Not so small form factor looking at footprint of the case... Being 4.5cm shorter and 2.5cm narrower than Meshify 2 Compact is practically nothing when it's sitting on the desk.
@@veduci22 well but if you take the height into account, Meshify 2 Compact then comes in 39.4 liters, against NR200P MAX’s 18.3 liters. Not everyone puts a mid-tower on the desk as you do.
CoolerMaster has really been doing their homework. The NR200/P was already amazing, and the MAX version is such a practical combo. as always, great video! thanks!
cooler master is like pre and post nr200, like they weren't doing anything interesting before it for over a decade and suddenly...bang for buck best itx case. I'm glad it wasn't a one time fluke
I love my NR200P (I air cool mine), but if this was available when I was first building, I would have 100% gone this route just for the simplicity of the build!
I’m with you there. I finally finished my ITX build in the NR200 (Aorus B550I Pro AX, Ryzen 5 5600X, Geforce RTX 2080 Ti that I’d been using in an eGPU setup with my Alienware 17 R5, 32 GB GSkill 3600 MHz RAM, 2 TB Samsung 980 Pro, 4 TB XPG SX8100, Cooler Master V850 Power Supply (I think the same one that the MAX is kitted with, and about as much air cooling as I could reasonably fit), and having the power supply included would have made the build a bit more streamlined. I’m quite happy with how my build came out, though I had to split my parts that I didn’t already have out over a period of months so it took a lot of time before I could get it built. Preliminary tests are looking pretty good so far :)
NR200P Sakura (The Pink one) with the Aorus Pro AX B550I, 5950X and 3090FE. 280mm AIO at the Sidemount. The only problem i had was Cablemanagment, since the FE has a Fan on the back. I wouldn't go with the MAX. It doesn't use the chimney-effect or the flowthrough of the 3090FE properly. ^^
@@gucky4717 Yeah, cable management was tricky for me as well. I might try to mess with my cables a little bit more to see if I can get things a bit tidier, but there isn’t a whole lot messing with airflow so I’ll go with it for a while.
I bought the NR200 and it was so hard to build with all the cables and Side mount AIO, And my overall cost was way higher: 170 for a 750W SFX PSU, 120 for 280 AIO and not even having Riser Cable. $350 for a 850 PSU and a 280mm AIO, a Gen-4 Riser and a premium case sure seems like a steal
Wow that case is actually smartly built. And I can definitely see how the engineers had the builder in mind, as they have made installing everything super simple.
Love how they fixed the number 1 issue of the nr200 being that it was nearly impossible to get a top mounted aio, and the guys at GN found that putting an aio at the bottom of the case was a terrible idea.
Yes and no. It is possible to mount a Slim 240mm Radiator with slim Fans at the Top after some minor (invisible) modding in the NR200P. If you want to Custom Watercool the MAX you are stuck with a single RAD, while the NR200P can have 2x240mm or even more. And the sidemount AIO on the normal NR200P is OK too, since the RAD is the highest point + the Fans cool the Board quite nice.
@@gucky4717 if the mod u meant is cutting some part of the case with tools like dremel, then no. Im not against it, but if u count that as "possible to fit" X then practically any case can be modded to be like that provided they have the proper dimensions.
@@Crustee0 I know I've seen a few people fit a slim rad with slim fans like @Gucky mentioned without doing the full inverted mod, like I think you're talking about. CoolerMaster actually made quite a few things in the NR200P to allow the case to be flipped, allowing a top mounted AIO. Top and bottom plates have exact same mounting system, they're interchangeable. It's actually kind of a bummer its not invertible out of the box, It would have been so easy, and then the NR200P would have been basically unstoppable and there would have been no need for the MAX variant.
@@salty1099 Depends...in the NR200P there is not much room in my config at least. The 3090FE takes up the lower portion and my 280mm AIO is so long, that i have to unscrew the entie front of the Case to get it in... If there is a pump in the Rad it wont fit, if it is a 280mm at least.
I didn't think they could make the NR200P better, but they did. And this direction is quite good for first-time builders. The integrated components coming w/ this kit are a seriously good value, too.
@@justaemptymallwell... i mean thats the op's point innit, Beginners wouldnt really know what they're doing, so having the max with a lot of parts pre-installed is nice
Everything in this NR200PM looks so perfect: the color, the mounting bracket for the graphic card, the top mounted radiator... Such a perfection makes me want to buy one to replace my NR200P.
After much back and forth and literally ordering and trying two alternatives, I finally went with this. Sacrificing the overall size for performance I believe will be worth. I tried the H1 V2 and the lack of control over the pump/PSU fan and how damn LOUD it is at idle just made the case not worth it. Thanks as always for your reviews/builds man! Really helped me make an informed decision.
Hope CM include a type-C front panel connector in their next update/revision, otherwise it's hard to fault such an excellent case (even if it's slightly on the larger side)
Currently have a meshlicious on my desk waiting to afford the rest of the parts .. .. would love to see the same comparison before I get too vested into the SSUPD case.
@@NicholasNunez Same here. Have a Meshlicious on my desk now. Try the standoff mod next to add a second NVME on the backside of the motherboard and just got a 3d print to add a 92mm exhaust fan on the top and another print to add 2 40mm exhaust fans on the back. Really looking forward to the temps compared to the NR200P Max
@@nicolaialtwegg3849 what's your components list? I can't decide on a mobo, I keep flip flopping between the ASUS and Gigabyte Fortunately I already got a 3070 FE for MSRP at best buy. I'm now waiting to buy all the other components at once All of my current parts are 7+ years old, I got them for free last year as my first build. I'm ready to cherry pick my own parts now though
Cooler Master is killing it with the NR200 line, excited to see them bring what they learned from this line to another line in the future. Maybe an smaller itx case?
I would like to thank you for inspiring me to build my own ITX pc on this wonderful case to replace my Razer Blade 17 Pro, I have been watching your builds for a long time but never thought I could do it until I took my time to study it carefully from your channel and others too in addition to the components PDF's from their vendors. My build is of course NR200P Max, 12700K, MSI Z690I Unify, MSI 3080 Trio Z, 2TB Samsung 980 Pro, G Skill 2x16 CL36 5600MHz, and two Noctua (NF-A12x15 + Noctua NF-A12x25). I settled for TG option to display the GPU and temp difference is less than 5 degrees C but definitely acceptable below 75 max while gaming. Thanks again and keep it up.
@@samanosukeakechi4388 no complaints at all, in fact due to its cute size I like it more than my big rig in my other place. Totally satisfied to say the least.
Love the review! Thorough build guide. I think this is a surprisingly good value proposition. Seems like almost an all around upgrade from the OG nr200p
I've been building my own pc's for about 30 years now, and i ordered this case for my first SFF build. Would have loved to build a custom loop but the budget is small, so this is perfect! Greetz from The Netherlands ;-)
Apparently next-gen GPUs will require 1000W+ power supplies, but either way this seems to be a fantastic case, I might just go for it when I finally build a desktop PC (with the current market I'm sticking to laptops exclusively).
its not truth i have 4090 and trust me is working perfect the only issues that i saw is the temperature of gpu. However the really high gpu 4090 with i9 13900k is completely strong enouph and the 850 psu is really enouph and good without unvoltage for the moment .
QUESTION: Do you think swapping out the stock radiator fans for the Noctua NF-A12x25 would be beneficial or unnecessary in terms of the overall cooling performance? I'm just wondering if it will improve cooling significantly enough to warrant purchasing them.
@@50V0N Demand-pull inflation occurs when the demand for goods and services exceeds the supply that can be produced, putting upward pressure on prices and leading to inflation.
i have the nr200p and the first thing i noticed is the power socket in the back. the Max has it on the bottom but the non max has it up top. It's one of the only gripes i have for the original case as the cable can come lose. First ITX build i have and yes Max and non-max should be super worth for your simple build!
Idk man, I have yet to see a single peripheral I'd want to plug into the front via USBC, and not all high-end itx mobos have USBC header support due to size constraints. As long as I could get a thunderbolt in the rear I/O for just in case I'd be good to go.
The NR200P is quite amazing in all areas. Price, performance, size, quality while having a basic but pleasing look to it. I seriously couldn't recommend anything other than this coolermaster NR200P/200/MAX
I know im a bit late, but Vented panel with bottom and top as exhaust, using negative pressure setup intaking from vented panel. Remove bottom dust filter. Itll exhaust the GPU directly from the plug side on the bottom with the other half going through the AIO out the top.
Over time, dust builds up under the top mesh of the NR200 and it looks bad. Cleaning the top mesh is labor intensive since you have to take off side and front panels to remove the top and then remove fans/radiator from the top panel. Only then you can reach the dust. I did not manage to find a better ITX case for my hardware (considering both performance and appearance). But this little problem bothers me much. I wonder what can be done about it (except using top fans as intake but then thermals are too bad and my 2080ti gets throttled).
Great video! I got the NR200P TG earlier in the year as my first SFF upgrade and I absolutely love it. I'm currently running an AMD stock cooler though. Any idea if the cooler and riser cable shown here that come with the MAX are currently, or will be, available separately?
amazing video on this case, literally gonna get it for my next build, but just wandering how thermals are with the TG panel and the bottom fans as intake?
That's the way I have my nr200p setup! with a top mounted 240mm aio after a mod, 5600x and 3060ti FE, bottom fans intake, top aio fans as exhaust. Totally thermally capable!
@@thehardwarehams7302 you absolute legend, was just wondering if it will be ok in this config since ambient temps where I'm at can vary from 25-31 degrees celsius and don't know if a 5800x can be kept cooled with the aio like this but I don't mind running the two slim fans at a higher speed
@@BelliSenior Oh dang, yeah that is hot! Sorry I mis-typed before, I have my top AIO as intake, so cpu gets full access to fresh air, then bottom fans as exhaust. Basically reverse chimney airflow. I had it standard chimney before but my cpu was taking a lot of heat from my gpu when they were both under load. But I think a 280mm AIO should be sufficient even with those ambient temps to handle a 5800x.
One important thing noting about the MAX variant : the layout in the back only allows for vertical GPU mount. I first noticed this when the PSU power cable was at the bottom as opposed to the top for my NR200.
I feel like this would be REALLY FUN to own. But, not as a main rig. I don't ever wanna lose that "tower" posture. even tho theres no cd rom drive or hhd. anymore. or floppy drive. or mouse ball that needs air lol.
Thank you very much for posting. I knew the new Max was coming out but I wasn't interested. Just finished a new-build with the NR200, ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Impact MB, RTX 3080 Ti FE (thanks Best Buy on Aug. 26th), 5 Noctua fans (3x25mm & 2x15mm), Noctua C14S CPU Cooler (yes, fits in the Impact MB no problem). Plus the regular stuff. Works great.
In order to fit the AIO at the Top, the Mainboard had to be lowered down, thats why a normal PCI-E Mount won't fit. That's also why the one ASUS Mini-DTX Board wont fit. In the NR200P MAX for Custom Cards it may be better to have the bottom slim Fans exhaust the hot air from the GPU. So VRM Temp and bottom exhaust Fans might also be something to test. I use the NR200P Sakura Edition (yes the Pink one) and in it is a 3090FE with a 280mm AIO at the Sidemount. With the same slim Noctua Fans i have max 72°C GPU/82°C Hotspot/98°C VRAM Temps in a Room with ~27°C, but my GPU Fans run only between 30-40%RPM (Noctua run at 50%), above that they become audible. Thanks to the sidemount Fans the Temps on the Board are below 63°C including VRMs.
I am glad I purchased the an asus ITX. I almost purchased the Asus ROG (X570) Crosshair VIII Impact (mini-DTX) but was worried about the size in the future.
It's not a bad deal. I don't mind it when companies offer a pre and non pre packaged system. As much as downsizing is a plus, lots already have kit available or prefer tubes. Especially at 18.5L. tons of room for custom cooling.
This case will be the one I use for my first Sff build. It's a lot smaller than the 18year old Cooler Master 690 full tower case I'm using now. I don't plan to use the "MaX" version as the psu doesn't seem to be modular and I don't need a 850 watt psu. I will be using the 5700g and no gpu initialy and add a 6600xt to it when I upgrade my other PC. Thanks for the video.
Pricing seems pretty fair the aio is 90 for the cheap end, and closer to 130 on the higher end, so lets say about 110. For the PSU. A 600w sfx psu is typically between 120-150 so let's says 130ish. (And this is ~~700w~~ 850w!) Then the 4.0 riser cable is about 50-80ish (though a 3.0 one is worth about 20-35) so we could say a $30-40 upgrade. So 110+130+35= 175. Then figure that it is partially assembled makes this a decent value
My first ITX build was earlier this year. Built into the NR200P after watching yours and Gear Seekers videos, what an amazing case. The build isn't tecnically finished as I can't get my hands on a reasonably priced 3080, but look forward to when it is.
Could you please review and make a build in the lian li 011 air mini. I think it would be a great small build with nice airflow and crazy aesthetics. Thanks.
I just got my NR200P MAX after wanting one for a long time. Turns out the AIO pump is DOA...looking this up it seems this is quite common (in the past few months) and this custom AIO is apparently already *DISCONTINUED* and there is an RMA backlog this... Good luck with RMA and finding a replacement then. I haven't had a Cooler Master AIO in a long time but I will never ever consider one. Corsair, NZXT, Alphacool, used these for years and never had any major issues. I will just have to find a RELIABLE AIO that will fit as I can't return it as it will just be too much hassle and I'll just have to live with it. Won't be surprised if they discontinue the this case, having so many components pre installed is asking for trouble, especially when your AIO is garbage...
I’ve been planning on buying a white version of the normal case for some time now but the whole part pricing fiasco has destroyed any desire to upgrade or even simply transplant my current build into a new case. I was going to buy a 3080. Even though it was over priced. I was going to upgrade from 3rd gen to 5th gen ryzen. Kinda glad I didn’t because what I have now is still faster than I need.
Another SFF build video from Optimum Tech! Heck yeah
We eating!!!
Not so small form factor looking at footprint of the case... Being 4.5cm shorter and 2.5cm narrower than Meshify 2 Compact is practically nothing when it's sitting on the desk.
@@veduci22 well but if you take the height into account, Meshify 2 Compact then comes in 39.4 liters, against NR200P MAX’s 18.3 liters.
Not everyone puts a mid-tower on the desk as you do.
Imagine if he started making fitness videos. That would be god tier.
@@xiqy1959 what would be epic is if he followed the same format as these videos...
That's weird. This case makes the Strix card look like a Founder's edition :P
I didn't know radeon was nvidia
There is no way you can fit RTX 3090 Asus strix on this case
@@capslock247gaming9 bruh you can
@@capslock247gaming9 isn't the cooler essentially the same?
hek yea the color is kinda synchronized
edit: dayum that's stealthy
CoolerMaster has really been doing their homework. The NR200/P was already amazing, and the MAX version is such a practical combo.
as always, great video! thanks!
cooler master is like pre and post nr200, like they weren't doing anything interesting before it for over a decade and suddenly...bang for buck best itx case. I'm glad it wasn't a one time fluke
didnt do enough hw to discover the usb c front panel
are the p and max version sizes the same?
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Was waiting for your review on this! Thank you!!
I love my NR200P (I air cool mine), but if this was available when I was first building, I would have 100% gone this route just for the simplicity of the build!
I’m with you there. I finally finished my ITX build in the NR200 (Aorus B550I Pro AX, Ryzen 5 5600X, Geforce RTX 2080 Ti that I’d been using in an eGPU setup with my Alienware 17 R5, 32 GB GSkill 3600 MHz RAM, 2 TB Samsung 980 Pro, 4 TB XPG SX8100, Cooler Master V850 Power Supply (I think the same one that the MAX is kitted with, and about as much air cooling as I could reasonably fit), and having the power supply included would have made the build a bit more streamlined.
I’m quite happy with how my build came out, though I had to split my parts that I didn’t already have out over a period of months so it took a lot of time before I could get it built.
Preliminary tests are looking pretty good so far :)
NR200P Sakura (The Pink one) with the Aorus Pro AX B550I, 5950X and 3090FE. 280mm AIO at the Sidemount. The only problem i had was Cablemanagment, since the FE has a Fan on the back.
I wouldn't go with the MAX. It doesn't use the chimney-effect or the flowthrough of the 3090FE properly. ^^
@@gucky4717 Yeah, cable management was tricky for me as well. I might try to mess with my cables a little bit more to see if I can get things a bit tidier, but there isn’t a whole lot messing with airflow so I’ll go with it for a while.
Yeah this is a real good deal, especially with that 850 watt psu!
@@gucky4717 "Machines and More" seems to have found that intake from both bottom and top is the way to go with the Max.
I bought the NR200 and it was so hard to build with all the cables and Side mount AIO, And my overall cost was way higher: 170 for a 750W SFX PSU, 120 for 280 AIO and not even having Riser Cable. $350 for a 850 PSU and a 280mm AIO, a Gen-4 Riser and a premium case sure seems like a steal
I was looking this ITX case on Amazon and BOOM! This video appeared. Thank you for your revealing review
I had a dream where you told us your bench and squat numbers. Sadly only a dream ;)
Was going to like, but it's at 69.
@@qwertyferix keep that number man. lol. i did the same.
He told us in previous videos.
I would also ask for the deadlift 1RP, don't ignore those traps.
Pretty sure he's said how much he can press b4 in comments.
Wow that case is actually smartly built. And I can definitely see how the engineers had the builder in mind, as they have made installing everything super simple.
This has to be by far my fav case! Seriously, has everything I have been asking for! Good video!
Love how they fixed the number 1 issue of the nr200 being that it was nearly impossible to get a top mounted aio, and the guys at GN found that putting an aio at the bottom of the case was a terrible idea.
Yes and no. It is possible to mount a Slim 240mm Radiator with slim Fans at the Top after some minor (invisible) modding in the NR200P. If you want to Custom Watercool the MAX you are stuck with a single RAD, while the NR200P can have 2x240mm or even more.
And the sidemount AIO on the normal NR200P is OK too, since the RAD is the highest point + the Fans cool the Board quite nice.
@@gucky4717 if the mod u meant is cutting some part of the case with tools like dremel, then no. Im not against it, but if u count that as "possible to fit" X then practically any case can be modded to be like that provided they have the proper dimensions.
@@Crustee0 I know I've seen a few people fit a slim rad with slim fans like @Gucky mentioned without doing the full inverted mod, like I think you're talking about. CoolerMaster actually made quite a few things in the NR200P to allow the case to be flipped, allowing a top mounted AIO. Top and bottom plates have exact same mounting system, they're interchangeable.
It's actually kind of a bummer its not invertible out of the box, It would have been so easy, and then the NR200P would have been basically unstoppable and there would have been no need for the MAX variant.
if your pump is on the radiatior, you can probable do the rad lower than the block easier
@@salty1099 Depends...in the NR200P there is not much room in my config at least.
The 3090FE takes up the lower portion and my 280mm AIO is so long, that i have to unscrew the entie front of the Case to get it in...
If there is a pump in the Rad it wont fit, if it is a 280mm at least.
I didn't think they could make the NR200P better, but they did. And this direction is quite good for first-time builders. The integrated components coming w/ this kit are a seriously good value, too.
If you know what you're doing, the original is much better than the Max version.
@@justaemptymall Can you elaborate on that statement?
@@emmanuelblot4643 would like to know aswell. Gonna go full amd build in the future with this case. First time builder
@@justaemptymallwell... i mean thats the op's point innit,
Beginners wouldnt really know what they're doing, so having the max with a lot of parts pre-installed is nice
Like the fact this is kinda geared towards new sff builders, thanks man
bro, this dude came out of nowhere on my homepage and i just love this guy.
Will definitely use this for my next build whenever that’ll be
I feel you.
You ever build that pc bro?
Very nice video! 👍🏼 hope you are planning a custom loop too. Can’t wait for it.
Loving the process of building the PC included in the videos! 🙌🏽
Just built an Xproto similar to the one you built before.
Awesome video and build guide. A pleasure to watch!
Great video! :D
Would love to see a custom loop build using this case. Curious to see if it's easier and/or more performant than the original NR200P!
beautiful cinematography as always
Love your videos man. Definitely the go-to channel for all things ITX. This case is nice...just wish it had a type C port.
Everything in this NR200PM looks so perfect: the color, the mounting bracket for the graphic card, the top mounted radiator... Such a perfection makes me want to buy one to replace my NR200P.
After much back and forth and literally ordering and trying two alternatives, I finally went with this. Sacrificing the overall size for performance I believe will be worth.
I tried the H1 V2 and the lack of control over the pump/PSU fan and how damn LOUD it is at idle just made the case not worth it.
Thanks as always for your reviews/builds man! Really helped me make an informed decision.
The color is so neat! Trying to Upgrade my White nr200p with an ATX PSU + rx 6600 xt
Hope CM include a type-C front panel connector in their next update/revision, otherwise it's hard to fault such an excellent case (even if it's slightly on the larger side)
ya, TypeC would be nice - but it's acceptable since the back normally has it.
You have my deepest gratitude, mate.
Thank you so much for the review. A Meshlicious vs NR200P Max video would be nice
Currently have a meshlicious on my desk waiting to afford the rest of the parts .. .. would love to see the same comparison before I get too vested into the SSUPD case.
@@NicholasNunez Same here. Have a Meshlicious on my desk now. Try the standoff mod next to add a second NVME on the backside of the motherboard and just got a 3d print to add a 92mm exhaust fan on the top and another print to add 2 40mm exhaust fans on the back. Really looking forward to the temps compared to the NR200P Max
@@nicolaialtwegg3849 what's your components list? I can't decide on a mobo, I keep flip flopping between the ASUS and Gigabyte
Fortunately I already got a 3070 FE for MSRP at best buy. I'm now waiting to buy all the other components at once
All of my current parts are 7+ years old, I got them for free last year as my first build. I'm ready to cherry pick my own parts now though
Awesome, thanks for highlighting this product it had simplified my whole plan for the power PC build thank you!
Cooler Master is killing it with the NR200 line, excited to see them bring what they learned from this line to another line in the future. Maybe an smaller itx case?
Already have white nr200 but have to watch your vids always relaxing hehe
This video was super clean
I would like to thank you for inspiring me to build my own ITX pc on this wonderful case to replace my Razer Blade 17 Pro, I have been watching your builds for a long time but never thought I could do it until I took my time to study it carefully from your channel and others too in addition to the components PDF's from their vendors. My build is of course NR200P Max, 12700K, MSI Z690I Unify, MSI 3080 Trio Z, 2TB Samsung 980 Pro, G Skill 2x16 CL36 5600MHz, and two Noctua (NF-A12x15 + Noctua NF-A12x25). I settled for TG option to display the GPU and temp difference is less than 5 degrees C but definitely acceptable below 75 max while gaming. Thanks again and keep it up.
Building mine right now, I'm close to your specs right now, but haven't bought everything yet.
How's it running?
@@samanosukeakechi4388 no complaints at all, in fact due to its cute size I like it more than my big rig in my other place. Totally satisfied to say the least.
Love the review! Thorough build guide. I think this is a surprisingly good value proposition. Seems like almost an all around upgrade from the OG nr200p
Wow, looks great. Thanks for the video!
Been very excited to pick this up but havent seen a buy link go live yet anywhere!
Awesome review! Thanks for sharing it. Thumbs up!!
been waiting for this video to drop since jayz
I've been building my own pc's for about 30 years now, and i ordered this case for my first SFF build. Would have loved to build a custom loop but the budget is small, so this is perfect! Greetz from The Netherlands ;-)
Apparently next-gen GPUs will require 1000W+ power supplies, but either way this seems to be a fantastic case, I might just go for it when I finally build a desktop PC (with the current market I'm sticking to laptops exclusively).
its not truth i have 4090 and trust me is working perfect the only issues that i saw is the temperature of gpu. However the really high gpu 4090 with i9 13900k is completely strong enouph and the 850 psu is really enouph and good without unvoltage for the moment .
I have not been very interested in sff cases but I really like this. Also super high quality video man nice job.
QUESTION: Do you think swapping out the stock radiator fans for the Noctua NF-A12x25 would be beneficial or unnecessary in terms of the overall cooling performance? I'm just wondering if it will improve cooling significantly enough to warrant purchasing them.
I was wondering the same exact thing, I’m wondering if someone can update me on it to see if it’s possible.
I hear "Pretty straight-forward" like a thousand times in your videos, always fun to hear
Inflation is crazy: your Amazon link is now $456.21...
That's demand not inflation LoL
@@50V0N Demand-pull inflation occurs when the demand for goods and services exceeds the supply that can be produced, putting upward pressure on prices and leading to inflation.
Just checked. Price is now $14,729.32 inflation is crazy.
Just checked. Price is now $127,952.39. Inflation is crazy.
i have the nr200p and the first thing i noticed is the power socket in the back. the Max has it on the bottom but the non max has it up top. It's one of the only gripes i have for the original case as the cable can come lose. First ITX build i have and yes Max and non-max should be super worth for your simple build!
Great review as always! but I feel CM missed the opportunity to add USB C on the IO.
Idk man, I have yet to see a single peripheral I'd want to plug into the front via USBC, and not all high-end itx mobos have USBC header support due to size constraints. As long as I could get a thunderbolt in the rear I/O for just in case I'd be good to go.
Just received mine today! Switching from the regular NR200P because of space, noise and temps. I am really excited for the results in the end
The Meshlicious is just more of a looker
Thats just what i am looking for on my next build , if only we can get the gpu we need . Great vid .
The NR200P is quite amazing in all areas. Price, performance, size, quality while having a basic but pleasing look to it. I seriously couldn't recommend anything other than this coolermaster NR200P/200/MAX
this is the BEST ad I have seen on YT. Great production bro
Ok but I can’t find anywhere to buy it
I know im a bit late, but Vented panel with bottom and top as exhaust, using negative pressure setup intaking from vented panel. Remove bottom dust filter. Itll exhaust the GPU directly from the plug side on the bottom with the other half going through the AIO out the top.
Geez, tomshardware reviewed this case, and their lighting managed to make it look like an ugly green. Now that I see it on your video, it looks sweet.
Thanks for clearify the bottom fan clearance with vertical GPU!!
Over time, dust builds up under the top mesh of the NR200 and it looks bad. Cleaning the top mesh is labor intensive since you have to take off side and front panels to remove the top and then remove fans/radiator from the top panel. Only then you can reach the dust. I did not manage to find a better ITX case for my hardware (considering both performance and appearance). But this little problem bothers me much. I wonder what can be done about it (except using top fans as intake but then thermals are too bad and my 2080ti gets throttled).
any updates? how did you deal with this issue?
@@UlfMTG removed the top mesh
This is quality right here best videos from optimum tech keep it going bro
Great video! I got the NR200P TG earlier in the year as my first SFF upgrade and I absolutely love it. I'm currently running an AMD stock cooler though. Any idea if the cooler and riser cable shown here that come with the MAX are currently, or will be, available separately?
the color seems really great
The pricing on that is awesome!
This will be my 2024 build. Since they make pc building diy. So happy for this minimalistic build
Imagine this case with a 5600x and 3060ti
Perfect combo.
And now we wait for the custom loop with the added versatility 😁
Great video. Do you have a list of components used (board, RAM etc.)?
Nice!! Will be ordering soon!
amazing video on this case, literally gonna get it for my next build, but just wandering how thermals are with the TG panel and the bottom fans as intake?
That's the way I have my nr200p setup! with a top mounted 240mm aio after a mod, 5600x and 3060ti FE, bottom fans intake, top aio fans as exhaust. Totally thermally capable!
@@thehardwarehams7302 could you point me in the direction on how to mount a rad to the top of the nr200?
@@DAIV We're actually working on a walkthrough video today! Should be posted tomorrow :D
@@thehardwarehams7302 you absolute legend, was just wondering if it will be ok in this config since ambient temps where I'm at can vary from 25-31 degrees celsius and don't know if a 5800x can be kept cooled with the aio like this but I don't mind running the two slim fans at a higher speed
@@BelliSenior Oh dang, yeah that is hot! Sorry I mis-typed before, I have my top AIO as intake, so cpu gets full access to fresh air, then bottom fans as exhaust. Basically reverse chimney airflow. I had it standard chimney before but my cpu was taking a lot of heat from my gpu when they were both under load. But I think a 280mm AIO should be sufficient even with those ambient temps to handle a 5800x.
waiting for mATX case with the same bundle....that would be awesome
I'd love the case if it was lighter. I'd buy an aluminium version instantly!
3 months later, still can't find this anywhere in the states
thanks for making my decision for my series 12 build mate
Will be list on my next build.. Thanks a lot!
Hey, thanks for this video! I've built 14900 and 3080 following this video.
I like how friendly this makes itx cases
One important thing noting about the MAX variant : the layout in the back only allows for vertical GPU mount. I first noticed this when the PSU power cable was at the bottom as opposed to the top for my NR200.
That’s why a PCIe 4.0 riser cable is shipped together with the NR200P MAX kit.
It’s 12:30am rn and I’m sick beyond belief, and optimum comes out of nowhere and saves me from certain death. Thank you Ali 🙏🏾
would've been nice if you illuminated the inside of the case during the build. it was hard to see portions of the motherboard obscured by shadow
With the rad setup as exhaust, you will find the bottom intake fans may hinder the cooling performance. I'd leave them out in this case.
I never thought about a case with some preinstalled parts. Great idea
I feel like this would be REALLY FUN to own. But, not as a main rig. I don't ever wanna lose that "tower" posture. even tho theres no cd rom drive or hhd. anymore. or floppy drive. or mouse ball that needs air lol.
Yet another great video packed with useful info!
Thank you very much for posting. I knew the new Max was coming out but I wasn't interested. Just finished a new-build with the NR200, ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Impact MB, RTX 3080 Ti FE (thanks Best Buy on Aug. 26th), 5 Noctua fans (3x25mm & 2x15mm), Noctua C14S CPU Cooler (yes, fits in the Impact MB no problem). Plus the regular stuff. Works great.
This is the way~ Perfect size and built.
In order to fit the AIO at the Top, the Mainboard had to be lowered down, thats why a normal PCI-E Mount won't fit. That's also why the one ASUS Mini-DTX Board wont fit.
In the NR200P MAX for Custom Cards it may be better to have the bottom slim Fans exhaust the hot air from the GPU.
So VRM Temp and bottom exhaust Fans might also be something to test.
I use the NR200P Sakura Edition (yes the Pink one) and in it is a 3090FE with a 280mm AIO at the Sidemount. With the same slim Noctua Fans i have max 72°C GPU/82°C Hotspot/98°C VRAM Temps in a Room with ~27°C, but my GPU Fans run only between 30-40%RPM (Noctua run at 50%), above that they become audible. Thanks to the sidemount Fans the Temps on the Board are below 63°C including VRMs.
I am glad I purchased the an asus ITX. I almost purchased the Asus ROG (X570) Crosshair VIII Impact (mini-DTX) but was worried about the size in the future.
These cases handle vertical mount card thermals amazingly well, even with a glass side panel.
It's not a bad deal. I don't mind it when companies offer a pre and non pre packaged system. As much as downsizing is a plus, lots already have kit available or prefer tubes. Especially at 18.5L. tons of room for custom cooling.
This case will be the one I use for my first Sff build. It's a lot smaller than the 18year old Cooler Master 690 full tower case I'm using now. I don't plan to use the "MaX" version as the psu doesn't seem to be modular and I don't need a 850 watt psu. I will be using the 5700g and no gpu initialy and add a 6600xt to it when I upgrade my other PC. Thanks for the video.
Thanks dude. Looks like a great buy from where I'm sitting :)
It would be cool if case manufacturers would start including power supplies with pre-routed cables.
Pricing seems pretty fair the aio is 90 for the cheap end, and closer to 130 on the higher end, so lets say about 110.
For the PSU. A 600w sfx psu is typically between 120-150 so let's says 130ish. (And this is ~~700w~~ 850w!)
Then the 4.0 riser cable is about 50-80ish (though a 3.0 one is worth about 20-35) so we could say a $30-40 upgrade.
So 110+130+35= 175. Then figure that it is partially assembled makes this a decent value
dude it's 850w and not 700w!
@@BARRYy0M even more value. (Edited original comment)
My first ITX build was earlier this year. Built into the NR200P after watching yours and Gear Seekers videos, what an amazing case. The build isn't tecnically finished as I can't get my hands on a reasonably priced 3080, but look forward to when it is.
Which motherboard did you use ?
Could you please review and make a build in the lian li 011 air mini. I think it would be a great small build with nice airflow and crazy aesthetics. Thanks.
I just got my NR200P MAX after wanting one for a long time. Turns out the AIO pump is DOA...looking this up it seems this is quite common (in the past few months) and this custom AIO is apparently already *DISCONTINUED* and there is an RMA backlog this... Good luck with RMA and finding a replacement then. I haven't had a Cooler Master AIO in a long time but I will never ever consider one. Corsair, NZXT, Alphacool, used these for years and never had any major issues. I will just have to find a RELIABLE AIO that will fit as I can't return it as it will just be too much hassle and I'll just have to live with it. Won't be surprised if they discontinue the this case, having so many components pre installed is asking for trouble, especially when your AIO is garbage...
I have an MSI itx mobo and honestly, management once your computer is up and running is excellent. MSI lets you control everything with ease.
Considering this for a 3090FE, thanks for testing it :D
Can’t find this case anywhere…I thought it’s been released!
Can't believe this is EOL already, I hope they bring out a newer version early next year but with the better colour options of the normal NR200..
Is it weird the Max has not been released yet?
I’ve been planning on buying a white version of the normal case for some time now but the whole part pricing fiasco has destroyed any desire to upgrade or even simply transplant my current build into a new case. I was going to buy a 3080. Even though it was over priced. I was going to upgrade from 3rd gen to 5th gen ryzen. Kinda glad I didn’t because what I have now is still faster than I need.
there's a new model? that's good for them to continue with this design.
Thanks Ali for the video ! I just order it. Could we have the part list ? Thanks
Where were you able to order it from