Started out with the NCASE M2, switched to a Ncase T1, then FormD T1 for a while, and somehow ended up back on the M2 Grater again.

I still think the T1 is one of the best-looking SFF cases ever made. It feels incredibly refined, compact and purposeful. If I didn’t have two cats constantly turning my room into a floating cloud of hair and dust, I’d probably still be using it today.

But over time I realized I cared more about lower noise, easier maintenance and better dust control than chasing the absolute smallest footprint possible.

The M2 Grater ended up being the perfect middle ground for me:

• easier airflow management
• quieter under load
• noticeably less dust buildup
• still compact enough to keep the clean SFF aesthetic

I also wanted this build to feel more understated and “premium” rather than overloaded with RGB, so I kept the lighting subtle and focused, with my small LEGO Bonsai as eyecatcher.

I also may or may not have a slight cable management addiction. Half the build time was probably just me rerouting cables nobody will ever see.
“How many zip ties did you use?”
Yes! :D
Cablemanagent

Specs

• ASUS B650E-I
• Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• Corsair Dominator Titanium DDR5 32GB
• RTX 5080 Founders Edition (T1 Travel Kit prepared for 3D Bracket)
• Corsair SF1000
• Noctua NH-D12L
• 4x Noctua NF-A14x25 G2
• NCase M2 Grater
• NCase High Flow Dual Radiator Bracket
• NCase Glass Window
• NCase Dust Filters
• Corsair Type 5 Cable Long Var

Fan Control setup is tuned mainly for low noise and smooth fan behavior Fancontrol Curve

• CPU fan runs directly off CPU temp with 40% / 50% plateaus
• Intake and exhaust fans run from a combined CPU/GPU mix sensor
• Exhaust fans run about 3% higher than intake
• RTX 5080 side fans stay fully off during idle

Main goal was a quiet system without aggressive fan ramping or unnecessary RPM spikes.

Really happy with how this one turned out. Quiet, cool, clean and easy to live with. Probably my endgame SFF build… at least for now

I am building an inverted aircooled build in the NCASE M3 Grater. How would you place the PSU? intaking from the side or the front?

Thanks for helping out! :))

CPU - 9850x3d with -15CO
GPU - 5090 FE unbervolted to .885 mv
PSU - Corsair SF1000
Ram - DDR5 t create CL30 6000 32GB
Custom brown cables from cablester.
CPU cooler - Sudoku SK700 fan swapped to T30-120
Case fans excluding cpu cooler - x1 t30-130 x3 t30-140

Inverted build and rear intake. GPU hits 81c under 450w load.

CPU hits a max of 73c at 125w at 5.6ghz.

Looking to build in the M3 Level 9 Configuration, I would like to put 2 fans beneath. Unsure how to go about it and curious if anyone has. I have purchased these parts along with what was recommended on the website ( https://ncased.com/blogs/m3-builds/m3-build-level9 ) Looking for any help or input, thank you!

Case: M3 Round
Other: M3 VGPU Kit 90D
Other: Small GPU Brace

GPU: 5090 ASUS ROG Astral

CPU: AMD 9950x3D

Cooler: Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 280mm

MOBO: ROG STRIX B850-I Gaming WiFi

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 64GB DDR5

Fans: 2x Be Quiet Silent Wings 140mm

PSU: ASUS ROG LOKI SFX-L 1200W

Finally finished my build. Really wanted to fit these specific parts in the M3 Round, and it was a tight one. Now I don't want to touch anything inside or take it apart again, lol. Already wondering how I'll ever clean this thing.

Big shoutout to NCASE customer support u/CaleyCS for being super helpful throughout.

Yeah 45mm radiator with noctua a14-25 140 was the move

Hey !

Im tryin to fit a fan tray on the Ncase M2 with a Matx mobo. This configuration barely touche the motherboard under the front panels connetors, i think there is no circuit in this area and its okay but im not sure if this is a good idea.

What are your thoughts on this?

Unboxing the NCase M3 orange for my first time. Unable to do a build this week since it’s the end of the school year being a father and balancing work. Still didn’t stop me from taking a peek in the present box.

We’ve just opened the pre-order queue for the Skyreach 5 MINI (S5M) on the NCASE site.

For this production batch, we are bringing back the standard Silver and Black anodized finishes. As an unannounced addition, we also machined a limited run of the chassis in Gunmetal. Once the Gunmetal units are spoken for, that specific colorway will not be restocked for this run.

Logistics & Timeline: All units from this pre-order phase are scheduled to ship from our facility on June 30th.

https://ncased.com/products/s5m

NOTE: Pre-orders are currently limited to selected regions. If you can't place an order from your location, please click 'Notify Me' to stay updated on the upcoming in-stock release.

We are bringing our recent refinements to the classic M2 Grater Silver. This production run includes subtle tweaks to improve your daily desk experience while preserving the clean, structural aesthetic you expect.

Here is what has changed:

• Top Panel Dust Filters: Integrated filters are now standard on the top panel. This prevents long-term dust buildup without compromising the thermal performance and airflow essential for SFF builds.
• Revised Bottom Panel & Logo: We made a slight adjustment to the bottom panel and updated the logo placement. The overall design language is unchanged.
• Zero Changes to Compatibility: Hardware clearances are completely untouched. If your build fit the previous M2 Grater Silver, it drops right into this one, and it remains fully compatible with both 8mm and 15mm case feet.

Inventory Status:

Inventory is now officially open for both International and US Domestic orders.

International: https://ncased.com/products/m2-grater?variant=49330064457896

US domestic: https://ncased.com/products/m2-grater?variant=53958840680616

Hi.

I'm building a PC. My build is based on the Ncase M1EVO case. I want to place the Asus Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT video card in it. According to specifications, the GPU size is 312×130 mm and the case is capable of accomodating a GPU up to 359×142 mm. So, based on the available figures, the video card should fit into this case. I'm interested in how the things look in practice. Do you have an Ncase M1 EVO case and an Asus Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT video card or the card of similar size? Will the card I have chosen fit into the case?

Thanks.