Question 1

Could I use my own PCI-E Riser in this case, since I have heard of so many nightmare issues?

Accepted Answer

I haven't had any issues with the included riser and my 1080Ti, the biggest issue with this case so far is restricted airflow.  In any case, the included riser is fixed in place on the bracket where you mount the video card.  That may make it difficult to use a 3rd party cable, but I don't see why you couldn't connect a non-secured loose cable providing you found one long enough to reach for the mITX MB to rear wrapping back to the video card bracket.

Question 2

Will it fit a MICRO atx mobo in this case?  I know it says "mini itx" but was crossing fingers someone had tried a micro atx.  If it does please provide details of room, interference, other problems, etc   Thanx

Accepted Answer

No. There's a wall right after the pcie slot. Past that wall is about an inch of cable hiding space. Even if you planned on modding that wall out, at most, space for 2 pcie slots total, definitely no space for matx (4pcie). Itx only.

Question 3

Where do all peripherals and cables plug in to it?  Out the top?

Accepted Answer

Yea, the top has a spring loaded hatch that when opens reveals the back side of the motherboard. All cables can be nicely run out a hold in the back of this space so you don't see any of it when it's closed. You also have the option of running the cables down the length of the case and out a small hole at the bottom. This method only works if you haven't used the optional hard drive mounts in that area.

Question 4

Will a standard power supply fit in this case?

Accepted Answer

I tried 2 different standard ATX power supplies but found the screw locations in the case did not line up and in one case the power plug was blocked.  Save yourself time (unfortunately not money) and buy a modular SFX form factor supply.

Question 5

Can a 240 or 280mm AIO and a hybrid GPU fit in this case? Or only duel 120/140mm?

Accepted Answer

I attempted to install a EKWB Phoenix 280 with the integrated pump on the rad and it was about half an inch too long, ended up having to purchase a 240mm instead.  You may want to experiment with push/pull too as the front panel does restrict airflow to the case.

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