Guides

Small-form-factor planning guides

Practical articles for Mini-ITX builders: clearance, layouts, case comparisons, and how to use the tools on this site.

Hands building components into a compact Mini-ITX PC case

GPU clearance in Mini-ITX cases
8 min read
How to read maximum GPU length, triple-slot cards, and power cables when every millimeter counts in a small-form-factor build.
Sandwich vs traditional SFF layouts
7 min read
Why some Mini-ITX cases mount the GPU behind the motherboard, how that affects cooling, and which layout fits your parts.
How to use the Case Lab
6 min read
A step-by-step guide to comparing Mini-ITX cases in 3D, importing product links, and understanding dimension sources on My Mini ITX.
NR200 vs Meshlicious vs Formd T1
9 min read
Three popular Mini-ITX paths compared: compact tower, mesh airflow, and premium sandwich.
PSU and cable planning for SFF
6 min read
SFX vs SFX-L, modular cables, and why cable bulk ruins more ITX builds than wattage ratings.
How we source case dimensions
5 min read
How CaseEnd, BuildCores, retailer pages, and web lookups feed case dimensions on My Mini ITX.