Recent content by RAAM

Next winter I might have to build a tiny water cooled internal PS decent computer just for fun:) I do not need a powerful GPU but want a decent small one, could water cool it and the CPU at the same time.

Thanks:) That is pretty cool but I want my NUC to look stock except two water lines heading out the back side and then curving behind and below my desk. Part of why keeping inside the case is shielding as will sit next to my DIY AD1862 DAC and WIMM Ultra streamer(later plan to build a...

If the stock cooler and water block are separated by a thin layer of compound then the block could be aluminum, cheaper than the copper block but neither one is expensive. The radiator I was given, in great shape, is aluminum as well. Now for the pump..... I was also given a waterblock/pump but...

Thanks, I much appreciate your info and advice:) I can get the same water blocks in aluminum but it will have to sit on top of the factory cooler which is copper so a copper block and radiator would be best. There will be thermal compound between the cooler block and stock cooler of course. I...

I checked out passive cooling but the size and cost was to much of each. I considered a regular CPU cooler but to much cutting up the enclosure though still looking into it as an option using something like the Notcua NH-L9i Chromax or Be-Quiet alternative. Either one I would still want to keep...

Long time away, I hope all is well for everyone here. I bought a used NUC 12 Pro to use on my desk to save space, still have my SFF, and it is a bit noisy so looking into different cooling options and finding water cooling might be easiest. Best to use the stock cooler on but remove the fan...

I have used the P14 and now use and prefer the Shark Force but I do not use ARGB so no comment there but the fans are great. Two 140mm for AIO and two 120mm for the GPU. I have more I was going to install one 140mm over the MB and two 120mm on the bottom of the case but found I do not need...

My neighbor, buddy, has 3 systems with 64GB DDR5, one has 96GB DDR5 and one has 128Gb DDR4. None of his systems needs what they have in them, he only does basic things on his computers, just likes building them. He shops for deals, trades, etc so relatively low investment but still a lot of...

I use a 280mm AIO in a A4-H20 approx 15 liter or so case, true SFF size. It has almost the exact same size surface area as a 360mm and with two 140mm fans which more more air at lower speeds than 120mm fans so quieter.

I did search but not finding what I am looking into. I need a desktop monitor that is not portable, nice to have height and tilt built in, not required but OK with fast refresh rate. My main use is an architect program that does display OK on the 24" 1080P BENQ "CAD" monitor I bought at first...

Final update and many thanks for all the support here:) This is far more computer than I needed but it was fun to build, tweak, tune, etc and since I do not game it is very quite sitting on my desk though when I finish the remodel in this part of the full time RV it will be on the floor under...

I have used Firefox for many years now then started using duckduckgo for a search engine and on my new system I am using just duckduckgo for browswer and search and it works great. Highly recommend going either way and also using something like mailfence or protonmail. Idle temps never run...

Behringer NX1000D, simple, effective, cheap for sub amp, stereo as well and plenty of power but the next model up, the NX3000D, is $10 more on sale and quite a bit more power, same size, DSP for tuning, etc....on both. $279-289, not worth it to DIY and easy fit behind one side of my desk. I...

I looked into that as well but decided to stick with my WIIM Pro Plus streamer, later will get the Ultra to replace it, and the Topping V70 Velvet DAC I have. Both superb gear for very good prices. Thanks, Rick

Case: pretty cheap compared to buying amplifier casings and there are great ones in good sizes to pick from. Fans: IF needed, very good fans available that blow a lot of air even on lower speeds, very low cost as only need one or two per case and I have some or my buddy does I can use. Fan...