With the chassis configured like this, I was easily able to fit a 4080 Founders Edition in the GPU chamber. But then I saw the CoolerMaster NCore 100 MAX that was shown at Computex, which I think may be even more attractive.

A large part of the point of ITX is to fit the most in the least, and so standardizing cooler selection would mean limiting how useful -- for example -- the "H2O" aspect of the DAN Case A4-H2O is if we were to use a downdraft cooler.The ID-Cooling IS-55 cooler I use on this test system has a 57mm height, so I set this to position 5. The robust front panel, crafted from walnut, showcases an aluminium power button and a pair of USB ports designed for device connectivity.

The Fractal Terra might not suit every PC spec but it's a very good-looking, compact mini-ITX case that will support high-end hardware and looks like the ideal option for a living room media PC, or any other use you can think of. Aside from the Lilliputian dimensions, and the wood trim, the Terra has one other standout feature to its appearance. Corsair SF750 is probably the most popular SFX PSU available and not only is it very good but has much nicer braided cables. I thought for certain that the temps in the Terra would be much worse than the other SFF enclosures I’ve reviewed recently. If you’re interested in using a GPU this tall, you’ll need a more flexible individually-sleeved cable or some kind of 90 degree adapter.Also, fitting the pump of a CLC through the cutout under the PSU isn’t possible without removing the entire bottom of the case, which is not an operation detailed in the manual and probably shouldn’t be done unless necessary. Works great so far, although CPU thermals are a bit concerning - it was hitting 100°C just booting Overwatch 2 on the first boot. Adding fans to the bottom didn’t appreciably move the needle for GPU thermals either, so skip that idea unless extending the feet.