Small form factor PCs

Generation-defining desktop performance

The tower PC dominated the desktop for decades. Not because it was the right answer — because fitting real performance into a smaller space was a problem nobody had solved. Every other compact PC makes a trade-off. Slower GPU. Mobile components. Thermal throttling under load. We never compromise. We never will.

The future of performance

The tower PC dominated the desktop for decades. Not because it was the right answer — because fitting real performance into a smaller space was a problem nobody had solved. Every other compact PC makes a trade-off. Slower GPU. Mobile components. Thermal throttling under load. We never compromise. We never will.

Desktop small form factor PCs

Oriana and Erebus bring together the most powerful gaming hardware available today within an extraordinarily compact chassis.

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  • Oriana
    Built with 24-karat gold, Oriana celebrates the point where technology and craftsmanship come together in radiant form.
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  • Erebus
    Erebus defies the laws of physics, packing the most powerful gaming hardware available into an extraordinarily compact chassis.
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Cryo portable PCs

Ultimate portability is at the core of the Cryo design. The same thermal engineering. The same build standards. Precisely engineered to seamlessly fit into your life. Move between rooms, venues, and locations without leaving any performance behind.

  • Cryo Core
    Smallest PC. Maximum versatility.
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  • Cryo Pro
    More size, more power.
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  • Cryo Ultra
    Huge performance, portable form.
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  • Cryo Ultimate
    The flagship Cryo.
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Full power, unexpected engineering

Full desktop GPU performance - up to RTX 5090 - in a chassis you can hold in one hand. No mobile components. No compromises. Just engineering that refuses to take the easy option.

    Full desktop GPU

    The same RTX silicon as a full-tower build. No mobile variants, no cut-down cards.

    Full desktop CPU

    No laptop processors. No power limits. Full clock speeds, sustained under load.

    Full desktop memory

    DDR5 at full desktop speeds. No compromises in the memory hierarchy.

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The hardest PC to build is the best one to own

Fitting generation-leading PC performance into 10 litres isn't a spec sheet decision. It's a thermal engineering problem that most walk away from. We didn't.

Elemental conductor

We made the chassis itself an active part of the cooling system. Active aluminium conducts heat away from the source and disperses it evenly across the surface - keeping performance consistent, acoustics low, and thermals in check without compromise.

Most cases lock heat in. Ours dissipates it actively.

Precision airflow

Advanced acceleration channels engineered to form a controlled airflow zone around the CPU socket area - reducing thermal buildup where heat is most critical. CPU and GPU run in independent thermal lanes, so neither chokes the other under sustained load.

Every millimetre is a decision

Fitting a full-power PC into a fraction of the space means there is no room for compromise - in the components, or in the build. 

Every cable, every bracket, every thermal interface is engineered to work as a system. This is not a standard PC made smaller. It is a machine designed from the inside out.

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What a PC should look like

When the engineering is this considered, you don't hide it. Chillblast small form factor PCs are designed to demand attention - the internals, the lighting, the chassis.

Everything visible. Nothing incidental.

Small is the new full size

See what compact performance actually looks like in practice. Chillblast small form factor PCs deliver performance to match full tower builds, and leave other compact machines in the dust. 

Full-power RTX graphics

Every Chillblast SFF PC runs a full desktop NVIDIA GeForce GPU - from the RTX 5060 in Cryo Core to the RTX 5090 in Oriana, Erebus, and Cryo Ultimate. Not mobile variants. Not cut-down cards. The same hardware as a full-tower build, engineered into a fraction of the space.

Oriana, Erebus, and Cryo Ultimate are built around the RTX 5090 - the most powerful consumer GPU ever made. The specs speak for themselves.

32GB GDDR7 VRAM
Huge memory capacity for the most demanding workloads
2x performance
Transformational upgrade from previous generations
DLSS4 visuals
AI generated frames for breathtakingly realistic visuals
Blackwell architecture
NVIDIA’s most advanced architecture ever

Frequently asked questions

What is the best mini gaming PC?
The right machine depends on resolution and desk space. For 1080p, the Chillblast Cryo Core Portable RTX 5060 Yellow Gaming PC, its best-selling compact system. For 1440p, the Cryo Pro Portable RTX 5070 Black Edition, with 12GB of video memory. For 4K, the Cryo Ultra Portable RTX 5080 Black Edition, which uses a 240mm all-in-one cooler.
What is a mini gaming PC?
A mini gaming PC is a compact desktop built for games in a much smaller chassis than a full tower. The term covers two different classes. Sub-two-litre boxes usually rely on integrated graphics and suit e-sports titles. Compact Mini-ITX and SFF builds fit a full desktop graphics card, and that is what runs modern games properly.
Is a mini gaming PC as powerful as a full-size gaming PC?
Yes, when it uses desktop components. Chillblast's compact systems are built on the same socket AM5 desktop Ryzen processors and the same GeForce RTX graphics cards found in its larger towers. The top compact build pairs a Ryzen 7 9850X3D with an RTX 5090 and 32GB of video memory. The limit is cooling headroom, not silicon.
What graphics card do I need in a small form factor gaming PC?
Video memory sets the practical resolution ceiling. An RTX 5060 or 5060 Ti with 8GB suits 1080p play. A 12GB RTX 5070 suits 1440p. A 16GB RTX 5080 handles 4K in most titles, and a 32GB RTX 5090 covers 4K with heavy ray tracing or creator workloads. Chillblast's compact range covers every one of those tiers.
Do small form factor PCs run hotter than full-size builds?
They have less air volume to work with, so the cooler specification matters more than the case size. Chillblast uses air cooling on its 65W Ryzen 5 builds with RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 graphics, and a 240mm all-in-one cooler on the 120W Ryzen 7 systems with RTX 5080 graphics. Every build is stress-tested after assembly.
Are small form factor gaming PCs noisy?
Not inherently. Fan noise follows the heat being removed, so a 65W processor with a tower air cooler generally needs less airflow than a 120W processor driving a 240mm radiator.
Can you upgrade a mini gaming PC later?
Less often than a full tower. Chillblast's compact systems use two memory slots, so a capacity increase means replacing modules rather than adding them. Storage sits on a PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive, which can be swapped for a larger one. Graphics card length and cooler height are capped by the chassis, so check each product page first.
Is integrated graphics good enough for gaming?
For e-sports titles and older games at 1080p, yes. For modern releases at high settings, no. Integrated graphics share the system's memory rather than carrying their own, so frame rates fall quickly in demanding titles. Every named Chillblast compact gaming system starts at a desktop GeForce RTX 5060, which is a different category of performance.
How long does delivery take on a built-to-order compact PC?
Chillblast builds and delivers every system within seven days of order, apart from custom-loop machines, which are quoted individually. Express pre-built systems ordered before 5pm arrive the next working day. Assembly and stress testing happen in the same UK factory, so a built-to-order system is not a warehouse transfer.
What warranty applies to a compact gaming PC?
Every Chillblast PC carries a five-year warranty, including the small form factor and Cryo portable systems, on the same terms as its full-size towers. That consistency is worth checking in this class of machine, because compact and clearance lines are sometimes covered differently. Ask any builder to state the length in writing before ordering.
Should I buy a compact desktop or a gaming laptop instead?
A laptop includes a screen, keyboard and battery, and it fits in a bag. A compact desktop delivers more graphics power for the money, uses standard parts a repairer can source, and keeps its resale value as those parts change. Chillblast sells both: Arc laptops, and the Cryo range for gamers who want desktop parts.
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