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post Jul 1 2019, 09:36 AM

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Anyone here has a spare NH-C14 lying around? Going to be switching my Ncase M1 build back to air cooling, can't afford the time to maintain my custom loop any more.
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post Aug 8 2019, 03:18 PM

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Evaluating building a NAS case for home use, and fill it with anywhere between 2-4 WD Red 3.5" drives. Anyone can recommend a Chinese case (taobao/aliexpress) for that use? I'm aware I can use a NUC-like machine and multiple hard drive enclosures, but that'd be a bit messier.
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post Aug 23 2019, 07:58 AM

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This reminds me of the FT03 Mini, but taking the opposite approach to design. Any thoughts on cooling performance? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ivannc...ormance-pc-case
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post Nov 29 2020, 03:19 PM

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QUOTE(hirota @ Nov 28 2020, 03:07 PM)
Hi all Itx sifu, currently using nr200p with side tempered glass and aio radiator at the bottom, now I bought a 3070 gpu, last night did some testing found the card temperature up to 78c with the vertical riser, so now I’m thinking to change air cooler and don’t want to use the gpu riser, what is the best air cooler for nr200?
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Ok found it, fuma 2!
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Try checking how much cooler the GPU is with the tempered glass side removed - expect the temps to be close to that if you have 2x120 fans for intake at the bottom of the case.

The "Machines and More" channel has a lot of test setups for cooling with NR200/NR200P. He did a comparison of the U12A vs Fuma 2 here (C14S too but that doesn't work with tempered glass): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSUK7p9qQnU
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post Nov 29 2020, 03:28 PM

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QUOTE(hirota @ Nov 29 2020, 03:23 PM)
thanks for the link, going to watch it later

yesterday spent 4 hours to upgrade PSU, change the AIO radiator to side, GPU to bottom, ordered 2pcs of noctua 12x15 fans... and swap out the tempered glass with vented panel...
now my gpu max 70c  notworthy.gif
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Which motherboard are you also using? If you're on Ryzen, the Gigabyte and MSI B550/X570 boards restrict a lot of airflow options in many ITX cases due to the AM4 socket being too high on the board, blocking the use of top 120mm fans above the cooler (the video I linked earlier demonstrates that as well).

I'm not a fan of most ITX cases using TG anyway. The cooling performance and flexibility is so much better with mesh side panels.

Sounds like you're using a 3-slot GPU - which model in particular are you using?

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post Nov 29 2020, 08:18 PM

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QUOTE(hirota @ Nov 29 2020, 07:29 PM)
im using auros x570i mobo, my gpu 2.5 slots, yesterday i tested put the Noctua S12A fan in the bottom but it hitting the GPU, then so happened i found there's sales in lazada for Noctua 12x15 fan, RM188.5 for 2pcs after discounted, so quickly placed order.
another reason why i prefer TG because i bought a 5 inch screen, was thinking to put the little screen to show some temperature, something like this

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Ah, with air cooling, you're gonna have to sacrifice at least 1 top mounted fan for exhaust. Less ideal that way. For air cooling, the Asus and Asrock ITX boards are far better in the NR200 and similar ITX tower designs.
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post Dec 7 2020, 03:59 PM

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QUOTE(silvaco22 @ Dec 4 2020, 07:39 AM)
Can't wait for Sliger S620. I want to put my bad boy NH-D15 in there
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Bigger Ncase, shame it doesn't have much in terms of dust filtration.

Would be great if we can get one that fits 2x120mm fans at the top for added ventilation, that isn't NR200-sized.
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post Dec 29 2020, 09:42 AM

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Looks like a real NZXT H1 killer is coming. Fits 280mm AIOs so CPU thermals can also be NR200 level, without the GPU suffocated by high temps like the H1.

Price seems to start at US$120 too: https://ssupd.com/products/meshlicious

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post Feb 8 2021, 05:48 PM

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New build

Ryzen 5800X (curve optimizer results in RAM speeds pic info)
2x Crucial Ballistix 2x16GB DDR4-3200 (overclocked specs in album)
HP EX950 1TB NVME SSD
Asrock B550 Phantom Gaming ITX/ax
Corsair SF750
Zotac RTX 3080, deshrouded, repasted with Kyronaut and heatsink to VRAM pads replaced with Gelid GP-Extreme 2mm
Noctua NH-C14S, using NF-A12x25, 2x NF-A12x15 on the case side panel mount
Noctua NF-A9 as air intake from the rear
2x Scythe Gentle Typhoon GT-1850 for GPU air intake
3x Noctua NF-A9x14 for GPU exhaust + airflow for GPU backplate

Currently in the process of optimizing the case for reduced temps and figure out if I can improve cabling any further.
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post Apr 23 2021, 01:16 PM

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Working on a new budget rig for Davinci Resolve work

3700X + Wraith Prism
Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro ITX
2x8GB Klevv Bolt XR 3600
FSP 450W SFX PSU
1TB HP EX950 SSD
SGPC K60 ITX case
1 random old PCIE card because it's impossible to find a new one nowadays without scalper rate

General thoughts on the choice of parts?

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post Feb 10 2022, 10:24 PM

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How do you guys pack your desktop as check-in luggage before a flight? Trying to figure out how to bring my PC without having baggage handlers break it.
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post Apr 5 2022, 06:47 PM

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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Apr 4 2022, 05:25 PM)
This is really a good case, small and solid. just some thing need to look at la is if u install sata drive, that place will be kinda cramped because it is situated below the PSU, and like the cable pressing on it when u close the casing lol but sata drive is ssd type so no issue la no moving parts, and the ssd casing very solid also. 320mm card no issue slotting in. I think next i might want to do is to get customized cable with shorter length and the PCIE cable, dunno why they dont supply single 6+2pin, they give 2 head and really kacau la. SATA cable also 1 enuf, they put 3 or 4 in 1...

Another is i felt like the water hose for EKWB seems like maybe need better position the cpu block.. dont know if the angle will broke the hose or not.. but i see ppl install also like tat sweat.gif so far my 12400F under benchmark never hit 60c, my gigabyte 3070ti if stock no undervolt, temp around 78c when run unigine heaven, ambient temp is like 31c-32c tho. if undervolt 950mA, 1965mhz, temp went down to 70c. I see temp wise almost same like those youtube one la. Now thinking to switch to silent bios and see if the temp ok or not.
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I have the EK 240 Basic in a Ncase M1 and the CPU block tubing position is worse off there. Sandwich layout cases aren't as badly affected. A bigger concern would be whether it fits his mobo if he's using LGA1700.
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post Apr 6 2022, 06:49 PM

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I'm fairly interested in seeing if the A4 H2O can fit a deshrouded 3080 Holo + 2 Phanteks T30 fans. Currently using that setup in a Ncase M1 and it has maybe 1-2mm extra clearance at best.
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post Apr 6 2022, 07:50 PM

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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Apr 6 2022, 07:24 PM)
u mean t30 fans for radiator? this casing cannot fit any casing fan, if got maybe mini type can mount on the mesh lol. or very low profile one.
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I'd probably ziptie them to the GPU or tape it to the side panel.
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post Aug 3 2022, 01:08 PM

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Is there enough room in the A4 H20 to fit Phanteks T30 fans on a deshrouded Zotac 3080 Holo?
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post Aug 5 2022, 02:37 AM

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QUOTE(Benefon @ Aug 3 2022, 04:37 PM)
Standard 2.5 slots size only.
Can’t fit any fan on side panel, there is no extra room

I done extra fans for Lian li a4-h20
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I was kinda thinking of deshrouding the card completely and strap the T30 fans to the GPU heatsink using zip ties. So the fans will be on the inside of the side panel.

Reckon there's space for that? The Ncase M1 I have is a perfect fit for the card right now. Wonder if there's more room.
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post Aug 8 2022, 12:39 AM

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QUOTE(Benefon @ Aug 5 2022, 06:29 AM)
A4-H20 max 3 slots GPU size.
58mm enough for 2 slot gpu size and top up 15mm slim fan.

My Zotac rtx 2080 Ti was 2.5 slots size. Can’t put any fan on internal side.

Benefit like gpu temp drop few degree and GPU fans won’t work harder than before and GPU fan noise reduce few DB level

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The plan is to actually remove the Zotac fans and fan shroud completely, then strap 2 T30 fans onto it. The idea is that I can either do a quieter GPU at the same temps, or better cooling. Zotac 3080 Trinity and Holo has rather high noise past 70% fan speed, whereas the T30 is quite decent at 2000rpm.

 

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