I basically use my computer for nothing gpu intensive and have it in a standard atx case.

I have an i7-8700 and am wondering how small I can get it.

I see those nuc computers and wonder if it could be transformed into a system like that.

Or is micro-atx the smallest I can go?

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    11 months ago

    Mini-ITX (or just ITX, for short) is smaller than Micro- ATX.

    ETA: NUC’s aren’t generally upgradeable, other than storage and memory. I’m not aware of any boards in that form factor that would allow you to drop in your own processor.

    ETA 2: There’s lots of ITX cases, from ones that can fit full size, 330mm GPUs to ones that can only fit the motherboard, low-profile CPU cooler, and an SFX PSU.

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      11 months ago

      Thanks! I’m going to do some shopping. It feels like a huge waste of space having a full tower.

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        If I could make a recommendation, the NR200 Max is a great first case for SFF. I think it’s about 17L, so on the larger end of SFF, but it can fit full size GPUs and a number of different CPU coolers.

        SFF Time is a unique option that makes a couple cases that can fit ATX parts.

        And if you’re unsure, you can always ask the SFF Community.

        !sffpc@lemmy.world

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          11 months ago

          I’m actually thinking about getting rid of the gpu.

          It’s about as powerful as my steam deck and I only use the computer for office work and web browsing.

          I’m really trying to make it as small as possible.

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            11 months ago

            There’s some neat options for tiny, APU-only cases, and since you’ll be potentially missing the GPU, it will likely be very portable. And if you decide to throw in a GPU, there’s some smaller sandwich cases that can fit single-fan 3060’s (for example) or single slot “office grade” GPUs.