I just put this together, looking for feedback on things to add/take out to improve overall performance/functionality of the build. I was thinking of including a bluetooth dongle using the internal free USB 3 port but then I realized my mobo has that embedded.

Specs:
CPU: AMD R7 3700X
CPU Cooler: Alpenfohn Black Ridge V2
MOBO: Aorus X570i
RAM: Corsair LPX 32GB 3600MHZ
GPU: Galax Mini RTX 2070
Storage: ADATA XPG SX8200 256GB
Storage: ADATA XPG SX8200 1TB
PSU: Enhance ENP-7660 600W
Case: K39V2

Thermals:
CPU: Idle - 45°C, load - 70°C (undervolted PPT 75W)
GPU: Idle - 35°C, load - 70°C (not yet undervolted)

Pictures:

Gaming.

Yeah maybe I'll consider the expensive thermal paste. I'm using the RM30 cooler master one now.

Games played are Civ 6, DMC 5, Hitman at 1440p and 144HZ. I'm using the LG 27GL850 so I think the max FPS is 165Hz.

Yeah the PSU cable came with the PSU.

Not hard to bend at all. In fact it's one of the things I like with this build. It's much easier to cable manage than the usual builds I've done where decent cable management took a long while.

Oh I forgot there already is a fan under the heatsink.
I cant put it above because of the side panel.

Here is a pic


This post has been edited by Current Events guy: Mar 4 2020, 04:16 PM

GPU 100%
CPU about 50%

FPS reaches about 136 FPS

I have an empty USB 3.0 slot on mobo. Any ideas what I could do to make use of it?

I can't use another GPU due to space limitations.

Should I deshroud my GPU and replace that with noctua fans? Do you think that would help with thermals

1. Ok.
2. Already have but I didnt change. Some said the noise is due to coil whine and changing the fan wont anything. Also, under load the CPU/GPU fan is louder.
3. Maybe later.
4. Got a good recommendation? My monitor is an LG 27GL850 and S2719DGF. Is there a minimum desk thickness?
5 and 6. Maybe later

The cpu cooler clearance is 47mm and this black ridge is also 47mm but it is not the only one that is that tall.

The other ones are cryorig c7 and axp-90.

Edit double post

This post has been edited by Current Events guy: Mar 9 2020, 12:08 PM

Here's the thing about SFF builds, they're great when you use them as media center or HTPC.

Once you put in power hungry components, it gets hot then your parts will throttle and there wouldn't be a point to use those parts in the first place.

The SFF community is full of people who ask about thermals because everyone is tempted to pack as much performance as they can in the smallest packaging available.

Out of 10 questions in the SFF forum, 8 will be about thermals and noise.

As for 3950X, the smallest case that you can place it in with adequate cooling is the NCASE M1 which is 12L. This case is 4L in comparison. The threshold for a 3950X build would be in the Louqe Ghost S1 (8L) with a top hat because you will need that cooling capability

I know that you were joking, but I just needed a place to share my thoughts.

What if I told you that theres a community that just builds gaming PCs because they enjoy the process and spend more time in benchmarks than they do playing games?

This post has been edited by Current Events guy: Mar 9 2020, 03:41 PM

With the amount of players and interest that Dota has, those people you describe are doing the enthusiasts a favor.