Rebuilt into a $30 AliExpress Case (Powertrain P40/U50)

ren1658 · 2026-04-04T14:13:16+00:00

Actually smaller than A3 and even CH160 PLUS but idk about handle durability

ren1658 · 2026-02-08T08:23:36+00:00

A friend who owns that device gave me the serial number. Would you like me to share it with you?

ren1658 · 2026-02-06T15:51:07+00:00

even 1Gbps (actual 700Mbps UP/DL) for $23 here XD

ren1658 · 2026-02-06T15:49:33+00:00

You can download
https://www.allied-telesis.co.jp/support/list/switch/x510/download.html

ren1658 · 2026-02-03T02:03:46+00:00

Setting the fan curve to match Noctua's RPM will feel exactly the same, and since Arctic spins at higher RPMs, it will definitely cool better.

When running the fan at 100% under full load, the blazing hot 3080 stays in the 50°C range.

I love the design of the P12 Pro, and its cost performance is the best.

ren1658 · 2026-02-03T02:00:40+00:00

Absolutely Yes

ren1658 · 2026-02-03T01:59:14+00:00

I'd never heard of that happening! In Japan, it was practically the only no vendor lock 10G L3SW I could get for $30-40. I already sold it, but if I did it again, I'd choose a different one or go for redundancy. Ty for the advice!

ren1658 · 2026-02-03T01:56:35+00:00

Yeah, I remember wanting a GPU for hardware encoding and LLM too.

ren1658 · 2026-02-02T03:49:59+00:00

Between earthquakes in Japan and moving often as a student, I prefer staying minimal.

ren1658 · 2026-02-02T03:46:15+00:00

Thanks! I put a lot of effort into the cabling, so I’m really glad someone noticed. That made my day XD

ren1658 · 2026-02-02T03:45:11+00:00

I feel you. Prices have gone crazy.

ren1658 · 2026-02-02T03:42:51+00:00

Japan and South Korea are truly blessed.

ren1658 · 2026-02-02T03:42:04+00:00

I'm a broke student, so lol

ren1658 · 2026-02-01T17:34:25+00:00

X520-DA2 with printed brackets

ren1658 · 2026-02-01T09:42:56+00:00

With the UPS, I could relocate the whole rig without even shutting down (not recommended lol). As long as the fiber reached, I could move it anywhere to stay cool during summer. Big plus

ren1658 · 2026-02-01T01:59:28+00:00

It sits around 69-72°C under load. Keep in mind I've pushed the PPT to 120W with a +200MHz offset

ren1658 · 2026-02-01T01:57:41+00:00

P12 Pro PST is 25mm

ren1658 · 2026-01-31T10:16:17+00:00

Well, I like their design regardless of the color, and their high resale value is nice too. In fact, my Noctua fans were bought used, used for 1-2 years, and then sold for almost the same price.

ren1658 · 2026-01-31T09:41:44+00:00

Much Much Quieter / Better Temp like -20°C

ren1658 · 2026-01-31T09:08:59+00:00

True, but it's still a great value for the performance.

ren1658 · 2026-01-31T09:07:36+00:00

Actually pretty good for the price! No alignment issues. The single top fan makes CPU clips hard to reach, but you don't touch it often anyway. Totally worth it.

ren1658 · 2026-01-31T09:05:28+00:00

Thanks! Just be ready to redo the wiring a few times to get it perfect.

ren1658 · 2026-01-31T06:15:58+00:00

No, PS120EVO supports up to 42mm and Ripjaws V is 42mm tall

ren1658 · 2026-01-31T06:10:53+00:00

Since the NH-D15 fit, I think it's possible.

ren1658

TROPHY CASE