velka 5 because the cheapest Dan A4 I could find was $250 for the brand-new version and $300+ locally for older versions. I would've gotten the DanCase if I didn't fork over the difference between a 2070 Super and 2080 Super on eBay

[@cmja09]

4:58 why is the cooler height compatibility and RAM height compatibility different? cooler at 48mm max and RAM at 56mm max? confusing

[@thedayofquicksilver6930]

Use liquid metal instead of thermal paste, and you're looking at a 4c - 6c reduction in temp compared in comparison. This will allow you to use better CPUs, like the 7800X 3D.

[@Terreos]

I don’t see myself replacing the NCASE M1 anytime soon. And that’s bigger than both of these. While I love the end result, these little cases are bit of a pain to work it. Especially cable management. 🤣

[@AdrianLi123]

Can you check out the new Velka 5 it's only 4.9L smaller than S4 mini yet it supports full size graphics card and flex PSU!

[@patrickstar6806]

I would love to see a high end build in the Sliger next. I'm thinking about picking one up over the Ncase M1 but the restriction on the CPU cooler height makes me hesitate

[@darthsailormoon4831]

holy fuck I want this as a next build.

[@malafob]

Very interesting Case. Can you do a comparison 1:1 with the Dan A4 . Would be very nice to see which is the overall better choice.

[@UP209D]

No, SGPC chinese case k55 is only 5.5 litres and still fit full length card. Aluminium build, running coooler , cheaper and it support both horizontal and vertical direction.

[@velkase2993]

SGPC lists incorrect specifications for all of their cases. The K55 you mentioned is larger than 6 liters.

[@Vince_IA]

Me ha dejado impresionado. Es el estilo de caja que mas me gusta. Estoy buscando ideas para hacer una caja a medida, similar. DIY case PC Gaming. Pero con un ventilador superior tipo XBOX Series X. Thanks for the great video, friend.

[@BansheeBunny]

The i9-9900 should work in this case with a TDP of 65w and the Noctua NH-L9i (39mm total hight) as long as you don't overclock it.

[@chrisr6950]

this channel is really cool

[@icebread9335]

lets get a ryzen 3950x in there with a 5900XT when they are out :D

[@diegofkda199]

undervolted and underclocked 3950X could work. zen2 is really efficient if you don't feel the need to squeeze the last bit of clock speed

[@OlavAlexanderMjelde]

@@diegofkda199 or put external rad for frankenstein

[@TurtleBobThe1st]

You cant cool that cpu in this tiny case

[@icebread9335]

@@TurtleBobThe1st I have an external radiator under the desk for a while now this might be the only way to get decent clocks, temps, and and quiet pc

[@TurtleBobThe1st]

@ice bread doesn't that defeat the purpose of the small factor build ?

[@isblue8504]

Meanwhile looking at the chonky in comparison evolv shift I've got going 😂

[@vernacular3289]

3:33 I had a thought here. If you use a shorter graphics cards could you somehow mount a 92mm AIO radiator with a slim fan where the 3.5" HDD would go? This would sacrifice GPU performance, but improve CPU performance.

[@philippe4368]

Could you please share all specs (height, length, width) of these GPUs at 2:49? Also, noob question: Do All brands respect the same dimensions for the same GPU name? For example RTX-2060 or 2070 from Azus, Msi, Zotac, etc ?

[@swakookoo]

Nice review and great case!, will it be possible to use DC-DC PSU (the one with the internal brick) and then still be able to fit a AIO in place of the SFX power supply ?

[@optimumtech]

That would be cool, but no

[@Rhylen]

Any chance you could have a look at the slightly new variant of the Evolv Shift the Evolv Shift Air? Would be nice to see if the new fabric sides make a thermal difference to the original.

[@markjan186]

JayzTwoCents talks about it in a new vid.

[@2cool0]

I hate how the cables come out at the top. i suppose you could get the 90 degree hdmi cable adapter for it but still.

[@Will91289]

actually with the new lightspeed mouse and k/b from Logitech with latency pretty much the same as wired, a decent wifi card and the fact that most (all?) mITX Mobos have 1 or 2 m.2 drives and the case supporting a 2.5" drive, all you would have is a power cable and a DP/HDMI cable coming out (it actually comes with two right-angled HDMI adapters) the only problem I have with this case is that (from the website) Some motherboards with integrated IO shields may be incompatible.

[@2cool0]

@@Will91289 is the power cable also able to do a 90 degree bend? if so that would be good. but even then why did they even decide to build it this way? they could have flat like a normal case. so where the top of the case now would be on the back similar to how the velka 3 looks.

[@Will91289]

2cool0 Far as I can tell the power cable comes out of the back.

[@2cool0]

@@Will91289 oh ok that's good then

[@807800]

They really should make it a little bit taller to add a cover the top. It's kinda ugly like that. This literally just like any other sandwich style case but flipped up.

[@ondrejcharvat8311]

Unfortunately the screws on the Velka 5 are just a bit too high of a compromise to make in my opinion. The Dan A4 feels a lot cleaner, especially with the I/O in the back, whereas the Velka 5 has most of the I/O on the top.

[@CknSalad]

Plus you can water cool if you want

[@jonathanoxlade4252]

Can I say the issues with this case is if nvida goes to a 3 card slot Like the ASUS rgb 3 fan design nvida will have to change there gpu again and with the rtx 3080ti coming it could have a slightly bigger heat sink and since the sentry 2.0 case can suppose a larger 3 slot card this velka case will be useless in 5 years so just saying nvida will have to improve cooling on these cards as they get more power

[@atta1798]

what case is at 6:17? could not understand what you said for more performance?

[@Shini1984]

Potentially save... Just go with Micro-ATX build and save a LOT compared to mini itx. For mini itx builds price (and noise) is not an issue, size is... For some reason. I really wanted to make a mini itx Pc, but found out going micro ATX is significantly cheaper, and going full ATX isn't THAT much bigger. Once the case is under the table, you'll hardly notice it. And, saving some money means you can go with a beefier video card! Which I prefer to having a smaller case.

[@nuki255]

Can you recommend a few 2080's that you know fit inside this case? I'd appreciate it.

[@Stagmuffins]

Nice review as always. Any chance that there will be NZXT h210i review coming up?

[@marcusf7249]

Can you take a look at the nouvolo steck?

[@Kippy8472]

Is it just me or is your mobo bowed just a lil bit at 4:26 ?

[@mcheddadi]

axp-100 full copper cpu cooler and go for i9-9900k

[@Carterthielftw_]

is there a velka 7? maybe a velka 9? :)

[@Oliver-bn7jt]

branding at its best

[@LastSecBloomer]

There is a plan to make a Velka 7, which would have an option for an ATX PSU, more storage and a 3-slot GPU (at the expense of air cooler clearance) and an option to sacrifice some storage space for a 120mm AIO...all in 7-something liters (hence, Velka 7). It's currently on hold, Michael of Velkase (the maker) said he is waiting to see how will Velka 5 do. Hopefully he makes the Velka 7 too, it would be an amazing case.

[@meltinini7920]

@@LastSecBloomer Sadly (or, happily, depending on how you take this), the Velka 7 is a revised Velka 5 and the *new* Velka 5 is a smaller version of that supports GPU's up to 270mm and the cooler height shrunken down to 37mm, as well as using a Flex-ATX. It has this weird orientation or setup where there are internal extension cables and the motherboard rotated but still maintains the case being a sandwich design and still stands the same way as seen in the video, but the cables spew from the back instead from the top. I believe the *new* Velka 5 and the current Velka 7 follow the same format, with the Velka 7 being the *old* Velka 5 but with the same design intentions as what I mentioned about the *new* Velka 5, but has the same or similar cooler height compatibility of 47mm (but the Cryorig C7 and any of its variants aren't compatible anymore, or so what the site says) and still has the SFX PSU support.

[@schmunk]

Thank you! Great review. I wonder if this could accomodate the Ryzen 3700x with that Cryorig cooler? Isn't the tdp about the same as for the Ryzen 3600?

[@jacintofernandes2907]

Yes

[@Od3o_ela_sabil_rabek]

why you don't use motherboard I/O shield?

[@shehranazim4784]

Improves the airflow and keeps the system cooler.

[@goose9246]

And the pc is disassembled shortly after the video, there is no reason to have it

[@nexii1479]

He ate it

[@sergeys2505]

Man, when are gonna test the new fan from coolermaster, sf120m? You can make this kind of tests really perfect, better than most channels 😉👍

[@coolvinay]

I always keep wondering, if they can add a couple of inches to the bottom of an ncase m1 and another 2 to 3 inches to the depth, it will be one of the best micro atx case, providing a lot of future expandibility and better mother board choices and better cooling. I wonder if there is such a mictoatx case.

[@machado000]

And I see you in the next one. ;)

[@b1rd317]

Ghost s1 is my favorite ❤️

[@raul1899]

Geek A60 is my favorite. But has not been reviewed yet in this channel for some sad reason :(

[@danlittle9976]

Waiting for one of these cases to accommodate a 3 slot card

[@optimumtech]

Sliger SM560

[@daveninjaneuro7089]

Why don't you do thermal tests? this is just a visual test.

[@jedics1]

Im a form follows function kind of guy but all those cables spewing out of the top and then down the back would just hurt my eyes too much, if they made it so the card and cabled went to the bottom and out the back I would be way more interested.

[@zx3796]

5:00 can you test 2 more orientations? CPU up, GPU up?

[@joostwagelaar8837]

Nice video! But where are the temps and noise levels from the ghost s1 build?

[@optimumtech]

Waiting for my low profile fittings to arrive so that I can test with the panels on.

[@joostwagelaar8837]

Barbs are smaller than compression fittings

[@joostwagelaar8837]

The diameter is smaller

[@joostwagelaar8837]

So maybe that does fit?

[@jcmarin3223]

I don't know about those wires coming out on the top... no bueno.

[@garienza]

Nice but I'll wait for the revision

[@TikTok-to8qq]

You did not told the total weight to carry it in bag pack ?

[@johncalla2151]

I'm looking for the smallest possible mini-ITX case for an all-SSD NAS. (Maybe 4 or 8 SSDs.) No GPU. Anyone seen anything good?

[@MrRourk]

Search for 3d printed nas

[@Ihateteenagerstheyrecringe]

Intel nuc

[@robb4928]

Wait did I read this correct? The Sapphire Pulse fits in this?! That and the lack of availability in the USA have been making me think about this more critically but... if I stick with the stealth for now and try to find a nice sub 48mm cooler presumably I should have no issues with pcpartpicker.com/list/Y43xrV ??? is that right?

[@bellgrand]

Would a MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Super Aero ITX allow for a 3.5" HDD to fit in the back? I would like a portable computer that can also handle 1080p gaming.

[@drunkwaffle6410]

Saying the Dan a4 was easier to build in made me shutter. I will admit my Velka 3 build was probably the second most difficult case I've built in, after the Dan with a 92mm AIO. Partly my vault for using the wrong size stand offs.

[@GabyHannaheavenseeker]

well i give this case 70$. seeing i already run and ITX system slightly bigger(that supports 240ml rad + a cpu smal block) maybe do some affordable stuff later on in that price bracket (30 to 70$) thanks for your review.

[@Fluxtroid]

What case?

[@GabyHannaheavenseeker]

@@Fluxtroid now im running a cougar qbx (also the only 1 i could find in my country heh)

[@korbensc7218]

Hm. The NZXT H1 has a much better solution for the cable mess, imo. Yes, it makes the case a little bit "bigger" (I wonder if this counts towards the volume. if so, it shouldn't), but cables coming out of the top is just ugly. They could have adopted that solution for the Velka 5 with some standoffs or a plastic shroud. But I guess than it wouldn't look so "small" anymore in the marketing pictures... ITX cases are still a niche , but for ITX customers, afaik, a clean look is important.

[@Tollyman69]

Is it me or are you just not using the motherboard io shield?

[@billnwa2250]

Thanks for the video. I'm curious, how is the dust management in these tiny cases?

[@Lord_Kantor]

Did this become the Velka 7?

[@BlackPawGaming]

the cables coming out from the top is deal killer for me.

[@cris2man]

Definitely agree

[@diamondxrosex]

So can the strix fit in there or not? or did you just have it in the line up to show it is one that cant for comparison?

[@Shane-zo4mg]

It's only off by 2 mm. i wonder if removing the shroud with make it fit? Let me know if you try it

[@aylaryeh2087]

I would get the case but I hate the cables from the top

[@gamerdaddy2570]

i have a custom.built 7ltr case that can take any gpu 330mm and tripple slot. I designed it myself.

[@Hellbryan1]

Can you do a video on your design?

[@jonathanoxlade4252]

I don’t think you can go smaller when the gpu needs more cooling unless they make a ultra small it’s board make pc components smaller I always said you can have the same power as full size desktop at stock power levels overclocking well if you want cooling get a radiator array lol i

[@zachdonaldson4400]

Can you put in an aio if you put in a shorter gpu? I looks like it might screw onto the side.

[@cactus3796]

where do you put fans in the case? Can someone please help. in the velka 3 it was more obvious

[@MichaelAaronBerger]

damn it. here I am with my s4mini wanting one of these. lol

[@YseultCeirw]

the lack of IO shield support is kind of a deal breaker. not sure what they were thinking.

[@velkase2993]

Hi, I/O shields can be installed, but were not shown in the video.