Keep the core.
The components are the starting point, rather than an afterthought.
A compact PC case project with full-size components as its starting point.
In development
HARDWARE FIRST / DSCASEYou chose the parts for a reason. The project starts by respecting that build, then asking how the space around it can be reduced.
The target is an ATX board, ATX PSU, a 360 mm AIO and a large GPU in a case under 25 litres. There’s still work to do before those targets become confirmed specifications.
Meet the brief ↗The components are the starting point, rather than an afterthought.
Account for the hardware, the connectors, and everything that needs access.
Publish clearances and performance once they have been confirmed.