Ultimate SFF ITX Gaming Computer
This is Spock's Ultimate ITX Gaming PC! Featuring a 16 Core CPU, RTX 4060, 32GBs of RAM, and DUAL displays capable of 144hz and touch functionality :D
Please note: this is work in progress, updates will be made until kinks are worked out
Prototype Version 2.2UPDATES: Added new monitor hinge allowing fixed tilt on primary display
Below is EVERYTHING to build a custom computer case that supports:
- Mini ITX Form Factor Motherboard (built around the BD790i from Minisforum)
- SFF Graphics Card (built around the Gigabyte 4060 Low Profile)
- PICO PSU with external power delivery
- Dual internal displays (primary is removable and folding, secondary is touch/dedicated
Stereo speakers
I wanted this to be a fun project and a learning experience. The end goal is to create a computer that can be fast, portable, and a good go to when traveling around. My buddies and I are always hosting gaming sessions; lugging around a full desktop and monitor isn't exactly ideal.. lol
Known issues:
Currently, assembly of everything is a mixture of CA/Superglue and screws. The end goal is to have everything snap together like a lego.
The stands for the motherboard have no holes for screws so the board is just resting
The primary / removable monitor hinges only grip based on how tight the screws are. I am currently designing a ribbed and springed hinge system to allow easy adjustments like a laptop
The top lid of the case just rests in place for now until I design the magnetic latching system
- You will need some form of amplifier to drive the speakers. I'm using a 2x5W from Drok, with their BT module for audio signal.
Okay, you've made it this far so here's a list of all of the parts on amazon I used to build this.
Main Hardware:
GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 OC Low Profile
CPU: MINISFORUM BD790i Motherboard, AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX Onboard
RAM: CORSAIR VENGEANCE SODIMM DDR5 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 4800MHz
Display Removable: ARZOPA 16.1 inch Z1FC Portable Gaming Monitor 144hz
Display Dedicated: Waveshare 11.9inch Capacitive Touch Screen LCD
PSU: DC 12V 300W 24Pin ATX PICO PSU
Parts and bits:
PCIe Riser For GPU: JMT PCI-Express 3.0/4.0 16x Riser Card 90 Degree
Power Supply: COOLM 12V 25A Power Supply Adapter 300W
Display Dedicated HDMI: CYFPV Dual 90 Degree Right-Up Angled HDMI Type A Male
Display Removable Type C: Fasgear USB C to Type C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Cable 3ft 90 Degree
USBs for dedicated display: x2 chenyang Micro USB Flat Cable USB 2.0 90 Degree
Fpanel PW SWITCH: XMSJSIY Chassis Switch Host Metal Button
USB 3.0 splitter: OwlTree USB 3.0 Header Splitter, Motherboard USB 3.0 Splitter
Speaker Drivers: x2 Dayton Audio DMA45-4 1-1/2" Dual Magnet
Amplifier: DROK Audio Amplifier Board, 5W+5W Mini Amplifier Board
BT Module: DROK Blue~Tooth Board, 12V Audio Receiver
This is far from being complete as a how-to instructible. Bare with me, as I continue to develope and refine this project. Everything has been printed from FlashForge's Adventure 5m using raptor PLA. Needless to say, happy printing!!