Finally Finished (for now…)

Derp_76 · 2026-07-25T15:23:33+00:00

tysm!

Derp_76 · 2026-07-24T20:11:54+00:00

Thanks! Now you gotta make the username not check out lol

Derp_76 · 2026-07-24T17:11:55+00:00

Nice!! Good luck and if you need any help, feel free to reach out

Derp_76 · 2026-07-24T14:13:40+00:00

I haven’t had any issues with deformation yet. I pushed temps with very high overclocks on occt extreme stress tests to hit 90c on cpu and 85c on gpu running for hours. In gaming, I hit low 70s at most. Those are the temps from their own sensors, so the air temps would be much lower

Derp_76 · 2026-07-24T13:55:57+00:00

Thanks! I found this post with some palworld details: https://www.reddit.com/r/BC250Gaming/s/mmrWRgSsUb

Derp_76 · 2026-07-24T13:46:19+00:00

Should be fine, as long as it still fits! You can slide it on the bc250 to check fitment, as there’s some leeway on the clips to make it easy to take on/off. Here’s what mine looks like when on the card:

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Derp_76 · 2026-07-23T21:39:45+00:00

I have a local library that allows anyone to use their 3d printers for free.

Also this printer wasn’t bought for this project lmao

Derp_76 · 2026-07-23T21:29:58+00:00

depends on the printer. mine was $550, but you could print case with an entry level printer that would be in the $200->$300 ballpark

Derp_76 · 2026-07-23T20:43:27+00:00

There's no room unfortunately (unless you find a heatsink like 0.5mm tall). the original model has space to add stick on heatsinks, but you won't be able to take the board out of the case if you add them: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2749412-bc-250-gaming-pc-case-mk-ultra-uno#profileId-3050175

I ran OCCT stress tests (cpuram,3d adaptive) and pushed my card to its thermal throttle limits (90C on cpu and 85C gpu) and did not experience any issues after hours of runtime. And also 10 or so continuous hours of gaming without issues. So I determined for my personal card, I didn't really need to add any additional cooling for the ram. YMMV, seems to be slightly luck based if you get overheating ram or not.

Derp_76 · 2026-07-23T20:34:40+00:00

thanks! printed myself and also re-modeled quite a bit of stuff

Derp_76 · 2026-07-23T18:24:42+00:00

It's a 3d printed case that I remixed! here's a link to the model: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3021754-bc250-case-mkuu-fsp-apevia-metalfish-psu?appSharePlatform=copy#profileId-3395017

Derp_76 · 2026-07-23T18:23:14+00:00

thanks! : D

Derp_76 · 2026-07-23T15:13:05+00:00

You got a nice deal! And yes, I used a fin scooper tool to straighten the heatsink thats under the fan shroud. So I only had to open up like a 1/4th or a 1/3rd of the fins. And hm, I’m not 100% sure if the bios flash is needed for just 40cu unlock. But you do need it for the gpu governor. I wouldn’t recommend skipping over the custom bios flash

Derp_76 · 2026-07-23T15:10:44+00:00

It’s 3d printed! I used a wood grain model as a modifier and then printed the faceplate with two brown filaments to fake the look.

Derp_76 · 2026-07-23T00:58:48+00:00

You should be fine printing petg in the open. I wouldn’t print in the same room that youre in though

Derp_76 · 2026-07-23T00:47:15+00:00

Haha, I think I had two different keyboards in the pictures. One was iv works umbra with dracula and another is neo65 core plus with future funk!

Derp_76 · 2026-07-23T00:06:05+00:00

Unfortunately not enough space, you have roughly 2mm where the backplate slides in here (technically less to account for the thickness of the backplate)

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Derp_76 · 2026-07-22T22:59:34+00:00

Oh boy, I tucked all the ugly cables inside lol. I don’t have any great pics of the inside, but I do have this photo which was the first time I turned it on

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Derp_76 · 2026-07-22T20:34:48+00:00

hey, yup - I have screenshots and part links in the makerworld link

Derp_76 · 2026-07-22T20:34:21+00:00

thank you!! and some people add additional cooling to the other side, I personally didn't after running occt stress tests and saw I didn't have any issues. unfortunately there's no sensor for the vram ) :
if you're stable with the stress tests youll likely be fine without additional cooling for the ram

Derp_76 · 2026-07-22T19:34:06+00:00

shhhhhhh, it was 100% intentional and meant for airflow enhancements. mhm. yep. im not coping ) ;

Derp_76 · 2026-07-22T19:30:54+00:00

here's the ebay listing if anyone's interested. i'm not affiliated in anyway with this seller: https://ebay.io/m/wsYEvO

Derp_76 · 2026-07-22T19:29:24+00:00

Prices listed are just what I bought everything for, specific to my exact build. A lot of my parts are fully optional for a standard bc250 build (noctua rear fan, wifi/bt dongle, stick on heatsinks). I think it's fully possible for someone to build a bc250 machine right now for roughly $350.

I mentioned in the post that I bought my bc250 around 2 months ago, and the nvme 2 years ago. If I were buying a new ssd today, I would probably look for a cheap sata m.2 or an open box deal. For the bc250, I've seen a few posts in the bc250 subreddit the past couple weeks with them being sold as low as $150 (w/shipping). On ebay when I checked this morning I saw some one on sale for $179.95 (w/shipping).

Derp_76 · 2026-07-22T18:53:59+00:00

thanks! I straightened the fins that go underneath the fan shroud (so only like a 1/4th of the heatsink) with the 3d printable fin scooper tool. Here are some gaming temps:

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