RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition in NR200P V2 / MAX Clearance Analysis
The Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P MAX and NR200P V2 are redesigned SFF enclosures featuring a dedicated vertical GPU layout. Pairing these cases with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition creates an efficient high-performance build, provided you calculate top AIO fan clearance and 12VHPWR power routing tolerances.
Dimensional Matrix & Clearance Breakdown
The table below summarizes the exact physical fitment metrics of the RTX 4080 Super FE inside the vertical chamber of the NR200P V2 / MAX:
| Dimension Parameter | Hardware Specification | Chassis Allowance Limit | Net Margin / Clearance State |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU Total Length | 304.0 mm | 357.0 mm Vertical Cavity | +53.0 mm Length Buffer |
| GPU Thickness | 61.0 mm (3.0-Slot) | 73.0 mm (3.5-Slot Limit) | +12.0 mm Side Panel Clearance |
| GPU Total Width | 137.0 mm | 160.0 mm Chamber Depth | +23.0 mm Internal Clearance |
| Top AIO Fan Gap to 12VHPWR | Recessed Angled Socket | 280mm Top Radiator Stack | +22.0 mm Safe Fan Clearance |
Vertical GPU Cavity & Air Buffer
In the NR200P V2 / MAX, graphics cards mount vertically along the side panel using a PCIe 4.0 riser cable. The chassis supports cards up to 357 mm in length, 160 mm in width, and 73 mm in thickness (3.5 slots).
The NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super Founders Edition measures 304 mm long, 137 mm wide, and 61 mm thick (3.0 slots). The card fits easily with a generous 53 mm length buffer to the front panel, and leaves 12 mm of breathing room between the outer shroud face and the side panel (mesh or tempered glass).
Top AIO Radiator & 12VHPWR Cable Routing
The NR200P MAX comes pre-equipped with a top-mounted 280mm AIO liquid cooler (combining a 27 mm radiator with 25 mm thick fans). In vertical orientation, the top edge of the RTX 4080 Super FE faces directly toward the lower fan blades of the top radiator stack.
The RTX 4080 Super FE features an angled, recessed 12V-2×6 / 12VHPWR socket positioned near the middle of its top spine. This angled socket orientation directs power cables upward at a 45-degree angle. With the 280mm AIO installed, the gap between the plug housing and the radiator fan frames measures 22 mm. Using flexible custom short 12VHPWR power cables ensures the wire loom routes smoothly under the radiator fans without contacting spinning blades.
Power & Thermal Performance
The RTX 4080 Super FE draws 320W continuous TBP with brief transient spikes up to 420W. The pre-installed 850W 80 PLUS Gold SFX power supply in the NR200P MAX handles these spikes effortlessly, providing clean power to demanding CPUs like Intel Core i7-14700K desktop processors coupled with low-latency DDR5-6000 CL30 EXPO memory kits.
Flow-through thermals in this vertical layout remain excellent: the lower GPU intake fan draws cold air directly through the side panel, while the upper fan passes air through the card heatsink and exhausts warm air upward toward top radiator fans.
Builder Summary
- Vertical Cavity Clearance: PASSED — 53 mm length margin and 12 mm side panel clearance.
- 12VHPWR Cable Route: PASSED — Angled 12V-2×6 socket leaves 22 mm clearance below top AIO fans. Use flexible short cables to avoid fan blade contact.
- Thermal Layout: PASSED — Flow-through fan design aligns cleanly with top exhaust airflow.
- Cross-System Compatibility: For adjacent component clearances, review our analysis on Cooler AIO liquid cooler radiator spacing.