Log Formd T1 vs Fractal Terra with 3.25 slot GPU?

[kikimaru024]

Hi all,

If I have 3.25 slot GPU (Sapphire Pure RX 9070 XT) would I be better off getting a T1 or Terra?
CPU (7800X3D) would be cooled by Thermalright AXP90-X47 Full Copper, either with Noctua NF-A9x14 HS or Thermalright TL9015W.

Mostly I'm trying to avoid turbulence, which I'm reasonably sure would be a problem in the T1 (since the configuration is basically maxed out). In the Terra I would use position 6 and have 5-6mm between the fans & panels.
Or would it be less of an issue since I can run the CPU fan slower and compensate with the top 120mm fans?

 

[hrh_ginsterbusch]

Mostly I'm trying to avoid turbulence, which I'm reasonably sure would be a problem in the T1 (since the configuration is basically maxed out). In the Terra I would use position 6 and have 5-6mm between the fans & panels.
Or would it be less of an issue since I can run the CPU fan slower and compensate with the top 120mm fans?

I'd go with the Terra no matter what - both cases have rather shitty panel designs, as in: This type of pattern primarly LOOKS good, but is known to be prone to issues with noise due to air flow.

The advantage of the Terra is: OC more fans, but also, so many people tried out optimizing it for whatever situation, so there is already a gazillion of mods and knowledge amassed, which the T1 lacks. Also, despite the fact that its a clone of the Terra, and all the existing available knowledge, they still managed to reduce air flow and not improve on most of the existing concept.

For the CPU cooler you just can counter-act the noise issue with a fan duct. Noctua supplies us with fun stuff, but its rather fumbly to install. For a quick test and workaround, cardboard or even cardboard paper (which one gets in printing shops and art supply) does easily suffice.

cu, w0lf.