Hi All I thought I'd start a new PC showcase thread, as the old one has been dead for a while. Plus I thought we could give it a new twist, add any problems, qwerks, or interesting things that happened during your build or weird compatibility with hardware. That way people can search the thread for info when planning a build I'm thinking a simple format: System spec Compatibility issues or weirdness Photos (I'm thinking one in thread, others in a spoiler box to keep the bloat down) I'll add mine in the next few days.
Here is mine: The following is my brickless build using my new S4M, its assembled and tested and I'm really pleased with it so far. Parts currently fitted: Spoiler Case: Skyreach 4 MINI CPU: I5-9600K Cooler: Noctua L9i (stock noctua fan) MB: MSI Intel 1151 Socket Z370I GPU: INNO3D RTX 2070 Twin X2 RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 2133MHz SSD: Samsung NVME pm981 1tb PSU: HDPLEX AC-DC 400W PSU: HDPLEX DC-ATX 400W Other: IEC C6 CLOVERLEAF INLET PLUG, FLANGE SURFACE VERTICAL PANEL MOUNT, SCREW, SOLDER (Ebay) Other: 16MM Push Button Switch on/off Lockless Momentary Button (Amazon) Mods from stock: Spoiler Side panel of AC-DC removed to allow easier fitting of GPU and give good airflow over PSU components. GPU 8 pin power cable shortened to ensure no contact with PSU components C6 power connector bracket trimmed to ensure no fouling of case panels, will require further trimming to allow 12mm power button to fit. Removed motherboard VRM heatsink next to CPU to give better cooler airflow out the case To be fitted: Spoiler 2 x NF A9x14 PWM (in Sky Bracket or direct to GPU heatsink) as replacement for stock GPU shroud and fans 12mm Momentary Push Button Switch Waterproof Toggle, this will be fitted at the back of the case next to the C6 cloverleaf. Matrix Orbital GX Typhoon Display, using Aida64 to display system information New front plates to accommodate the display in front panel Smaller cables to reduce clutter and some general tiding Fitting Feet Pics: Spoiler Mods: Spoiler AC-DC panel: GPU Cable shortening: Heatsink removal: Power socket trim:
Finally doing mine: System Spec: Spoiler Case: Lian Li PC-011 Dynamic CPU: i7-6800k @ 4.1GHz Cooler:Custom watercooling MB: Asus Rampage 5 Extreme GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1080 FE RAM: Gskill Ripjaw 4 16GB (4x4GB) SSD: Corsair MP510 960GB PSU Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 750w Issues/Mods: Spoiler So with this case although a X-flow radiator can technically fit unit Alphacool release one with their new flus plugs you'll run into problems with the plugs at the top and the bottom being about 2mm too big. 2019-07-16 18.02.41 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:49 2019-07-16 18.02.57 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:49 The second image shows the clearence! XSPC does a crossflow radiator with a different port configuration, but I've not done a CAD to see if it'll fit. I overcame this by using brass plugs which I chopped in half with and angle grinder, and used a load of PTFE tape to seal it, seems to be working well 5 weeks in! Second problem was the pump to fan mount. Because the fans on the top and bottom are offset to avoid clashes with radiators the 120/140 mount didn't have clearence, nothing a few minutes with an angle grinder couldn't fix! Last problem is the pump mount to the pump adapter. Because the holes don't line up perfectly for the orientation I wanted I could only use 3 of the vibration dampeners, so it has an annoying lean to it. Seeing as the pump has no vibration I think I'll just directly mount it to the mount in my next maintence! Pics: Spoiler New parts by Bloody_Pete posted 16 Jul 2019 at 17:32 2019-07-16 17.41.15 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:47 2019-07-16 17.46.49 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:47 2019-07-16 17.46.55 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:47 2019-07-16 17.47.00 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:47 2019-07-16 17.48.57 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:47 2019-07-16 17.49.06 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:47 2019-07-16 17.51.41 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:49 2019-07-16 17.55.52 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:49 2019-07-16 18.02.41 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:49 2019-07-16 18.02.57 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:49 2019-07-16 18.08.21 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:49 2019-07-16 18.13.12 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:49 The Coolermaster vertical GPU mount fits perfectly in this system as the expansion slots don't have spacer metal between them! I think Lian Li is releasing their own verson of this, but in my opinion this is the best version I've seen as it doesn't block the bottom fan, is really robust and allows plenty of space against the side pannel for airflow or fittings. 2019-07-16 18.23.42 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:51 Fot some reason the Alphacooling Necco Next has the lowest resolution printed media I've ever seen!!! 2019-07-16 18.39.55 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:51 2019-07-16 19.04.49 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:51 2019-07-16 21.34.14 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:51 A very tight fit! I did a CAD of all of the large parts prior to starting so I was fairly confident it'd all fit! Thankfully I don't need any of those ports! 2019-07-16 21.39.35 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:51 This damn fans! The reason I went for them is I think they're really pretty with the alu trim, but you have to apply your own vibration pads, 8 per fan!!!! They're not quite as good as I'd like, so I can see an upgrade in the future!!! 2019-07-21 17.07.44 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:56 2019-07-28 00.04.03 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:56 All in all a very tight and organised system! I love this case thats for sure! I think it looks great being all snug, while being open enough to be visable! 2019-07-29 17.37.13 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:58 And lastly a photo on my old, massive, Xigmatek Elysium with its smaller Maximus 5 Gene! I did this as a joke as I asked Custom PC to do this on Facebook, and it amused me so much I based a whole build around it! Much regret as that damn case was huge and weighed a ton! I think that system (I had a full waterloop in it just before that photo) weighed around 40kg!!! 2019-07-20 15.57.55 by Bloody_Pete posted 6 Aug 2019 at 19:56 So all in all I'm really happy with my new system! Radically different to my last one and defiantly what I've been wanting for the last few years!!!! Already thinking of new things to do. Metal tubing is very compelling. Better and quieter fans. Custom cables.
Other day I moved my build from the Dan Case to the NCase. As much as I love the dan case there wasnt enough airflow as a result the CPU, GPU fan would ramp up pretty quick. The Ncase let me add some additional fans to help with flow. Result as been quieter at load and the VRM on the mobo doesnt feel hot enough to fry an egg on! Some Pics Still need to tidy up cabling though. Spec of the box is: ASUS X470i AMD 2600 32GB DDR 3000 RAM 1070 Blower version Boot drive: 512GB 970 Evo Data drive: 960GB BX300
Not good at indoor night time photography but meh. Lazer3D L7Z Case AMD 2400G Gigabyte Aorus B450 ITX Gigabyte Aorus 16Gb DDR4 Streacom 160W Pico PSU Samsung 970Evo 2Tb M.2 Samsung 860Evo 1Tb Noctua NH-U9S Noctua AF14 bottom intake Noctua NF A12X15 top exhuast
God I need to get my rig into something smaller. My case is gigantic for what's in there, even accounting for the dual loops.
