Log NFC Skyreach 4 / RTX 3070 / i5-12400F / 500W HDPLEX GaN AIO PSU

[another_redhead]

Hi,

got a similar build but with a 3060ti from EVGA.
In This setup, does your gpu fit parallel to the mainboard, or is it slightly shifed with the gpu touching the psu?
Just curious as i simply am not able to get it fit flush.

 

[Jackdawww]

Yes, it's a perfect fit 500W in such an enclosure is just amazing indeed. I never used a GPU bracket from NFC as I couldn't use larger 92-100mm slim fans, and it's just a hustle.

I use this to attach fans directly to the heatsink:

Gorilla Glue Mounting Tape

Hi man, (hoping you get email notifications about topic replies!) I have a very similar build to you but am getting thermal shut downs from the PSU. I'm wondering if I have a defective unit or this is just the reality of having such a powerful PSU sitting so snug without any decent cooling. The PSU doesn't have any thermal probes but it gets extremely hot to touch whereas my GPU and CPU temps are quite modest.

Have you encountered any issues with the PSU thermals?

Ambient: 25c
CPU: i7-14700 (non-k)
GPU: EVGA 3060 TI
Mobo: MSI z790i
CPU Cooler: Noctua L9 170xx (with fan ducts)

 

[Jackdawww]

Just want to comment more generally on the HDPlex 500w GaN in the S4M: It does fit. You may have to loosen case screws, you may have to loosen the GPU bracket to introduce some movement there, but it does fit in the position next to the MOBO.

It would be helpful if it fit at the end of the case, but with GPU PCIE 8-pin placement where it is on my card it's not possible. There's so little clearance that even a 180 degree connection adapter is unlikely to fit, but I'm going to order one to see!

 

[Incognito73]

Hello there! I'm sorry for not replying ^ Jack was right that I don't have my e-mail notifications enabled.

A bit of the news for this build. I managed to install RTX 4070 Super now (again slightly modified), so Zotac 3070 from this build is now on sale if anyone is interested.

I will post the photos and comments for RTX 4070 Super soon, as I just finished the build yesterday!

 

[Really_Rekt]

Hey there, looking to do the same as your original build with an RTX 3070 as I'm considering an upgrade from my RTX 2060 build. Thanks for the detailed photos which are giving me the condifence to go ahead with my own build.

Does your new RTX 4070 Super build involve a heatseak swap or something similar?