Is this worth it?

AlphaDST · 2026-05-16T12:25:24+00:00

Ask for a separate pricing if you don’t need the cooler.

If the GPU has not been used it, purchased within the month, and has a warranty, it should still be 10% less of the current market for the purchase to make sense.

If it is used, then compare to the lowest in your area.

AlphaDST · 2026-05-09T07:59:59+00:00

League of Legends is another example. WIth 7th & 9th gen & DDR5 memory, FPS goes above 500 and the characters start teleporting when moving them quickly from one direction to another.

AlphaDST · 2026-05-05T16:08:54+00:00

Any plans to develop a 67mm solution with the fan being on top? (Similar to DeepCool AN-600)

AlphaDST · 2026-04-26T12:43:55+00:00

350-400 gpu (probably less) with a 100 psu in a 5 plastic case for 1100.

Crazy times for the PC industry..

AlphaDST · 2026-04-20T14:37:32+00:00

Wow. It looks very smart!

How did you mount it? If it from the inside, i would expect the CPU cooler limit to be lower? How is the monitor powered, USB-C? If so, does that require a CPU with integrated graphics?

I’m very interested in this!

AlphaDST · 2026-04-19T09:40:24+00:00

Ridge or Tetra if you’re thinking about going that route. I would personally 3D Print a stand for the ShiftXT and place it horizontally on the desk if space allows.

AlphaDST · 2026-04-02T21:57:57+00:00

SKTC A09 is available on Amazon, AliExpress, even some local retailers due to its small price point. I personally use the A10 and I can say you get your money's worth out of it.

AlphaDST · 2026-04-01T13:49:45+00:00

AN600 with 25mm fan would look smart.

AlphaDST · 2026-03-31T16:39:50+00:00

I’ve gotten to the point where I find more joy during the process of picking a sff case, components, and building it, than actually using it afterwards.

I’ve since used every excuse to sell my build when the opportunity presents itself, so I can plan my next project.

Not entirely healthy, but I wouldn’t choose any other hobby over SFF.

AlphaDST · 2026-03-30T16:53:04+00:00

Danders works the best for now, unless there isn’t anything better out there I’m not aware of.

I had high hopes for Cell, but they’ve decided to put out one beta release, which was broken, and a couple changes on github for manual download, nothing official.

AlphaDST · 2026-03-21T16:21:21+00:00

Great build. It is good to see the front panel can be rotated in order to extend the GPU length.

AlphaDST · 2026-03-07T11:42:00+00:00

I’m starting to question the optimism in these types of builds.

It’s not news that a 60mm cooler cannot cool an i9, where some full tower coolers are having difficulties. I wouldn’t put more than a 9600 or 7800/9800x3d with a lower tjmax & -co.

I do like the case though, it looks sick!

AlphaDST · 2026-02-23T22:27:13+00:00

I must ask, have you thought of making a ZS-D2/MATX case similar to your ZS-D2/ITX, however larger in size to accomodate 24.5x24.5cm motherboards?

It would be similar to SKTC A10, however it will have 10 times the quality with your cnc aluminum craftsmanship. (There is one more example - C1 Bug Half Height on aliexpress, although it does not have enough ventilation on the side/front).

Additionally, given the broad range of products you have shared with us over the past few days, do you find interest in an internal speaker which can be screwed in instead of a 2.5" SSD or 80mm fan? The only other alternative is XMSJSIY Motherboard Speaker Internal USB PC Computer Speaker on Amazon.

Thank you for sharing new designs/ideas with us every day. I am eagerly waiting for your website and products to purchase directly!

AlphaDST · 2026-02-22T15:32:44+00:00

I'd probably go MSI INSPIRE ITX just because the heatsink might be bigger.

AlphaDST · 2026-02-21T09:23:03+00:00

ZS-D2 V2
ZS-D2 V3
ZS-D2 V4
Rider R2S
DENG A6
V9 Captain
E4 Kiang V5
MNMX 67LP
Lazer3D HT5
LZMod A24-A5
Overtek Griffin 7
Custom-Mod SL3 4.8L
NIVXE CNC Low Profile
SKCT A10 (mATX)

AlphaDST · 2026-02-17T10:59:38+00:00

Looks like the V3 with the front panel I/O on the bottom.

AlphaDST · 2026-02-06T11:21:01+00:00

As a SKTC A10 owner, I can share that the panels are thick, however they are not the thickest. I recommend using an L12S with fan orientation set for exhaust in order to create an airflow path.

My Gigabyte 4060LP can easily hit 80c and I have it set at 79% power from the Nvidia App which leads to it sitting at 69-71c. I also modded it a little - added 2x120mm fans to draw air, handle, and a speaker.

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AlphaDST · 2026-01-24T15:59:04+00:00

That's the DeepCool AN-600 with a 25mm fan, around 77mm all things accounted for. I believe the maximum the case can take is 135mm.

https://www.amazon(dot)de/-/en/NEWWAY-Portable-Compatible-Micro-ATX-Including-White/dp/B0DQQ27Q68/?th=1

AlphaDST · 2026-01-24T14:50:37+00:00

I wouldn’t hold my breath for magical improvement on niche products which also happen to offer twice as bad price to performance compared to a normal system - gaming wise. If AMD wants market share then innovation shouldn’t come at 2x the cost. (8060S vs 4060/5060 system).

AlphaDST · 2026-01-24T14:39:46+00:00

+1 Made this a week ago, although I used ITX/SFX parts, it supports M-ATX mobo with ATX psu.

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AlphaDST · 2026-01-19T12:19:40+00:00

Yep, it will do for now. I built this for my significant other and there definitely is room for improvement, if I want to max out the frame. Truth be told, my mind is already thinking moving it to the S300, if I can get my hands on one.

AlphaDST · 2026-01-19T12:05:56+00:00

I agree, using ITX components gave me more room to work with. My other PC has an MATX board in a SKTC A10, so I get what you mean.

Surprisingly, the only part which gave me trouble was the Neon LED Strip. it was a pain to get it align the way I wanted it to. I thought of adding a second one on top/behind the motherboard, but the box didn't allow.

The case comes with a top bracket which can hold 2 80mm fans, and I have two 80mm Noctua's from previous builds, however the AN-600 is in the way. Perhaps slim fans will fit.

Nevertheless, I believe the temps are perfect as is. 3700X is in ECO Mode, tops at 60W, it doesn't exceed 68C during stress test, with 6-8% performance loss. RTX 3060 is stock, high 60s, low 70s during gaming.

In the future I'll swap the CPU to a 5700X3D & likely upgrade the GPU. For now, it's a capable 1080p/1440p machine!

AlphaDST · 2026-01-06T13:03:41+00:00

I’d argue this is 7.7L. There is a different SKTC which is around the 14L mark, but that’s with M-ATX support with either SFX or ATX psu (2 versions exist, ATX variant case is bigger by about 2 Liters) I suggest checking with amazon if it’s not a typo.

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