m-ATX Build Log

Myrddin

As requested, here's the build log relating to this thread. Components are:

Intel i5 6600K
ASUS Z170i
Hyper X FURY DDR4 16GB
EVGA 650GS PSU
Kraken X31 AIO Cooler
Silverstone Sugo SG13B
PNY 120GB SSD
WD Blue 1TB HDD


All the gubbins in one place



The case itself. It's a lovely little case I must say. It's very minimal, but has a nice look to it, and while small, has enough room to just about house everything.







Cpu & cooler block risers installed





Ram installed



Rear panel, & mobo in place





SSD installed (I later on removed it, & reinstalled it with the cables connected to make it easier to connect up)



Water block installed via thumbscrews





Fan & radiator mounted to chassis. I've set the fan to intake fresh/cool air, & will install the psu upside down so that it's exhausting hot air from the case.

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Cable & pipe routing begins. It's critical that this be managed early on & as you go with this case, because once the PSU is in place there's no room for adjustment.





PSU and drive plate installed (the drive plate can house two 2.5" ssd's, or one 3.5" hdd)





Everything installed (except the gpu), it's a damn tight squeeze but with some forward planning and cable management, it's a snug but nice fit









Might be too dark, but the front has two two led's for power, and a red hdd access light. They're not too bright, & are just the right intensity for a quality look to it.



It's booting from the end of the bios screen to W10 logon screen in about 4 seconds, & the CPU is very cool at idle way down in the mid 30's, same for the case. Bear in mind a very toasty 1080 will likely be going in there later in in the year, so I expect temps to rise when the machine is doing more than just booting, and actually doing some work...but for now I'm delighted with it.