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?

  • Telorand
    2·
    7 months ago

    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

    • M500@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
      2·
      7 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.

      • Telorand
        1·
        7 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.