I'm transitioning from a mid-tower ATX setup to a mini-ITX motherboard and case. I'm trying to keep it budget-friendly, but I'm running into issues with fitting my ATX power supply in a mini-ITX case. Does anyone have suggestions for mini-ITX cases that can accommodate an ATX power supply? Also, I want to keep using two M.2 SSDs; are there mini-ITX motherboards that come with two M.2 slots? Given my setup, should I consider going with a small micro-ATX build instead? I don't do much gaming or overclocking, so I'm not too concerned about heat, but I definitely want a quiet system. Thanks for any help!
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There are definitely options out there! Cases like the Jonsbo C6 or Fractal Node 304 can usually fit an ATX power supply. Lian Li has some good choices too. Just keep in mind that cooler height and GPU length can be limiting factors. As for motherboards, you'll find mini-ITX boards with two M.2 slots, though they might have some unconventional layouts, like having one on the back. PCPartPicker can help you filter for compatibility with height and length specifics!
Thanks for the suggestions! I currently have a 1070ti and a Peerless Assassin cooler on a Ryzen 3900x. I'll definitely check out PCPartPicker—appreciate it!
The Cooler Master NR200 is a solid choice; it has a bracket for ATX PSUs, although it may limit your GPU length a bit. Most modern ITX motherboards come with two M.2 slots too!
Have you considered the Asus AP201? It's actually pretty spacious at 33 liters.