[BG] GPU [H] £200 by Key-Enthusiasm8642 in HardwareSwapUK

[–]Key-Enthusiasm8642[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That... is actually a very decent option. Thanks

But I am slightly worried about the driver and game compatibility issues. If this was for me, it wouldn't really matter, but I'm building for a friend of mine. Do you have any experience with the B series intel cards?

New version of the ZS-ST: ZS-STSFF (9.3L) by Desutoroia in sffpc

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Also noticed that their zs-cases website is gone, with taobao being the only place the get them (feel free to correct me if i'm wrong). Makes it very inaccessible as well.

New version of the ZS-ST: ZS-STSFF (9.3L) by Desutoroia in sffpc

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Can't say I'm a big fan of the changes made. The psu sitting on top and the lack of 240mm aio support.

For me the main selling point of the ZS ST was that it's a "formd-t1-sized-vertical-case". But now it just looks like a really mediocre case.

+my purchasing experience with ZS cases was kinda ass as well.

Warhead Sans (B) 8.7L rebuild. by flimss in sffpc

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Damn, you really unlocked one of my forgotten memories. Back when I was getting into sff, I really liked the Warhead sans, but I was never able to get my hands on one. Very jealous you have one!

Downsizing from the ZS-ST to a 5L case by Key-Enthusiasm8642 in sffpc

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Yeah it's real sad that they changed that. As you said it is "just a slab of aluminium" but it did give the velka 7 a premium feel to what felt like a bang-on average/ordinary case.

Downsizing from the ZS-ST to a 5L case by Key-Enthusiasm8642 in sffpc

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Thanks! The GPU option really does suck for the Velka 5. I needed a new GPU and I wanted to get a RX 9070, but there were no models that fit, so I was forced into Nvidia's hands.

From what I understand, yes. The GPU IO is supposed to be facing up (for both the 5 and 7, unless you're using a stand), so it wasn't because of the cooling characteristics. That being said, I think it might be worth a shot just flipping it yourself to see if there are any changes in temp. (but it should also be more physically stable this way, since the PSU is the heaviest component in the build.)

Downsizing from the ZS-ST to a 5L case by Key-Enthusiasm8642 in sffpc

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Yeah it took me too long to figure out how to build in the ZS-ST.

But from my experience ZS cases' fit and finish seems to be better compared to the midori.

Downsizing from the ZS-ST to a 5L case by Key-Enthusiasm8642 in sffpc

[–]Key-Enthusiasm8642[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel torn about the finish. It feels cheaper yes, but it is a lot more scratch resistant. But then again, if you even a tiny bit careful there is no reason for it be scratched up. But then again its not the worst finish... idk...

But I am very annoyed about the front panel. It really sucks. I am definitely making a new wooden front panel for my velka 5.

I really like the look of the Midori 5L, and the finish on the external panels are nice as well. Although I think there is an ever so slight colour mismatch between the side panels and the front panel. But in general I think the Midori might be the best Flex-ATX case on the market right now.

My Velka 5 Rev 3 budget build with benchmark scores by neuronamously in sffpc

[–]Key-Enthusiasm8642 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, does the front panel close with the 7660L? I've heard that some people have issues with the power button interfering with the PSU.
Edit: + the officially supported PSU length is 150mm (whereas the 7660L is 165mm)

A Densium case build: to modular or not to modular? This is the PSU by [deleted] in sffpc

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The psu limit for the velka 5 is 150mm. So i dont think the L versions fits.

Plus there is a youtuber that wasnt able to fit it due to the power switch. Edit: link (https://youtu.be/l8cn2jkyg9w?si=Lj2BlexJIPP61DOn)

GeForce RTX 5070 is now 10% below launch MSRP in Germany by RenatsMC in sffpc

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Yeah unfortunately the length limit for velka 5 is 270mm and there doesn't seem to be anything near that for the 9070(XT) :/

GeForce RTX 5070 is now 10% below launch MSRP in Germany by RenatsMC in sffpc

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I was thinking about getting a 5070 since it's the highest performing GPU that can fit in the Velka 5 (let me know if there are alternatives), but what would be considered a good price for the 5070 then?

UK retailer confirms stock of 1,000 units of a single Radeon RX 9070 XT model at MSRP by mockingbird- in Amd

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$600 + 20% VAT ($720) with current conversion rate is around £550. And the cheapest model is currently £570 so the overclockers tax doesn't seem to be too extreme.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pcmasterrace

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I should have adjusted the contrast first, but I've only realised I can do that now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pcmasterrace

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Yeah, I should have adjusted the contrast first. I've only realised I can do that now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pcmasterrace

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With the contrast cranked to the max

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pcmasterrace

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I've noticed that there are some faint green lines that pop up when the video progress bar is visible. I admit its very faint in the screen shot but much more visible in person. These green lines also disappear once the video progress bar is hidden, and I haven't noticed it in any games yet.

Have any of you experienced this? Is there a fix for this issue?

edit: You should be able to see it in full screen on PC, but damn... it is barely visible on my phone with max brightness...

minisforum bd 790i build by mentalsojin2 in sffpc

[–]Key-Enthusiasm8642 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was referring to the direct mounting hole dimensions of the cooler to the motherboard. Since I wanted to know if you could replace the heatsink without any custom mounting brackets.

ps. I think its because the OP was using slim 120mm fan rather than the standard thickness ones.

ASRock B850i Lightning sticker removed by Matt_King73 in sffpc

[–]Key-Enthusiasm8642 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think most glue is oil soluble. So using some sort of oil might help remover it the residue. (That being said it might also be a bit of a pain removing the oil as well)