Cooler Master NR200P MAX PC Build Guide + Thermals / Review

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A full step-by-step guide to building a PC in the Cooler Master NR200P MAX. This guide assumes no previous knowledge and is perfect for a first time PC builder. Links to parts used in the build are below. At the end of the build guide I review the case and reveal what is the best thermal configuration for the NR200P MAX.
00:00 The Parts
04:38 Preparing the Case
07:58 Case Accessories
08:40 CPU Installation
09:19 M.2 SSD Installation
09:57 RAM Installation
10:21 Motherboard Installation
10:42 Plugging in the cables
13:04 AIO CPU Cooler Installation
15:08 Cable Management
15:39 Graphics Card Installation
17:02 Case Fan Installation
18:25 Completed Build Footage
18:54 Thermal Testing
23:21 Case Review
Parts used in the build (Amazon links are Affiliates Links)
• Cooler Master Masterbox NR200P MAX
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• MSI MPG B550I GAMING EDGE WIFI ITX Motherboard
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• AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Processor
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• Goodram IRDM PRO 16GB 2x 8GB DDR4 3600MHz Memory Module - IRP-K3600D4V64L18S/16GDC
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• Sabrent 2TB Rocket 4 Plus 2 TB
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• ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 3080 (ROG-STRIX-RTX3080-O10G-GAMING)
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• Noctua NF-A12x15 PWM chromax.black Slim Case Fan
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• Easycargo Case Fan Splitter Cable
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Affiliate links
I am part of the Amazon associates program, this means I get a small commission when you buy through these referral links.
More photographs of the build can be seen at pcpartpicker.com/b/tkx6Mp and a time-lapse of the build can be seen at • Cooler Master NR200P M...
For details on Windows and driver installation see my NR200P build guide - • Cooler Master NR200P A...
Useful Links
• How to make a Windows 10 Bootable USB - • How to Make a Windows ...
• Motherboard Bios - www.msi.com/Motherboard/suppo...
• Motherboard Drivers - www.msi.com/Motherboard/suppo...
• AMD B550 Chipset Drivers - www.amd.com/en/support/chipse...
• NVIDIA GeForce Experience - www.nvidia.com/en-gb/geforce/...
Music
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@iloveu1ube Жыл бұрын

Best step by step tutorial for NR200P MAX for far on YT. Certainly I will come back here once I start building the system.

@matercheff 13 күн бұрын

How did the build go ?

@donmelendez8224 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for a very thorough build video! I just bought this case and similar components. You explained everything very well so that there's really no question as to what needs to be done and how to do it. Thanks again!

@dunstondiaz 2 жыл бұрын

As always enjoying watching your videos. No bullshit! Straight to the point!

@user-ds6ki9zi3o 2 жыл бұрын

Does not surprise me....another excellent build and review Christopher!!! Well done!! Can't wait for the i5 12600 review!!

@captainlcm 11 ай бұрын

I'm gonna build according to this video. Thank you for another detailed and easy to follow walkthrough!

@quindeman1879 Жыл бұрын

Great build. Convinced me that this will be my next build.

@joseamilcar8083 Ай бұрын

This guide helped me so much , it was my first pc build but with am5 system so I was reading manuals and following with you , thank you so much man

@freddiemccombie18 Жыл бұрын

I followed this for my build and it was a great help. Cheers 🍻

@munjdiez8782 2 жыл бұрын

Great build! Solid fan here from the Philippines.

@Sander91S Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video! Made a build using the NR200P Max following the video and it works great. Got frightened a bit when it didn't power on but fortunately it was the PSU 0/1 switch on the inside of the case :)

@fsxspen Жыл бұрын

It got me too.

@ryanpalmer5728 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I'm teaching my 9 year old how to build a PC tomorrow and I bought this case, but wanted to watch a walkthrough before showing him what to do. We're cramming an i9-13900KS and PNY 4090 into ours. Super excited!

@franciscoaloi5769 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! It was a huge help for my build :)

@mohamedzeddini4446 2 жыл бұрын

Nice detailed review, thank you very much 😊

@dominic.h.3363 2 жыл бұрын

Being able to pull off the PCI backplate to be able to install the GPU more easily is absolutely genius. If I could just finally make piece with case designs that don't allow you to see your CPU/RAM and GPU at the same time for maximum eye candy, this case would be a definite contender.

@ChristopherFlannigan 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. If you only have limited space this is perfect

@olliewilliams4325 Ай бұрын

Really helpful, thank you!

@flobotron 10 ай бұрын

Great help and very easy to follow.

@ChristopherFlannigan 10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@kensg Жыл бұрын

Nice build..love the case 🎉

@dann5480 Жыл бұрын

great video, great advice. thanks. you helped me out a lot.

@mineralisk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making the video.

@edgarssults6976 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the guide! The documentation didn't mention the fan cable in the back that you have to pull through. Couldn't understand why my fans weren't working.

@guille92h 2 жыл бұрын

Great review.

@vladNMP 2 жыл бұрын

you just made me buy one!

@iluvmoney1231 2 жыл бұрын

Was looking forward to a stress test

@risboricbu9159 7 ай бұрын

Great content. Love the accent😊

@luvnpayton Жыл бұрын

you can put a 140mm chromax in the bottom with one of the slim 120's as well. i added a commander pro to mine too mounted in the front panel.

@user-uf9zl8dj9o 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video sir , very informative.👍 I have a question, did you ground yourself while building this pc?

@Geezimac 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed you placed the bottom Fans as intake. Have you tried them as exhaust, top as exhaust. You have air pushing back into the GPU heat sink that is trying to draw its warm air out .

@codykonior Жыл бұрын

You know where the coolant pipes go into the CPU block, do you think can they be rotated / swivelled to a different position?

@norbertgudek6274 Жыл бұрын

Hi, excellent video, very detailed. I have a question regarding new rtx 4000. I am planning on building a pc using nr200p max case. I have noticed that new rtx 4000 series cards are using 3 or even 4 separate 8 pin PCIE cables. If I am not mistaken, the case comes with only 2. As I am a begginer in PC world, could you please explain me how it works and how can I safely install rtx 4080 in this case ? Is it even possible ?

@Yuehan_ 2 жыл бұрын

Is it bad if you try using the noctuas under the gpu as exhaust?

@juliuspalttala 16 күн бұрын

Hi! I'm wondering, if 17mm thin chassis fans are thin enough for the bottom? The 15mm ones are really expensive here in finland. Thanks!

@pb8837 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, 11:44 Where the frontpanel plugs allready bundled in sort of a G-connector type plug ?

@little_fluffy_clouds 4 ай бұрын

Yes, although it’s removable.

@gio-gv9mo 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of splitter cable would I need if I wanted RGB fans ?

@Thaldrion Жыл бұрын

Hei I got the NR200p Max long with an Aorus x570 i pro wifi which has a CPU_ FAN and only one SYS_FAN.. NO particular AIO_ FAN header.. can I plug the pump in the sys_fan? I read online that some people switch the cables and plug the pump in the cpu_fan ?!

@laguzzzzz Жыл бұрын

hi, tell me I have the NR200p max and for motherboard a gigabyte b550I aorus pro ax I want to know where to plug the cable of the AIO CPU ???

@terrytjandra 3 ай бұрын

how can you get those temp? i use intel 13700k. just installed thermalight cpu frame. it does drop abit. on average i got 50c. on cinebench it throttled to 100c. do you know the fix?

@richardsracingmad Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, I am a total newbie with a question. Would a WiFi Card fit in this case build, if I bought a MB without wi fi? I live off grid, so rely on wi fi, but I would wish to upgrade it when wi fi 7 comes out. The alternative is, if I bought a MB with wi fi, would I be able to upgrade the wi fi? Many thanks Chris

@vitogalante9874 6 ай бұрын

stupendo grazie

@shayelbaz830 Жыл бұрын

is the nr200p will hold a 3080ti aorus master and 12700K ? with or without OC ? the stock 240mm liq cooler can hold this cpu ? and this rig ? can it fit? and does the 850W will hold this ?

@CF542 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing the CPU fan wiring. The poorly written manual does not even show that connector and I missed it during install because it was buried behind a wiring bundle.

@fsxspen Жыл бұрын

Same for me.

@LMMS_99 Жыл бұрын

are there intel 12th gen brackets included to attach the cooler?

@blindman8093 Жыл бұрын

i hope you make update video for this case with a build of i5 13600k and 4070ti

@AR-ke8wg 2 жыл бұрын

Bottom fans as exhaust is the ticket. Might even be able to put 25mm fans as exhaust down below.

@ChristopherFlannigan 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure about that, as the hot air will be blowing down over the desk and up into your face (have tired something similar before in another case). Also the fans were too loud for my liking.

@Mars057 2 жыл бұрын

You always want your exhaust to be higher up, in this case at the top of the case. Thermodynamics state that heat rises, I think I'll listen to that haha.

@JoHo_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mars057 when using the perforated panel, the gpu gets side intake and blows air both up and down, so having bottom exhaust helps taking the hot air from the gpu away. (That's the theory behind it tho, I haven't seen relative testing results yet)

@salsashreenee6887 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoHo_ Optimum Tech did bottom and top exhausts with the steel panel.

@fraub1 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely not... Heat rises. Having your heat exhaust down will cause a lot of it to be sucked back into the machine and exhausted again. Have the bottom fans as intake, moving cool air from the bottom into the case, to be exhausted out the top.

@talisay234 2 жыл бұрын

When is this gonna be available? US region,

@Kankeraapje69 2 жыл бұрын

Does the pc perform well? I would like to build it.

@SteremyJeele Жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, not sure if you have this build still kicking around, but I'd be interested to see how the thermals would fare with your two bottom fans set for exhaust rather than intake. In theory, the bottom exhaust would help to pull the hot air from the GPU heatsink, and increase negative pressure, which would in turn pull more cool air through the vented side panel. I'd guess this would be a fairly significant difference in temps, but theory vs practice can definitely surprise us. I'm thinking about picking up this case for a 12700k/3090 build soon, and I'd be interested to know if that setup would produce significantly better temps than a setup with no bottom fans.

@toadster1 Жыл бұрын

100% agreed, bottom exhaust all the way with vented side panel!

@MBpotato89 Жыл бұрын

Did you ever try it out in exhaust configuration?

@SteremyJeele Жыл бұрын

@@MBpotato89 Yep, that's how I've been running it since I built it, going strong 3 or 4 months now. GPU temps are great, CPU temps leave a bit to be desired, but a more aggressive fan curve on the radiator-mounted fans keep temps healthy at the expense of a bit of noise. Generally under gaming loads I'm seeing GPU temps around 56-64c, CPU temps in the mid 70's or lower. Some particularly CPU intensive games can pull that to 78-ish, but I've got the fans set to kick on to 100% there, so it doesn't exceed 80c except for very brief spikes before the fans pick up.

@GutoGerbase Жыл бұрын

Maaaaan, i thought that you would test with the top fans as intake and the bottom as exhaust

@spanishjohn420 Жыл бұрын

which motherboard should i use for this case and ddr4 ram in 2022?

@williaml6258 Жыл бұрын

Did you need to buy the double fan splitter cable for the bottom fans?

@Max-nm2qc Жыл бұрын

yes

@Fren33 2 жыл бұрын

This case is fantastic but in Canada it's not available at all anymore. Is there a comparable Case with the same SFF and included AIO/PSU out there?

@iloveu1ube Жыл бұрын

NZXT H1 V2

@Caos_Quotidiano Жыл бұрын

Which 4000 series card is space compatible today?

@valeriomandova6625 6 ай бұрын

HI. I mounted the same fan model as shown in the video. The cold air comes out at the bottom. It's normal?

@andrest2002 4 ай бұрын

I think you might have mounted the fans upside down. I will be building this exact case and i think i will do research with one fan as intake and the other as exhaust. My theory is it the fans will allow a more circular air flow. Intake fan pushing cold air into the gpu while also pushing air past it, around the case, and having the second fan “exhaust” push the remaining hot air outside. Not sure how this will work but i dont plan on using the glass panel so i might not use fans to avoid the fan noise

@flowless1773 4 ай бұрын

can i use a ryzen 7 5800x istead of your cpu ?

@SparWiz_Khalifa Жыл бұрын

Why dont set the fans on the bottom to exhaust?? to me that makes a lot more sense, so the heat of the GPU gets exhausted partially at the bottom and not pushed through the cooling grill of the AiO. Can someone correct me if im wrong or confirm that its better to set the fans to exhaust? ill build my nr200max tomorrow as my dan a4 h2o is troublesome in terms of thermals btw, excellent build and content by you, Christopher! merry christmas to y'all!

@fsxspen Жыл бұрын

My Bottom fans exhaust, saw one guy report he had a few degrees lower.

@andrest2002 4 ай бұрын

@@fsxspenthinking about testing out one fan as intake and one as exhaust. My theory is the air flow would be more of a circle, intake will push air up and around the case, while the exhaust will just push that air out. Not sure though dont want excessive noise so i might not run any

@Blafard666 2 жыл бұрын

Another good one ... Even tho I still don't get why people choose to go through the ordeal of installing their system in such tiny, clustered cases, you did a good job at answering most of my questions concerning this particular one...

@davefool6815 2 жыл бұрын

The same reason I want to build in a small case... lack of space. I still have yet to build one after watching all these vids

@thetechrealist 2 жыл бұрын

Us young people love small things. And it's definitely interesting to see what you can fit in such a small space!

@davefool6815 2 жыл бұрын

@@thetechrealist I am an old git ... But if it counts I managed to stick a micro machine in my ear hole when I was 5 years old

@hunterburguillo5891 2 жыл бұрын

I'm currently building a SFF PC. SF helped me a ton with his TU 150 build. Especially on the parts list and fan header part. That case is pretty rare where I live, but love the idea of how you can carry it like a suitcase. Basically a somewhat "portable" build if you don't to use a laptop and want to upgrade when the time arrives. Just hoping the darn thing posts but still deciding if I should go Linux or spectre with a "key".

@ChristopherFlannigan 2 жыл бұрын

Limited space for some, other just like it

@alex-zh5yv 2 жыл бұрын

are the included fans / PSU silent when PC is sitting idle in windows?

@little_fluffy_clouds 4 ай бұрын

Yes. Mine are also silent under load because I tuned the fan curves. You may do so either in the BIOS or using the Fancontrol utility in Windows.

@alejandroavila2646 2 жыл бұрын

Cooler master only had to move up the GPU slot 4mm to allow for full-size fans at the bottom. That would have improved your numbers. I can't find a logical reason for them not to do it.

@Editnamehere 2 жыл бұрын

Would do wonders.

@vinhdx Жыл бұрын

I've just bought this Nr200P Max, and use ASUS Rog strix B660i mainboard. Can you advise how to change the AIO fan flow direction? Is there a way to change using software? As default, my AIO fan is set as intake. I want to change it to exhaust. Thank you so much!

@MiguelRodriguez-my3dg 9 ай бұрын

You have to unscrew fans and flip em over lol

@spike178 4 ай бұрын

@@MiguelRodriguez-my3dg 😂 so easy.

@zachsivankeo6721 Жыл бұрын

Is it okay to only use 2 pcie 8 pin connectors for your gpu power even though your gpu has 3 ports?

@little_fluffy_clouds 4 ай бұрын

If you want to install a 4080/4090, Cooler Master sells a 90 degree 12VHPWR cable that is compatible with this PSU. Highly recommended.

@fsxspen Жыл бұрын

My bottom fans are quiet and set for exhaust.

@Adriano-Italiano 2 жыл бұрын

What thermal paste does it come with, should I use a better one

@little_fluffy_clouds 4 ай бұрын

The case comes with a tube of Cooler Master’s thermal interface paste. You don’t need another paste unless you happen to have some in hand.

@GenericMedusa99 Жыл бұрын

14:58 can u fix the fan splitter to the motherboard by just removing the riser cable after everything is assembled? cuz i have the same motherboard and i dont wanna go through trouble of removing the GPU again

@mrb3991 2 жыл бұрын

HI , I just come a cross your video, Stillh have my lian mesh, but thinking of downgrading to this as i have a bad back and lian mesh is heavy, Wlll this case take my Rtx 3080 Gaming Z trio, the only Differnce between my version of card compared to the old X version, that mine now has a metal back plate, Hope it ftis , ? thanks

@matthewrezuke8130 Жыл бұрын

You can put a 4090 in this case

@Editnamehere 2 жыл бұрын

I just finished my first custom loop in the nr200p. I have to say it’s my favorite case but my god the temps are terrible. Looking to switch to something else.

@MyKillyy 2 жыл бұрын

What are the temps and have you switched by now?

@Editnamehere 2 жыл бұрын

@@MyKillyy heyyo- I was determined to make it work so I added a slim 240 radiator to the top. Haven’t benchmarked but playing battlefield 2042 on ultra for 3-5 hours straight my 3080 stays around 65 and my 5600x stays around 70-75 with random spikes to 80.

@Editnamehere 2 жыл бұрын

@@MyKillyy with one rad at the bottom cooling both 3080 and 5600x. The cpu would thermal throttle after 10 mins of gameplay and shut down the pc. While the gpu was around 75 with peaks at 80.

@fledora1217 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, 89c and 88c is very hot for the CPU. Any reason why?

@JoeMaranophotography Жыл бұрын

Its an aida64 30 minute stress test. Not representative of a real workload. It's designed as an absolute stress test on the cpu.

@xAdi420 Жыл бұрын

I have jst built my pc in this case and im getting 65 dB on idle? Can someone help me please? I have adjusted my fan curves so i suppose its the pump?

@spike178 4 ай бұрын

Sounds bit noisy then, noise is a worry with this build and heat.

@mmadevgame Жыл бұрын

Computer doesnt boot with the same specs but am5 motherboard

@Captain-Chats 2 жыл бұрын

i love this case but the colour is the only sticking point for me

@peterl8417 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 3700X system with the same motherboard as yours. I don't like the temps that you got from the NR200P MAX. It seems it is suffering from the hot exhaust of the GPU be it horizontal or vertical mounted.

@ChristopherFlannigan 2 жыл бұрын

It's the AIDA64 test - temps will never get near this with normal use

@peterl8417 2 жыл бұрын

Your ambient must be ideal, however, my ambient is 34C as I don't use AC with my NCase M1 V5 with CPU temps hitting 90C. I was eyeing the NR200P MAX as a fix for my issue but I have changed my mind thanks to your reviews. I have chosen to go for a high air flow case which is a bit larger than the NR200.

@anigame8916 5 ай бұрын

why gpu looks hanging

@donkeysunited 2 жыл бұрын

1:45 How come you got sent a European plug?

@dioxinvapor1495 2 жыл бұрын

Systemic Racism

@activate-motivation Жыл бұрын

The screws are confusing you did not show us the screw neither no one else

@devindesmitais 10 ай бұрын

hello raiser cable is gen 4 , motherboard and videocard is gen 5 , there will be performane issues ?

@JoeMaranophotography 8 ай бұрын

@romainr8704 2 жыл бұрын

Be carefull, I have one and the PSU has a loud coil whine, that ruins everything ...

@jambazz 2 жыл бұрын

There is something REALLY weird with your build if a AMD Ryzen 3700X can reach 93c in a 30 minute AIDA64 stress test in 20c ambient temps. This case has a 280mm AIO waterblock, and should be able to keep this particular CPU below 80c. With PBO enabled, the 3700X should max out at about 110 Watts, something this case and cooler should easily be able to keep cool. Would love to see temp and audio results with better application of thermal paste / with different fan speeds on the radiator Perhaps even the BIOS is giving the CPU too much juice?

@henrygg295 2 жыл бұрын

It's a little late but he does stress cpu and gpu simultaneously, so the warm gpu heat rises along the cpu and into the radiator as well so in that case (no pun intended) the temps make perfect sense and aren't too shabby.

@spike178 4 ай бұрын

Way too hot for me...

@marciopereira1726 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing my bro... I love your videos... do you have email? I would like to contact you Christopher

@ChristopherFlannigan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. the email is in the about page

@activate-motivation Жыл бұрын

There's like hundred spruce and they're all different size and people are struggling

@extremelydave Жыл бұрын

If you are going to install Windows 11 on this beast, be aware you will need to purchase a TPM module for it to install.

@bobbymoss6160 Жыл бұрын

Seems like the only people getting this case are reviewers or consumers living in Asia.

@MrXPS1976 Жыл бұрын

Why PC building is still the same? It should be by now like Lego pieces, without worrying about compatibility, sizes, cable management, etc. I know it is fun for a lot, but for others its a nightmare and ugly.