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A few weeks back, I got a good deal on a Gigabyte BRIX Pro: the i7 4770R one. I wondered whether it could be made into a capable PC for work and casual gaming. That is, without the CPU turning into a fiery chip of thermal throttlling doom. Simply installing a 120mm on the original heat sink...

Hello guys. As some of you might know, I'm recently working on a sff pc case, that will support up to 50mm cpu cooler height (check thread). My main concern about it is cpu cooling, as the tempered-glass panel has no vent holes, and this may cause some turbulance and noise. So I was thinking...

Detailed STEP model of the Noctua L9i heatsink. Measured with calipers and the model is accurate to within 0.5mm. Also included are STEP and SketchUp files of a simplified version for part fitment checking: This model does not include the fan, so be sure to check out @QinX's...

Most of the model is accurate to within 0.1mm, with special attention paid to the block and mounting ears. Note: The heatpipes are much less accurate though, so be sure to leave clearance room around them in the model to be safe. The fan and motherboard mounting brackets are not included. The...

Project is stalled for now, but not completely dead. I'd like to focus on my other case for now and take what I know and apply similar approach to making this type of case in the future. The experience I have gotten from prototyping another case has inspired me to bring this one back, and see...