Toaster Pics (My not so first SFF, Ncase M1, 5600X, 3060ti.)
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Experiences with Casekraken
I had bought a Casekraken case last year through unconventional means, I contacted them through Instagram and paid with PayPal as the other payment options were not available to me. Now they took forever to ship it, sure, that's fine, I didn't have many expectations of overnight shipping or anything.
However, I changed my mind and went with a Nr200P. So I contacted them again to see if I could cancel my order as it wasn't shipped yet, since then I got little reply, a short answer every couple weeks at best. Now it's march and I still have not received my money, or my case (which would be less favourable). I have contacted them on multiple occasions trying to get my money or at least a reply, I'm not heartless, if there's something real life holding you up that's absolutely fine, but I would like to know if you need more time.
They seemed like a reputable vendor and they are active in this subreddit and I can hear all of you thinking: "Just make a PayPal dispute" and ultimately I will, but I would much rather know what's holding you up and if anyone else has had any experiences with them.
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I had bought a Casekraken case last year through unconventional means, I contacted them through Instagram and paid with PayPal as the other payment options were not available to me. Now they took forever to ship it, sure, that's fine, I didn't have many expectations of overnight shipping or anything.
However, I changed my mind and went with a Nr200P. So I contacted them again to see if I could cancel my order as it wasn't shipped yet, since then I got little reply, a short answer every couple weeks at best. Now it's march and I still have not received my money, or my case (which would be less favourable). I have contacted them on multiple occasions trying to get my money or at least a reply, I'm not heartless, if there's something real life holding you up that's absolutely fine, but I would like to know if you need more time.
They seemed like a reputable vendor and they are active in this subreddit and I can hear all of you thinking: "Just make a PayPal dispute" and ultimately I will, but I would much rather know what's holding you up and if anyone else has had any experiences with them.
https://redd.it/m93jr8
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Experiences with Casekraken
I had bought a Casekraken case last year through unconventional means, I contacted them through Instagram and paid with PayPal as the other...
Ncase m1 backpack solution!
For those who are curious the "northface surge" will fit the ncase m1 v6.1! plus a keeb and mouse and the cables. dont have a portible mointor but my 6th gen ipad fit fine as well.
not sure if i can post amazon links so i will not for now!
Its just over 30L bag and fits great on me @ 6 foot and 185lbs
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For those who are curious the "northface surge" will fit the ncase m1 v6.1! plus a keeb and mouse and the cables. dont have a portible mointor but my 6th gen ipad fit fine as well.
not sure if i can post amazon links so i will not for now!
Its just over 30L bag and fits great on me @ 6 foot and 185lbs
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Ncase m1 backpack solution!
For those who are curious the "northface surge" will fit the ncase m1 v6.1! plus a keeb and mouse and the cables. dont have a portible mointor but...
IS-60 and MSI B450i= Not tight enough?
So I recently got my system running and I noticed that the Heatsink doesn't actually makes good contact with my CPU, R5 3400G.
I can clearly see a little gap between the HS and the cpu. When I take off the heatsink, the Thermal compound isn't well distributed at all. It's like a concentrated blob, instead of a thin layer of paste.
Is there any way to fix this?
Maybe buy longer screws or maybe buy a backplate?
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So I recently got my system running and I noticed that the Heatsink doesn't actually makes good contact with my CPU, R5 3400G.
I can clearly see a little gap between the HS and the cpu. When I take off the heatsink, the Thermal compound isn't well distributed at all. It's like a concentrated blob, instead of a thin layer of paste.
Is there any way to fix this?
Maybe buy longer screws or maybe buy a backplate?
https://redd.it/m95ulu
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IS-60 and MSI B450i= Not tight enough?
So I recently got my system running and I noticed that the Heatsink doesn't actually makes good contact with my CPU, R5 3400G. I can clearly see...
So Good I Might Switch - Liquid Cooled 3080 ITX Build
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So Good I Might Switch - Liquid Cooled 3080 ITX Build
Check prices on Amazon below
Nvidia RTX 3080: https://geni.us/qcJv
AMD Ryzen 5950X: https://geni.us/UBacJXd
ASUS X570-I Strix: https://geni.us/1eZ4W
ASUS B550-I Strix: https://geni.us/Kti7
XSPC EX280: https://geni.us/rmh30RF
EKWB VTX 120: https://geni.us/oxbgxL…
Nvidia RTX 3080: https://geni.us/qcJv
AMD Ryzen 5950X: https://geni.us/UBacJXd
ASUS X570-I Strix: https://geni.us/1eZ4W
ASUS B550-I Strix: https://geni.us/Kti7
XSPC EX280: https://geni.us/rmh30RF
EKWB VTX 120: https://geni.us/oxbgxL…
Thermalright CPU cooler for Node 202
I have a Node 202 since a couple of years. Until Christmas time I was running a Ryzen 3 1200 with a Spire cooler with on top a Noctua 90mm fan (tight but it fitted). Then, I have upgraded to a Ryzen 3300x that unfortunately runs much hotter. As I want something cool and quiet, I had to set its TDP to 45 W to make it works.
I am looking now for a better solution. In the past I saw a lot of people suggesting the Cryorig C7 or ID cooling IS 60, are they still valid? I saw that now Thermalright sells two models, the axp 90 and 100 that looks better for the price: any opinion on those?
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I have a Node 202 since a couple of years. Until Christmas time I was running a Ryzen 3 1200 with a Spire cooler with on top a Noctua 90mm fan (tight but it fitted). Then, I have upgraded to a Ryzen 3300x that unfortunately runs much hotter. As I want something cool and quiet, I had to set its TDP to 45 W to make it works.
I am looking now for a better solution. In the past I saw a lot of people suggesting the Cryorig C7 or ID cooling IS 60, are they still valid? I saw that now Thermalright sells two models, the axp 90 and 100 that looks better for the price: any opinion on those?
https://redd.it/m98ism
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Thermalright CPU cooler for Node 202
I have a Node 202 since a couple of years. Until Christmas time I was running a Ryzen 3 1200 with a Spire cooler with on top a Noctua 90mm fan...
Had to go slightly bigger thanks to the new gpu... Ophion Evo ALS to NR200
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The Quadra 700 itx V1.2 Prototype is here! A sub-10L case based off of the 1991 Apple Quadra 700
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Downsizing... again (Ryzen 3900X + RTX 3070)
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Nr200p + 3900x + Arctic 280 + ftw3 3070
First ever sff build. This was not easy. I seem to be a brute with my hands and have fucking in rear paws so I had my wife help out. I built this overkill rig for her anyway who just launched her website using nothing but a tablet.
Test fitting without the pump
Toiiiight
The 3070 and the noctua fans are kissing. I placed one of those rubber noctua connecter between the gpu and the fan all the way at the end to assure there isn't contact and to avoid extra sag. This gpu is a big Boi.
My favorite side because it just looks clean.
The lil beast
All in all this was very fun. Mostly because my awesome wife helped me do it. She made a single mistake in connecting the front panel connectors but we figured it out within minutes of trying to boot lol. It's so quiet and cool that it's making me want to finally ditch my 760t that's been breaking the silence in our room for the last 5 years. I'm starting to look around to see what I can do with my rig to downsize even if it isn't as small as this.
Some tips so you don't make the same mistakes I did if you go with the same and cooler: the Psu should be put on the lowest setting possible or the top panel won't close with the fsnt mounted on top. Test fit everything so you know once everything is screwed on you won't have to open it back up again. Be ready to move cables away from fans if when you boot you hear the fans rubbing on anything. I had to bend the frame slightly to squeeze the rad in. Was willing to risk and Jerry rig it if I didn't fit but luckily didn't have to. Zip tie everything.
Specs:
Nr200p
B550i aorus pro ax
3900x
Arctic 280mm
Ftw3 3070
G skill ripjaw 3600mhz CL16 32gb kit.
Sf750 psu
15mm noctuas
660p 500gb os nvme
2tb sx8200 nvme for storage on the back.
https://redd.it/m9h1zi
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First ever sff build. This was not easy. I seem to be a brute with my hands and have fucking in rear paws so I had my wife help out. I built this overkill rig for her anyway who just launched her website using nothing but a tablet.
Test fitting without the pump
Toiiiight
The 3070 and the noctua fans are kissing. I placed one of those rubber noctua connecter between the gpu and the fan all the way at the end to assure there isn't contact and to avoid extra sag. This gpu is a big Boi.
My favorite side because it just looks clean.
The lil beast
All in all this was very fun. Mostly because my awesome wife helped me do it. She made a single mistake in connecting the front panel connectors but we figured it out within minutes of trying to boot lol. It's so quiet and cool that it's making me want to finally ditch my 760t that's been breaking the silence in our room for the last 5 years. I'm starting to look around to see what I can do with my rig to downsize even if it isn't as small as this.
Some tips so you don't make the same mistakes I did if you go with the same and cooler: the Psu should be put on the lowest setting possible or the top panel won't close with the fsnt mounted on top. Test fit everything so you know once everything is screwed on you won't have to open it back up again. Be ready to move cables away from fans if when you boot you hear the fans rubbing on anything. I had to bend the frame slightly to squeeze the rad in. Was willing to risk and Jerry rig it if I didn't fit but luckily didn't have to. Zip tie everything.
Specs:
Nr200p
B550i aorus pro ax
3900x
Arctic 280mm
Ftw3 3070
G skill ripjaw 3600mhz CL16 32gb kit.
Sf750 psu
15mm noctuas
660p 500gb os nvme
2tb sx8200 nvme for storage on the back.
https://redd.it/m9h1zi
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Makerbeam SFFPC: 6.74L Monster
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Hello, welcome to my build! The objective for this SFFPC build was to maximize compute performance/liter of computer hardware, as well as to have something nice and portable to bring around. See the full build on Imgur:
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Hello, welcome to my build! The objective for this SFFPC build was to maximize compute performance/liter of computer hardware, as well as to have something nice and portable to bring around. See the full build on Imgur:
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https://imgur.com/gallery/FQ95hSx
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Another Sliger Cerberus X Battlestation
Finally put together my new battlestation in a not-so-sff-build. Aimed for balls-to-the-wall performance and compact design without having to make compromises:
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Case: Sliger Cerberus X
Mainboard: Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3090 Gaming OC 24G
RAM: G.Skill Trident Z Neo (4x 16GB 3600 CL16)
SSD: Corsair MP600 2TB
PSU: Silverstone SST-SX800-LTI v1.2 800W SFX
CPU Cooler: Alphacool Eisblock XPX
GPU Cooler: Alphacool Eisblock Aurora Plexi GPX-N 3080/3090 Gaming/Eagle
Chipset Cooler: EKWB Quantum Momentum
Reservoir/Pump: EKWB Quantum Kinetic FLT 120 DDC PWM D-RGB
Radiators: 2x Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 240mm V.2
Fans: 4x Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM (intake front and bottom), 1x Noctua NF-A12x15 PWM (top exhaust)
Tubings/Fittings: mostly Alphacool, using soft tubes and quick disconnects
Cables: still stock Silverstone - cable mod is still on its way...
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Finally put together my new battlestation in a not-so-sff-build. Aimed for balls-to-the-wall performance and compact design without having to make compromises:
https://preview.redd.it/i5by6r2yp9o61.jpg?width=700&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fe25baa6d7c0a175486a59c2e122371a1c42b675
Case: Sliger Cerberus X
Mainboard: Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3090 Gaming OC 24G
RAM: G.Skill Trident Z Neo (4x 16GB 3600 CL16)
SSD: Corsair MP600 2TB
PSU: Silverstone SST-SX800-LTI v1.2 800W SFX
CPU Cooler: Alphacool Eisblock XPX
GPU Cooler: Alphacool Eisblock Aurora Plexi GPX-N 3080/3090 Gaming/Eagle
Chipset Cooler: EKWB Quantum Momentum
Reservoir/Pump: EKWB Quantum Kinetic FLT 120 DDC PWM D-RGB
Radiators: 2x Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 240mm V.2
Fans: 4x Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM (intake front and bottom), 1x Noctua NF-A12x15 PWM (top exhaust)
Tubings/Fittings: mostly Alphacool, using soft tubes and quick disconnects
Cables: still stock Silverstone - cable mod is still on its way...
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Aklla A4 Pro with a couple of mods, sweet case!
Although the Aklla A4 Pro is advertised as only supporting two 15mm fans on top, but I managed to fit in a 120x25 fan on top with some clever cable management. Also, the NH-L12S along with low profile ram (I just removed the heat spreaders on mine) can fit in a modded/cut up 120x25mm fan for better noise performance.
ASrock B550m ITX motherboard
16gb 3600mhz cl16 RAM
Ryzen 5 5600x cooled by a Noctua NH-L12S
RTX 3070 FE overclocked +1000 mem, +125 clock, custom fan curve for max 50% fans (45dB)
SF600 PSU
While leaving Cyberpunk 2077 running (GPU/CPU intensive game) for 30 minutes plus, the GPU settled in at 82C (56C above ambient) and the CPU was 72C (48C above ambient). This was with all case fans and the GPU/CPU fans set to never exceed 45 dB.
I'm very happy with the case so far but look forward to comparing it to the Formd T1 when I am able to get my hands on one. That being said, the case performs much better than the Ghost S1, and thermally isn't much worse than the Ncase M1 and NR200.
Photos of the build right here!
I ordered the case via Taobao direct and paid $142 for the case, and $60 shipping for a grand total of $202. The riser cable isn't included so I decided to just order the Louqe PCIe 4.0 cable which was an additional $95. The case took about three weeks to arrive after placing my order. You can order a PCIe 4.0 cable with the case for about $60 but with all of the recent issues with 4.0 cables these days, I wanted something that I knew would work and could be easily returned/exchanged if needed here in the USA.
Overall I highly recommend the Aklla A4 Pro!
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Although the Aklla A4 Pro is advertised as only supporting two 15mm fans on top, but I managed to fit in a 120x25 fan on top with some clever cable management. Also, the NH-L12S along with low profile ram (I just removed the heat spreaders on mine) can fit in a modded/cut up 120x25mm fan for better noise performance.
ASrock B550m ITX motherboard
16gb 3600mhz cl16 RAM
Ryzen 5 5600x cooled by a Noctua NH-L12S
RTX 3070 FE overclocked +1000 mem, +125 clock, custom fan curve for max 50% fans (45dB)
SF600 PSU
While leaving Cyberpunk 2077 running (GPU/CPU intensive game) for 30 minutes plus, the GPU settled in at 82C (56C above ambient) and the CPU was 72C (48C above ambient). This was with all case fans and the GPU/CPU fans set to never exceed 45 dB.
I'm very happy with the case so far but look forward to comparing it to the Formd T1 when I am able to get my hands on one. That being said, the case performs much better than the Ghost S1, and thermally isn't much worse than the Ncase M1 and NR200.
Photos of the build right here!
I ordered the case via Taobao direct and paid $142 for the case, and $60 shipping for a grand total of $202. The riser cable isn't included so I decided to just order the Louqe PCIe 4.0 cable which was an additional $95. The case took about three weeks to arrive after placing my order. You can order a PCIe 4.0 cable with the case for about $60 but with all of the recent issues with 4.0 cables these days, I wanted something that I knew would work and could be easily returned/exchanged if needed here in the USA.
Overall I highly recommend the Aklla A4 Pro!
https://redd.it/m9jntu
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Aklla A4 Pro with three 120x25mm fans and a single 120x15mm fan
Post with 45 views. Aklla A4 Pro with three 120x25mm fans and a single 120x15mm fan
Before and after pics. ASUS GTX 970 Turbo. From long to short and thick. Going into a sff case when it comes in. Hopefully an ACAT S1
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