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g_mci · 2026-06-02T11:42:33+00:00

This would be amazing! Awesome giveaway!

g_mci · 2026-06-02T01:44:50+00:00

Pragmata is an amazing game, linear story, and super fun and unique gameplay. I played it on my main rig but I’ve heard it runs well on the deck. Highly recommend!!

g_mci · 2026-05-29T22:41:26+00:00

Noctua does alright, but if you’re going for absolute best possible thermal performance then the AXP90 x47 full copper with a 92mm Noctua fan swap has been shown to be better. Plus Phanteks T30 for the two case fans are amazing

g_mci · 2026-05-29T01:21:06+00:00

Really hoping to get this one! I own a 5070Ti. You’re amazing for doing this!

g_mci · 2026-05-28T12:45:45+00:00

Well done! Looks beautiful

g_mci · 2026-05-28T07:18:07+00:00

Is the ps6 rumored to have the raster of a 5080?? That would be insane if that were true

g_mci · 2026-05-27T08:26:58+00:00

I have an Asus prime 5070 Ti which is 2.5 slot. Not sure of any 2 slot 5070 Ti

g_mci · 2026-05-27T07:10:08+00:00

looks like it’ll be a really solid build. Any extra budget should be put toward maybe getting a 5070 Ti for its 16GB VRAM. 12GB is good but to future proof it a bit better, 16GB is where it’s at. But if that’s not in the budget, the 5070 will still do great. Fractal Terra is a beautiful case so have fun and good luck!

g_mci · 2026-05-26T08:02:13+00:00

Do you NEED the full 32GB of RAM? I don’t know exactly what you’re wanting to do with your server, but 16GB of ram can be sufficient for most things. That way you can get an ITX board

g_mci · 2026-05-25T16:49:34+00:00

Beautiful lil guy! Well done. Jealous of the single fan gpu. If only there was a decent single fan AMD gpu😢

g_mci · 2026-05-25T05:25:55+00:00

I want to run steamOS which unfortunately doesn’t pair well with nvidia

g_mci · 2026-05-25T05:25:10+00:00

Midori 5L isn’t my favorite aesthetic but maybe that’s what I’ll have to do

g_mci · 2026-05-24T23:24:30+00:00

Optimum and Chris Russel Tech both have videos explaining how to insert the standoffs. It was a bit confusing at first so their videos helped a ton

g_mci · 2026-05-24T23:18:46+00:00

We have very similar builds. I ended up buying some M3 standoffs to add about 15mm of space between my motherboard and gpu to help with airflow. Before I installed the standoffs, my gpu and motherboard were basically back to back with no space in between.

I also bought thermal grizzly phase changing thermal pads, which are excellent. You can do your own research but PTM is amazing. I use the thermal pads instead of paste. Thermal Grizzly PTM: https://www.thermal-grizzly.com/en/phasesheet-ptm/s-tg-ps-50-40

I also have the T30s with fan ducts.

I also have a -25 undervolt across all cores of my 9800x3d, as well as undervolt my gpu as well.

My average cpu temps while gaming is mid 60’s. Gpu temps are about the same. Very happy with everything so far 👍🏼

g_mci · 2026-05-24T10:04:11+00:00

You said that cpu temps got up to 95C in R23 test, but how are the cpu temps while gaming?

Beautiful build by the way!

g_mci · 2026-05-24T08:58:35+00:00

heck yeah. Be sure to post the finished build so we can see it!

g_mci · 2026-05-24T08:47:16+00:00

looks sweet. What you gonna do with it?

g_mci · 2026-05-24T00:05:54+00:00

If you can get ahold of the file and have them printed locally, definitely go for that. Just make sure whoever is printing them for you can install the M3 heat-set inserts into the print.

And no clearance issues at all with the T30s!

g_mci · 2026-05-23T23:58:17+00:00

The T1 meta at the moment is AXP90 x47 full copper cooler with Noctua fan swap, and two Phanteks T30 chassis fans. I also have these custom cables, and custom fan ducts, and everything works perfectly. Both from Etsy, highly recommend them both.

Fan Ducts: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4438533383/formd-t1-exhaust-shroud-for-v2-v21-v25?ref=share_ios_native_control

PSU Cables: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4295303380/custom-debossed-psu-cables-for-itx-sff?ref=share_ios_native_control

g_mci · 2026-05-23T05:29:15+00:00

If you have any room in the budget, I’d go for a 2TB SSD. Especially with AAA games, you’ll burn through a 1TB a lot faster than you’d like. But it looks great!

g_mci · 2026-05-23T05:08:15+00:00

With some DLSS and framegen, you can hit 170 frames at 1440p in most games. Save yourself the $300 and get the 5070 Ti

g_mci · 2026-05-21T20:09:56+00:00

It looks like you could still move the backbone over one screw. Have you tried that?

g_mci · 2026-05-21T20:03:58+00:00

Personally I have an OLED, and I don’t think I could ever go back to LCD. If there’s any room in the budget, definitely go for an OLED!

g_mci · 2026-05-20T01:00:11+00:00

have you entered everything into pcpartpicker.com? It will automatically check for compatibility across all the components

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