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They are really good PSUs. I happen to own two SF450 which are going strong for years now :)

Hi. I want to set up a PC using either a µATX or ITX motherboard. To connect HDDs I would use an Icy Dock with 8 2.5" disks giving me a lot of storage. There is a story why one would do this, but I do not want to waste your time. There should be room for a GPU (dual slot) and a good Air-Cooler...

Hey. Thanks for all the helpful answers. It seems I have something to study :D. I will keep in touch with you when I have made progress :). And of yourse I will tell you what did the trick (or not) :) On a side note: My chip is delidded. I had a friend of mine do it. However the CPU is...

I will try sometime and report back. :) @"Solo": Now, we are a Duo XD PS: I have tried removing the glas, temperatures dropped by at least 10 degress across the board. So ist is correct to assume, that aairflow is the problem. PPS. I speak of IDLE temps. 40*C to 30*C (roughly)

Yes. I have a Noctua 80mm fan installed. However it is not enough obvioulsy. So if you say it would be no use to change the cooler and there is no way to install another fan without resorting to modding, then ... I shall look for a decent GPU and CPU setup. This however is going to cost alot at...

So. I have now assembled it using a Noctua D9L. It worked out ... terribly. Why? Because the *fucking* case gets *fucking* hot. I do not even reach the VRM limit so much as the CPU heats up alot too. So I end up with very hot VRMSOC, VRM MOS and so on (without even any Overclocking which I...

Thanks for your reply. It helped. So I really have to try out the D9L first since I just have it here and don't have to pay forit. Interestingly I got myself the black version since I could not get the silver one. Do you mind an exchange? I would love to have the silver themed case. :D

Thanks for your replies. @IntoxicatedPuma: I might as well try the NH-D9L since I have it right here anyway. @TheSa´tarKiller: While being an impressive Cooler, I am more inclined to go for a Topblower since the VRMs on the Board need Airflow or they will become hot and maybe too hot on a...

Damn. I didn't know that the Noctua C14S has a low profile mode. And yes it's height would fit. But I can't yet figure out, how I have to orient it on the motherboard. How owuld I have to orient the cooler, so that I can get best performance while retaining my ability to install expansion cards...

Dear community, I am asking you for recommendations regarding this case and the specififc motherboard. I am aware that the mainboard needs airflow to stay cool, therefore I think my choice regarding the cooler might have a big impact on my outlook for moderate overclocking. I am considering...