I don't know about you, but after two generations of high-end graphics cards getting to ridiculous, gargantuan sizes, I was really optimistic when Jensen Huang revealed the RTX 5080 and 5090. Finally, I thought, some high-end GPUs that are going to be versatile enough to fit in even the smallest of PC builds. Board partners, however, did not take on Nvidia's FE inspirations, because chances are, if you're looking to buy one of the best graphics cards, you're still going to need a lot of room in your PC's case.
I've always been partial to a smaller gaming PC. My first build was an ITX system. I now have an mATX rig, but I feel I'm not the only one looking for a more versatile way of slotting an RTX 5080 into a smaller chassis these days. Brands like NZXT, Fractal Design, BeQuiet, Corsair, and more are all serving an increasing market demand for smaller PC builds with mATX cases, and although you can fit larger RTX 5080s inside them, you're going to limit space for case fans and generally make your life harder if you do.
