I still had one RCC-MID1 case from the first production batch left, so I decided to try a semi passive brickless wind tunnel build.
Components used:
Step 1: In order to use the Silver Arrow Cooler and going brickless the same time, we need to remove the protective cover from the RPS-200-12-C and replace it with an LEXAN insulator which will be glued directly to the heatsinks / choke of the power supply. This insulator is important to prevent any components of the PSU touching something in the build.
Step 2: with the LEXAN insulator the RPS-200-12 now fits snug between the cooler and the case.
Step 3: now we prepare the AC - input power cable which connects to the RPS on one end and has an case mountable aviation connector on the other end
Step 4: the aviation connector fits pretty well in the USB cutout of the MID1
Step 5: don't forget the ground cable!
Step 6: crimp the 6PIN DC connector for the RPS-200 to Gury's Archdeamon
Step 7: having just a few cables will definitely help with airflow
Step 8: for a semi passive build we won't need those tiny fans on the GPU, right?
Step 9: installing the GTX1650
Step 10: installing the second AP181
That should be enough airflow there...
Last step: putting on the cover and ready for testing (coming soon) ...
Components used:
- i5 6600K
- 16GB RAM
- BIOSTAR B250 mini ITX
- 265 GB M.2 SSD
- Thermalright Silver Arrow
- Gigabyte GTX1650 OC
- G-Unique ARCHDEAMON 200W
- MEANWELL RPS-200-12-C
- Silverstone AP181
Step 1: In order to use the Silver Arrow Cooler and going brickless the same time, we need to remove the protective cover from the RPS-200-12-C and replace it with an LEXAN insulator which will be glued directly to the heatsinks / choke of the power supply. This insulator is important to prevent any components of the PSU touching something in the build.
Step 2: with the LEXAN insulator the RPS-200-12 now fits snug between the cooler and the case.
Step 3: now we prepare the AC - input power cable which connects to the RPS on one end and has an case mountable aviation connector on the other end
Step 4: the aviation connector fits pretty well in the USB cutout of the MID1
Step 5: don't forget the ground cable!
Step 6: crimp the 6PIN DC connector for the RPS-200 to Gury's Archdeamon
Step 7: having just a few cables will definitely help with airflow
Step 8: for a semi passive build we won't need those tiny fans on the GPU, right?
Step 9: installing the GTX1650
Step 10: installing the second AP181
That should be enough airflow there...
Last step: putting on the cover and ready for testing (coming soon) ...
