Recent content by Alster370

I love the 2.0, and id rather see some updated panels rather than a 3.0. But here are my thoughts. *Motherboard rear access - I know some people will complain that is spoils the clean sides, but it would make hardware substitutions so much easier. Plus if I need to redo the thermal paste or...

2.5 slots will fit in this case, so standard 6800xt, but expect the fans to be right up against the grills, possibly touching, will be noisy. 6800 is a 2 slot in standard form, fits fine, nice and quiet. Nvidia wise the EVGA XC3 is the one to go for, the 3080 and 3090 are 2.2 slots, so will fit...

It wont fail, you can use the sentry in a horizontal position, but the GPU will run a bit hotter and prob clock down 100mhz, your CPU will run a bit cooler, likely clock up a bit.

@SaperPL Just wondering if you guys did any testing regarding blanking/closing the two open sections of the central support, using either plastic or rubber covers (the ones with the slits in for cable management). I know that the hole just opposite the PSU is mostly blocked off by wires anyway...

That makes sense. Havent had any instability running it at 85-90c for extended periods, so il take AMDs word that its normal. Hopefully a 3d printed duct should drop temps 5c or so just to get it in a more comfortable range. On another note, im running a 50mm thick 980ti in the sentry at the...

5800x cooled by noctua nh-l9a , what temps/clocks should I expect. Ideally I want to hard lock it to 65w max, and then do the PBO2 above to improve efficiency. Doing the BMW blender render my processor hits the 90C package temp limit, then ryzen starts lowering clocks. Starts at about 85w...

Ive recently upgraded from a i5 4690k to a 5800x, which is in the sentry 2.0 with a noctua NHli9. Idle stabilizes at 42c. In games I get 4.5~4.6ghz boosting across all cores, package temperature holds at about 87C, processor power seemed to be capped at 65W even though its not in eco mode...

Haha thats crazy, think thermals will be fine, noise however.... Amazing though to get 350w dissipated through a two slot blower.

Im not sure how bendy riser cables are, but Id guess that one with 90 degree bends on either end would be best, with the cable routing underneath the motherboard and looping round at the other side. the gap between the gpu and the motherboard is 25mm, the same as the gap between the motherboard...

Sorry original link probably doesnt work, this should though.

"Laptop" style build. Components - 400w TFX PSU 2080Ti 270mm true 2 Slot Ryzen 3700X Noctua NH-L9i Materials: top and bottom panel - ABS first, then aluminium Shroud: ABS first then aluminium standoffs: Nylon or Derlin probably. Im considering building a case that can house top tier...