velvet thistle
yep, she's a feat. The specs: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MPPc7R
This build uses the Cooler Master N200, which is an older mATX case that still somewhat holds up. The airflow is quite good and I haven't struggled with temperatures. However, I restrain myself from recommending it for the following reasons:
- Being an older case, the included fans use 3-pin connectors instead of 4-pin ones. In my case, I ended up swapping them all out for Thermalright TL-C12C's.
- Cable management is not great. I had some struggle even trying to route the cables everywhere.
- It's a case without a see-through side panel (if you exclude the generously provided 120mm fan space), which while not inherently bad may not be everyone's cup of tea. This has little to no impact on thermals though.
- Being a mini tower some things can be a tight fit. But I just consider this an expected downside to using mATX.
Idle temperatures hover at 24~27 C. A quick OCCT load topped the CPU at 68 C.
faint quarry