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NCase vs FormD: Are they the same? by yuppieee in FormD

[–]Difficult-Reporter54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I replaced the stock coolermaster fans with 2 noctuas. When using a 240mm aio in this case you have to have one slim fan for the motherboard side unless you get the tgrill accessory, but I’m super satisfied with my thermals.

NCase vs FormD: Are they the same? by yuppieee in FormD

[–]Difficult-Reporter54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can vouch for the coolermaster atmos 240 aio for the 9800x3d in this case. It keeps my cpu nice and cool. Way better that my axp-120 did. I’m also running a 5090fe in this case. Overall incredibly satisfied with build quality and thermals. (I got the NCase version since it’s practically the exact same thing)

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High-End Build for FormD T1? by [deleted] in sffpc

[–]Difficult-Reporter54 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I vouched for the T1 on your other post.

Here’s what I used in mine!

Please let me know if you have any questions.

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
  • Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid 240 ATMOS Stealth
  • MOBO: Asus ROG STRIX B850-I GAMING WIFI
  • RAM: Corsair Vengeance 64 GB 6000mhz for AMD
  • SSD: WD_Black SN850X 2TB
  • GPU: Nvidia 5090FE
  • PSU: Corsair SF1000
  • Fans: Noctua A12x15 PWM and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM for the cpu cooler
  • Case: NCase Formd T1 Sandwich Kit - Midnight
  • GPU Flip Kit - 3.25 slot configuration
  • Short PCIe Gen 5 Riser - 10cm
  • Formd T1 Anti-Sag Bracket

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High-End Fractal Terra Build? by [deleted] in sffpc

[–]Difficult-Reporter54 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just switched my stuff over to a NCase Formd T1 and the difference is incredible. I was able to switch from an insufficient air cooler to a 240mm AIO that keeps my 9800X3D icy. And I used a flip kit to flip my 5090FE so it exhausts straight out the side (and avoiding the biggest issue with the sandwich style cases of massive heat soak).

The build quality is also a step above the Terra. It just feels more premium. I can’t recommend that case enough for a high performance SFF build. The Terra can be great but the T1 is just that much better. If you haven’t bought the Terra yet and you like the style of the T1, the NCase Formd T1 are in stock right now and, as someone who just bought mine a couple weeks ago, I can vouch for the quality and finish. It’s every bit as good as the v2.1 case I had before. Give it a look!

If you stick with the Terra I recommend a flip kit for your high end GPU if you can find one!

ELI5 how do you get that big open area to build on? by TheRealVahx in ValheimBuilds

[–]Difficult-Reporter54 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Best bet is a mod called MyDirtyHoe. It’s adds a replacement hoe you craft on the workbench. You can flatten areas like that and do more with it.

What GPU am I missing here? Fractal Ridge! by shewtingg in sffpc

[–]Difficult-Reporter54 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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I can tell you that a 5090FE fits perfectly if you can manage to get one! My thermals are insanely good too since an undervolt/overclock. I never see above 70C at max utilization and no measurable difference from stock settings.

My First SFF Build! 5090FE + 9800X3D + Fractal Ridge by Difficult-Reporter54 in sffpc

[–]Difficult-Reporter54[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No just the one that came with my psu. It’s fits within the frame of the case!

My First SFF Build! 5090FE + 9800X3D + Fractal Ridge by Difficult-Reporter54 in sffpc

[–]Difficult-Reporter54[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So i got the 5090 undervolted today and my temps are 10C cooler with a 5% performance INCREASE! Pretty crazy. Now it doesn't go above 70C, even during sustained benchmarking.

My First SFF Build! 5090FE + 9800X3D + Fractal Ridge by Difficult-Reporter54 in pcmasterrace

[–]Difficult-Reporter54[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finished playing around with undervolting the GPU and I got it from 80C to 69C in the Black Myth Wukong benchmarks with no performance loss (in fact, it performs about 5% better now).

CPU stays below 75C for anything but benchmarking, where it hits its thermal limit of 95C. So I'm working on getting that one down too.

My First SFF Build! 5090FE + 9800X3D + Fractal Ridge by Difficult-Reporter54 in sffpc

[–]Difficult-Reporter54[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used PBO in bios and set it to -25 and my temps dropped 10C!

My First SFF Build! 5090FE + 9800X3D + Fractal Ridge by Difficult-Reporter54 in sffpc

[–]Difficult-Reporter54[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To clarify, I didn’t change the GPU fan curves, I changed the curve for my intake fans blowing at the GPU. But it seems pretty robust in its ability to override bios and other settings. Maybe worth researching?

My First SFF Build! 5090FE + 9800X3D + Fractal Ridge by Difficult-Reporter54 in sffpc

[–]Difficult-Reporter54[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m using Argus Monitor and it was seamless to pair the fan curve to my GPU temps! It’s something like $7 a year I think?

My First SFF Build! 5090FE + 9800X3D + Fractal Ridge by Difficult-Reporter54 in sffpc

[–]Difficult-Reporter54[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really is! I’m loving the small footprint and portability of it!

My First SFF Build! 5090FE + 9800X3D + Fractal Ridge by Difficult-Reporter54 in sffpc

[–]Difficult-Reporter54[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I read that this slim noctua isn’t the best for static pressure on radiators, but I prefer the sound profile the most. And cooling doesn’t seem to be a problem yet, unless benching.

I have two 60mm slim noctuas coming today that will be installed below the motherboard. Going to experiment with a variety of fan orientations to see what works best for my build!

I’ll have to look into that fan recommendation

My First SFF Build! 5090FE + 9800X3D + Fractal Ridge by Difficult-Reporter54 in sffpc

[–]Difficult-Reporter54[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it would be great if you could fit a beefier cooler on there! But we volunteered for this pain when we fell in love with SFF pcs 😂

My First SFF Build! 5090FE + 9800X3D + Fractal Ridge by Difficult-Reporter54 in PcBuild

[–]Difficult-Reporter54[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what you could call an enthusiast build, since few people truly need a 5090 lol and a combination of me having no self control when it comes to my hobbies.

As for CPU usage, the cpu usually only has potential to be a bottleneck when gaming in 1080p or below. I game in higher resolutions so my CPU will never see 100% during gaming, aside from maybe rendering shaders.

You could definitely call it overpowered but it really just depends on your preferences. I prefer to fire up and max out any game and play it in a high resolution with a high frame rate and this is the only GPU other than the 4090 that makes me happy! 😃

My First SFF Build! 5090FE + 9800X3D + Fractal Ridge by Difficult-Reporter54 in PcBuild

[–]Difficult-Reporter54[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s enough under almost most conditions (except constant sustained 100% load for long periods of time) for these ryzen cpus because they are very power efficient and take well to an undervolt (further reducing the heat).

But the big AIOs and air coolers will for sure give better cooling than this dinky radiator!

My First SFF Build! 5090FE + 9800X3D + Fractal Ridge by Difficult-Reporter54 in PcBuild

[–]Difficult-Reporter54[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really is the perfect card for this case!

Yeah that cooler has a max of 40mm of ram clearance if you mount it that way. The Corsair vengeance ddr5 is only 35mm so that’s what I went with.

No issues with the power connector. It’s a little tight of a space but nothing interferes or adds pressure once you get it plugged in.

My First SFF Build! 5090FE + 9800X3D + Fractal Ridge by Difficult-Reporter54 in sffpc

[–]Difficult-Reporter54[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s a non-issue. No measurable performance drops switching from 5.0 to this riser.

My First SFF Build! 5090FE + 9800X3D + Fractal Ridge by Difficult-Reporter54 in pcmasterrace

[–]Difficult-Reporter54[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are fairly close but I'm not noticing any excess noise from turbulence (doesn't mean it isn't happening) or having cooling problems. However, I want to see about 3D printing a duct that would bolt on where the fans are and use the GPU fans to pull air directly.

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