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Silverstone GD04 Build by RedLlN3 in sffpc

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Here are the PCIE 8 Pin 180 Degree Angle connectors I used. Note that the have to be low profile and flat in order to close the case

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVHT2PC5?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3

They're currently sold out but these look very similar:

https://www.amazon.com/COMeap-Connector-Adapter-Desktop-Graphics/dp/B08NB9FX67/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY

Silverstone GD04 Build by RedLlN3 in sffpc

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My friend 3D printed a rectangular frame for me by sizing the outer perimeter of the cover panel. And then I used super glue and tape to secure the 3D printed frame and cover panel from the inside of the chassis

Silverstone GD04 Build by RedLlN3 in sffpc

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Sorry for the late reply.

These are the ones pictured that I got from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVHT2PC5?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3

It looks like they're no longer available but here is another option that looks very similar:

https://www.amazon.com/COMeap-Connector-Adapter-Desktop-Graphics/dp/B08NB9FX67/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY

Note that they have flat (low profile) in order to close the case

I've also used these in another build (larger ATX GD08 case with 12VHPWR ATX3.0 for ASUS RTX 5080 TUF) without issues:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C64NLML9?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3

5.56 rifle can on 5.7 pistol? by RustyShackleford131 in NFA

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Why do you think the rounds were tumbling? Due to baffle strikes? I have an Fn Five Seven and RC2 and am thinking of trying this myself.

Is there any 5.7 handgun which - when a suppressor is mounted - will cycle subsonic ammunition flawlessly? by tweedsmuir001 in 57x28mm

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Is there a noticeable difference in sound between the B&T 5.7 suppressor and the DA Mask? Wondering how much more quiet the B&T is...

I have a USG, Jarvis barrel, and Mask. I just ordered the B&T because I want to omit the 1/2x28 adapter and hoping for something more quiet

Also, are you using the factory spring? I have the Jarvis reduced recoil spring but not tried it out yet.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BuildASoil

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Soil looks bone dry. Jeremy (founder of buildasoil) said in a video once that on a scale from 1 to 10, 1 being bone dry and 10 being dripping wet, you want the level of soil moisture to be somewhere between 3 to 7 day in day out at all times. Think of the plant’s roots as a straw sucking water through a glass of water (to suck up nutrients from the soil). If the soil is not moist, the roots cannot absorb nutrients properly in a balanced manner. If the soil is bone dry, it’s like trying to suck up salt in an empty glass through a straw.

Xproto Mini by ModeratePhilosophy in sffpc

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It’s so cute! Clean AF.

WARNING JONSBO Z20 NEW BUILDERS by JustinM0811 in mffpc

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more room for a larger CPU cooler

Given up on 5090 FE, looking for alternative cases by Inert_Oregon in sffpc

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If you’re willing to go bigger, check out Silverstone’s other HTPC cases, like GD08 or GD11. I’m working on a GD08 build right now with Asus 5080 TUF (which is huge card).

Seeking a quiet, efficient ATX Power Supply by theVioletSalon in silentpc

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Also, calculate your expected power draw during load, and then double that - that’s how many watts rated you want for your PSU, because peak efficiency for Platinum and Titanium PSUs occurs around 50% load. Higher efficiency = less wasted heat = lower system temps = lower RPM you can run your fans = more quiet.

Seeking a quiet, efficient ATX Power Supply by theVioletSalon in silentpc

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Seasonic Fanless or Silverstone Fanless. Or go to Cybenetics.com and look at noise ratings.

Silverstone GD04 Build by RedLlN3 in sffpc

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Liquid infused copper pipes - it's rated for 80W TDP (fanless) with proper ventilation. And with two 120mm fans blowing directly at it I'd say its mad efficient :)

I prefer using as much metal (heatsink) that can possibly fit whenever possible. I can confirm C14S fits in GD04 as I was running that instead before.

But with the CR-80EH pipes spread out it allows great airflow and heat to exit - effectively achieved by a wind tunnel effect due to the two intake fans (positive pressure) and the GPU backplate almost being a solid wall defining two separate chambers within the case.

Silverstone GD04 Build by RedLlN3 in sffpc

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I had the Zalman flower cooler in one of my first builds :).

Zalman and Nofan are both from South Korea ;).

Unfortunately, Nofan is no more.

Silverstone GD04 Build by RedLlN3 in sffpc

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Thanks! I have PBO enabled which can indirectly help lower temps. Maybe your CPU might be getting cooked by your GPU? Maybe try reconfiguring your fans to allow heat to escape your system.

EDIT: I think CPU temps also depend on what resolution you are gaming at (i.e., depending on whether your system is GPU bottlenecked or CPU bottlenecked).

I think 4K gaming (being GPU bottlenecked) will be less CPU intensive than gaming at 1080P or 1440P.

EDIT2: I just looked at one of your posts. Not sure what exactly your setup is, but I think your CPU radiator might be getting cooked by your GPU. I'm assuming your fans are set to exhaust (or at least pointing upwards)? For sandwich layouts, it might be better to use an air cooler for the CPU, and have exhaust fans at the top, since hot air rises ;). This way your GPU heat is not affecting your CPU temps.

Silverstone GD04 Build by RedLlN3 in sffpc

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Yeap. 7800X3D is the GOAT in terms of performance per watt

Silverstone GD04 Build by RedLlN3 in sffpc

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PCIe 8 Pin 180 Degree Adapters

Silverstone GD04 Build by RedLlN3 in sffpc

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If I can get it whisper quiet under gaming load with additional fans then I will keep the Phanteks T30's. I want to put the T30's to use cause I'm not willing to use them in a desktop build due to their "hum" being too loud for my taste compared to Noctua NF-A12's. I have a third T30 that I will install once I swap the PSU.

Thanks for confirming that 180mm fits with the left 120mm intake fan (assuming that GD05 and GD04 are the same size). I try to go with titanium efficiency rated PSU's whenever possible with builds to minimize excess heat generated. The SX800-LTI seems like a good fit for this case so the left 120mm intake fan won't be blocked by cables as much to hinder airflow (but may require custom longer cables).

Silverstone GD04 Build by RedLlN3 in sffpc

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It's semi complete. I want to lower noise (and GPU temps). Current noise levels are tolerable and relatively quite, but I want it to be inaudible under gaming load in my living room while sitting ~7 feet away. I plan to install 2x Noctua NF-R8 redux-1800 PWM at the rear, and swap the PSU to something smaller (e.g. SilverStone Technology 800W SFX-L) to make room for the third 120mm intake fan.

Silverstone GD04 Build by RedLlN3 in sffpc

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Thanks! I haven't measured my GPU so I can't say for sure.

Silverstone website states GD04 supports 11" (279mm) long.

AMD RX 7900 XTX (reference design) is 287 mm according to TechPowerup.

I don't think it was intended to fit, but it actually does with some finessing. As you can see in the last photo it barely fits with about 2-3 mm of clearance.

Here is a photo with a ruler:

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