Log My SFF builds / journey

[SFF Watercooled]

I thought T1 supported up to 42mm rad+fans, EK rad with slim fans is 43mm thick
EK-AIO's pump block is 53mm high, but the clearance for 3 slot mode is 50mm

 

[thelaughingman]

I thought T1 supported up to 42mm rad+fans, EK rad with slim fans is 43mm thick
EK-AIO's pump block is 53mm high, but the clearance for 3 slot mode is 50mm

the rad is 27mm thick, A12x15 without damper is 15mm thick, that's the math for you. pump block is 53mm vs clearance 50mm yet still fit without "visible" bulge because of Wahaha's magic ?

 

[SFF Watercooled]

But isn't EK rad 28mm thick

 

[thelaughingman]

But isn't EK rad 28mm thick

the rad on the AIO isn't. just look it up on EK website for yourself

 

[SFF Watercooled]

Oh yeah true, I was wrong after all

 

[HisAirness_23]

Nice T1 build! Quick question: Is it possible to fit 2 x 2,5" SSD drives in there? There's only space for one behind the front plate right but maybe you can fit another one above or below the PSU? Let me know, thanks!

 

[thelaughingman]

Nice T1 build! Quick question: Is it possible to fit 2 x 2,5" SSD drives in there? There's only space for one behind the front plate right but maybe you can fit another one above or below the PSU? Let me know, thanks!

thank you. I actually don't have any 2.5" SSD on hand since my build is M.2 only to confirm but you can't put anything below/underneath the PSU, there's just not enough space. If you don't populate a 3rd fan like I do, the space in between the PSU and the radiator is about 30mm in height, so I think you can put 2x 2.5" SSD in that space alone, mind the cable clutter also.

 

[HisAirness_23]

Thanks for your reply. Ok, sounds like a plan As far as I've seen one of the SSDs can go behind the front plate in front of the PSU, so only 1 SSD would need to fit above the PSU and below the radiator/top fans somehow.

 

[thelaughingman]

Long time no update, in preparation for doing my custom loop in the T1 (gonna still be a while before I can go home and do it), I bought a few things.


Nouvolo's Aquanaut - SFF thread


Bitspower Magic Cube turned mini reservoir (62x62x30mm, 4 G1/4 threads - 3 inlets, 1 outlet) by adding a 5mm thick acrylic base to it. Been letting it sit for a day now and no leak but will test it again with the EK leak tester once I get to do my loop in the T1.


M3 countersunk hex screws in various lengths - 6/8/10/12/15/20mm as an upgrade to the stock M3 Philips screws of the T1 (I already broke 2-3 of them from tinkering with the build)

 

[thelaughingman]

New month, new fans!


These Arctic Bionix P140 are just so pretty! Squeezing them into the case was quite challenging though, especially as 1 fan is sitting on top of the A12x25 but I made it stick LOL


These fans perform really well, both surpassing 2000RPM (nominal spec of 1900RPM), yet still very quiet and move a ton of air. All performance metrics are about the same as when it was the A12x25s in there. If only the GPU heatsink was much larger / wider then the P140 would shine even more.

The only downside is that the frame is not as nice as the Noctua fans. The 4 corners with mounting holes are very solid, but the area in between are quite flexible, easily bent with just finger pressing.

@Valantar at about half the price the A12x25, yet same performance. The A14x25 Sterrox would more than likely beat it but it's only coming Q3/4 2021 per Noctua's roadmap, and definitely at much higher price. Arctic is still the p/p king IMO.

 

[Sando]

Nice builds! Is that still the deshrouded RX 5700 XT Pulse in there? I've been thinking about deshrouding the RX 5700 Pulse (non-XT) to fit it into a Ghost S1, but I would have to cut 1.5mm in thickness for that to work, at least. Any idea how thick the backplate+pcb+heatsink is without a fan?

 

[thelaughingman]

Nice builds! Is that still the deshrouded RX 5700 XT Pulse in there? I've been thinking about deshrouding the RX 5700 Pulse (non-XT) to fit it into a Ghost S1, but I would have to cut 1.5mm in thickness for that to work, at least. Any idea how thick the backplate+pcb+heatsink is without a fan?

Yes the card is still in there and IIRC it was 32mm thick without the fan + shroud

 

[thelaughingman]

Assembled these last night before going on business trip


On the left hand side:

• Pump block combo: Aquanaut AM4 version with Bitspower DDC pump,
• Fittings: 1x Alphacool TPV 12.7/7.6 90 degrees fitting, 1x combo Barrow 90 degree fitting + Alphacool TPV 12.7/7.6 straight (metal) fitting

On the right hand side:

• Bitspower Leviathan SF240,
• 1x Noctua A12x25 and 2x Scythe Slipstream 2000RPM.
• 1x Alphacool 20m extender, 1x Bitspower 7.5mm extender, 1x Alphacool TPV 12.7/7.6 90 degree fitting, 1x Alphacool temp sensor adapter fitting and 1x Alphacool TPV 12.7/7.6 straight (metal) fitting

Can't wait until Saturday to put the loop together at long last! ???

 

[thelaughingman]

First time water cooling! There was spillage but it's all good now!

 

[thelaughingman]

Finally closed the case today - notice anything?

Wanted to use the Scythe 12mm fan but the tip of the blade protrudes out of the frame and hits the rad no matter what - spacers won't help also. Used 2x A12x15s instead, again wishing the case was 3mm taller. Then recalled OT's 1st T1 build and just brute force it. See the bulge yet?

 

[thelaughingman]

What happened the last 24 hours - I committed sin against Noctua in the name of NO bulging!

 

[eedev]

What happened the last 24 hours - I committed sin against Noctua in the name of NO bulging!

Nice!! That's some heavy dedication!

 

[thelaughingman]

Nice!! That's some heavy dedication!

thanks! apparently I've got one of the best PC modders in the city living just a 10 min drive from my house. there will be more stuff coming for sure!

 

[thelaughingman]

so this is how it's going to stay for a bit!



got a Crosshair VIII Impact incoming though, so will have to switch out to either NR200 or M1 to wait out for the C4 (Q3-Q4 2021 availability )

 

[biopunk]

What made you choose Crosshair VIII Impact? It doesn't seem to add that many features compared to X570-I to justify the non-standard form factor.