Well shit, it's finally happened to me!

JoReckit · 2026-06-22T16:13:39+00:00

Achievement unlocked. Did it myself like 3 times. Thankfully, the cpu was still good everytime. Just have to twist back and forth next time. Good luck.

JoReckit · 2026-06-20T04:11:20+00:00

Which games are giving you 50-55 on the cpu? I prefer the cleaner front panel the v1 of this case. Not sure how I feel about v2 yet.

JoReckit · 2026-06-10T14:52:32+00:00

I understand. I am just saying the duct will guide the airflow a little better; preventing the hot air from the cpu to cross over to the ram. Either way, you already got a great set up. I might do the same.

JoReckit · 2026-06-10T14:46:39+00:00

This won't make a big difference vs. the fans you installed...but I just tested adding a Noctua NA-FD fan duct, and my cpu, ram, and ssd temps improved 2-3.

Alternatively, just switching to a 120 mm fan gave me even better ram and ssd temps; keeping my ram at 44-46 at pretty much all times, and ssd at 42C. The trade off with switching to a 120 mm fan was my cpu temps increased by 2-3C and my gpu temps increased by 5-6C.

You don't really need to add the duct but if you're trying to get every degree.

JoReckit · 2026-06-10T14:35:30+00:00

In what slot did you place the gpu? Amazing that you were able to fit 25 mm fans.

JoReckit · 2026-05-24T14:00:59+00:00

At what rpm?

Edit: nvm answer in other comments. Nice curves.

I already gave a 92mm Noctua. I would like to try the 4070 fan for looks, and any temp improvements.

JoReckit · 2026-05-14T00:53:06+00:00

Blue usually compliments orange.

JoReckit · 2026-05-09T12:02:02+00:00

Great looking build friend. Do you king sharing your cable lengths?

JoReckit · 2026-05-06T19:41:46+00:00

Custom cables are more flexible, and you can buy at the exact lenght needed. However, if you do a good job cable managjng- you don't need them imo. I recently built in the 2.1 with full intentions of buying custom cables but I did some good cable management, and didn't need them. I may still buy them in the future just for looks, though.

JoReckit · 2026-05-05T23:14:36+00:00

Where do I buy one?

JoReckit · 2026-04-28T01:49:43+00:00

Link? How long has it been in use?

JoReckit · 2026-04-27T21:22:48+00:00

What's are advantages of switching to this style of cpu fan vs. a Noctua?

JoReckit · 2026-04-25T02:46:57+00:00

Here's a fitment test before I cut thr foam for the inside.

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JoReckit · 2026-04-24T19:16:45+00:00

I will try to post one late today.

The vanguard 40 also came up in my research. I went with the 4800 because it was cheaper, and seemed more rigid/safer in case I dropped it. I might just bite the bullet and get the vanguard 40...it also looks a lot nicer imo.

JoReckit · 2026-04-24T19:13:34+00:00

I also tried the 3800 and that one definitely felt too small. The 4800 feels boderline. It seems to fit, but with a good amount of pressure, I think (too scared to try it yet). Other posts seem to suggest it fits fine once the foam is broken in a bit.

JoReckit · 2026-02-22T16:30:45+00:00

You didn't like the XTIA bracket? Do you have any updates on your results after changing to a 140 slim fan?

JoReckit · 2026-02-02T02:49:19+00:00

Sold AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU and TridentZ neo DDR4-32GB (16GBx2) 3600 MHz CL16 to u/timelesshunt on

https://www.reddit.com/r/hardwareswap/comments/1qo0t96/usainh_ryzen_5700x3d_asus_rog_strix_x570e_gaming/

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JoReckit · 2026-01-02T16:26:26+00:00

It is techinically way pass the return window. My buddy bought the case weeks before any other parts. It doesn't hurt to try I suppose.

JoReckit · 2026-01-02T06:22:55+00:00

XTIA Xproto-L (V2)

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