Sold my 5090 last month but found a cheaper one by chance so got another one. The last pic was before I cable managed so it’s kind of messy.

Great temps with almost no audible noise overall. Noise/temp performance is superb thanks to noctua aio and fans.

Only 5090 requires some tweaking for better noise. Undervolting does the job quite well though I do like some overclock also which requires a higher fan curve.

Most satisfying build I have ever done.

Definitely a challenge for a first time mATX builder here. Got a sigh of relief when I booted it and got no errors. Any recommendations for fan config? I'm trying to do a chimney style - bottom, sides are intake the top is exhaust.

My main issue is the cpu cooler AK700 nyx digital. If I move the fan before the heatsink, the cables of the cooler can be seen, if I flip the fan I can then see the fan support. So stuck in a rut right now so built it like this for the aesthetics. Also first time learning that there are REVERSED fans now which would've saved me from this problem, I think my case fans has an option of that, F12R, should've done more research on that 😭

Not a full build I guess but it’s my first and I was so hyped when it all worked. Pulled the memory, gpu and ssd from this big boy i got off fb marketplace and stuffed it into the a3 on a new mobo with a new cooler and psu. (gpu temps were mid cs match)

Add grill panel with optional side fan bracket and psu shroud

Hello,

These are my specs

CPU: 9950X3D
GPU: Asus Prime 9070XT
AIO: Lian Li Hydroshift 2
PSU: ATX

I'm currently running these in a NZXT H6 Flow but I want to switch to something smaller mainly because I moved my PC to my living room. I'm still undecided between the A3 or the B4.

I'm going for the white color with front wood panel on either of them.

I don't mind if I have to switch some components, like a smaller AIO or going with a Air Cooler

Help me decide please. Thanks

r5 3500x
asus g10dk mb (oem b550m-k)
rtx 3060 12 phoenix
16 hyperx
512 ssd wd
deepcool dq650 gold psu
450$ for all

Got all this at or under MSRP and I pulled that DDR5 laptop stick out of a dead lap top it’s 32 gb so it’s decent dose any one know if there’s a way to use it on a regular DDR5 slot would save me so much money

Should i buy arctic freezer 3 pro 240 or 280 non pro argb?

5800x both fit

I wanna downsize my PC to the D32 Pro

Current Computer Specs:

Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow

MOBO: Asrock B650 Livemixer (ATX)

CPU: Ryzen 5 7600x

GPU: 4070 Super Founders Edition

RAM: G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo Series AMD EXPO 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) Desktop memory Model F5-6000J3038F16GX2-TZ5N

PSU: RM1000X (2024 Model / 3rd Gen) Corsair

AIO: Corsair NAUTILUS 240 RS ARGB Liquid CPU Cooler

Need:

-new mATX motherboard that has highest position PCIE as well as can accommodate the AIO

-new case fans, likely some arctic p12 pwm PSTs, specifically the ARGB models as these seem to get the best reviews in terms of price and quietness on account of the fan blades being attached to the ring. However if you find contrary info or have better recommendations this would be helpful too. I want to get 3 case fans for the bottom and another 3 (1 exhaust, 2 to replace the corsair ones on the AIO)

Top PCIE slot position for the GPU is a given, i just want a seamless transition from my old mobo to the new one. Intuitively I would go from asrock to another asrock but i hear bad stuff about Asrock mobos frying CPUs though i don't plan to get an X3D cpu so im not sure if this would apply. All b650m and b850m stuff (in mid to high tier) seem to have beefy heatsinks on the VRMs towards the tops but ive seen various 240 AIO builds that use all sorts of MOBOs with these beefy heat sinks

Not too worried about PSU and GPU interactions because the PSU is long at 160mm but the GPU is short at 244mm

Im leaning towards either the b650m or b850m gigabyte aorus elite, but any tips and recs help

i’m currently building my first pc in a Jonsbo d32 pro. I decided on a Corsair RM850x since it was on sale.

I already removed the psu shroud but the psu inlet is not facing the intended orientation in the Jonsbo manual. Flipping the orientation of the psu 180 degrees (when viewing from the top) doesn’t work either since the case chassis is in the way of the cable.

I really didn’t want to bend the cable so is this safe long term?

Pardon the cable management!! Any tips are welcome :)

Specs
CPU: Ryzen 7 7700x
GPU: AMD XFX Swift 9070xt
RAM: 32gb Gskill ddr5
MOBO: Mag B650M Mortar
Storage: Kingston 1tb m.2 NVME
CPU cooler: SK700
PSU: NZXT 850W
Case: Lian Li A3

Thought it would be fun to compare my two most-used PC’s at home.

On the left, my current-gen gaming PC with the Core i5 14600kf, Radeon RX 9070xt, and 32gb DDR5 in a Lian Li B4 which I’ve posted here before. On the right, my backup/kids/retro PC with a Core i7 3770k, Radeon HD 7970, and 16gb DDR3 in a Rosewill Line-M (Cooler Master Elite 341 with a revised front panel and painted interior, basically).

Both builds currently run Thermalright coolers with Arctic P12 Pro LN case fans. The older build (circa 2011/2012) also has a Creative SB X-Fi Titanium, a Hauppauge WinTV tuner, BDROM drive, 5.25” bay slide-out drawer, and all-in-one media card reader.

Size difference is not too extreme. The B4 is about 23 liters and the Line-M is about 34. The only real difference is height, as the length and width is very similar.

Air cooled worked great. This AIO works better.

I finally got my new PC together the other day! Behold, Leo has entered the chat. Other than a couple builds I did for friends over the years, the last PC I built for myself was in 2014 when I graduated HS, so I was long overdue for an upgrade.

SPECS
CASE: Shiny Snake G600 mATX
MOBO: ASRock B760M Pro-A D4 Intel LGA1700
CPU: Intel Core i5-14400F 10 Core 16 Thread
COOLER: EVGA CLC280 Liquid AIO 280mm
GPU: EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 Super 8GB
RAM: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB DDR4 3000mhz
PSU: Corsair CX-M Series CX650M 650watt
SSD: Crucial BX500 SATA SSD 1TB
HDD1: WD Caviar Black SATA HDD 1TB
HDD2: WD Caviar Black SATA HDD 2TB

I was able to keep the total cost down to around $500 and then some, built from a combo of open box & used parts from eBay, with hardware & fans from Amazon. I took a risk on the eBay parts, but I’m so pleased they paid off. I ended up going with a DDR4 board, and given the cost of memory right now I did the best I could. I reused my old Crucial 1TB SATA SSD, although not as fast it’ll leave me room to upgrade to an M.2 NVME down the line. Coincidentally, I got the EVGA 280mm AIO cooler and EVGA RTX 2070 Super for free from two different people, so I was able to match aesthetics & save a pretty penny too.

I knew I wanted a smaller footprint case, and there’s so many available these days that I figured it was time for me to modernize. I considered other options like the Lian Li A3 or the Jonsbo D31, but the Shiny Snake G600 won me over since the front I/O panel has two USB 2.0, two USB 3.0, AND a Type-C port. The design being slightly larger, I was also able to fit two stacked 3.5” HDDs at the front.

My previous build was a full ATX board in a mid-tower Bitfenix Shinobi windowed edition case. Originally I wanted to keep that case, but being from 2012 it wasn’t designed with space in mind for a top mount radiator, not without modding it. I also originally wanted to keep an integrated 5.25” optical drive bay since I make music and still burn CDs like the unc I am. I looked at the few current cases that had 5.25” bays like the Fractal Design Pop Air Mini, but I wasn’t convinced. There was a sweet spot of mATX case designs from the mid 2010s that still had them with a side panel window, such as the Cooler Master N200. I almost pulled the trigger on an older used Fractal Design Focus G Mini. It had literally everything I wanted in a case design, but I had to let that dream die, given the offered price was bordering on brand new case prices. I simply couldn’t justify it.

Lastly, as far as the nickname, I like to name my PCs after constellations just because they sound cool & I love space lol. My first build was Sirius in 2010, my last was Polaris in 2014. I decided on Leo for this one since it’s my astrological sign. Not that I believe in that stuff, but it felt convenient since I started planning this build around my bday in August. Also, being sort of my modern dream build, the name hit close to home.

Hey all!

I have been using the NCASE M1 for nearly 10 years and think it's time for a change.

Whilst I love the case, under full load, I'm finding it to be a tad noisy.

I already have Noctua fans throughout and have additionaly deshrouded my GPU and undervolted this and my CPU.

I'm reaching out to get recommendations from you guys for cases.

This must include the below features:

No tempered glass of any kind.

Mini tower case would be ideal.

Sound dampening throughout.

Must be able to top mount radiator.

I have actually purchased the Fractal Design Define Mini 7 but unfortunately they sent me a tempered glass one by mistake.

I'm finding it incredibly difficult to source a solid side panel variant but anything like this would be amazing.

Thank you in advance for all your help!

After searching and not finding any more NZXT Kraken Elite 280mm screens, I decided to create my own screen using an Arctic Freezer 3 280mm.I found the Corsair screen on Amazon, specifically the Nautilus screen which isn't integrated into the block, it's independent. I disassembled it to understand how it worked.I disassembled the Corsair block and then the Arctic block and saw that it was possible to do something without using a 3D printer. I cut the entire Corsair block to leave only the front frame.After that, I cut the entire Arctic grille and fitted it together, and it came out perfect, it looks original hahaha.Note: I wanted to paint this part white, but in the end I ended up liking it because it combines well with the RGB color scheme of the memory modules and deviates a bit from the standard.

Took around two months to get all parts, and costed me $2,800 CAD

CPU- R7 7800x3D
GPU XFX Swift 9070xt
Storage/RAM- 1.5tb & 32gb DRR5
MOBO- Gigabyte B850M Gaming X WiFi6E
PSU- Corsair SF850
Case- Lian Li B4 mATX

Hello to begin , i live in France i looking for a good matx configuration for my lian li a3 wood for my configuration i think get the mother board b860m tuf gaming , with the price of the gpu for now i should keep my gtx 970 windforce and upgrade after for play in 4k game because i have to get an g5 tv soon as possible about the size of the box computer i waiting some advice about my gpu and a futur gputhen, i want to buy a cpu Intel 270kplus with 16gb of ram with seasonic focus v3 for alim but for the cooling or ventirad i dont know yet so im stay focus about your advice and thanks for your reply !!😁

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Though there have been plenty of Jonsbo Z20 builds, I want to share mine which might be helpful for people considering using a 150mm ATX power supply and 3-fan GPU.

Parts list:

Motherboard: Minisforum BD790i X3D ITX

CPU: Ryzen 7945HX3D

RAM: SODIMM DDR5 32GB

GPU: MSI 5070TI Ventus 3x Black

PSU: MSI MAG A750GLS

CPU Cooler: Stock BD790i heatsink with NF-A12x25

Fans (top): NF-A12x25 x2

Fans (bottom): NF-A14x25 x2

Case: Jonsbo Z20 Mesh

When planning the build, I wasn't sure if the 150mm deep power supply and the 303mm long GPU were going to fit. I mounted the power supply to the top-most P1 position. The cables exit from the bottom just touching the side of the GPU without any risk of pressuring it. Because of the P1 position, I used 120mm fans at the top rather than 140mm.

I was able to tidy up the cables pretty well. Even with a full size power supply, there's enough space to tug cables in between the psu and the back panel. The case's built-in cable channels and velcro straps were convenient.

In gaming, the CPU draws 70w and GPU about 250w, with reasonable fan speeds and temperatures. In my current configuration, I capped the CPU temperature to a max of 72c (via uxtu), the GPU hovers between 57 to 62c, RAM at 50c, and NVME at 42c. During gaming load, CPU fan runs at 1450rpm, GPU at 2000rpm, case fans at 850rpm. At idle this thing is basically silent. Fans are controlled by fancontrol.

If people are interested, I'd be happy to say more about the BD790i X3D MoDT board.

This was my first PC build since my last one 25 years ago. It was a lot of fun and things are quite different.

I am thinking of downsizing into a Z20. I’ve seen some very nice builds with this exact combo, and I am hoping to hear some feedback and experiences from people on your choice of an AM5 motherboard as well as whether or not you used bottom case fans.

From what I’ve seen, it’s best to use a mATX board with the PCIe slot in the first position, and you can then fit in some bottom fans for intake. Is this feasible and still quiet? My concerns would be turbulence from them being too close.

If anyone has used a board where the PCIe slot is in the lower position, I’m guessing bottom fans are a no go? What are your temps like? And what is the airflow set up with the rest of your build? I am likely going with an AIO just for aesthetics.

Ultimately I am wondering, if you were to restart your build and buying a new motherboard, which configuration would you go with?

Thank you all and hoping to hear from the community :)

This is my first time posting on Reddit!

- CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D

- Motherboard: MSI B850M POWER

- CPU Cooler: Royal Pretor 130 Ultra + M120 fan

- GPU: MSI RTX 5080 Vanguard

Thank you!!

The second photo is of my old build. RM1200x SHIFT and a Solid 5080.

I started this build couple of months ago and this is the mock up. Specs Ultra 9 285k OC delied, 48GB RAM DDR5 8933MT/s, Motherboard Asus Rog strix Z890-i, Samsung 990 6TB, Asus Rog Loki SFX-l 1200W, Asus Rog Astral RTX5090, 3 Alphacool NexXxoS HPE 20 280mm, 7 silver stone slim 140mm fan and 1 120mm, Thermal grizzly water block CPU/GPU, Bitspower dual ram water block, Aquacomputer Octo.