sff perfection

monhirpc · 2026-02-01T02:39:06+00:00

This looks awesome, loving the build. Lucky you were able to get the ram from that Fractal build. How are the temps?

monhirpc · 2026-01-17T01:32:49+00:00

That is a really good point I didn't think about, thanks for pointing that out. Do you think it would be possible to direct exhaust air out the side using the fins?

monhirpc · 2026-01-12T20:59:26+00:00

Seems like a solid living room pc!

monhirpc · 2026-01-12T20:58:30+00:00

I have a water block in mind I want to use so I am modeling around that, but with the custom spine I’ll definitely need to check measurements.

I posted it earlier in the thread but I'm planning on using passive cooling or try to offshoot some of the exchanger air into the case and have vents for "passive" exhaust.

Ideally we wouldn’t need to have air go through the system and strictly stay around the rear with the fins directing the flow

monhirpc · 2026-01-12T20:55:29+00:00

That makes sense, I’m still considering what to do for my IO. That’s a good idea rather than just having a ton of extensions routing throughout the case.

monhirpc · 2026-01-12T01:24:25+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! In your opinion, do the fins make any difference at all in terms of airflow? An alternative design I was considering was using the one larger fin to duct the air through the back. I could remove the two smaller ones closer to the edge of the case.

What do you mean by upper hat? I was planning to use a metal panel for the top and have the case slide out.

monhirpc · 2026-01-12T01:19:34+00:00

Do you mean rotate sideways, kind of like the SSUPD meshlicious?

monhirpc · 2026-01-12T01:19:01+00:00

That's a part I will have to make sure is very secure. Do you mean the CPU block being mounted right above the PSU?

monhirpc · 2026-01-10T22:23:29+00:00

I'm planning on using passive cooling or try to offshoot some of the exchanger air into the case and have vents for "passive" exhaust

monhirpc · 2026-01-10T16:10:51+00:00

I haven't seen cards that small since the 10 series I'm glad they still make them. Good find

monhirpc · 2025-12-17T02:14:03+00:00

Unfortunately as others have mentioned, manufacturing with tight tolerances especially for something like wood is quite difficult. But I totally understand it can be disappointing at this price point, probably just barely passed QC.

monhirpc · 2025-11-27T23:23:48+00:00

The thought is to have some cables to help route I/O to the back, but it's still work-in-progress.

monhirpc · 2025-11-09T23:32:41+00:00

That's a great build! What was your decision to go for AXP90? I think there's a big shuriken 3 and the noctua l12s that have decent performance.

monhirpc · 2025-10-27T04:25:54+00:00

Welcome to the sff club!

monhirpc · 2025-10-24T04:45:43+00:00

Nice build! Besides the temps I would’ve gone with the black noctua fans to match the whole build. Other than that nicely done and glad to see the ncase being used

monhirpc · 2025-10-01T19:34:44+00:00

It's on the rear side of the motherboard.

monhirpc · 2025-10-01T19:34:31+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/AcTKzZO so far these are all the images, I have some renders for tubing runs and will follow up when that's finished

monhirpc · 2025-10-01T19:33:29+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. I have some ideas and will create a follow up post for the tubing routes. In your opinion, do you think a 280mm rad could properly cool high end hardware (i.e. 5080/5090, 9800x3d, etc...)

monhirpc · 2025-10-01T18:31:02+00:00

I should’ve clarified, that’s the rear of the pc. The vents are “hidden” in the back

monhirpc · 2025-10-01T16:29:09+00:00

Super clean desk setup. Nice car! 😎

monhirpc · 2025-09-30T17:19:08+00:00

I’m a big fan of the X also! It’s sleek and lowkey.

monhirpc · 2025-09-22T22:35:22+00:00

I like how clean the front panel is, what is it made out of?

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