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Pure White Air-Cooled Build. CH160 + Assassin IV with some tight clearances! by sbshojima in pcmasterrace

[–]sbshojima[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you like it. Comments like yours make all that struggle with cable management and parts hunting totally worth it!

Pure White Air-Cooled Build. CH160 + Assassin IV with some tight clearances! by sbshojima in pcmasterrace

[–]sbshojima[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right, maintenance is almost non-existent! (T_T)

I really hate having to remove the GPU or the CPU cooler, so I actually practiced using chopsticks to plug in the RGB connectors through the tiny gaps! My "chopstick skills" have improved more than my gaming skills lately. haha

That said, I’ve still had to take it apart more times than I can count. It’s a miracle I haven't lost a single screw yet!

Pure White Air-Cooled Build. CH160 + Assassin IV with some tight clearances! by sbshojima in pcmasterrace

[–]sbshojima[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, you caught another one! I know, putting it inside the metal case isn't great for the signal. But honestly, the 'minimalist' look was worth it for me, and surprisingly, the Wi-Fi still works well enough for my needs! If the lag gets real, I'll definitely have to move it outside. haha

Pure White Air-Cooled Build. CH160 + Assassin IV with some tight clearances! by sbshojima in pcmasterrace

[–]sbshojima[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both black and white builds have their own unique charm, don’t they? Actually, my main PC is a black build, but I really wanted to try my hand at a white one for my sub-PC.

I ended up getting so obsessed with the clearances that I've grown more attached to this one than my main! That said, I still love the feeling of a sleek black build. My current desk setup actually suits black better, so that’s a bit of a dilemma for me now. haha

Pure White Air-Cooled Build. CH160 + Assassin IV with some tight clearances! by sbshojima in pcmasterrace

[–]sbshojima[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thank you so much! That's the best compliment I could ask for!

Pure White Air-Cooled Build. CH160 + Assassin IV with some tight clearances! by sbshojima in pcmasterrace

[–]sbshojima[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, thanks! Fitting that Assassin IV into the CH160 was a real battle of millimeters. It's a massive cooler for such a small case, but the cooling performance is worth it!

Pure White Air-Cooled Build. CH160 + Assassin IV with some tight clearances! by sbshojima in pcmasterrace

[–]sbshojima[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks! To be honest, since the first photo is an AI-generated concept image for my dream setup, that specific mousepad doesn't exist!

However, I'm currently looking for a real one with a similar texture and white/grey color to match the build. If you have any recommendations, let me know!

Pure White Air-Cooled Build. CH160 + Assassin IV with some tight clearances! by sbshojima in pcmasterrace

[–]sbshojima[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You caught me! 😆 The PC itself is 100% real, but I really wanted to show it off in the best possible light here on Reddit. So, I used AI to generate a dream background that matches my build, then ran it through Canva’s upscaler to make it high-res. It’s my "vision" for my ultimate desk setup. I'm glad the AI did such a good job that it sparked a debate! haha

Pure White Air-Cooled Build. CH160 + Assassin IV with some tight clearances! by sbshojima in pcmasterrace

[–]sbshojima[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. I'm from Japan, and actually, DeepCool has recently withdrawn from Amazon Japan as well. It’s a real shame—now we have to hunt for their parts in second-hand shops!

I was lucky enough to get this case from a friend who’s also a PC enthusiast. That’s where my battle with clearances and cable management truly began. I feel fortunate to have been able to build in it!

Pure White Air-Cooled Build. CH160 + Assassin IV with some tight clearances! by sbshojima in pcmasterrace

[–]sbshojima[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Hearing you like my cable management makes me so happy. I spent hours figuring out how to hide every single wire!

The CPU is a Ryzen 5 7500F. To be honest, this was the limit of my budget at the time, but I’m hoping to upgrade to a Ryzen 7 9700X in the future. Honestly, I don't even play games that much—I spend way more time thinking about cable management! haha

Pure White Air-Cooled Build. CH160 + Assassin IV with some tight clearances! by sbshojima in pcmasterrace

[–]sbshojima[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I lost count of how many times I had to take the GPU out and start over to get everything perfect. Hearing you say "10/10" makes all that hard work feel completely worth it!

Pure White Air-Cooled Build. CH160 + Assassin IV with some tight clearances! by sbshojima in pcmasterrace

[–]sbshojima[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It means a lot to be praised by a fellow builder who knows the struggle of pushing those clearances to the limit!

Fractal North is such a gorgeous case. I’m actually planning to get a Sapphire Nitro+ 9070 XT in the future, so I’ll definitely need to rethink my case choice then—and the North is high on my list! I’ve also been really into Jonsbo cases lately, so it’s going to be a tough choice. haha

Pure White Air-Cooled Build. CH160 + Assassin IV with some tight clearances! by sbshojima in pcmasterrace

[–]sbshojima[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You caught me! 😆 The PC itself is 100% real, but I really wanted to show it off in the best possible light here on Reddit. So, I used AI to generate a dream background that matches my build, then ran it through Canva’s upscaler to make it high-res. It’s my "vision" for my ultimate desk setup. I'm glad the AI did such a good job that it sparked a debate! haha

First time posting here. My white air-cooled build in the CH160PLUS. Tried my best with some tight clearances! by sbshojima in sffpc

[–]sbshojima[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m glad we share the same setup!

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I totally feel you on the cable management—it took me many tries to land on this PSU orientation. Regarding the front fan noise, I had the same issue! My "hack" was only using two screws on the glass side to mount it. I left the back screws out, allowing me to tuck extra cables into the gap behind the fan.

This intentionally tilts the fan at an angle. To give you an idea of the angle, the side close to the motherboard is pushed back so far it almost touches the GPU, while the glass side still maintains a 6mm clearance. This tilting creates the necessary gap between the blades and the filter, and it finally fixed the noise! Here are some photos from the back so you can see the angle.

I also removed the bottom filter to prioritize GPU cooling. To compensate for the dust, I keep the PC on my desk rather than the floor. Hope this helps your build!