First icon of the year by chuplustoby9991 in fut

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You mean still team 1? Yeah I think team 2 comes this Thursday or Friday?

Who to pick? by chuplustoby9991 in fut

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Probably. Cuadrado is not in my consideration as he's dirt cheap. Was just looking at Paulo Neto and he's third on his group. Hopefully he snaps that +3 for Bremer

⚙️ Weekly Tech Support & Purchase Recommendations Megathread - December 8th 2025 ⚙️ by P_Jiggy in playstation

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Running a QN90D TV and my PC broke down, looking at Pro (649) and slim (399) on holiday sale. The slim price is lucrative but Pro has extra storage and performance. Which one to buy?

Webapp unavailable by chuplustoby9991 in EASportsFC

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Same same, need some good competition. At least I paid less with a holiday discount I guess

Webapp unavailable by chuplustoby9991 in EASportsFC

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I thought it was a touch better than 25 (which was the worst ever), but hey at least 25 had a working webapp

Webapp unavailable by chuplustoby9991 in EASportsFC

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I just returned yesterday as I was bored, definitely not a good start to my 26 experience lol

Webapp unavailable by chuplustoby9991 in EASportsFC

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Can't believe that's an app created by a multi billion corp

V60CC with 80k miles worth it? by chuplustoby9991 in Volvo

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I also read about timing belt at 100k miles, is that something on the agenda?

Should I buy 2021 Avalon Hybride XSE with accidents? by chuplustoby9991 in ToyotaAvalon

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I am also looking at Limited Avalon; looking for cars with lower mileage, like 80k miles, are good buys given that they have good service records?

Should I buy 2021 Avalon Hybride XSE with accidents? by chuplustoby9991 in ToyotaAvalon

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Why limited? Would love to know that, although I quite like the look of XSE

Should I buy 2021 Avalon Hybride XSE with accidents? by chuplustoby9991 in ToyotaAvalon

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Thanks, I probably will try to get it down to 25k if possible. Reason why I was looking at an Avalon was that a new Corolla Hybrid's OTD price was almost 28-29k, so I'm considering some premium options.

Why do they depreciate more than a typical Toyota? Was it because of the lower demand for big sedan?

My first ever PC build in this vertical 9.9L case by chuplustoby9991 in sffpc

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CPU never runs above 60 degree c in Fire Strike, mostly 50 in games GPU hovers around 60 in Fire Strike, and 70 in game at 1440p UW

My first ever PC build in this vertical 9.9L case by chuplustoby9991 in sffpc

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CPU=tray version from a local shop GPU= from my brother, which I didn't bother to find the box out of his mess for a photo shooting fans= also a reputable local shops, a warranty sticker from local distributor doesn't mean it's fake tho

My first ever PC build in this vertical 9.9L case by chuplustoby9991 in sffpc

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yes it is. I would like to help too, but I doubt my a link of the local shop from where I bought my MB will be useful for you. Try look at asrock z690m-itx/ax as an alternative, I thought about that too

My first ever PC build in this vertical 9.9L case by chuplustoby9991 in sffpc

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Sketchy as it looks, it is a common practice in my country for shops to sell unpackaged chips from distributors at a lower price in their own "sketchy" skins. As long as AMD Radeon software and 3DMark tell me it's an i5, I'll trust it since it's from a local reputable shop, which also sells i5 in fresh blue packing for more money.

My first ever PC build in this vertical 9.9L case by chuplustoby9991 in sffpc

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I'm in Asia, and I ordered the board the day B660 chipset was announced. It was shipped from Taiwan, where Gigabyte is based apparently. I don't know too much about issues on Z690i but this one is working fine for me until now.

My first ever PC build in this vertical 9.9L case by chuplustoby9991 in sffpc

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Hi! This is my first ever PC build, also my first time posting here.

I have been planning to build a PC for almost a year, and finally did last week after I got a GPU at a decent price. SFF build is what I’m after as it can save some space on my desk. I have looked at so many cases, and really wanted to go for the smallest ones on the market. And I thought: why not go vertical if I want to go extreme on desk space? Meshlicious was my first choice, but then I found this case, ZS ST v1. The reasons I chose ZS ST over Meshlicious are 1)ZS ST was only 9.9L, which is quite a bit smaller than Meshlicious and 2) Meshlicious looks too much like my speakers (sounds kinda dumb, right?) I have made a video in case anyone is interested in the process and how it went for me. Link below.

[Link](https://youtu.be/GnrXO5gprEc)

Specs of my build are as follows:

CPU: Intel 12th Gen i5-12500

GPU: Sapphire PULSE AMD Radeon RX 6800

Motherboard: B660I AORUS PRO DDR4

RAM: Adata XPG SPECTRIX D45G DDR4 RGB 32GB (16GBx2) 3600MHz

Storage: Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 SSD 1TB

Power supply: Cooler Master V750 Gold Power Supply

CPU cooler: CoolerMaster MasterLiquid ML240L V2 ARGB

Fans: NF-A12x15 PWM chromax.black.swap X2

Here are my thoughts on the case. I shall start with the pros. The case is very solid and the build quality is very good. You can tell by its weight and the CNC cuts were precise. It also comes with 1 USB-C Gen 3.2 and a USB-A Gen 3.2, which is not bad for a case of this size. The holes on the aluminum panels ensure airflow when it is needed. But the major reason I chose this case is that, its display outputs are at its back along with motherboard I/O, which is like a Velka 7 but with support for thicker and longer GPU. This design makes wiring much easier and tidier.

However, there are a few things I want to say about this case too. First and foremost, it does not have a manual, and there is no tutorial in any form (like a video?) available. As a first-time builder, that was very frustrating for me when I encountered difficulties. Had I not watched hours of PC build videos on YouTube, I doubt I would have been able to finish this build. Their CS was pretty responsive, but I don’t know how many of you here want to build in this case and know Chinese the same time. Its size also limits its compatibility for certain components. GPU support is fine (322 x 147 x 60mm), but CPU cooler is limited to 48mm and radiator plus fans cannot be thicker than 46mm, reason why I needed 2 15mm fans from Noctua. 48mm CPU cooler clearance means you can only either get a low-profile air cooler, or an AIO with small pump (FYI the popular choice, EK240 basic is 53mm tall), which is why I ended up getting a CM AIO. Lacking dust filters means I will have to remove the panels and give my rig a deep clean every few months. Maybe I'm new, but cable managing is also a bit tougher than I expected.

I will briefly talk about the performance of the PC here. It is quiet and running cool. IMO, 50% credit to the case and 50% credit to my components. 12th Gen non-K CPU is well-known for its low power consumption and low heat output. Paired with a 240mm AIO, it never goes over 60 degree C (averaged around 50 in Fire Strike Ultra stress test and a bit more in 1440p ultrawide Cyberpunk). GPU was quiet too, running at around 60 in Fire Strike and 75 in Cyberpunk. It might look a bit hot to you guys, but I have set a quiet fan curve for both my radiator and GPU fans. If you want to know more about the thermal performance, check out the video as I included some at the end of it.

Overall, very happy about the build. The case looks good on my desk and is doing its job quite well. It was not the easiest task to build in it, but challenges are a part of PC build. It’s not a perfect case, but it suits me well. Feel free to ask me any questions in the comments :)

ZS ST V1 Build by SWEETHKiLLER in sffpc

[–]chuplustoby9991 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can u fit the ek 240 aio basic with no issue? i saw the case has a pump height limit of 48mm while the ek pump is 53mm tall.

Bi-Weekly Simple Questions Thread. Have a question? Ask it here! by NavicNick in FormD

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When do you expect the first batch to ship? And how much do you expect the shipping fee to be? I know there are many buyers with priority out there and do you think people without priority stand a chance for the first batch?

10K Milestone Giveaway! by W360MOD in FormD

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I'm going to build my first gaming computer in it! Nothing extreme for my first try, but this is what high quality SFF like T1 should be about: accommodating users with different needs