This is TWO PCs in ONE ITX case!
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This video presents a creative build that combines two full gaming rigs into a single ITX chassis, specifically a Cooler Master NR200P modified to house two separate systems. The hosts outline the plan at the start, explaining that the project aims to maximize space efficiency without sacrificing performance, and they describe why previous large dual-system solutions were either heavy or impractical due to anti-cheat and component-sharing concerns. They preview the key challenges, including power delivery, cooling, cable management, and mounting two motherboards in a compact footprint. The team then walks through the hardware choices, such as identical ASUS ROG Strix B550-I motherboards, a Ryzen 5 5600 CPU for each side, and a dual GPU setup centered around an RTX 3060, noting the benefits and tradeoffs of small form factor components. Throughout the build, the hosts demonstrate on-camera collaboration and banter, with emphasis on safe assembly order, precision, and problem solving as they piece the two halves together. The middle sections focus on practical assembly details, including mounting the motherboards, routing power and data cables, and fabricating a bottom panel from a top panel to accommodate dual cooling fans. They explore RAM choices, rear-mounted storage, and cooling strategies, including using Noctua fans and adjusting fan orientation to optimize airflow through the tight interior. The video culminates in a side-by-side gaming test and a Blender render check, revealing overall performance, temperatures, and acoustic behavior, while concluding with reflections on the feasibility and fun of dual ITX builds, plus a lighthearted nod to a sponsor and a teaser for related content. The overall takeaway is that two capable systems can co-exist in a compact chassis with careful planning, deliberate component selection, and creative problem solving, delivering a surprisingly coherent dual-PC experience that’s both informative and entertaining for hobbyists and PC builders alike.
Topics · technology · hardware · DIY · computing · ITX · smallformfactor · gaming · dualpc
Questions answered
- What hardware was used for both sides of the dual ITX build?
- Two identical B550-I ASUS ROG Strix motherboards, Ryzen 5 5600 CPUs, RTX 3060 GPUs, and a shared power and storage approach were used to create two capable systems inside the NR200P case.
- How did the creators handle turning on the dual systems given the external switches were removed?
- They mounted OwlTree external power and reset switches to the side of the power supply holder and used double-sided tape to activate both systems independently.