I'm assuming the RAM is in the way or something, but would the cooling be even better on the CPU if the fins of the cooler were parallel to the RAM and allowing air to blow up and right through them and out?
Do those case fans touch the exterior case of the lone?
Any clearance at all?
I’m wondering if I could do a similar modification with the RX 560 that is also from MSI
The only thing is, on these sheets, there looks to be a slight thickness difference and I am wondering if that means a slightly thicker heatsink and thus a problem doing what you did with those 80mm fans?
https://asset.msi.com/pdf/main/global/presale_v2/GeForce-GTX-1050-Ti-4GT-LP?
https://asset.msi.com/pdf/main/global/presale_v2/Radeon-RX-560-4GT-LP-OC?
Any clearance at all?
I’m wondering if I could do a similar modification with the RX 560 that is also from MSI
The only thing is, on these sheets, there looks to be a slight thickness difference and I am wondering if that means a slightly thicker heatsink and thus a problem doing what you did with those 80mm fans?
https://asset.msi.com/pdf/main/global/presale_v2/GeForce-GTX-1050-Ti-4GT-LP?
https://asset.msi.com/pdf/main/global/presale_v2/Radeon-RX-560-4GT-LP-OC?
No, the bottom fans are within the case. I'm not sure how much room there is remaining to accommodate for the thicker RX560 you mentioned. Too bad I have already dismantled this build, and can't take measurements for you. I needed the 8700K somewhere else :/
No worries - just that bit of info is super helpful!
Thx!
Sorry you had to dismantle the build - gorgeous job!
Did you sell your Lone case also?
Thanks! I still have the case. For some reason, I love bent, anodized aluminum boxes.
Smart! These little guys are really really good looking cases!
Once mine arrived there was no way I was sending it back after I saw it.