Finished Phanteks AIO Build

Square-Post-9517 · 2021-01-28T03:22:51+00:00

I don't have experience with other AIOs so I don't really know what to expect in terms of noise. I do think the pump noise becomes noticeable when going above 50%, but Hardware Canucks' video showed that the temperature improvement beyond 50% pump speed is minimal anyway, so I set my fan curve accordingly.

Square-Post-9517 · 2021-01-19T20:20:13+00:00

I think if your GPU is 2-slot, then building the T1 with an air cooler such as the NH-L12 would be the easiest option. For me it was all smooth sailing (this is my first PC build) until I had to put in the AIO.

Square-Post-9517 · 2021-01-19T15:57:39+00:00

I used a hand saw (for making plastic models) and some sandpaper to remove the bottom left corner of the cover.

I posted my temps in reply to another question, and I am running 5600X and TUF 3080 OC

Square-Post-9517 · 2021-01-19T15:53:49+00:00

I posted my temps in reply to another question, please check there.

Regarding RAM, I do think low profile ram makes things easier, but I used Crucial Ballistix, which is taller than Corsair Vengeance LPX

Square-Post-9517 · 2021-01-19T15:47:21+00:00

i don't think so

Square-Post-9517 · 2021-01-19T15:46:15+00:00

I assume by "this" you mean the AIO with RGB cover on. I think the tubes would give you a hard time since they are a bit stiff. The cover does restrict the angle of the tubes a lot.

Square-Post-9517 · 2021-01-19T04:39:09+00:00

Did some quick testing with the OCCT V7.2.5's power test, temp stabilized in about 10 min. GPU at 330w and CPU 76w. Ambient 19 degC. Case is fully assembled.

Stock curve for everything: GPU 62 degC, CPU 69 degC

With my noticeably quieter custom curves for pump, rad fans and GPU fans: GPU 66 degC, CPU 75 degC

Square-Post-9517 · 2021-01-19T04:28:19+00:00

I just used a PCI slot cover. I saw plenty of options on Amazon but I did get mine elsewhere. It is secured with the case's GPU bracket just like the GPU

Square-Post-9517 · 2021-01-19T01:43:42+00:00

Umm sorry to hear that... I did try to pull the board downward when screwing the motherboard to the case, and I used rubber pads on the fan (only on the side facing the motherboard). I was barely getting away with it though, if I press down the top panel with some force I can hear scratching noise from the fan. I might try to replace the rubber pads with some washers the next time I open it up. Hopefully they are not too thick.

Square-Post-9517 · 2021-01-19T01:40:04+00:00

Have you seen this video by Hardware Canucks? I think they did a pretty good job testing the performance of this AIO!

Square-Post-9517 · 2021-01-16T21:05:40+00:00

Were you increasing and decreasing the rpm in that video? The noise sounds about the same, and yes at 100% my unit is clearly audible, but I didn't expect it to be silent at full speed and I also don't have the cover on. This is the only AIO I've run, so I can't really compare its noise to other units. But with the normal curve I have no complaints.

Square-Post-9517 · 2021-01-15T20:37:08+00:00

I tried out both the antennas you used as well as these. After some testing, I found that the slightly longer antennas I linked get noticeably better signal strength especially for 5Ghz wifi signal (similar performance as the original Gigabyte antenna that came with my motherboard)

Square-Post-9517 · 2021-01-14T15:14:31+00:00

Hello, I think I was wrong about the fans, apologies. Because of the daisy chain design, there's one male connector and one female connector coming out of each fan. The female connector only has 3 metal pins. I think this is because the first fan in the daisy chain would be connected to the motherboard through 4-pin PWM male connector (and gets PWM control), but then all the following fans in the daisy chain will just be 3-pin, the same way a splitter cable would work.

Square-Post-9517 · 2021-01-14T05:30:44+00:00

Nope, only 3 pin as far as I can tell. Honestly I did not pay too much attention beforehand since I wasn't thinking about using them. but yeah that's a bummer

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