FORMD T1 v2.1
FormD T1 is widely considered one of the best small for factor PC case for both versatility and compatibility, while still coming in at under just 10L in volume. The case provides satisfying build experience and multiple configurations, such as air cooling, AIO and custom liquid cooling.
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The FormD T1 is a modular Mini-ITX case under 10L in volume. FormD comes in two variants, reference and sandwich kit. Case pricing starts at US$195 for sandwich kit and is available in multiple colours.
SPECIFICATIONS
| MODEL | FormD T1 v2.1 (Sandwich Kit) |
| OVERVIEW | T1 - Sandwich Kit allows for better graphics card compatibility & more build configurations vs. reference kit. |
| MATERIALS | 1.5~15mm CNC Aluminium (anodised) 1~2mm Steel (powder coated) |
| DIMENSIONS | 335×135×220mm (L×W×H) |
| VOLUME | 9.95 Litres |
| CASE I/O | Power Button, USB-C (USB-C cable sold separately) |
| MOTHERBOARD SUPPORT | Mini-ITX, Deep-ITX |
| COOLER COMPATIBILITY | 48mm max height with 3.25 slot GPU 53mm max height with 3 slot GPU 58mm max height with 2.75 slot GPU 63mm max height with 2.5 slot GPU 68mm max height with 2.25 slot GPU 73mm max height with 2 slot GPU 78mm max height with 1.75 slot GPU 83mm max height with 1.5 slot GPU 88mm max height with 1.25 slot GPU 93mm max height with 1 slot GPU |
| RISER CABLE | PCIe 4.0 X16 (185mm) |
| GRAPHHICS CARD COMPATIBILITY | GPUs no more than 140×325mm, 3.25-Slot thick. (graphics card thickness depends on CPU cooler clearance) |
| CASE FANS SUPPORTED | Top: 2x 120mm Side: 2x 120 / 140mm (based on components) |
| LIQUID COOLING SUPPORT |
1x 120 / 240mm Compatibility notes: dual radiator setups require a single slot GPU waterblock. Due to this limitation and build complexity, dual radiator builds are not recommended for inexperienced users. |
| POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT | SFX / SFX-L (SFX-L not recommended with liquid cooling, custom cables are a must) |
| CASE REVISIONS | - Two extra screw holes were added for v2.1 side fan + radiator bracket brace. This feature was added for dual radiator builds where the second radiator is mounted to the GPU side. - The power supply bracket mounting holes on this bar are now threaded. This allows the SFX bracket to install more securely. - The rear panel M19 holes are no longer threaded. - The GPU lock bars from v2.0 have been replaced with GPU lock brackets. These brackets allow for better GPU DisplayPort, HDMI clearance. |
BUILD #1
Build in the FormD T1 v2.1 Titanium in 3 slot mode, with RTX 5080 FE offset by 20mm. The featured 4070 CNC fan was picked up from AliEx (paid link).
BUILD #2
We've updated some of the hardware to the most recent available.
BUILD #3
We've updated some of the hardware to the most recent available.
BUILD #4
We've adjusted some of the hardware to the most recent available.
MOTHERBOARD
Rog Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi
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CPU
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
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GPU
RTX 4080 Super FE
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RAM
32GB Gskill S5 DDR5, 6000MHz, CL30
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COOLER
Modultra LOBO + EK DDC 4.2
MODULTRA STORE
PSU
Corsair SF1000 2024
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STORAGE
1TB + 2TB NVME
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FANS
2x NF-A12x25
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RADIATORS
Alphacool 240 ST20 HPE
ALPHACOOL STORE
FITTINGS
- 4x FESTO NPQH-L-G14-Q8-P10,
- 2x FESTO NPQH-DK-G14-Q8-P10,
- 2x Alphacool 20mm Extention Fittings
- 2x Alphacool Eiszapfen QDC kits
- 2x Barrow 1.5mm Mini Spacer
- 1M FESTO PUN-H-8X1,25-SW (197392)
The DDC pump was set to 1800RPM as these have a tendency to produce a high-pitched whine at higher RPM’s. The pump is powered and controlled by an Aquacomputer Quadro. Radiator fans were set to fixed/max speed of 50%. We installed two DIY power buttons + FormD case handle at the rear and USB-C at the front of the case.
FINAL THOUGHTS
The FormD T1 will go down in history as one of the most popular and well loved Mini ITX cases...
