SFF Maximum: Sub 5 Liter RTX 3070 and AMD 5950X Gaming PC in a Velkase Velka 5
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Hello,
The year 2020 was a year of upgrades and crap supply, so gathering some of the upgraded parts was a hard mess. However, we've reached this point, so things are getting exciting!
I realized I need money more than a super high power graphics card, so I ended up selling my 3090 and grabbing a 3070 with $1300 extra cash in my pocket. I'll take it.
If I was going to downgrade to a 3070, I wanted it to be in the smallest case I can fit all the components I have. The Velkase Velka 5 V2.0 is the one that fits the bill.
Velkase Velka 5 V2.0
Case Dimensions (H x W x D): 285mm x 99mm x 177mm (11.2 in x 3.9 in x 7.0 in)
Case Volume: 4.99L
Max CPU Height: 37mm*
Max RAM Height: 42mm*
Max GPU: 270mm x 140mm x 43mm
Chassis Fans: None officially, but double sided tape helps
Gathering of Components
The main purpose of this rig was going to be gaming with occasional video editing. Naturally, I had a 3950X before and would upgrade to the 5950X. 5950X + Noctua L9A is not the best combo, but it works enough for my purposes. I am looking to upgrade to a Metalfish Z39 cooler, which many people have commented fits. With the fan being further away from the case edge, I can blast it 100% versus the max 70% right now.
With only 2 slots for RAM, the best set I could pick up while looking deliciously pretty is the G.Skill Trident Z Royal, DDR4-3600 C16. Unfortunately, the RAM sits at 44mm. However, with typical Velka fashion of smooshing things together, the side panel fits! I believe with a tiny (1mm maybe) bulge that is almost imperceptible. I'll take it over having to rebuy smaller RGB ram.
PSU: Enhance 7660B is the best Flex ATX one can get and the only type of PSU that would fit in a case like this. Honestly, the Noctua L9A and 3070 FE is louder than the Flex, so I am satisfied.
GPU: The most powerful GPUs that can fit in this case is either a RTX 3070 or RTX 2080 Ti. I figure 3070 would eventually hold its value better, and I hope that future NVIDIA drivers will ensure that it is more powerful and more optimized than the 2080 Ti. It does help that it runs \~30W less than the 2080Ti.
Case Fans: Following the 3070 FE airflow, I added some 40mm on the GPU side to help exhaust some of the hot air. The 2 40mm fans have helped reduce temps by 2C, so I will take it.
Build Process
Velkase Velka builds are notoriously hard/screw heavy, and this is no different.
First, I have to take apart the entire shell and motherboard tray out of the case. I would then make sure that the motherboard is already prepared with the CPU, CPU cooler, RAM, and any cable tucking I already need to do. I secure it to the motherboard tray, and then, unscrew the GPU bracket behind it.
I will then attach the riser and do very very painful riser cable bends in order to fit it on the right side to attach the GPU. Attaching the GPU wasn't so bad once the riser cable bends were good, simply slot it where it needs to go.
Once the GPU and motherboard are attached to the tray, I then attached the Displayport extender cable. It is officially rated for Displayport 1.2; however, my monitor is detecting it as Displayport 1.4, thus giving me the full 3840 x 1600 resolution at 144Hz refresh rate. I was ecstatic!
I attach this combo piece back into the case, carefully sliding it in appropriately, so the screw holes all align. I start screwing the necessary things into the back shell. Once all the screws are in and the case is solid, I then attach the PSU. The PSU is not modular; however, cables can be managed. Unfortunately, due to the 3070 FE's thermal design, some (most) of the exhaust is blocked by the motherboard tray, PSU tray, and cables. I added a small 40mm fan to help.
Once cable managing is done, I attach the support beams and start bringing the front panel together. In typical Velka fashion, smoosh everything together and then it works out.
Temperatures
Build is great, temperature is
Images Galore!
Hello,
The year 2020 was a year of upgrades and crap supply, so gathering some of the upgraded parts was a hard mess. However, we've reached this point, so things are getting exciting!
I realized I need money more than a super high power graphics card, so I ended up selling my 3090 and grabbing a 3070 with $1300 extra cash in my pocket. I'll take it.
If I was going to downgrade to a 3070, I wanted it to be in the smallest case I can fit all the components I have. The Velkase Velka 5 V2.0 is the one that fits the bill.
Velkase Velka 5 V2.0
Case Dimensions (H x W x D): 285mm x 99mm x 177mm (11.2 in x 3.9 in x 7.0 in)
Case Volume: 4.99L
Max CPU Height: 37mm*
Max RAM Height: 42mm*
Max GPU: 270mm x 140mm x 43mm
Chassis Fans: None officially, but double sided tape helps
Gathering of Components
The main purpose of this rig was going to be gaming with occasional video editing. Naturally, I had a 3950X before and would upgrade to the 5950X. 5950X + Noctua L9A is not the best combo, but it works enough for my purposes. I am looking to upgrade to a Metalfish Z39 cooler, which many people have commented fits. With the fan being further away from the case edge, I can blast it 100% versus the max 70% right now.
With only 2 slots for RAM, the best set I could pick up while looking deliciously pretty is the G.Skill Trident Z Royal, DDR4-3600 C16. Unfortunately, the RAM sits at 44mm. However, with typical Velka fashion of smooshing things together, the side panel fits! I believe with a tiny (1mm maybe) bulge that is almost imperceptible. I'll take it over having to rebuy smaller RGB ram.
PSU: Enhance 7660B is the best Flex ATX one can get and the only type of PSU that would fit in a case like this. Honestly, the Noctua L9A and 3070 FE is louder than the Flex, so I am satisfied.
GPU: The most powerful GPUs that can fit in this case is either a RTX 3070 or RTX 2080 Ti. I figure 3070 would eventually hold its value better, and I hope that future NVIDIA drivers will ensure that it is more powerful and more optimized than the 2080 Ti. It does help that it runs \~30W less than the 2080Ti.
Case Fans: Following the 3070 FE airflow, I added some 40mm on the GPU side to help exhaust some of the hot air. The 2 40mm fans have helped reduce temps by 2C, so I will take it.
Build Process
Velkase Velka builds are notoriously hard/screw heavy, and this is no different.
First, I have to take apart the entire shell and motherboard tray out of the case. I would then make sure that the motherboard is already prepared with the CPU, CPU cooler, RAM, and any cable tucking I already need to do. I secure it to the motherboard tray, and then, unscrew the GPU bracket behind it.
I will then attach the riser and do very very painful riser cable bends in order to fit it on the right side to attach the GPU. Attaching the GPU wasn't so bad once the riser cable bends were good, simply slot it where it needs to go.
Once the GPU and motherboard are attached to the tray, I then attached the Displayport extender cable. It is officially rated for Displayport 1.2; however, my monitor is detecting it as Displayport 1.4, thus giving me the full 3840 x 1600 resolution at 144Hz refresh rate. I was ecstatic!
I attach this combo piece back into the case, carefully sliding it in appropriately, so the screw holes all align. I start screwing the necessary things into the back shell. Once all the screws are in and the case is solid, I then attach the PSU. The PSU is not modular; however, cables can be managed. Unfortunately, due to the 3070 FE's thermal design, some (most) of the exhaust is blocked by the motherboard tray, PSU tray, and cables. I added a small 40mm fan to help.
Once cable managing is done, I attach the support beams and start bringing the front panel together. In typical Velka fashion, smoosh everything together and then it works out.
Temperatures
Build is great, temperature is
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Velkase Velka 5 V2.0
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SFF Maximum: Sub 5 Liter RTX 3070 and AMD 5950X Gaming PC in a Velkase Velka 5
[Images Galore!](https://imgur.com/a/m4tU46O)
Hello,
The year 2020 was a year of upgrades and crap supply, so gathering some of the upgraded parts was a hard mess. However, we've reached this point, so things are getting exciting!
I realized I need money more than a super high power graphics card, so I ended up selling my 3090 and grabbing a 3070 with $1300 extra cash in my pocket. I'll take it.
If I was going to downgrade to a 3070, I wanted it to be in the smallest case I can fit all the components I have. The Velkase Velka 5 V2.0 is the one that fits the bill.
**Velkase Velka 5 V2.0**
**Case Dimensions (H x W x D):** 285mm x 99mm x 177mm (11.2 in x 3.9 in x 7.0 in)
**Case Volume:** 4.99L
**Max CPU Height:** 37mm\*
**Max RAM Height:** 42mm\*
**Max GPU:** 270mm x 140mm x 43mm
**Chassis Fans:** None officially, but double sided tape helps
**Gathering of Components**
The main purpose of this rig was going to be gaming with occasional video editing. Naturally, I had a 3950X before and would upgrade to the 5950X. 5950X + Noctua L9A is not the best combo, but it works enough for my purposes. I am looking to upgrade to a Metalfish Z39 cooler, which many people have commented fits. With the fan being further away from the case edge, I can blast it 100% versus the max 70% right now.
With only 2 slots for RAM, the best set I could pick up while looking deliciously pretty is the G.Skill Trident Z Royal, DDR4-3600 C16. Unfortunately, the RAM sits at 44mm. However, with typical Velka fashion of smooshing things together, the side panel fits! I believe with a tiny (1mm maybe) bulge that is almost imperceptible. I'll take it over having to rebuy smaller RGB ram.
PSU: Enhance 7660B is the best Flex ATX one can get and the only type of PSU that would fit in a case like this. Honestly, the Noctua L9A and 3070 FE is louder than the Flex, so I am satisfied.
GPU: The most powerful GPUs that can fit in this case is either a RTX 3070 or RTX 2080 Ti. I figure 3070 would eventually hold its value better, and I hope that future NVIDIA drivers will ensure that it is more powerful and more optimized than the 2080 Ti. It does help that it runs \~30W less than the 2080Ti.
Case Fans: Following the 3070 FE airflow, I added some 40mm on the GPU side to help exhaust some of the hot air. The 2 40mm fans have helped reduce temps by 2C, so I will take it.
**Build Process**
Velkase Velka builds are notoriously hard/screw heavy, and this is no different.
First, I have to take apart the entire shell and motherboard tray out of the case. I would then make sure that the motherboard is already prepared with the CPU, CPU cooler, RAM, and any cable tucking I already need to do. I secure it to the motherboard tray, and then, unscrew the GPU bracket behind it.
I will then attach the riser and do very very painful riser cable bends in order to fit it on the right side to attach the GPU. Attaching the GPU wasn't so bad once the riser cable bends were good, simply slot it where it needs to go.
Once the GPU and motherboard are attached to the tray, I then attached the Displayport extender cable. It is officially rated for Displayport 1.2; however, my monitor is detecting it as Displayport 1.4, thus giving me the full 3840 x 1600 resolution at 144Hz refresh rate. I was ecstatic!
I attach this combo piece back into the case, carefully sliding it in appropriately, so the screw holes all align. I start screwing the necessary things into the back shell. Once all the screws are in and the case is solid, I then attach the PSU. The PSU is not modular; however, cables can be managed. Unfortunately, due to the 3070 FE's thermal design, some (most) of the exhaust is blocked by the motherboard tray, PSU tray, and cables. I added a small 40mm fan to help.
Once cable managing is done, I attach the support beams and start bringing the front panel together. In typical Velka fashion, smoosh everything together and then it works out.
**Temperatures**
Build is great, temperature is
[Images Galore!](https://imgur.com/a/m4tU46O)
Hello,
The year 2020 was a year of upgrades and crap supply, so gathering some of the upgraded parts was a hard mess. However, we've reached this point, so things are getting exciting!
I realized I need money more than a super high power graphics card, so I ended up selling my 3090 and grabbing a 3070 with $1300 extra cash in my pocket. I'll take it.
If I was going to downgrade to a 3070, I wanted it to be in the smallest case I can fit all the components I have. The Velkase Velka 5 V2.0 is the one that fits the bill.
**Velkase Velka 5 V2.0**
**Case Dimensions (H x W x D):** 285mm x 99mm x 177mm (11.2 in x 3.9 in x 7.0 in)
**Case Volume:** 4.99L
**Max CPU Height:** 37mm\*
**Max RAM Height:** 42mm\*
**Max GPU:** 270mm x 140mm x 43mm
**Chassis Fans:** None officially, but double sided tape helps
**Gathering of Components**
The main purpose of this rig was going to be gaming with occasional video editing. Naturally, I had a 3950X before and would upgrade to the 5950X. 5950X + Noctua L9A is not the best combo, but it works enough for my purposes. I am looking to upgrade to a Metalfish Z39 cooler, which many people have commented fits. With the fan being further away from the case edge, I can blast it 100% versus the max 70% right now.
With only 2 slots for RAM, the best set I could pick up while looking deliciously pretty is the G.Skill Trident Z Royal, DDR4-3600 C16. Unfortunately, the RAM sits at 44mm. However, with typical Velka fashion of smooshing things together, the side panel fits! I believe with a tiny (1mm maybe) bulge that is almost imperceptible. I'll take it over having to rebuy smaller RGB ram.
PSU: Enhance 7660B is the best Flex ATX one can get and the only type of PSU that would fit in a case like this. Honestly, the Noctua L9A and 3070 FE is louder than the Flex, so I am satisfied.
GPU: The most powerful GPUs that can fit in this case is either a RTX 3070 or RTX 2080 Ti. I figure 3070 would eventually hold its value better, and I hope that future NVIDIA drivers will ensure that it is more powerful and more optimized than the 2080 Ti. It does help that it runs \~30W less than the 2080Ti.
Case Fans: Following the 3070 FE airflow, I added some 40mm on the GPU side to help exhaust some of the hot air. The 2 40mm fans have helped reduce temps by 2C, so I will take it.
**Build Process**
Velkase Velka builds are notoriously hard/screw heavy, and this is no different.
First, I have to take apart the entire shell and motherboard tray out of the case. I would then make sure that the motherboard is already prepared with the CPU, CPU cooler, RAM, and any cable tucking I already need to do. I secure it to the motherboard tray, and then, unscrew the GPU bracket behind it.
I will then attach the riser and do very very painful riser cable bends in order to fit it on the right side to attach the GPU. Attaching the GPU wasn't so bad once the riser cable bends were good, simply slot it where it needs to go.
Once the GPU and motherboard are attached to the tray, I then attached the Displayport extender cable. It is officially rated for Displayport 1.2; however, my monitor is detecting it as Displayport 1.4, thus giving me the full 3840 x 1600 resolution at 144Hz refresh rate. I was ecstatic!
I attach this combo piece back into the case, carefully sliding it in appropriately, so the screw holes all align. I start screwing the necessary things into the back shell. Once all the screws are in and the case is solid, I then attach the PSU. The PSU is not modular; however, cables can be managed. Unfortunately, due to the 3070 FE's thermal design, some (most) of the exhaust is blocked by the motherboard tray, PSU tray, and cables. I added a small 40mm fan to help.
Once cable managing is done, I attach the support beams and start bringing the front panel together. In typical Velka fashion, smoosh everything together and then it works out.
**Temperatures**
Build is great, temperature is
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Velkase Velka 5 V2.0
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okay... I don't like the revving of fans up and down so I set everything to a constant RPM.
For the Noctua L9A, I set it at a constant 70% RPM. Any louder, it gets a little turbelency. For the case fans, I set all of it at a constant 100% RPM. For GPU fans, I set it to a constant 55% RPM. Any higher, it gets a tiny bit too loud for my taste.
After an hour of running Witcher 3 with max settings, CPU settled into 75C, GPU into 76C. Running Shadow of Tomb Raider with max settings and ray tracing, CPU settled into 73C, GPU into 78C.
Then, I undervolted the GPU to 887mV at 1920 clock speed. Temps dropped 2C across the board and uses about 30W less power while retaining the same performance.
Very happy with how powerful and small the thing is!
**Planned Upgrades in Order of Importance**
* RGB Strips on GPU side
* Metalfish Z39 Cooler
* ARGB 92x15mm fan
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For the Noctua L9A, I set it at a constant 70% RPM. Any louder, it gets a little turbelency. For the case fans, I set all of it at a constant 100% RPM. For GPU fans, I set it to a constant 55% RPM. Any higher, it gets a tiny bit too loud for my taste.
After an hour of running Witcher 3 with max settings, CPU settled into 75C, GPU into 76C. Running Shadow of Tomb Raider with max settings and ray tracing, CPU settled into 73C, GPU into 78C.
Then, I undervolted the GPU to 887mV at 1920 clock speed. Temps dropped 2C across the board and uses about 30W less power while retaining the same performance.
Very happy with how powerful and small the thing is!
**Planned Upgrades in Order of Importance**
* RGB Strips on GPU side
* Metalfish Z39 Cooler
* ARGB 92x15mm fan
https://redd.it/m6fui6
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SFF Maximum: Sub 5 Liter RTX 3070 and AMD 5950X Gaming PC in a...
[Images Galore!](https://imgur.com/a/m4tU46O) Hello, The year 2020 was a year of upgrades and crap supply, so gathering some of the upgraded...
Project Ikigai - Builds.gg 10k and SFF Contest
This my project Ikigai, it is a hair under 20L. Check it out over at builds.gg. If you like what you see, I would appreciate your vote in the EK 10K Challenge and SFF contests. Voters have a chance to win a bunch of hardware prizes, including a brand new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080! https://builds.gg/builds/ikigai-29033
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Ikigai is the convergence of one’s personal passions, beliefs, values and vocation. The concept of this case, Ikigai, was simple: combine my love of traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and design sensibilities with modern woodworking techniques to create a one-of-a-kind computer case. The case itself features traditionally made Japanese Kumiko designs from unfinished Sitka Spruce, contrasted by a Wenge outer shell with hand sawn dovetails, and an interior made out of primarily acrylic and aluminum and Wenge accents. I made a custom distribution plate, also acting as a pump top and reservoir. I hid most of the wiring in this plate, creating a very clean aesthetic. I made Wenge plates and small parts to maintain continuity and add details to bring the case together. Each part was made deliberately and in-house to create a complete custom case from top to bottom.
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This my project Ikigai, it is a hair under 20L. Check it out over at builds.gg. If you like what you see, I would appreciate your vote in the EK 10K Challenge and SFF contests. Voters have a chance to win a bunch of hardware prizes, including a brand new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080! https://builds.gg/builds/ikigai-29033
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Ikigai is the convergence of one’s personal passions, beliefs, values and vocation. The concept of this case, Ikigai, was simple: combine my love of traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and design sensibilities with modern woodworking techniques to create a one-of-a-kind computer case. The case itself features traditionally made Japanese Kumiko designs from unfinished Sitka Spruce, contrasted by a Wenge outer shell with hand sawn dovetails, and an interior made out of primarily acrylic and aluminum and Wenge accents. I made a custom distribution plate, also acting as a pump top and reservoir. I hid most of the wiring in this plate, creating a very clean aesthetic. I made Wenge plates and small parts to maintain continuity and add details to bring the case together. Each part was made deliberately and in-house to create a complete custom case from top to bottom.
https://redd.it/m6lh1v
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Joined the NR200 gang. Wanted to make my system easier to move between my office and living room. Vertical mounted GPU wasn’t the initial plan, but it’s nothing 7 Noctua’s can’t resolve
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Formd T1 5950x 3080 switching from air cooled to watercooled
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1€ Enhance 300W Flex-ATX PSU modular modded
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Got this for only 1 € \(and shipping costs 6 € ..\)
Let's compare this 300W PSU with...
this crappy one. Came with the case, still works. 550W? Sorry bro, i don't trust you.
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Got the modular PCB. Desolder time.
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Soldered with the enhance. The PCB traces are so thin, therefore i added extra wires.
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Finally. Tested, works.
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Got this for only 1 € \(and shipping costs 6 € ..\)
Let's compare this 300W PSU with...
this crappy one. Came with the case, still works. 550W? Sorry bro, i don't trust you.
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Got the modular PCB. Desolder time.
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https://preview.redd.it/uk6vqllkjin61.jpg?width=3022&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=806338831eefdaa8708ea49dd98aa004894e5931
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Soldered with the enhance. The PCB traces are so thin, therefore i added extra wires.
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Finally. Tested, works.
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# New to SFFPCs? Beginners Guide, FAQ and Starter Cases
If you're new to SFFPCs or PC building in general, take a look at this article written by u/ermac-318 for some answers to your questions, as well as recommendations for some easy cases to start with.
# SFF Cases and Parts List
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# Set filters to find parts for yourself
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# New to SFFPCs? Beginners Guide, FAQ and Starter Cases
If you're new to SFFPCs or PC building in general, take a look at this article written by u/ermac-318 for some answers to your questions, as well as recommendations for some easy cases to start with.
# SFF Cases and Parts List
If you're looking for a case or parts to go in your SFFPC, the above spreadsheet maintained by u/prayogahs and u/ermac-318 has data on cases, motherboards, GPUs, CPU coolers, RAM and PSUs.
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# Beginner's Guide and FAQ for /r/sffpc So you've just stumbled upon the Small Form Factor PC community, and are interested in getting started....
Making an SFF PC has the interesting effect of making your wallet also SFF
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Modified K39 v2 - My entry for SFFPC meets build.gg contest
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