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First Build, Terra vs T1 (self.sffpc)

submitted 9 months ago by shinnoodles to c/sffpc

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For context, this is my first PC build EVER. Not just my first SFF. I'm kind of stuck right now on which to get. The T1 seems to be objectively better designed, but it also seems to be much more for the tinker/SFF enthusiast. Building seems a lot more difficult, plus the warranty doesn't seem to be nearly as good as what I could get on the Terra.

I really don't want to mess up parts, or the case, or anything really. The Terra seems super easy to build in, and is much nicer looking imo. I could snag a nice 4 year warranty, and just have it sit there for a while.

Anyone who was or is in a similar situation as me have advice? It'd be very appreciated.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

TBH, I have never built an SFF PC, but I have built quite some PC's over the years: 2 gaming desktops for myself, and 3 for family. All different chassis in ATX or mATX form factor.

The most important aspects of a case for me, which determined my satisfaction with it afterward, were ease of building and looks. Or at least how much the user appreciates the looks.

Go for the Terra!

EDIT: I put the wrong word, Terra is the one where you like the looks better and it's easier to build in it. That's what matters!

[–] FlashZordon 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

If you're getting hardware that's going to run hot. It's going to run hotter in both these cases. But the T1 has more options for cooling.

You're kind of limited in the Terra, so no exhaust fans without mods and smaller cpu heatsinks.

[–] shinnoodles 2 points 9 months ago

I decided to get the R200 then upgrade to the T1 later. It just seemed better, I just fear that it won't be big enough for the future gen GPUs.