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Introducing the Mood, a new compact and stylish PC case from Fractal. With its low-volume and space-saving pillar format, the Fractal Mood presents a compact footprint that seamlessly integrates into any setup. The outer body, crafted with “breathable” fabric and clean lines are intended to allow your PC to blend …

Could this mATX collaboration from Lian Li and Dan cases replace your mini-ITX small form factor system?

Nvidia has introduced the SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card program, aimed at gamers interested in building compact systems with GeForce RTX 40 graphics cards. This initiative involves collaboration with various industry players, such as board partners, case manufacturers, power supply providers, and other component designers, to meet specific criteria. The program …

Nvidia has kicked off Computex today with its latest keynote. This year, the company is tripling down on AI. For starters, Nvidia has revealed Project G-Assist, a new feature that will bring AI game guide assistants to supported games. Beyond that, RTX Remix is going open source, enabling developers to take the technology and work on it however they see fit. 

Nvidia works with its various partners on different marketing and product initiatives regularly. According to a new report, Nvidia is ramping up a new one, referred to as the SFF Enthusiast program, which will provide incentives for partners to release smaller graphics cards for more powerful small form factor gaming …

Cooler Master has unveiled its latest SFF PC case, the Ncore 100 Max. This mini-ITX case is designed to deliver high performance in a compact footprint, making it an ideal choice for those looking to save space with a small form factor build. The Ncore 100 Max is made of …

Jonsbo is back with two new small form factor cases for 2023. The new Jonbso C6 and N2 cases offer support for Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX systems, making them ideal for small gaming PCs or for a NAS system. The Jonsbo C6 is a Micro-ATX case that features fine mesh panelling …

Dan Cases has announced the launch of its new C4-SFX, a new case designed for small form factor enthusiasts and gamers who want a high-end PC experience in a compact form factor. This elegant enclosure developed in collaboration with Lian Li focuses on solid cooling and high-end hardware compatibility while …

Xiaomi has been in the PC market for a long time now, selling laptops, peripherals and monitors, but the company hasn't yet released a desktop. That will soon change, with Xiaomi preparing to launch a new small form factor PC.  According to Wccftech, Xiaomi was planning to announce two systems …

Fractal Design has released many cases in the last few years, but the ITX segment of its portfolio still has room to grow. That's where the Ridge comes in, offering an alternative to the Era chassis with support for bigger GPUs, increased airflow and removable panels for ease of access. …

Minisforum has been pretty active recently, having launched a couple of mini PC models already this year. The latest mini PCs are a cut above the rest though, featuring Intel Tiger Lake processors, paired with Nvidia RTX 30 series GPUs, all in an incredibly slim package.  There will be two …

If you're looking for a pre-built SFF PC, the upcoming Intel NUC 12 ‘Serpent Canyon' might be perfect for the job. Powered by up to a 12th Gen Core i7 CPU and an Intel Arc A-series mobile GPU, this PC seems to be a compelling solution for gamers looking for …

Gigabyte has announced a new model of its Aorus Model S SFF PC, packing the new Intel Core i7-12700K and an RTX 3070 GPU – a powerful combo for a system that's just a little bigger than an Xbox Series X.  Despite being bigger than the Series X, it's still …

During CES 2022, Intel announced a new gaming NUC featuring up to an Intel 12th Gen Core i9 processor. That sounded promising, but it was unclear whether it would be equipped with desktop or laptop CPUs. Now according to a leaked spec sheet, we have confirmation that the NUC will …

It's an even smaller Fractal Torrent case, designed for the Mini-ITX audience

Lian LI and DAN Cases are teaming up for a new range of compact PC cases – the A4-H2O. This 11-liter SFF case packs a punch, with a large amount of ventilation for cooling, and room squeeze in some high-end components, including up to 3-slot graphics cards. The A4-H2O offers …

Lian Li Q58 is here - and it's offering something truly unique

Based on the FT03 case, the new SilverStone Alta G1M builds on the characteristics and qualities brought by SilverStone's vertical cases. Featuring a 90º rotated motherboard layout and a small footprint, the Alta G1M can pack high-end components and water cooling systems despite its relatively reduced size. Included with the …

First teased at Computex 2021, Intel is now officially announcing the Intel ‘Beast Canyon' NUC 11 Extreme kit, an SFF 8-litre PC with enough space to house a 30cm long graphics card. Despite its compact design, there's plenty of connectivity to offer, including support for Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and …

With AMD’s new Zen 3-based Ryzen 5000 processors offering new levels of compute, gaming, and power efficiency performance to mainstream desktop users, it is a great time to be a Mini-ITX fan. In this review, we examine the ASUS ROG STRIX B550-I Gaming Mini-ITX motherboard and see how it handles …

Streacom, known for its SFF PC cases, has released its DA2 Version 2 chassis in the UK. The “next iteration of Streamcom's popular Small Form Factor (SFF) case” offers numerous improvements over its predecessor, including a redesign of its intake vents, which results in increased airflow for the system components. …

SilverStone has developed a new “airflow version” of its SFF LD03 case. Featuring a small footprint, 3-sided tinted tempered glass design and with more vents than the original LD03, SilverStone says the Lucid LD03-AF can be integrated into “any computing environment” while offering improved airflow for your system. The primary …

Looking for a compact, stylish and watercooled mini-ITX chassis?

ASUS already has a few ATX-sized X570 motherboards out in the wild but today, we are seeing two new additions to the lineup for small form factor builds.

At Computex a couple of months ago, we had the opportunity to catch up with FSP and see what they’ve got coming up for the rest of 2019. In June, we saw the first batch of new power supplies release and now to wrap up August, FSP is launching the …

MSI has wasted no time at all baking Intel’s brand new 9th generation CPUs into its small form factor PC solutions, unveiling the state-of-the-art Trident X series. Packed in the small 10-litre case, the compact desktop is the first of its kind to pack an SFX power supply and MSI’s …

While built with the intention of reducing the footprint of users, the decreased size of Small Form Factor (SFF) cases often meant cooling would take a hit. Raijintek has challenged this notion with its thermal-focused Ophion and Ophion EVO chassis, the latter of which supports AIO watercooling. Both cases sport …

While they are famous for huge chassis like the Cosmos II and Storm Trooper etc, KitGuru learned up at Multiplay i53 that there is a definite increase in interest around small form factor chassis among gamers. Chris Gough explains the draw. While Chris didn't actually say that Cooler Master is selling …

Small Form Factor fever seemed to spread through the halls at Multiplay's Insomnia i53. We all remember the ‘time of the Shuttles' – around 10 years ago – but the problem was that the specifications were very weak. Now that does not have to be the case. Also, prices have …

At Beat IT 2014 in Taipei, alongside a whole heap of new hardware from MSI, its partners were also on hand to show their wares. KitGuru spoke with Chris Liu, hardware guru for Silverstone. With the move toward smaller form factor PCs (SFF) and emphasis on performance-per-watt etc, you would …