Great point and sharp eye! Actually, a riser card is impossible without a two piece design, and going with a flexible riser saves a significant amount of space believe it or not. The MINI's ribbon design allows for the closest possible placement of the expansion card keys to the I/O shield aperture. This saves approximately .352L of volume in the dead center of the chassis!!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
You can so an S shaped riser card like what is used in the Savage case ModMasters made a few years back. just add an extra screw to provide some stability or even rig a way for the card to provide the stability in a hook and key method.
This is really awesome. I think I need to get one for my next build. The only think I might like to see is maybe a way to do a slim/slot load optical drive mount maybe where the SSDs mount. I have a hand full of slim/slot load DVD and Blu-ray drives and while a lot of people no longer use them, some people still do. Can't wait till these are back in stock.
Since the cover plate slides in on one side, all you really need is a single screw on the opposite side the kept if from sliding out. And you could make a little wraparound lip for a thumbscrew so it's tucked away in the back. The fewer screws required the better. ;)
i would love to see a Skyreach Mini with Water cooling if you can make the case a radiator on his own maybe it even dont need to much bigger or even just the panel as a radiator that would be soo awesome
Have you considered sending out a few of these to the big tech channels? Tekthing just did a Patreon-exclusive build and I was really intrigued by the chassis. Immediately RUclipsd and was kinda bummed that there wasn't more coverage. You do a good job here of showcasing it, but more exposure can't be bad, right? I think this case would be awesome to showcase VR for various companies. Just strap an R9 Nano in there and it's a total beast! Loving looking through all of the hardware you've put together. The S4 Mini is a thing of beauty, and at a reasonable price: seriously, great work.
+Dwight Chacko I would love the opportunity--I have been reaching out but getting through is tough. I would love any help that people could offer! Thanks for the compliments.
Hey! Video on Christmas, ha. I did not realize you actually design cases! That explains your level of professionalism. I thought these cases were off of newegg or something. I may ask for your help in terms of designing cases, if you use software, what your process is, etc. I posted on the previous video that I'm trying to design and build custom Sim Consoles myself! Thanks!
Hi Josh, I am sooooooooo happy that i stumbled across your channel. I came across your vids because I'm looking for the best ideas for an itx build. your SFF case looks amazing and due to my budget I am getting a $40 case . But I am definitely trying to get this for Q1 of 2019. Its too great to pass up lol I wanted to see if you think my current build would fit in the S4 Mini. I would also need to switch to dc-dc Thanks again for being the person you are !!!! I am grateful that you shared your knowledge and hardworking faith !!!!!!!
I love my mini, Joshy! I brought it to a lot of Capcom majors for fighting games and it was great to set up casuals around with ease. :) The build is great and it's quiet when running everything on max . Got a lot of compliments.
I wish normal external PSU's where available for computers, and a cable management inlet could be mounted to sfx and other standard PSU mounting postions.
Great chassis! I'm looking to build one with an i3 6100 and a gtx 1060 below the TV. Would that work? Could I use a h110 board with a backside m.2 SSD?
I feel ya I've been looking at this for awhile now but something about the maybe having to mod and being on such tight size makes me scared. In other hand it is the only one at this size that seems to fit gpus.. Just wish the power supplies didnt sound so foreign :S
You don't have to mod anything for plenty of great power. I just do a lot of modding videos because it is fun and people ask for them. I also have plenty of videos on the DC-DC power supplies so you can learn all about them. Thanks for watching! :D
Pretty cool that a pc case this small exists but I think the case should be a tiny bit bigger seeing as how things look pretty cramped when dealing with wires, installing graphics cards, ssds etc
I like the video but I dont know if this is for me. I just watched a video about a STX barebone system from Asrock. They make several versions of the Asrock Mini Box 110/131W/GTX RX. The last high end version comes with an Nvidia 1060 Mobile video card and runs about $780 to $800. It runs off a 19V power brick. I like how you can use any 65 watt rated CPU and it is designed to use less power and use Sodim DDR4 up to 32 GB. There is room for 2 SSD on the back with special combo drive connectors on the bottom of the motherboard. It also has a micro sd flash reader port. In case you want to load Linux with that or use with a low power CPU. The 110 version can use lower end CPU's like Gen 6 CPU's.
+jose santos Thanks, Jose! You can power the case with a Pico or HDPLEX depending on your needs. There are some color options available with more in the future. Purchase an S4 Mini Chassis (and read about the reqs) here: nfc-systems.com/shop/s4-mini-chassis Read even more about it here: goo.gl/XgQ20Y See a worklog of a S4 Mini here: goo.gl/BO9HDJ
+Not From Concentrate So sorry, was hoping that my r9 290x would fit in this case. This case is beautiful. was hoping to put this bad boy in my living room. love this idea. please let me know if there any plans to make the case for a full size gpu. also, noted that it could be possible to just have one ssd and a possible disc tray. not hating but still have to burn cds for the wife car.
what are the odds that an oil hand could drive back through biloxi on the way home and pick up a case from you? lol probably slim, but itd be cool if ya would... Desert Tan and OD Green would look awesome!
+Not From Concentrate , Any Atx Case d2rormqr1qwzpz.cloudfront.net/photos/2013/02/01/44365-phantom.jpg, It's cool to see how small it is by comparation, nice pic scontent.fotp3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11813292_692690280832918_1513777499924289062_n.jpg?oh=9e8b68009f845ecba07c798ac7d2f033&oe=57AA2D0F, It's small like a console :)
Hi Josh! Do you have full part list for this build? Thx! I want to build one with a i3 6100, 1060 3gb, 8go dual channel. Will the pico be enough? Also! can I use regular ssd/hdd with the pico? And what's the average price for sucha build? Thank you!
Imagine the gpu upward on the motherboard as usual, Pico Psu on upper side, and a larger Cpu cooler matching the GPU height, shaves the length and and adds height but allows the case to sit flat being more stable than a book sitting flat.
Please email me and hop on the waiting list--I will be sending out the pre-order form soon for the new run, and lots of details about editions and accessories will be there too. Thanks for being a part of this adventure!
Not From Concentrate Do I bind myself to buy if I sign up for the waiting list? I would like to know what different options you have for offer. Also, Is it really possible to run a 6700K + GTX 1070 (both stock speeds) on a single HDPLEX and without over heating the system?
It's just a waiting list to get a order-form. There is no pressure. On the order form it lets you know all the options. To answer your second question I really recommend watching my video where I show the 1080 being powered off the HDPLEX, which pulls 270w under load. So a 1070 is well in range (220w from my measurements).
Not From Concentrate I noticed I had watched the video, but I had forgotten that it actually featured a 6700K. Thanks man! What kind of heatsink/fan-setup would you recommend for running a 6700K in the S4 mini and what temps would that yield? I mostly do gaming and video rendering. Why choose the S4 over the S3? Finally, I know you love your Dell 330 W PSUs, but what about the ~360W bricks that come along with many of sager, Asus, Alienware and MSI flag ship laptops? And is it not most optimal to run a PSU at max 80 %?
Hey Ben. I made a video on how to wire and sleeve your own and where to get them (in the description) here: ruclips.net/video/MDlGPCZb-9s/видео.html Peace!
The 480 is disappointingly hot--my benchmark system puts it at 245W system draw (the 1080 is 270!). The 1060 outscores the 480 in DX11 (and loses by a small tad in DX12) but full system draw is 178w. The 480 is AMAZING crossfired, but for a single card it is best to go with the 1060. To answer your question more directly...the 2.5" SSDs can take a ton of heat. I've blasted them with a heatgun to 105C case temp without problems so I don't think that would be an issue--keep in mind that you aren't getting 100C RADIATED heat, nowhere close to that. The hottest the 970 got was 50C radiated temp (the heat that reaches the chassis over time) and that isn't enough to hurt the SSD. Still, cooler is better, and I highly recommend the 1060. Thanks for the question!
Hmm ..i think the problem with this is the price. For actually "make it happen" is need of around 300$ if i understand well. I mean the power supply+adapters and the pci express riser. Well that, in my opinion, is half price of an actually itx i5 build w/o graphic card...wich is kinda big and for example, there are silverstone option regarding a slighter bigger case but hey is 80 $. Just an opinion....
When I started making these the industry was chock-full of mini-itx cases made out of thinly-stamped steel wrapped in cheap paint and plastic trim. I didn't know if anyone else cared about craftsmanship and material quality in this market so using my life's savings to make 100 of these was a pretty scary risk--especially when they were sold at cost. I am still blown away by the response; not just customers who love the MINI, but now the industry has shifted and boutique luxury mini-itx chassis are thriving. You are right, the MINI is brutally expensive, but I try to make it worth it. But if it doesn't make sense, thank goodness there are lots of options now for customers with all sorts of budgets and priorities. Peace to you and thank you for commenting!
Could two HDPlex be put in the case one to power the GPU and one to power everything else? I'm not even sure that's possible but its something Ive been thinking about.
Thank you for your comment! While there isn't room to put dual HDPLEX inside the S4 Mini, you don't really need to anyways. One HDPLEX will power a 6700 and a GTX 1070, and I'm not sure what more hardware you could actually physically fit inside. That is a pretty awesome system. Peace!
i got my mini today i love it so far... but i have one problem the hd plex comes with a few power connectors... i dont know much about them ... would like to use the one with the three pins inside..but there is no matching cut out on the rear side of the case... do i have to cut it?
@@NotFromConcentrate thank you for your answer, it is a older model with 8 x9 air slots. i got it used locally.. on the rear it has a round hole and a square cutout for the power connector.. can it be c6 and c8 have the same sized cutouts? because my plex didnt came with a c6 connector it came with one c8 connector and one c13connector?! i could fit the c8 inside but im not sure there is one yellow calbe for grounding... im dont know about that... i could make the c13 fit but dont want to cut the case :D its so nice.. i would prefer to go with a plug and play solution
@@teabagNBG Buying used is great to save money but it also means plug and play isn't always an option, being that I work closely with HDPLEX and we make changes to work together as best as possible. If you have a smaller hole then you can only use the C8. You could buy one of our fancy AC cables though on the website. Hit the community up on Discord to see your options. Peace man!
@@NotFromConcentrate i didnt even saved alot of money lol im not from the states there isnt even an option to order at the moment... still better than waiting 2 month or longer till corona is over... i also dont think it makes a difference if its used or not, everything was complette and like new... basically every connector which comes with the hdplex fits except the c13.... but as soon i put the brick in the case the cables of any of the connectors have no more room or get bend to much... not sure if this is ok?? i could 3d print me a adapter to mount the c13 outside the case... or i go with the cable from your website, but this would require me to get a new connector also... what connector do i need for the cable on your site? is there one to buy wich fits the hdplex 3pin connector? or does the connector come with the cable? also could u add a eu plug instead of an US ?
thanks for this video ! im currently working on a PC mod to make it the size of an Xbox One S (unless Scorpio Gets revealed then ill move on to that). Im not an Xbox guy but i've always liked the way their Console Cases looked. So i may be working on that :) Any recommendation for the Power Supply ?? or something to give off Power to the PC (since i know on an Xbox One S case a Power Supply won't fit) ??
Wiki lists the GTX960 as 120w TDP, if paired with a 35w TDP intel processor, with a single M.2 SSD, and assuming just the integrated single fan on a stock 960 and a single fan on the CPU, is this too close to max draw for the Pico PSU?
+Sean Crees I haven't personally tested that card, but ASSUMING it keeps in bounds of 120w then that combo should be perfect for the Pico 160XT. I can say I have built many systems with 65w CPUs (i7 4790s) + the R7 260x which has a TDP of 115w--in theory this is pushing the limit much harder, but the 260x does a great job of keeping in bounds. I hear nothing but good things about Nvidia's power management, but it is not something I have first hand experience with.
One request: Can you please try fitting an HD PLEX 250W and PFM4414VB6M24D0C00 internal power supply inside an S4 mini to make a kick ass system without any external power brick ? Many thanks in advance.
I forgot to add: 1. PFM series PSUs require AIM1714 series (also thin and small) input modules (basically AC rectifiers). 2. Both the input module and power supply can be mounted to the chassis for passive cooling
Would it be possible to use this case with an external desktop modular power supply and extra long cables from cable mod or something? Then you could make a nice small PSU enclosure and wrap up all the cables in a cable management sheath that you can find on Amazon. Would that over power the system or would it be safe to use it? I would feel much more comfortable using a desktop PSU. I am sure that Pico PSU's are legit but it would be a bit scary to use one for a gaming rig. Any thoughts on this idea? Would it be possible to mod it for that? Also any chance of modding it to fit a 240mm AIO liquid cooler?
I dunno if you have checked out my other videos, but I have been powering 1070 and 1080 GPUs with 6700Ks now for months off the HDPLEX so I don't think you need to be afraid of them. However to directly answer your question, you absolutely can. Check out this build where one of my amazing customers does exactly what you are talking about: goo.gl/vSpsev
I haven't had a chance to watch your other videos yet. You are one of the only people making videos about Pico PSU's and I wonder if the PSU companies don't want us to know that there are other safe ways to get power to our rigs without buying from standard PSU companies like EVGA and Corsair, etc. Ah well thanks for the reply! Would a Pico PSU be strong enough to power an i5 4690k and a GTX 970? Or at least an i5 4690k and GTX 1050? Thanks!
Would it be possible to make one side of the case a heatsink for the CPU to negate the need for any fans? Then the other side can be ventilation like you have already and you will have a truly silent mobile PC! There are lots of fanless PC's out there but they already use proprietary power supplies. I think that this would be really cool and unique and definitely set your case apart from other builders. It might also add more structural integrity to the case not that there isn't any, anyways. Just a thought but one day I will save up money for a new system and try it out in this case! :)
Hey Tom, I SUPER appreciate your questions--I am happy to answer them in an email, but if you get the chance please watch a couple of my many detailed videos that talk about them. Peace my friend! Maybe start with this one: ruclips.net/video/B6QUuniKJek/видео.html
No worries! The forum that you linked me to helped me out a lot. Problem is I just got the Fractal Design Nano S and my components are too powerful to run on a Pico PSU. I really like the portable design however though I might suggest the option to swap out the SSD bracket and add in an HDD bracket if that's not included already. And maybe a CD/DVD drive though one could always use an external one.
I sent you a message of sorts using your contact option on your website, hopefully that was the right email option haha, though I couldnt find any pricing info on the site, if you could include that for me that would be awesome
I am saving up money and working on a plan for a large run at this point to be able to provide Minis for everyone who wants one. There will be two small batches in between now and then. Please send me an email if you would like to be put on the waiting list josh@nfc-systems.com
+Sentinel Polaris Well the problem isn't really the DC-DC board, it is the power brick. The HDPLEX might have a hard power cap before electronics shut it off, but that would be a rarer thing for DC-DC converters. Check out this other video I made on that subject: ruclips.net/video/6Qh1qU0XG78/видео.html The issue is the power brick, and finding a 450 watt power brick that is certified would be hard. You could use the HDPLEX ATX Modular Bridge Input Board and just use a full sized power supply outside your chassis. At the end of the day there are side effects that you need to worry about. If you really need a 450w PSU to power your system some of that is going to end up as heat, and the S4 really isn't designed for high-TDP systems. While I do have customers who have stable systems with 88w CPUs and 970s, they don't draw anywhere NEAR 450w and they can get pretty hot. The only reason I would consider a 450w PSU would be for the R9 Nano...which runs cool because it has an average TDP that is pretty low, but can spike really high for miliseconds at a time. ruclips.net/video/cfwHVvk3su4/видео.html Good luck!
+Not From Concentrate Hi, thanks for answering. I have another question. I see that you recommanded the 240w PA-9E Power Adapter for the HDPLEX build; I wonder is the Dell XM3C3 330w power adapter good for this use?
+Corruptedfile With an HDPLEX and the Voodoo Firebird 350w power brick you would have the power part covered (in theory). It might be a bit hot and noisy, but it could work. As for the 970 FITTING...there are some models that I haven not tested and are extremely oversized...like the Asus 970. *edit* Two customers have reported the Asus 970 fitting, but I haven't seen pictures yet to let you know how easy it would be!"
+Nicolas Veron What you need to know is the TDP of your system. It seems that the TDP of the i5 4440 is 84w, and the TDP of the 950GTX Mini is 90w. That is a bit too high to recommend for the Pico. If you were to move to a CPU with a TDP of 35w you would be much closer and I personally would give that a try.
+Not From Concentrate HD Plex 250w + Dell PA-9E 240W Slim , i can run without problem i5 4440 + gtx 950 ? pd : exist bracket sfx for hd plex? thanks man
+Nicolas Veron Sorry I missed this...yeah, the PA-9E can run that combo no problem. The PA-9E runs hot when gaming because of how small it is, but it does it even for laptops. Dunno what the lifespan of it is. Still, it makes for a good portable choice.
I'm looking to get this box built, will it support 1x 3.5in HDD + 1x SSD at the same time as something like 750ti? OR at least 1x 3.5 + any reaasonable gpu? thank you
+playstationfx Sorry--you can't use a 3.5" drive in this case while running a GPU. It is just really small and all the space gets used up. You can run dual 2.5" drives with the 750ti though and the Pico 160XT no problem. 2.5" platter drives have really big capacity now (so do SSDs if you can swing it, I sure cant afford a 3TB SDD though xD)
Hey Josh. Can I put my Core i5-7500 3.4 GHz / 6MB / HD 630 Series Graphics / Socket 1151 (Kabylake) and a ZOTAC GTX 1060 6GB DDR5 into this motherboard and the S4 mini?
No, that is a SMART question; you are questioning something people take for granted. The power supply is broken up into two parts--the DC-DC adapter and the AC-DC adapter (power brick). Peace
Not From Concentrate Oh so you'd connect a "laptop" power brick to the port, and then that just converts it to the appropriate voltage right? I see. Thanks!
Not From Concentrate when I try to order it , it shows sold out! 22 hours ago it was still in stock! I can not preorder it? Oh no! Can u open the secret shop's door for me! Because I just miss the time to pay u!
+AcuraWay With the Voodoo 350w power brick people have achieved this combo, but I personally haven't used a CPU over 65w. I think that CPU would be hot without undervolting but you can't really hurt haswell with heat (but your motherboard can throttle and RAM can get too hot).
+Not From Concentrate My build Is going to be using 300w max but I really want your case. Can the HDPLEX take that or is there something else I can do like another power supply or would you just recommend throttling to take up less power? If I can fit another power supply in could you tell me how to do it and what I would need? (I don't have the tools or skill to mod or alter anything so modding the supplies or anything else is impossible) Also what would I use to connect that power button to the motherboard and what power brick should I use to give power to the HDPLEX? If all else fails what low power parts would you recommend? I plan on using a gtx970 and 16gb of ram.
+Havel Send me an email and I can help you plan it out! You might not need to worry at all and the HDPLEX might power everything--but it is possible to dual-brick with a Pico 160XT + HDPLEX. See my other video on the topic. ruclips.net/video/NX4G6I4FPY8/видео.html
From the angle of this video what you propose makes 100% sense. In practice it is much harder to do it that way, if not impossible with the black cable. However with my new cable you could indeed do it the way you propose--I tried it last night. It is still easier to push it back a bit though and install the power cable last. THANK YOU for watching!!!
You're welcome! I'm thinking about buying this case, but on the website I saw it's out of stock. Any idea when will it be available again? Also, do you guys ship in Italy? Awesome case. Love the work and dedication you're putting into it.
+Max Cutov There is _zero_ plastic in the S4 Mini. The cover panels are indeed aluminum and I try to use the very best alloys for the Mini. I must have been confusing when talking about Novus 1--the PAINT is a powdercoat, which is essential a plastic epoxy that is very durable. I mention acrylic cases, but that is just a side tip. Thanks!!!
Looking to upgrade my i7-6600k in my S4 mini. Anyone run a i9-9900K in there sucessfully? I think the TDP is the same, so in theory, it should be fine....?
Absolutely. The power brick is the weak part, but the 160XT kit should work for that. I have lots of videos on tiny power supplies if you want to check them out, and I'm going to making another big one soon.
It's all about TDP. Most customers have been using a 120w GPU (Asus 970) with a 65w CPU (like the i7 6700). 120W gets you ALOT of GPU now with Polaris and Pascal. The 1060 is stronger than the 970!
+Bentz The easiest way to get your bulgin switch ready to go is to salvage one of these (or two, if you want to use the LED) from an old PC case. Then strip the ends and solder it in! + is voltage plus and - is voltage minus (obviously) for the LED. You will see NC or NO for normally closed or normally open. You probably want to solder the wire to the Normally Open so it closes when you hit the button to power off. Then just solder the wires in! Use heat shrink or electrical tape to make sure they don't short out. I should make a video about this since I am asked this question alot. Thanks!
+Not From Concentrate www.amazon.com/HDE-Motherboard-Computer-Switch-Button/dp/B009CWY8PA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453851829&sr=8-2&keywords=power+button
its Oct 2020 and I'm just watching this... thinking; that's not much bigger than my 2018 Intel i7 NUC... I want to build something similar now so i can play a few more games.
Almost seems like a custom PCI Riser card would be a better solution for this case.
Great point and sharp eye! Actually, a riser card is impossible without a two piece design, and going with a flexible riser saves a significant amount of space believe it or not. The MINI's ribbon design allows for the closest possible placement of the expansion card keys to the I/O shield aperture. This saves approximately .352L of volume in the dead center of the chassis!!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
You can so an S shaped riser card like what is used in the Savage case ModMasters made a few years back. just add an extra screw to provide some stability or even rig a way for the card to provide the stability in a hook and key method.
most complex build i´ve seen so far, but hot dam does it make you feel badass to build a pc in a case like this. cool desing brudda.
Finally a serious channel that doesn't make annoying jokes or play annoying music throughout the video. Very nice. SUBBED!
Wow you're really good. No nonsense jokes and goes straight to the point. Very clear instructions and informative. Subbed.
Thanks!
Can we put Notebook HDs on it?
yes or they are mainly referred to as 2.5 inch drives
yeah I wish more tech channels were like that
>memes
This is the best mITX case design ive seen so far. Hope you keep creating (Y)
I love it. You'll definitely be hearing from me soon, once I start speccing out a new computer
This is really awesome. I think I need to get one for my next build. The only think I might like to see is maybe a way to do a slim/slot load optical drive mount maybe where the SSDs mount. I have a hand full of slim/slot load DVD and Blu-ray drives and while a lot of people no longer use them, some people still do. Can't wait till these are back in stock.
Since the cover plate slides in on one side, all you really need is a single screw on the opposite side the kept if from sliding out. And you could make a little wraparound lip for a thumbscrew so it's tucked away in the back. The fewer screws required the better. ;)
Awesome looking case. Just ordered and looking forward to putting in a low power pfsense build.
+Mohamed Hassan Thank you!!!
This is seriously badass! Major props, just wish I had seen these before I went the complete opposite direction with my itx build
Thank you for watching and the comment! I have lots of crazy mini-itx videos too if you are interested. Peace!
i have a manta lol its basiaclly matx
Dude I love your case. I want to get one when they go back up for sale.
I hope to be able to buy one of these sometime soon. I was looking at the Node but I like this one way better. Plus it's tiny. Great case!
this is, and i do not say this often, just amazing.
This amazing and answers a lot of questions I had , Thank you.
i would love to see a Skyreach Mini with Water cooling if you can make the case a radiator on his own maybe it even dont need to much bigger
or even just the panel as a radiator that would be soo awesome
You shoud send it to Linus Media Group :)
marry me
jairtzinio ;)
Linus just uploaded the video about a build in this case
seen
What a maestro of a SFF chase. 👍🏻👍🏻✊🏻
Amazing case bud! Definitely gunna buy once I get the money :)
Have you considered sending out a few of these to the big tech channels? Tekthing just did a Patreon-exclusive build and I was really intrigued by the chassis. Immediately RUclipsd and was kinda bummed that there wasn't more coverage. You do a good job here of showcasing it, but more exposure can't be bad, right?
I think this case would be awesome to showcase VR for various companies. Just strap an R9 Nano in there and it's a total beast!
Loving looking through all of the hardware you've put together. The S4 Mini is a thing of beauty, and at a reasonable price: seriously, great work.
+Dwight Chacko I would love the opportunity--I have been reaching out but getting through is tough. I would love any help that people could offer! Thanks for the compliments.
Hey! Video on Christmas, ha. I did not realize you actually design cases! That explains your level of professionalism. I thought these cases were off of newegg or something. I may ask for your help in terms of designing cases, if you use software, what your process is, etc. I posted on the previous video that I'm trying to design and build custom Sim Consoles myself! Thanks!
Hi Josh,
I am sooooooooo happy that i stumbled across your channel.
I came across your vids because I'm looking for the best ideas for an itx build.
your SFF case looks amazing and due to my budget I am getting a $40 case .
But I am definitely trying to get this for Q1 of 2019. Its too great to pass up lol
I wanted to see if you think my current build would fit in the S4 Mini.
I would also need to switch to dc-dc
Thanks again for being the person you are !!!!
I am grateful that you shared your knowledge and hardworking faith !!!!!!!
Lol maybe I should add my build pcpartpicker.com/list/XBKF3b
It would be nice if there's dust filter on all the vents to dust proof this case too
Mr Corn could add one easily.
I love my mini, Joshy! I brought it to a lot of Capcom majors for fighting games and it was great to set up casuals around with ease. :) The build is great and it's quiet when running everything on max . Got a lot of compliments.
I'm proud to have pro-gamers like you guys as customers.
I wish normal external PSU's where available for computers, and a cable management inlet could be mounted to sfx and other standard PSU mounting postions.
CPU fan should blow outwards sucking all heat sources. It also minimizes dust build up in the heat sink.
Great chassis! I'm looking to build one with an i3 6100 and a gtx 1060 below the TV. Would that work? Could I use a h110 board with a backside m.2 SSD?
I'm scared to build this though haha
I feel ya I've been looking at this for awhile now but something about the maybe having to mod and being on such tight size makes me scared.
In other hand it is the only one at this size that seems to fit gpus.. Just wish the power supplies didnt sound so foreign :S
You don't have to mod anything for plenty of great power. I just do a lot of modding videos because it is fun and people ask for them. I also have plenty of videos on the DC-DC power supplies so you can learn all about them. Thanks for watching! :D
Totally! That is an easy drop-in build.
Pretty cool that a pc case this small exists but I think the case should be a tiny bit bigger seeing as how things
look pretty cramped when dealing with wires, installing graphics cards, ssds etc
I'm your big fan buddy!
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY I made this vid. It has been an awesome year for sure.
I like the video but I dont know if this is for me. I just watched a video about a STX barebone system from Asrock. They make several versions of the Asrock Mini Box 110/131W/GTX RX. The last high end version comes with an Nvidia 1060 Mobile video card and runs about $780 to $800. It runs off a 19V power brick. I like how you can use any 65 watt rated CPU and it is designed to use less power and use Sodim DDR4 up to 32 GB. There is room for 2 SSD on the back with special combo drive connectors on the bottom of the motherboard. It also has a micro sd flash reader port. In case you want to load Linux with that or use with a low power CPU. The 110 version can use lower end CPU's like Gen 6 CPU's.
Wow great work sir!!!
+Not From Concentrate 11:50 i think you forgot to place the link in the description, or I can't find it...
love the case. can i have more info on it? how do i power the case? can i ask for costume changes? love the case and I'm sold.
+jose santos
Thanks, Jose!
You can power the case with a Pico or HDPLEX depending on your needs. There are some color options available with more in the future.
Purchase an S4 Mini Chassis (and read about the reqs) here:
nfc-systems.com/shop/s4-mini-chassis
Read even more about it here:
goo.gl/XgQ20Y
See a worklog of a S4 Mini here:
goo.gl/BO9HDJ
+Not From Concentrate So sorry, was hoping that my r9 290x would fit in this case. This case is beautiful. was hoping to put this bad boy in my living room. love this idea. please let me know if there any plans to make the case for a full size gpu. also, noted that it could be possible to just have one ssd and a possible disc tray. not hating but still have to burn cds for the wife car.
what are the odds that an oil hand could drive back through biloxi on the way home and pick up a case from you? lol probably slim, but itd be cool if ya would... Desert Tan and OD Green would look awesome!
Nice buld! Also a size comparison between a normal case (atx) and this small pc case would be nice
+Angelus Stark Whalla: goo.gl/05kOca If you have a specific case you want me to compare it to I might be able to find a model. Peace!
+Not From Concentrate , Any Atx Case d2rormqr1qwzpz.cloudfront.net/photos/2013/02/01/44365-phantom.jpg, It's cool to see how small it is by comparation, nice pic scontent.fotp3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11813292_692690280832918_1513777499924289062_n.jpg?oh=9e8b68009f845ecba07c798ac7d2f033&oe=57AA2D0F, It's small like a console :)
+Angelus Stark Thanks!. The Phantom can comfortable fit eight S4 Minis inside it without any modding. imgur.com/VRFPEXO.jpg i.imgur.com/lUaEPQ2.jpg
+Not From Concentrate Nice :)
I never use velcro around Electronics because of the risk of static.
Do I have to use it standing up straight or can I lay it on one side? Airflow could be a problem right?
Hi Josh!
Do you have full part list for this build? Thx!
I want to build one with a i3 6100, 1060 3gb, 8go dual channel.
Will the pico be enough?
Also! can I use regular ssd/hdd with the pico?
And what's the average price for sucha build?
Thank you!
Nice video. This channel deserve more subscribers. Okay I'll subscribe. Okay done. :)
Imagine the gpu upward on the motherboard as usual, Pico Psu on upper side, and a larger Cpu cooler matching the GPU height, shaves the length and and adds height but allows the case to sit flat being more stable than a book sitting flat.
I personally like this flat design better. I've never really like the more cube shaped cases.
Sold out. When are new units available?
Please email me and hop on the waiting list--I will be sending out the pre-order form soon for the new run, and lots of details about editions and accessories will be there too. Thanks for being a part of this adventure!
Where can I find that email plz?
Not From Concentrate Do I bind myself to buy if I sign up for the waiting list? I would like to know what different options you have for offer.
Also, Is it really possible to run a 6700K + GTX 1070 (both stock speeds) on a single HDPLEX and without over heating the system?
It's just a waiting list to get a order-form. There is no pressure. On the order form it lets you know all the options. To answer your second question I really recommend watching my video where I show the 1080 being powered off the HDPLEX, which pulls 270w under load. So a 1070 is well in range (220w from my measurements).
Not From Concentrate I noticed I had watched the video, but I had forgotten that it actually featured a 6700K. Thanks man!
What kind of heatsink/fan-setup would you recommend for running a 6700K in the S4 mini and what temps would that yield? I mostly do gaming and video rendering.
Why choose the S4 over the S3?
Finally, I know you love your Dell 330 W PSUs, but what about the ~360W bricks that come along with many of sager, Asus, Alienware and MSI flag ship laptops? And is it not most optimal to run a PSU at max 80 %?
Two questions, do you sell in custom colors? Is there a discount if I buy 3 cases and review them over on my tech channel Tech-Know Scope?
Great work, do you have any solution mini-itx case for a 1080 hybrid. That would be perfect for me. Thks
Hello! I have a solution for the 1080 mini, please check out my 3D Bezel: nfc-systems.com/shop/3d-bezel
How do you order it with the custom powder coat finishing?
Can one add filters to the panels on the inside of the panels or will they have to be on the outside?
There is room for them on the inside, but I don't think it is ideal for a system like this one. Peace!
Can you install HDD instead of ssd?
Suggestion: have a hot swappable power jack plate, to give more versatility.
Annnnnnnd done! (this is the older MINI). :D Peace and thanks for watching.
Oh my.... Okay... obviously I need to pay more attention.
is it running stock android? how is the resolution compared to the s4 mini's big brother the s4? Is it worth the upgrade from the s3?
where is the best place to get on of the power buttons?
Hey Ben. I made a video on how to wire and sleeve your own and where to get them (in the description) here: ruclips.net/video/MDlGPCZb-9s/видео.html Peace!
With cards like the RX 480 reaching 100*C on the VRMs and the back of the GPU would it be an issue for the SSDs being so close?
The 480 is disappointingly hot--my benchmark system puts it at 245W system draw (the 1080 is 270!). The 1060 outscores the 480 in DX11 (and loses by a small tad in DX12) but full system draw is 178w. The 480 is AMAZING crossfired, but for a single card it is best to go with the 1060. To answer your question more directly...the 2.5" SSDs can take a ton of heat. I've blasted them with a heatgun to 105C case temp without problems so I don't think that would be an issue--keep in mind that you aren't getting 100C RADIATED heat, nowhere close to that. The hottest the 970 got was 50C radiated temp (the heat that reaches the chassis over time) and that isn't enough to hurt the SSD. Still, cooler is better, and I highly recommend the 1060. Thanks for the question!
Hmm ..i think the problem with this is the price. For actually "make it happen" is need of around 300$ if i understand well. I mean the power supply+adapters and the pci express riser. Well that, in my opinion, is half price of an actually itx i5 build w/o graphic card...wich is kinda big and for example, there are silverstone option regarding a slighter bigger case but hey is 80 $. Just an opinion....
When I started making these the industry was chock-full of mini-itx cases made out of thinly-stamped steel wrapped in cheap paint and plastic trim. I didn't know if anyone else cared about craftsmanship and material quality in this market so using my life's savings to make 100 of these was a pretty scary risk--especially when they were sold at cost. I am still blown away by the response; not just customers who love the MINI, but now the industry has shifted and boutique luxury mini-itx chassis are thriving. You are right, the MINI is brutally expensive, but I try to make it worth it. But if it doesn't make sense, thank goodness there are lots of options now for customers with all sorts of budgets and priorities. Peace to you and thank you for commenting!
hi Josh, which coarse thread screws are in the top panel?
i lost two and cant find such screws here in germany.
Thanks
They are 6-32 x.25" undercut screws.
when will the s4 mini be in Stock again
Is there a way to order this and have you instal the parts?
2:45 you said you used VHT Vinyl Dye did you just spray the cables?
It's aerosol dye.
Could two HDPlex be put in the case one to power the GPU and one to power everything else? I'm not even sure that's possible but its something Ive been thinking about.
Thank you for your comment! While there isn't room to put dual HDPLEX inside the S4 Mini, you don't really need to anyways. One HDPLEX will power a 6700 and a GTX 1070, and I'm not sure what more hardware you could actually physically fit inside. That is a pretty awesome system. Peace!
i got my mini today i love it so far... but i have one problem the hd plex comes with a few power connectors... i dont know much about them ... would like to use the one with the three pins inside..but there is no matching cut out on the rear side of the case... do i have to cut it?
Which MINI did you get? A new Skyreach 4 MINI? It has a square hole in the back and that is where you put the HDPLEX C6 connector.
@@NotFromConcentrate thank you for your answer, it is a older model with 8 x9 air slots. i got it used locally.. on the rear it has a round hole and a square cutout for the power connector.. can it be c6 and c8 have the same sized cutouts? because my plex didnt came with a c6 connector it came with one c8 connector and one c13connector?! i could fit the c8 inside but im not sure there is one yellow calbe for grounding... im dont know about that... i could make the c13 fit but dont want to cut the case :D its so nice.. i would prefer to go with a plug and play solution
@@teabagNBG Buying used is great to save money but it also means plug and play isn't always an option, being that I work closely with HDPLEX and we make changes to work together as best as possible. If you have a smaller hole then you can only use the C8. You could buy one of our fancy AC cables though on the website. Hit the community up on Discord to see your options. Peace man!
@@NotFromConcentrate i didnt even saved alot of money lol im not from the states there isnt even an option to order at the moment... still better than waiting 2 month or longer till corona is over...
i also dont think it makes a difference if its used or not, everything was complette and like new... basically every connector which comes with the hdplex fits except the c13.... but as soon i put the brick in the case the cables of any of the connectors have no more room or get bend to much... not sure if this is ok??
i could 3d print me a adapter to mount the c13 outside the case...
or i go with the cable from your website, but this would require me to get a new connector also... what connector do i need for the cable on your site? is there one to buy wich fits the hdplex 3pin connector?
or does the connector come with the cable? also could u add a eu plug instead of an US ?
thanks for this video ! im currently working on a PC mod to make it the size of an Xbox One S (unless Scorpio Gets revealed then ill move on to that). Im not an Xbox guy but i've always liked the way their Console Cases looked. So i may be working on that :) Any recommendation for the Power Supply ?? or something to give off Power to the PC (since i know on an Xbox One S case a Power Supply won't fit) ??
Wiki lists the GTX960 as 120w TDP, if paired with a 35w TDP intel processor, with a single M.2 SSD, and assuming just the integrated single fan on a stock 960 and a single fan on the CPU, is this too close to max draw for the Pico PSU?
+Sean Crees I haven't personally tested that card, but ASSUMING it keeps in bounds of 120w then that combo should be perfect for the Pico 160XT. I can say I have built many systems with 65w CPUs (i7 4790s) + the R7 260x which has a TDP of 115w--in theory this is pushing the limit much harder, but the 260x does a great job of keeping in bounds. I hear nothing but good things about Nvidia's power management, but it is not something I have first hand experience with.
One request: Can you please try fitting an HD PLEX 250W and PFM4414VB6M24D0C00 internal power supply inside an S4 mini to make a kick ass system without any external power brick ? Many thanks in advance.
That looks clever. I'll see if I can get my hands on just one.
I forgot to add:
1. PFM series PSUs require AIM1714 series (also thin and small) input modules (basically AC rectifiers).
2. Both the input module and power supply can be mounted to the chassis for passive cooling
Will there be more S4 Mini's available to order later? This is the first time I've heard of this MiniITX case and now it has me interested.
Yup! I don't know if it will be before or after I finish shipping the current batch. But this summer sometime. Peace!
Would it be possible to use this case with an external desktop modular power supply and extra long cables from cable mod or something? Then you could make a nice small PSU enclosure and wrap up all the cables in a cable management sheath that you can find on Amazon. Would that over power the system or would it be safe to use it? I would feel much more comfortable using a desktop PSU. I am sure that Pico PSU's are legit but it would be a bit scary to use one for a gaming rig. Any thoughts on this idea? Would it be possible to mod it for that? Also any chance of modding it to fit a 240mm AIO liquid cooler?
I dunno if you have checked out my other videos, but I have been powering 1070 and 1080 GPUs with 6700Ks now for months off the HDPLEX so I don't think you need to be afraid of them. However to directly answer your question, you absolutely can. Check out this build where one of my amazing customers does exactly what you are talking about: goo.gl/vSpsev
I haven't had a chance to watch your other videos yet. You are one of the only people making videos about Pico PSU's and I wonder if the PSU companies don't want us to know that there are other safe ways to get power to our rigs without buying from standard PSU companies like EVGA and Corsair, etc. Ah well thanks for the reply! Would a Pico PSU be strong enough to power an i5 4690k and a GTX 970? Or at least an i5 4690k and GTX 1050? Thanks!
Would it be possible to make one side of the case a heatsink for the CPU to negate the need for any fans? Then the other side can be ventilation like you have already and you will have a truly silent mobile PC! There are lots of fanless PC's out there but they already use proprietary power supplies. I think that this would be really cool and unique and definitely set your case apart from other builders. It might also add more structural integrity to the case not that there isn't any, anyways. Just a thought but one day I will save up money for a new system and try it out in this case! :)
Hey Tom, I SUPER appreciate your questions--I am happy to answer them in an email, but if you get the chance please watch a couple of my many detailed videos that talk about them. Peace my friend! Maybe start with this one: ruclips.net/video/B6QUuniKJek/видео.html
No worries! The forum that you linked me to helped me out a lot. Problem is I just got the Fractal Design Nano S and my components are too powerful to run on a Pico PSU. I really like the portable design however though I might suggest the option to swap out the SSD bracket and add in an HDD bracket if that's not included already. And maybe a CD/DVD drive though one could always use an external one.
Thank you for making these beautiful cases. I was wondering whether you could flex a slot into the faceplate for blu ray drive?
+johndee759 Nope, sorry. :(
Not From Concentrate Do you have a solution for a Blu ray drive?
+johndee759 I have a USB bluray drive on the network :)
Not From Concentrate ok thank you.
s4 sold out....when will it become available again? Will S3 be available for sale again as well?
I hope to have some in by the end of this month; we shall see. Thank you for your patience!
Where and how do I buy one of those? I can't find on eBay or amazon.
love it mannnnhhh
I looked into getting one on your site but they are all out of stock, do you know when you'll have more ready?
I literally closed Pre-Orders last night! Please send me an email. Peace
I sent you a message of sorts using your contact option on your website, hopefully that was the right email option haha, though I couldnt find any pricing info on the site, if you could include that for me that would be awesome
Where did you put the psu
Hey man, any ETA on when the case is going to come back in stock?
I am saving up money and working on a plan for a large run at this point to be able to provide Minis for everyone who wants one. There will be two small batches in between now and then. Please send me an email if you would like to be put on the waiting list josh@nfc-systems.com
is there a way to get a 450w power supply onto it? or can you just parallel two of that 250w psu and get 500w?
+Sentinel Polaris
Well the problem isn't really the DC-DC board, it is the power brick. The HDPLEX might have a hard power cap before electronics shut it off, but that would be a rarer thing for DC-DC converters. Check out this other video I made on that subject:
ruclips.net/video/6Qh1qU0XG78/видео.html
The issue is the power brick, and finding a 450 watt power brick that is certified would be hard. You could use the HDPLEX ATX Modular Bridge Input Board and just use a full sized power supply outside your chassis.
At the end of the day there are side effects that you need to worry about. If you really need a 450w PSU to power your system some of that is going to end up as heat, and the S4 really isn't designed for high-TDP systems. While I do have customers who have stable systems with 88w CPUs and 970s, they don't draw anywhere NEAR 450w and they can get pretty hot. The only reason I would consider a 450w PSU would be for the R9 Nano...which runs cool because it has an average TDP that is pretty low, but can spike really high for miliseconds at a time.
ruclips.net/video/cfwHVvk3su4/видео.html
Good luck!
+Not From Concentrate
Hi, thanks for answering. I have another question. I see that you recommanded the 240w PA-9E Power Adapter for the HDPLEX build; I wonder is the Dell XM3C3 330w power adapter good for this use?
What power supply would you suggest for 1070 mini in this case configuration? thanks
I would go with the HDPLEX 250 + Dell 330w. You can find links to those here: nfc-systems.com/s4-mini/
would a GTX 970 mini work in a system like this with skylake 6600k?
+Corruptedfile With an HDPLEX and the Voodoo Firebird 350w power brick you would have the power part covered (in theory). It might be a bit hot and noisy, but it could work. As for the 970 FITTING...there are some models that I haven not tested and are extremely oversized...like the Asus 970. *edit* Two customers have reported the Asus 970 fitting, but I haven't seen pictures yet to let you know how easy it would be!"
i have i5 4440 and gtx 950 , work psu pico 150 + 150 adapter power ? thanks excelent work
+Nicolas Veron What you need to know is the TDP of your system. It seems that the TDP of the i5 4440 is 84w, and the TDP of the 950GTX Mini is 90w. That is a bit too high to recommend for the Pico. If you were to move to a CPU with a TDP of 35w you would be much closer and I personally would give that a try.
+Not From Concentrate
HD Plex 250w + Dell PA-9E 240W Slim , i can run without problem i5 4440 + gtx 950 ?
pd : exist bracket sfx for hd plex?
thanks man
+Nicolas Veron Sorry I missed this...yeah, the PA-9E can run that combo no problem. The PA-9E runs hot when gaming because of how small it is, but it does it even for laptops. Dunno what the lifespan of it is. Still, it makes for a good portable choice.
I'm looking to get this box built, will it support 1x 3.5in HDD + 1x SSD at the same time as something like 750ti? OR at least 1x 3.5 + any reaasonable gpu? thank you
+playstationfx Sorry--you can't use a 3.5" drive in this case while running a GPU. It is just really small and all the space gets used up. You can run dual 2.5" drives with the 750ti though and the Pico 160XT no problem. 2.5" platter drives have really big capacity now (so do SSDs if you can swing it, I sure cant afford a 3TB SDD though xD)
can u ship this too india!!!!!
How do i order one?
When i follow the link it asks me for an password..
Same here all I get is login screen.
No dust filters what is this hp htpc 2001
A dvd/blueray drive would be good on small systems like this...
Hey, what is the cpu and ram you used in this video?
i7 6700T and 16GB Patriot Viper (Mamba Heatsink). I've been putting the 65w i7s in since then. Thanks for watching.
Hey Josh. Can I put my Core i5-7500 3.4 GHz / 6MB / HD 630 Series Graphics / Socket 1151 (Kabylake) and a ZOTAC GTX 1060 6GB DDR5 into this motherboard and the S4 mini?
Blast me off an email for detailed support, but that build looks perfect for a S4 MINI.
Sorry if this is a noob question, but why is that PSU so small when typical PSUs are so big?
No, that is a SMART question; you are questioning something people take for granted. The power supply is broken up into two parts--the DC-DC adapter and the AC-DC adapter (power brick). Peace
Not From Concentrate
Oh so you'd connect a "laptop" power brick to the port, and then that just converts it to the appropriate voltage right? I see.
Thanks!
this case is great！and i want preorder one。。but the ship fee is a little expensive for me，it needs 60 bucks。。have any solution？
The box is 17x13x9", weighs 6lbs, and ships from 39532. If you can find a cheaper shipping option I am super happy to use it.
Not From Concentrate ok，super understand that，just want to prrorder your case，super excited！
Not From Concentrate by the way ，the harddrive layer included？
Yup!
Not From Concentrate when I try to order it , it shows sold out! 22 hours ago it was still in stock! I can not preorder it? Oh no! Can u open the secret shop's door for me! Because I just miss the time to pay u!
im planning to build a 4770k and a 970 itx version from gigabyte. will the psu be sufficient to power these 2?
+AcuraWay With the Voodoo 350w power brick people have achieved this combo, but I personally haven't used a CPU over 65w. I think that CPU would be hot without undervolting but you can't really hurt haswell with heat (but your motherboard can throttle and RAM can get too hot).
+Not From Concentrate My build Is going to be using 300w max but I really want your case. Can the HDPLEX take that or is there something else I can do like another power supply or would you just recommend throttling to take up less power? If I can fit another power supply in could you tell me how to do it and what I would need? (I don't have the tools or skill to mod or alter anything so modding the supplies or anything else is impossible) Also what would I use to connect that power button to the motherboard and what power brick should I use to give power to the HDPLEX?
If all else fails what low power parts would you recommend? I plan on using a gtx970 and 16gb of ram.
+Havel Send me an email and I can help you plan it out! You might not need to worry at all and the HDPLEX might power everything--but it is possible to dual-brick with a Pico 160XT + HDPLEX. See my other video on the topic. ruclips.net/video/NX4G6I4FPY8/видео.html
What is your email?Not From Concentrate
Hey, Havel! Check out the "contact" section of my website (reduce my spam hehe). nfc-systems.com/
Aw, wish this case could also house a slim DVD drive and a 3.5 HDD.
Can't you just pre-attach the ribbon cable to the oversized GPU instead of removing the power cable?
From the angle of this video what you propose makes 100% sense. In practice it is much harder to do it that way, if not impossible with the black cable. However with my new cable you could indeed do it the way you propose--I tried it last night. It is still easier to push it back a bit though and install the power cable last. THANK YOU for watching!!!
You're welcome! I'm thinking about buying this case, but on the website I saw it's out of stock. Any idea when will it be available again? Also, do you guys ship in Italy?
Awesome case. Love the work and dedication you're putting into it.
So covers is plastic? Not aluminum?
+Max Cutov There is _zero_ plastic in the S4 Mini. The cover panels are indeed aluminum and I try to use the very best alloys for the Mini.
I must have been confusing when talking about Novus 1--the PAINT is a powdercoat, which is essential a plastic epoxy that is very durable. I mention acrylic cases, but that is just a side tip.
Thanks!!!
I wish you would get a riser that would allow the gpu to sit face up
+Poo Jabba Check out the S3 Mini at nfc-systems.com/mini/ Peace!
Is there a video about it?
Nope, sorry man. Just the pictures.
Is it something you may consider at some point?
Link about modding pico supply?
Sure, all on my channel:
ruclips.net/video/NX4G6I4FPY8/видео.html, ruclips.net/video/6Qh1qU0XG78/видео.html
Is this gonna be in stock again?
Yup! Please email me to get on the waiting list so I can send you a pre-order form soon! Thanks
How much hacking for a red dragon 5700xt?
i need one but in the page it says that is totally sold out, how can i get one ?
There is a waiting list, I can totally add you on it though if you want to send me an email! Peace
could you please send me the link or tell me where to add myselft to the waiting list?
I can put you on brother, I just need your email. nfc-systems.com/contact/
i already did it a few days bro but i didnt know it was the waiting list xd, thanks alot. ill be waiting your email !
Where did you get the pci ribbon?
+Juan Perez It's custom made for me with a minimum order. You can buy single cables from companies like Ameri-Rack, Adex, or Li-Heat.
Looking to upgrade my i7-6600k in my S4 mini. Anyone run a i9-9900K in there sucessfully? I think the TDP is the same, so in theory, it should be fine....?
could someone please tell me where I can find a ribbon cable of similar length to this guy?
+jean valjean I had to get them custom made because I couldn't find any I liked this short.
+Not From Concentrate where did you get them custom made? I need some for a build I'm doing :P
Ameri-rack has low minimum orders, you could try them. Paul is a good guy and should help you out. Peace!
cheers!
So I have one question: Can I power a PC with a RYZEN 3 and a GTX 1050ti with a Pico PSU?
Absolutely. The power brick is the weak part, but the 160XT kit should work for that. I have lots of videos on tiny power supplies if you want to check them out, and I'm going to making another big one soon.
Thank you very much man. I hope I can buy a S4 Mini as soon as I have enough money.
An external brick is a deal breaker for me. Anybody think one can cram a 300w Seasonic Flex PSU with this case?
Is that 250w PSU enough to power the whole rig?
Yup! More recently the 160W Pico units are enough to power an i7 + a GeForce 1060 which is far more powerful than any GPU i've put in here so far!!!
Really? I thought the consensus is around 500w for a proper rig?
Ah I see, it supports up to 400W peak and >90% efficiency, that's pretty dope.
It's all about TDP. Most customers have been using a 120w GPU (Asus 970) with a 65w CPU (like the i7 6700). 120W gets you ALOT of GPU now with Polaris and Pascal. The 1060 is stronger than the 970!
Thinking of doing this myself with a i3 + Small GTX1060. Do you need to mod the PicoPSUs cables for it to handle this?
psu link?
almost 2 years after, I still can't get one :-(
They are available at www.sfflab.com/collections/enclosures/products/nfc_s4m
how do u connect the wires to the button?
+Bentz The easiest way to get your bulgin switch ready to go is to salvage one of these (or two, if you want to use the LED) from an old PC case.
Then strip the ends and solder it in! + is voltage plus and - is voltage minus (obviously) for the LED. You will see NC or NO for normally closed or normally open. You probably want to solder the wire to the Normally Open so it closes when you hit the button to power off. Then just solder the wires in! Use heat shrink or electrical tape to make sure they don't short out.
I should make a video about this since I am asked this question alot. Thanks!
+Not From Concentrate www.amazon.com/HDE-Motherboard-Computer-Switch-Button/dp/B009CWY8PA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453851829&sr=8-2&keywords=power+button
Not From Concentrate ty and yes making a video would be a lot better xD
its Oct 2020 and I'm just watching this... thinking; that's not much bigger than my 2018 Intel i7 NUC... I want to build something similar now so i can play a few more games.