Recent content by Mantark

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    CPU cooling question: Big vs slim air (exhaust)

    I can confirm that with C14 you have space for a 15mm fan on the back only. And even that is as close as 1-2mm ;-)
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    Asus ROG Strix Z390-I Compatibility Issues

    Edit: EVGA cards are relatively expensive here, around 100 € more than other brands. So I read about warranty of different brands and want to share the results. These brands are tolerating cooler changes in terms of warranty (some under specific conditions): Asus EVGA Gigabyte MSI...
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    Asus ROG Strix Z390-I Compatibility Issues

    @Revenant thank you for your detailed and sophisticated answer! Still have a few follow-up questions, though ;-) Airflow: As I ordered the NCase with TG window, the option with side intake will not be available and, additionally, optics of the inner parts optics matter. That's why I already...
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    Asus ROG Strix Z390-I Compatibility Issues

    Hi Revenant, of course, my plans at the moment look like this: NCase M1 silver TG (just ordered, so I have some time for the other stuff ;-) MB ASRock Z390 Phantom (or Gigabyte Aorus?) CPU Intel 8700 (enough power for my usage, see below. I tend to the T model instead of K, because far lower...
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    NCASE M1 Part review help

    Hi, according to first tests, maybe you should consider the Samsung 970 EVO Plus instead of EVO. Great build list! Mantark
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    Asus ROG Strix Z390-I Compatibility Issues

    Thanks a lot for this information, that was close for me ;-) So I'll prefer to go for the ASRock Phantom or Gigabyte Aorus. The 92mm exhaust fan is part of my planned cooling concept. (plus, I'm one of those who care about warranty)