Recent content by Tofu240

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    Production Velka series cases for ultra compact and portable desktops

    interesting, i just had the thermalright pads (1.5mm + 2mm) delivered today since Gelid was out of stock, but i might just wait since i've not seen any good write ups with those yet. Last question, if i open up the card will I have to repaste it? Ive taken the cooler off of the CPU and slapped...
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    Production Velka series cases for ultra compact and portable desktops

    Would you recommend doing this thermal pad swap for a relative beginner? Im not a fan of seeing Mem Junction rocket to 100+ whenever im rendering. Also I noticed your Core Temp is hotter than the repaste. is this due to thermal pad thickness inconsistencies with stock? Thanks in advance.
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    Production Velka series cases for ultra compact and portable desktops

    This is almost exactly what i had in mind, thank you for sharing! To clarify you're using the same GPU IO shield, but re-drilled the mounting holes? Also did you design the riser extender yourself? Thanks for sharing again, this is super helpful.
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    Production Velka series cases for ultra compact and portable desktops

    Thanks for getting back to me Michael - Regarding the rear IO i've no plan, possibly just cutting along the perforation holes using some snippers. As for the PSU extender cable im trying to get ahold of what ZS Cases seems to be making, seems low profile enough but im trying to find specific...
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    Production Velka series cases for ultra compact and portable desktops

    Let me know if this isnt the place for this, first time posting here. Looking to pull the trigger on the Velka 7, but i want horizontal layout and 3080FE - As such, some changes will need to be made: Laser cut/ CNC a bracket to allow for rotated mobo mounting (io facing up, same...