#minipc #pcbuild #asuspcdiy - Following on from the previous lunchbox build in the smaller S300 case, it felt like perfectly appropriate to explore the larger, yet still impossibly small version... Let's get stuck in with the MiniNeo / Shiny Snake / KXRORS S400!
Timecodes, though I don't recommend skipping for visual narrative reasons!
00:00 - How Did We Get Here?
01:08 - S400 Overview
01:54 - Build Hardware
02:27 - Motherboard Assembly
04:35 - S400 Assembly
06:27 - Making The Impossible, Possible.
08:24 - Airflow Visual & Sound Levels
09:20 - Cinematic & Desk Setup
11:24 - Coffee Thanks & Bloopers
When it comes to building Mini ITX systems, it's easy to get carried away with installing hardware which is simply overpowered for the case the size. With this build however, I wanted to keep the hardware fair, whilst also pushing the boundaries for the general GPU size.
MiniNeo / Shiny Snake make bold claims that the case supports GPU's up to 335mm, and whilst it is technically possible, it's just not that simple. The TUF Gaming RTX 5070 OC shouldn't technically fit, though it does fall within the allowed dimensions. However, some fettling and cautious case bending allowed it!
Final conclusion following build hardware list:
Main parts included in the build:
(USA Amazon)
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GPU: https://amzn.to/3DZ3Mqo
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MOBO: https://amzn.to/4c6AYJ4
PSU: https://amzn.to/4hVZs9k
Cooler: https://amzn.to/3Ybrjv5
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Keyboard: https://amzn.to/4iL3GSi
Mouse: https://amzn.to/4laecnN
Monitor: https://amzn.to/4hrs5vP
Espresso Machine: https://amzn.to/4apOwOY
Main parts included in the build:
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CPU: https://amzn.to/3Rsa590
GPU: https://amzn.to/4iPjYd6
RAM: https://amzn.to/42mdwnX
MOBO: https://amzn.to/4laepY7
PSU: https://amzn.to/3FKtvDA
Cooler: https://amzn.to/4iJGFzd
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I Purchased the S400 which came with a GEN4 Riser cable. We did include this during the build stages of the video, but even though we set the BIOS to PCIE Gen 4 (and later Gen 3) the screen tearing issues kept happening so we replaced the riser for a completely different brand.
I can't say if this issue is ongoing with riser cables included with the S400 or if the one I purchased was faulty, so I would proceed with that in mind should you wish to replicate the build.
Quirks aside, the S400 was a stressful but very rewarding building experience and the final result looks absolutely amazing. Not one for beginners, but certainly one for those looking for a Mini ITX challenege!
Read our full thoughts on this build here:
What's your thoughts? Let's chat in the comments!
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