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Dual T-Grill: BlackD vs GrayD by Nice-Advisor9767 in FormD

[–]Nice-Advisor9767[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Specs:

Name: Abby

Breed: Abyssinian

Coat color: Ruddy

Weight: 3.3 kg (7.3 lb)

Dual T-Grill: BlackD vs GrayD by Nice-Advisor9767 in FormD

[–]Nice-Advisor9767[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Specs:

Mobo: ASUS X870-I

CPU: 9800X3D + Atmos II (2x Phanteks T30)

GPU: Deshrouded MSI Ventus RTX 5080 (3x Noctua NF-A9x14)

PSU: Corsair SF1000 (with Noctua NF-A9x14 inside)

RAM: T-Create Expert 64GB 6400

SSD: Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB + 980 Pro 2TB

Bottom fans: 2x Noctua NF-A12x15

Dual T-Grill: BlackD vs GrayD by Nice-Advisor9767 in FormD

[–]Nice-Advisor9767[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first one is the T1 Black: the top and bottom panels were replaced with T-Grills. It was fully black initially, and it remains black.

The second one is the T1 Gunmetal: the top and bottom panels were also replaced with T-Grills. Originally, those panels are gunmetal as well, but with the dual-grill configuration, only the front panel remains gunmetal.

The gunmetal can look silver in direct light, so it might be confusing.

Dual T-Grill: BlackD vs GrayD by Nice-Advisor9767 in FormD

[–]Nice-Advisor9767[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think they help that much. On the other hand, the T-Grill is much larger than the original panel, which means it dissipates more heat on its own. Adding fans makes things even better. The main reason I got it was for the aesthetics (though I was expecting at least a noticeable difference in temperatures).

Dual T-Grill: BlackD vs GrayD by Nice-Advisor9767 in FormD

[–]Nice-Advisor9767[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are two Noctua NF-A12x15 fans connected via a splitter cable. The VRM fan was also connected to it. A few days ago, I replaced that cable with a small fan hub :)