Cooler Master
NR200P V2
- W × H × D
- 185 × 292 × 372 mm
- Volume
- 20.1 L
- Max GPU
- 357 mm
- CPU cooler
- 67 mm
Mini-ITX
Buyer’s guide
Mini ITX (SFF) PC cases
Small form factor cases under about 20 L for Mini-ITX boards.
- Typical volume
- 8–20 L
- Motherboards
- Mini-ITX
- Best for
- Portable rigs, minimalist desks, living-room gaming
- Listed here
- 7 cases, 11.1–24.8 L
Mini ITX (SFF) cases
Compare all on a desk →Corsair
2000D Airflow
- W × H × D
- 200 × 458 × 271 mm
- Volume
- 24.8 L
- Max GPU
- 365 mm
- CPU cooler
- 90 mm
Mini-ITX
Fractal Design
Terra
- W × H × D
- 153 × 218 × 343 mm
- Volume
- 11.4 L
- Max GPU
- 322 mm
- CPU cooler
- 77 mm
Mini-ITX
SilverStone
SUGO 16
- W × H × D
- 200 × 232 × 280 mm
- Volume
- 13 L
- Max GPU
- 275 mm
- CPU cooler
- 172 mm
Mini-ITX · DTX
Quick comparison
| Case | W × H × D (mm) | Volume | Weight | Max GPU | CPU cooler | PSU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master NR200P V2 | 185 × 292 × 372 | 20.1 L | 4.43 kg | 357 mm | 67 mm | SFX / SFX-L |
| Corsair 2000D Airflow | 200 × 458 × 271 | 24.8 L | 5.5 kg | 365 mm | 90 mm | SFX / SFX-L |
| DeepCool CH160 | 200 × 284 × 336 | 19.1 L | 3.3 kg | 305 mm | 172 mm | ATX or SFX |
| Fractal Design Terra | 153 × 218 × 343 | 11.4 L | 3.1 kg | 322 mm | 77 mm | SFX / SFX-L |
| Lian Li A4-H2O | 140 × 244 × 326 | 11.1 L | 2.9 kg | 322 mm | 55 mm | SFX |
| SSUPD Meshroom S | 167 × 362 × 247 | 14.9 L | 4.45 kg | 336 mm | 74 mm | ATX / SFX |
| SilverStone SUGO 16 | 200 × 232 × 280 | 13 L | 2.66 kg | 275 mm | 172 mm | ATX |
Volume is the outer bounding box (W × H × D), which is usually a bit more than the volume the manufacturer quotes.
Mini ITX (SFF) buyer’s guide
Small form factor (SFF) cases are built for 170 × 170 mm Mini-ITX boards and usually measure 8–20 litres. Good SFF cases still take full-length triple-slot GPUs, often through a PCIe riser in a “sandwich” layout. They trade room to work for a much smaller footprint.
Who should buy one
- Minimalist desk setups where the PC sits in view next to the monitor.
- Portable rigs for LAN parties, travel, or moving between home and office.
- Living-room gaming PCs that sit next to a console.
What to check
- CPU cooler height. This is often the tightest limit (55–90 mm). Many SFF builds use low-profile coolers or a 240/280 mm AIO.
- GPU length, thickness and height, including the power connector. Some cases list two lengths depending on whether the card goes past the bracket.
- PSU format. Most need SFX or SFX-L. A few, like the Meshroom S, take ATX.
- Riser cable generation (PCIe 4.0/5.0) for newer GPUs.
- Footprint vs. height. A 24 L tower like the Corsair 2000D uses barely any desk area but stands 46 cm tall.
Desk placement tips
SFF cases can sit on the desk without crowding it. Leave 5–10 cm of space on the intake and exhaust sides, because small cases rely on direct access to fresh air.
FAQ
Do SFF PCs run hotter?
Somewhat, and they can be louder under load because fans spin faster. Mesh panels and good component choices (efficient CPUs, two-slot or well-ventilated GPUs) close most of the gap.
What is the smallest case that fits a high-end GPU?
Sandwich cases around 10–12 L, like the A4-H2O and Terra, fit 322 mm triple-slot cards. Check card height as well: tall custom PCBs are the usual problem.
Is building in SFF hard?
It takes more planning (cable lengths, build order) and patience. Custom-length or short cables help a lot.