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Good RMA Experience - SF600 - SF750

I sent in my SF600 Plat for RMA, it was a good experience to say the least. Right away they said they had no more SF600 and offered a substituion, the new SF750. Obviously I agreed. I sent in mine on Tuesday the 5th, it was delivered on Friday, processed and shipped on Monday, received it today. 10 days is all it took. My SF600 was not only missing the "warranty"/tamper sticker from cleaning the fan but it was also missing the SATA cables because I cut the chain down to a single connector and thought it best to just leave it out. They still replaced it, no questions asked! Now, time to get my PC put back together...

TLDR; Corsair replaced my SF600 Plat with a new SF750 even though it was missing the tamper sticker and the SATA cables

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2024/11/15
19:45 UTC

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SFF Build

I was hoping to get some input from you all. I currently am running a standard ATX case that I built in 2022. I’ve decided I’d like a smaller form factor, but I can’t decide how I want to build it.

My two options are:

  1. Cannibalize my existing pc. In this scenario I would really only need a new MOBO, CPU cooler, and potentially a new PSU depending on the case I chose. My hesitancy here is there are not many ITX am4 mobo options out there and I might possibly regret not going am5.

  2. Build a whole new pc from the ground up (minus gpu).

Any advice here? I’d obviously like to spend less money, but if I’m going to regret sticking with am4 then I could be convinced to just build a whole new pc.

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2024/11/15
18:40 UTC

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What LP GPU should I get for an i5-6500 optiplex sff

I was able to get a dell optiplex 7040 SFF for cheap. I'm trying to turn it into a gaming pc,

But I'm not sure which gpu to use.

The specs for the Optiplex are: i5-6500, 12gb of DDR4 (Need to double check but i believe it's 2133Mhz), 500gb hdd and I still need to add an ssd.

The gpus I'm considering are (with prices in USD, note: I'm not from the US):

RTX 3050 (192)

GTX 1650 (234)

A380 (162) (I've seen ways where you can enable ReBAR for these older cpus, so I don't think that would be an issue)

Rx 6400 (219)

I've look for a second hand LP card but there arent any of the above cards right now.

Which one should I get?/ Whats the best Bang for my buck?

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2024/11/15
17:48 UTC

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Upcoming SFF cases?

Is there any upcoming sff cases in the near future?

1 Comment
2024/11/15
17:45 UTC

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ASRock B650I Lightning Wifi & Thermalright AXP-90-X53

Does anyone know if these two are compatible with each other? I just ordered both, but it would be a shame if the cpu cooler isn't compatible with the mobo.

3 Comments
2024/11/15
17:28 UTC

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Temps were two high so this is how I’m rocking my node 202 for now.

13 Comments
2024/11/15
17:20 UTC

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Trying to build a first SFF pc by salvaging as most as possible from ATX pc

Hello !

I've been seeing a lot of good posts over here. I discovered this sub by watching very nice pictures of some of your pc. Since then, I've been wanting to do one for myself. My current pc is kinda old, even if I upgraded it a lot over the time. But I first built it early 2018 and some of the parts are older than that.

Here is what I believe I can salvage :

  • Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM (8 of them... For reasons)
  • Noctua NH-D15
  • Gigabyte RTX 3080 OC Gaming OC rev 2.0
  • Samsung 970 Evo Plus M2 NVMe (2 To)
  • Crucial MX500 SATA (1To)

I'm not sure I can use it all but I hope so. I also got myself a 9800X3D which I just receive so it's time for me to start thinking about the rest.

I'll use the pc for gaming (all kind of games), watching youtube, movies and programming. I'm working with lot of cutting edge 3D tech too in the gaming field. I expect the computer to raise in temp quite often and since I'm partly working from home, it will be used probably all day long at least 4 days a week. As much as possible, I would like to have the computer as silent and cool as possible (like everybody probably) and without LEDs.

By reading you all, I believe I found what motherboard and case I want :

  • ASRock B650i Lightning WiFi
  • AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
  • Lian Li A4-H2O X4

Now... I don't know what RAM to take and which PSU to choose and the CPU cooler... Well... I don't know anything about AIO Watercooling so if you may advise me for this specific case, it would be nice.

My questions are :

  • What would you try to salvage and how would you use it?
  • Does this case fit my needs?
  • What RAM should I take? Should I be worried about thermals for the RAM?
  • Which cooler would you use for this case/cpu combo?
  • Which PSU would you advise for such a build?
  • Should I be worried by thermals for my M2 and SSD?

Thanks! And I promise I will post pictures of the whole process!

5 Comments
2024/11/15
17:08 UTC

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Weekly Case & Parts Recommendation Thread (Start here if you are new! Help here if you can!)

New to SFFPCs? Beginners Guide, FAQ and Starter Cases

If you're new to SFFPCs or PC building in general, take a look at this article written by u/ermac-318 for some answers to your questions, as well as recommendations for some easy cases to start with.

SFF Cases and Parts List

If you're looking for a case or parts to go in your SFFPC, the above spreadsheet maintained by u/prayogahs and u/ermac-318 has data on cases, motherboards, GPUs, CPU coolers, RAM and PSUs.

Set filters to find parts for yourself

In the toolbar of the sheet, go to Data -> Filter views for some quick filters, or select Create new temporary filter view to create a custom one. You can also copy the sheet out into a spreadsheet of your own and make your own notes.

Ask for help here

Once you have an idea of the case or parts you are considering, make a comment in this thread detailing your requirements and what cases or parts you are eyeing so far, and discuss what you like or do not like about them.

Join our Discord Server

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2024/11/15
17:01 UTC

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First SFF PC Build

Finally upgrading from 6600k / gtx 1070. Primarily gaming rig. Aiming for high end. Thoughts on parts? Recommendations or criticisms? Worth considering a newer x870i board?

My hope is that I will be able to build PC without graphics card, use my 1070 as a bridge for a couple months until 5090 releases (and hopefully can be obtained).

PCPartPicker Part List

TypeItemPrice
CPUAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core ProcessorPurchased For $479.00
CPU CoolerThermalright Peerless Assassin MINI 66.87 CFM CPU CoolerPurchased For $35.49
Thermal CompoundARCTIC MX-6 2 g Thermal PastePurchased For $5.99
MotherboardAsus ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI Mini ITX AM5 MotherboardPurchased For $279.99
MemoryG.Skill Flare X5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 MemoryPurchased For $174.99
StorageSamsung 990 Pro 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive$308.00 @ iBUYPOWER
Power SupplyCorsair SF1000 (2024) 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular SFX Power SupplyPurchased For $199.00
CustomNCASE M2$165.00
CustomNVIDIA RTX 5090
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total$1647.46
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-11-15 11:24 EST-0500
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2024/11/15
16:38 UTC

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Are there new sub 200mm GPUs on the horizon?

My Asrock Deskmeet X600 has a two slot width and 200mm length limit on its GPU space. Currently running an 8600G but plan to build it out in the future.

I’m just wondering if anything new is on the horizon in this form factor? Currently the best on offer from Invidia and AMD are the 4060ti and 6600XT. I’m hoping a new generation in the 7800XT-ish performance category could be a reality.

The power supply comes with custom length cabling but only puts out 500w FYI.

2 Comments
2024/11/15
16:20 UTC

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Microcenter 7600x3d bundle Meshroom build

https://i.imgur.com/l4JMNC9.jpeg

Was originally thinking of ordering a ncase m2. However, microcenter doesn't accept motherboard swapping for its bundle deal. So I had to go with the Meshroom S to fit a ATX MB lol. So far, I'm very satisfied with it. It's got such a small footprint that I can hide behind my monitors. (Don't want to show inside cuz it's hideous 😭)

Specs: Ryzen 7600x3d Asus tuf b650 plus wifi 32 gb ram Still rocking the old 2080s, planning to upgrade to rtx5080/5070 WD sn850 4tb Lian li sp850

https://i.imgur.com/p0phhX9.jpeg

3 Comments
2024/11/15
16:16 UTC

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KxRORS S300 and Gigabyte 4070 super gaming

Does anyone know if this gpu could fit in this case? In amazon lists the case could fit up to 2.5 slots and this gpu supose to be 2.5 slots, however the card specs says that is 57.6mm height which I belive would by like 2.7 slots right?

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2024/11/15
15:55 UTC

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Re: cheap mini-ITX AM5 MoBo "Night Devil" - which MOSFETS are on it ?

This one seems to be popular in some SFF circles:

Does someone here have more data do share on exectly which MOSFETs or power stages and which controller is it using ? 🙄

1 Comment
2024/11/15
15:34 UTC

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Some appreciation to the creators of the Thermalright PA120 Mini.

I just opened it, BUT. It is really, purposedly made for small cases. Just one thing. The fan has SHORT cable. Because it is meant to be used with the short cooler. In the smal case. I really like when something is really made for its purpose.

1 Comment
2024/11/15
14:53 UTC

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Have you seen their survey? [Interest Check] The NCASE M2 - AC168

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2024/11/15
13:30 UTC

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Fans behavior - Help

Hey Reddit,

I built a new PC on Tuesday, and it's behaved oddly on three occasions. I'm looking for some input since my previous PCs never exhibited this behavior. Bear with me—this might be normal considering what I’ve found online, but since it wasn’t an issue with my previous builds, I want to dig deeper and make sure.

Here’s what’s happening: On startup, the fans spin at 100% for at least 5 to 10 seconds before returning to normal speed. This might be normal, as I understand it’s because the sensors haven’t fully initialized when the PC first boots, but I wanted to ask if this is something I should be concerned about.

During shutdowns, three times now, the fans started spinning at 100% and wouldn’t stop. Strangely, there was no more input to the monitor, and I had to force a shutdown by holding the power button.

I’ve already: Updated the BIOS to the latest firmware. Updated all chipset drivers and other drivers, including Windows updates. Ran stress tests like Cinebench 2024 and 3DMark. The performance scores were good, temperatures were fine, and there were no apparent issues under load.

This second issue (fans stuck at 100% during shutdown) seems abnormal to me. What could be causing this? Could it be something in the BIOS settings, a firmware bug, or a software issue? All of the parts are new except for one of the SSDs.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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2024/11/15
13:28 UTC

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1st SFF Build Check

Any obvious screwups or good places to save some cash? Hoping to buy this weekend/early next week to have it built before the holiday weekend. I live about an hour away from a microcenter, and will buy what I can from there.

PCPartPicker Part List

TypeItemPrice
CPUAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor$479.00 @ Amazon
CPU CoolerThermalright AXP90-X47 42.58 CFM CPU Cooler$20.90 @ Amazon
MotherboardASRock B650I Lightning Wifi Mini ITX AM5 Motherboard$175.00 @ Amazon
MemoryTEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory$85.99 @ Newegg
StorageWestern Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive$118.36 @ Amazon
Video CardAsus ProArt OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card$854.00 @ Amazon
CaseFractal Design Terra Mini ITX Desktop Case$179.99 @ B&H
Power SupplyCorsair SF850 (2024) 850 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply$169.99 @ Amazon
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total$2083.23
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-11-15 06:24 EST-0500
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2024/11/15
11:31 UTC

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What Mini-ITX boards are good for AM5? All the Mini-ITX boards seem to have big problems

I was thinking of building around the ROG Strix x670E-i, which is an insane 450 bucks, but I'm reading some bad QC problems. The B650 boards seem all OK at best, except maybe the B650E-E. Basically, how are you making small form factor stuff with AM5 chipsets?

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2024/11/15
10:58 UTC

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Specs recommendation

Hello i need help in choosing pc components as i am a beginner. I prefer an ITX build (white) as i like the minimal set up. What parts can you recommend for a max of $1,100 budget? RGB is not a big factor for me, I'm fine with or without. For the case, maybe around the 5-9L range. And I prefer intel. And im fine not having a white motherboard.

Here are my current games (but stopped playing bc my potato laptop can't do it anymore): Sims 4, Overcooked, Dont starve together, Firewatch, Jackbox games, Monument valley, Valorant

What im planning to play (as soon as i have a better gadget) (do not worry about storage as I'll be purchasing external drives to store some of the games): Party animals, Little kitty big city, Tiny glade, Stardew valley, It takes two, Uncharted, Life is strange, Last of Us, God of War, Tomb Raider, Forza Horizon 4 or 5, The Witcher

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2024/11/15
10:09 UTC

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Cheapest way to downsize ?

I currently have a desktop that i want to downsize to the smallest possible case but have a limited budget.

What can be the cheapest components to downsize with ?

Specs: Ryzen 3600 Rtx 3060 single fan 16gb ram 1 tb ssd Atx 650w psu B450 micro atx motherboard Stock ryzen cooler

10 Comments
2024/11/15
09:34 UTC

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What mini-ITX motherboard for AM5 chipset with USB-C supporting GPU passthrough do you recommend?

I'm planning to build a SFFPC soon, probably with AMD CPU and NVIDIA GPU. My current setup is based on a laptop that I connect to an external monitor via USB-C. All the peripherals are conneced to the external monitor, which acts as a USB hub.

I would like to keep this setup with the SFFPC I'm planning to build and I read that some motherboards support GPU passthrough in the USB-C (Thunderbolt) ports. Is there a common recommendation for this kind of setup?

6 Comments
2024/11/15
09:10 UTC

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SGPC K66 V3 - 7.7L of Gaming Density

22 Comments
2024/11/15
07:48 UTC

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Any experiences with the new Thermalright SFX power supplies?

8 Comments
2024/11/15
06:57 UTC

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Is this GPU compatible with my Metalfish T60 Mesh?

This 980ti, can it fit? Any Metalfish T60 owners here?

1 Comment
2024/11/15
06:05 UTC

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what case should/metal for custom case (and help with dimensions if possible) should I get for an Xbox 360 motherboard? (has ubuntu so counts as pc technically if that matters)

Hey y'all! This might be a new one for y'all, I've seen people use the case for a slim s 360 as a pc case, but I haven't seen anybody make a 360 INTO a pc!! (and before you ask why, because.) this has been in my head for the past few months and I've struggled to find a right case to use for this project. all the cases I've seen are either too small to fit everything inside, including the disk drive since I'd still like to have that option, or the cases would be too thick be able to stick into a backpack and go.
I'm completely fine with cutting things up on the case (not as much as the 360 and also not if the case is expensive) to be able to have a spot for the disk drive, and also for all the ports in the back. I would like for the pc to have a power button though so I can solder wires from the RF receiver to the power button, pretty sure I got that part figured out.
incase you need them the motherboard is 23.5 cm x 20 cm x2.5(ish) cm without the heatsink or 6/7.5(ish) cm. these are rough measurements since I don't have it with me right now but I would also like to replace the heatsink/fan with a shorter one if possible, if x clamp is required and there isn't a work around then its about 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm (again don't have it on me and this is also chatgpt so take it with a grain of salt)

x clamp (google)

motherboard and top of heatsink, (missing fan fsr, also google)

https://preview.redd.it/pskgmhil401e1.png?width=757&format=png&auto=webp&s=5bc9922e01c3e268fb4263fe2388b06bf82aa1d9

https://preview.redd.it/fwtn53or401e1.jpg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=88874f091a970158757aa907f339953aaa245794

now then, I was wondering if there where any thin pc cases that where about 3,3.5 inches tall or even less if I can sub cooling parts for thinner ones? I can also move the internal hdd and cd drive around if I get extension chords for those, if at all possible, I'd like to find a case that's about the length and with of the average laptop and the height being 3 inches with some wiggle room. I would hopefully like to add a screen on a hinge but just having a portable monitor would work too.

https://preview.redd.it/2ui3jp6a501e1.jpg?width=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5fcb5bb3e4b31ee52b5938137c97d0ff3bbffff4

also holy cannoli I completely forgot about this beut, I guess my goal is to "modernize" it now!
(also sorry if flaired wrong or if this post violates the rules I'm new here!)

1 Comment
2024/11/15
05:38 UTC

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