As I need a working AND portable system ASAP, I decided to postpone further fumbling around with the annoying situation (both 280 AIO and 240 AIO vs PSU vs 2nd m2 slot) and pick the "FU edition" aka S400 V2 w/ PCIe 4 riser + AXP120-x67 + Silverstone Air Slimmer.
Little image dump:
New specs (2024-11-13):
Premise: White-themed build (Case + GPU)
Case: Miningeek MiniNeo S400 v2 (Shiny Snake S400 clone) in white
CPU: Ryzen 9 7950X + Thermal Grizzly Contact & Sealing Frame
MB: Asrock B650E PG-ITX
RAM: 64 GB DDR5 5200 (main build) / 32 GB DDR5 5600 CL30 (test build) - both Corsair Vengeance
Storage: 2x 2 TB (FireCuda 530 + SK Hynix P41)
PSU: Corsair SF750 (2018)
GPU: Inno3D RTX 4070 Twin X2 OC White Stealth with "hidden" power connector
Riser: PCIe 4 supplied with the case
CPU Cooling: Thermalright AXP90-X53 Full Copper + Thermalright TL-B9W + 25 mm fan brackets (both courtesy of Silver Soul 110)
Case fans: Arctic P12 Max + Scythe Kaze 120 Slim (my original tests didnt show any improvements with top-mounted fans, but it might be different with a more power-hungry setup)
Case feet: tba (original ones for now)
PC Part Picker (completed build): https://pcpartpicker.com/b/mKW323
To-Do:
-install an OS (Linux, probably MXLinux or Siducation as main OS, Endeavour as secondary) - done (Endeavour + MX Linux)
- move the main NVME drive from the current system to this one (Firecuda 530)
- maybe also do a slight mod to the MB / middle frame, because the second m2 slot is on the back of the MB, and might clash with the m2 cooler
Mods:
- GPU stand-off mod - required, as the USB 3 Gen 3.2 cable is once again not properly fitting in the case IO panel; would have to cut away on the mounting stand-offs; for now I gonna use it with the PCI slot panel
- CPU side panel mod: the classic 10 mm neodym magnet mod from before, because the side panel is sitting too tight on the CPU cooler; this only affects AMD, it isnt an issue with intel!
Additions:
- HDPlex GaN 500 - sitting around and waiting for deployment
- 140 mm AIO (Raijintek Orcus 140 RBW) - waiting for arrival of the additional AM5 mounting kit;so far, only a "has been taken to the post office" acc. to Taiwan Post; is supposed to be shipped via air-mail; Update 2024-10-06: Has arrived at FRA, is already entered into the DHL tracking system ("Maxi-Brief") and should arrive in the next few days
- maybe use a Flex-ATX PSU instead, as the HDPlex GaN is slighty too long - except if I was to do a mod to its casing to "move" the power cable opening to the top, similar as seen at RelaxingSFF
Planned Mods:
- 140 mm AIO - should in theory fit in the PSU location, but needs mounting options; I've just ordered the Raijintek Orcus 140 RBW + 2x Air Slimmer 140 ARGB; depending on my mood, its either going to be slim push-pull or big fat push-pull (SilverStone Shark Force 140 ARGB)
- custom cables - as much as I like the nice cables of the SF750, having built in the same case before with the Fractal Design Ion+ 650W, some of the cables, esp. the ATX MB power cable, feels .. less than optimal; color scheme is either gonna be white or a b/w one
- maybe replace the case feet with the second set I got for the A4-H2O; should allow bottom fans, eg. one of the SilverStone Air Slimmer 140s
Occassional picture dump on my Insta:
Little image dump:
New specs (2024-11-13):
Premise: White-themed build (Case + GPU)
Case: Miningeek MiniNeo S400 v2 (Shiny Snake S400 clone) in white
CPU: Ryzen 9 7950X + Thermal Grizzly Contact & Sealing Frame
MB: Asrock B650E PG-ITX
RAM: 64 GB DDR5 5200 (main build) / 32 GB DDR5 5600 CL30 (test build) - both Corsair Vengeance
Storage: 2x 2 TB (FireCuda 530 + SK Hynix P41)
PSU: Corsair SF750 (2018)
GPU: Inno3D RTX 4070 Twin X2 OC White Stealth with "hidden" power connector
Riser: PCIe 4 supplied with the case
CPU Cooling: Thermalright AXP90-X53 Full Copper + Thermalright TL-B9W + 25 mm fan brackets (both courtesy of Silver Soul 110)
Case fans: Arctic P12 Max + Scythe Kaze 120 Slim (my original tests didnt show any improvements with top-mounted fans, but it might be different with a more power-hungry setup)
Case feet: tba (original ones for now)
PC Part Picker (completed build): https://pcpartpicker.com/b/mKW323
To-Do:
-
- move the main NVME drive from the current system to this one (Firecuda 530)
- maybe also do a slight mod to the MB / middle frame, because the second m2 slot is on the back of the MB, and might clash with the m2 cooler
Mods:
- GPU stand-off mod - required, as the USB 3 Gen 3.2 cable is once again not properly fitting in the case IO panel; would have to cut away on the mounting stand-offs; for now I gonna use it with the PCI slot panel
- CPU side panel mod: the classic 10 mm neodym magnet mod from before, because the side panel is sitting too tight on the CPU cooler; this only affects AMD, it isnt an issue with intel!
Additions:
- HDPlex GaN 500 - sitting around and waiting for deployment
- 140 mm AIO (Raijintek Orcus 140 RBW) - waiting for arrival of the additional AM5 mounting kit;
- maybe use a Flex-ATX PSU instead, as the HDPlex GaN is slighty too long - except if I was to do a mod to its casing to "move" the power cable opening to the top, similar as seen at RelaxingSFF
Planned Mods:
- 140 mm AIO - should in theory fit in the PSU location, but needs mounting options; I've just ordered the Raijintek Orcus 140 RBW + 2x Air Slimmer 140 ARGB; depending on my mood, its either going to be slim push-pull or big fat push-pull (SilverStone Shark Force 140 ARGB)
- custom cables - as much as I like the nice cables of the SF750, having built in the same case before with the Fractal Design Ion+ 650W, some of the cables, esp. the ATX MB power cable, feels .. less than optimal; color scheme is either gonna be white or a b/w one
- maybe replace the case feet with the second set I got for the A4-H2O; should allow bottom fans, eg. one of the SilverStone Air Slimmer 140s
As I need a working AND portable system ASAP, I decided to postpone further trials - and continuous fails - with the 280 AIO mod in the A4-H2O, and just build a "regular" system with a 240 AIO.
A bit of a back story:
Yesterday night, I tested whether or not the Meshi would fit comfortable in the backpack I aquired, and well, the answer is: noish. In German, there is this fancy word called "Jein" / "Jain" (its not a part of the official vocabulary, but people use it nonetheless). It means: Yes and no - combined.
Yes, it somehow fits, but NO, you cannot put anything else into the backpack; maybe a mouse, but not even a very flat keyboard like the Sharkoon PureWriter would fit without breaking it.
But the A4-H2O as well as the S400 and the S300 fit perfectly, with enough space to spare for keyboard, mouse, and maybe a smaller portable monitor.
So, FOR NOW, this build log is going to focus on a merely "normal" build in the A4-H2O.
Later on, MAYBE, JUST MAYBE, it might change into a less normal AIO build in the S400 V2. But depending on my mood, it could even turn into a very un-normal, but "classic" air cooled build. Also see my ponderings at the S400 Liquid Cooling Mod thread.
So, the usual specs info dump:
Case: Dan Case A4-H2O w/ black panels
CPU: Ryzen 9 7950X + Thermal Grizzly Contact & Sealing Frame
MB: Asrock B650E PG-ITX
RAM: 64 GB DDR5 5200 (main build) / 32 GB DDR5 5600 CL30 (test build) - both Corsair Vengeance
Storage: 2x 2 TB (FireCuda 530 + SK Hynix P41)
AIO: Thermalright Frozen Edge 240 + 2x Arctic P12 Max
PSU: Corsair SF750
GPU: Inno3D RTX 4070 Twin X2 OC White Stealth with "hidden" power connector
Riser: PCIe 4 supplied with the case / with the "server-focused" PCIe riser cable as a fallback option
Case fans: 2x 120 mm slim (bottom), probably Scythe Flex 120 Slim, potentially detachable for secure transport
Case feet: 3 cm rectangular furniture feet (link is mentioned somewhere in the 280 thread)
Yet to aquire:
- RGB strip for the bottom, sth. akin to the Phanteks DRGB strip, but without any proprietary BS (suggestions, anyone?)
Planned Mods:
a) variable PSU mounting bracket - like suggested over at RAAM version of A4-H2O - I'd drill holes on the outer borders of the bracket, to mount brackets with screws, and remove the side "panels" of the PSU holder. Then one could move the PSU to whatever desired position
b) slight cut out at the bottom of the mainboard mounting tray, so that the second M2 slot is going to work properly. Its like half a cm thats more or less blocking it; I could still use it but I wouldnt be able to install a M2 cooler (be quiet MC1 Pro).
A bit of a back story:
Yesterday night, I tested whether or not the Meshi would fit comfortable in the backpack I aquired, and well, the answer is: noish. In German, there is this fancy word called "Jein" / "Jain" (its not a part of the official vocabulary, but people use it nonetheless). It means: Yes and no - combined.
Yes, it somehow fits, but NO, you cannot put anything else into the backpack; maybe a mouse, but not even a very flat keyboard like the Sharkoon PureWriter would fit without breaking it.
But the A4-H2O as well as the S400 and the S300 fit perfectly, with enough space to spare for keyboard, mouse, and maybe a smaller portable monitor.
So, FOR NOW, this build log is going to focus on a merely "normal" build in the A4-H2O.
Later on, MAYBE, JUST MAYBE, it might change into a less normal AIO build in the S400 V2. But depending on my mood, it could even turn into a very un-normal, but "classic" air cooled build. Also see my ponderings at the S400 Liquid Cooling Mod thread.
So, the usual specs info dump:
Case: Dan Case A4-H2O w/ black panels
CPU: Ryzen 9 7950X + Thermal Grizzly Contact & Sealing Frame
MB: Asrock B650E PG-ITX
RAM: 64 GB DDR5 5200 (main build) / 32 GB DDR5 5600 CL30 (test build) - both Corsair Vengeance
Storage: 2x 2 TB (FireCuda 530 + SK Hynix P41)
AIO: Thermalright Frozen Edge 240 + 2x Arctic P12 Max
PSU: Corsair SF750
GPU: Inno3D RTX 4070 Twin X2 OC White Stealth with "hidden" power connector
Riser: PCIe 4 supplied with the case / with the "server-focused" PCIe riser cable as a fallback option
Case fans: 2x 120 mm slim (bottom), probably Scythe Flex 120 Slim, potentially detachable for secure transport
Case feet: 3 cm rectangular furniture feet (link is mentioned somewhere in the 280 thread)
Yet to aquire:
- RGB strip for the bottom, sth. akin to the Phanteks DRGB strip, but without any proprietary BS (suggestions, anyone?)
Planned Mods:
a) variable PSU mounting bracket - like suggested over at RAAM version of A4-H2O - I'd drill holes on the outer borders of the bracket, to mount brackets with screws, and remove the side "panels" of the PSU holder. Then one could move the PSU to whatever desired position
b) slight cut out at the bottom of the mainboard mounting tray, so that the second M2 slot is going to work properly. Its like half a cm thats more or less blocking it; I could still use it but I wouldnt be able to install a M2 cooler (be quiet MC1 Pro).
Occassional picture dump on my Insta:
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