Out of Stock M1

This is my 2nd ITX build coming from an Fractal Nano S ITX full custom rigid watercooled PC. Got the itch to upgrade (during a terrible time: chip shortage + pandemic) after spending some free time watching Optimum Tech's build vids on Youtube.

Built this to handle Warzone, 3D rendering, and some video/photo editing. Wanted the smallest footprint possible and best performance. The NCASE M1 fit the bill and found someone local on Facebook Marketplace. Sourcing the right 3080 that was going to fit in the M1, was nearly impossible. But after a couple of CPU/GPU trades on r/HWS, found someone out in VA with the 3080 TUF. Drove 4 hours one way from NJ to pick it up. Figured it would be worth it than being on Reddit 24/7. I've had the build in a couple of configs, had a NZXT Kraken aio, stock fans on 3080, RGB Corsair fans. But decided against the three and went all out and deshrouded the gpu and paired with Noctuas, for a quieter build. The NCASE is enclosed so didn't really need the RGB from the Kraken AIO, and the software to control it is crap.

Things I would have done differently? Not much. I sourced all the parts with a BIT of markup, but looking at the market right now, I'm glad I built it when I did, which was early 2021.