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NCASE M2 Review: RTX 4080 Super, Arctic Liquid Freezer III & Phanteks T-30s

1 Comment
2024/12/03
18:04 UTC

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Is there a way to mount a 2.5inch sata ssd in an Ncase M2?

So I have a 2.5inch sata ssd lying around and was wondering if I can attach it somewhere in the ncase m2 for extra storage

0 Comments
2024/12/03
17:42 UTC

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Deskmate x600 case fan

I would like to make a deskmate x600 build with amd 8600g. I think it doesnt have a case fan, and if one is mounted it blocks the pcie slot. Is it not needed ? I plan to use AXP90-X47 Full as cpu cooler.

0 Comments
2024/12/03
16:23 UTC

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Fractal Era 2 Custom Cables Size

I just received and built in the Era 2 and was wondering if anyone here had gotten any custom cables for it and if so if you could share what sizes you got.

I’m switching from a FormD T1 v2 so my cables are for that case

Any help greatly appreciated

0 Comments
2024/12/03
15:33 UTC

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I could have gotten a 15mm fan, but where's the fun in that (Fractal Terra)

https://preview.redd.it/zrbm7u5ccn4e1.png?width=4096&format=png&auto=webp&s=7aabcdeb4e23998f483179fadaefb3a08cda390f

Bought a 120x25 fan for questionable reasons and refused install it without a grill. A *tad* jank but if it works, it works xD

10 Comments
2024/12/03
14:49 UTC

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PC OVERHEATING??

My specs are as follows:

-AMD 5700x

-B550 MATX

-ARCTIC LIQUID FREEZER III 240 AIO

-AMD RX7800XT

-SFX 750W GOLD PSU

I never encountered a heating issue before this new build with the NCASE M2 (Classic Config). I’m having issues with Wraith Stealth and a SFF Mini Tower Cooler, the Thermaltake X90 SE. With an ambient of 30 degrees, my CPU was constantly 65-75 degrees with stock and 55-65 degrees with the Thermaltake and my GPU was hovering between 65-70 degrees. I did some light gaming with Skyrim and my pc will lose power after playing for 30 mins. My thought was that the heat build up proved too much for the PSU / NVME SSD as temperatures are below safe limits for CPU/GPU.

I bought the AIO hoping to solve my issues. To my surprise, the pc didn’t manage to pass the 3D Mark stress test. The test stopped at 17/20 loops.

Temperature for CPU reached 85 and GPU was around 70 degrees. PC didn’t shut down this time. Do I have a heat problem?

4 Comments
2024/12/03
14:38 UTC

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Migration on xmas

I have croshair 2000D vertical bigger sffc case and kind of long gpu. I was wondering if and how i should secure gpu from mooving? My last build was chinese ripoff velka 3. So traveling was a lot easier.... So whats ur opinion?

9 Comments
2024/12/03
13:57 UTC

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NR200 Riser cable in Streacom DA6

I'm planning on moving from my NR200P v1 to Streacom DA6 XL, mainly to improve the CPU's cooling. I know the DA6 needs a riser cable for the GPU, and I have the one included with the NR200. Does anyone know if it's compatible with the DA6, or should I buy the one that Streacom offers?

Also, I've seen many builds with custom loops but not many with AIO. Is it possible to set up an AIO without obstructing the view of the motherboard? This is for AIO with displays on the block.

Thanks.

4 Comments
2024/12/03
13:37 UTC

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Planning to upgrade to 5600x3d

Title says its all but unfortunately I am from Philippines. Hopefully there is someone here planning to upgrade and sell their 5600x3d?

5 Comments
2024/12/03
10:17 UTC

1

Help with a LP bracket for a 1050ti

Hi, I need some help, I bought a 1050ti, but it didnt come with a LP bracket. I have no idea where to get one either. Its an MSI 1050ti low profile with dual bracket. Can i use the gpu without braket, would there be any problem? I can zip tie it, but i dunno. what do you think?

1 Comment
2024/12/03
10:04 UTC

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NCase M2 Front Panel power button not compat with my motherboard?

Hi friends. I have an X570-I motherboard inside my NCase M2. When I connect the front panel to it, the power and drive LEDs light up, but the power button doesn't do anything. I'm of course, able to start the PC by using a screwdriver to short the pins in the motherboard.

Is it possible that the NCase M2 connector isn't compatible with my motherboard? Or is that really unlikely and maybe my connector is faulty? Any advice on how to proceed debugging this would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.

3 Comments
2024/12/03
09:00 UTC

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Do we know of any new cases that will be shown at CES2025 next month?

Personally think the 7~9L market is weak and hoping we get some decent cases for that size

8 Comments
2024/12/03
08:51 UTC

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6600xt mech 2x case compat?

Was wondering what are the smallest cases that can fit this card. I thought the k39 had a pic of a mech card on Amazon but I looked at specs doesn't seem like it would fit that at all what sff cases are cheap under 7 liters that can fit 2 fan cards

0 Comments
2024/12/03
07:25 UTC

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Looking for a Case

I'm looking for a case similar to the D19 Pro that can support a full size ATX psu. Does such a thing exist?

0 Comments
2024/12/03
05:58 UTC

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Annoying aio pump sounds like a vacuum

I recently built my first sff pc with a cooler master atmos 240 in a dan h2o case. While love the build so far, I’m really annoyed by the sound this aio makes.

I’ll attach a video but it sounds like a distant vacuum cleaner when under a high load on a 7600x cpu (even undervolted and set a fan curve to go no higher than 70%).

The temps are fine usually peaking around 70-75 on a full load while gaming but the aio sounds like a vacuum and it’s pretty annoying. My phones mic is very sensitive to the sounds of the fans and slight coil whine to the gpu but in person those really aren’t too loud.

This is my first aio and was wondering if they usually sound like vacuum, it’s pretty annoying how loud it gets. I believe this is coming from the pump as this sound stems from the cpu area and not the fans.

21 Comments
2024/12/03
05:17 UTC

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I this the best amd it's card

23 Comments
2024/12/03
04:03 UTC

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Advise needed on ram clearance

Hey all, i got caught up in cyber Monday, and bought ram without thinking about clearance. Planning a build in the P-ATX V3, and realized that the ID cooling IS-55 has a max ram height of 33 mm and the ram I bought is 44 mm. I haven't bought a MOBO or CPU yet, though I'm decided on team red. Is this something I can work around? Or should I adjust my parts? Advice appreciated!

Edit: or should I just wait for it to come in and return it for another set?

2 Comments
2024/12/03
03:26 UTC

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Riser cable pushing the gpu!

Guys I need help/advice.

I built a pc with S400 case. It is a sandwich type of case with the gpu mounter vertically just like fractal terra. Everything went well and it is working. However I noticed the riser cable is pushing the gpu that the other side of the gpu, it is like a sag but forward not downward. I am thinking about taping the riser so it wouldnt buldge and push the gpu forward. I. Dont know if this is the right thing to do.

I am proud of myself as I have successfuly built my very first pc. I am just paraniod as I have spent my hard earned bucks on it.

Thank you for your advice!

2 Comments
2024/12/03
03:22 UTC

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Is the ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming Bad?

Wanna build a mini pc in the Fractal design Terra I picked the ASRock b550 and I scrolled down and it said it was frequently returned. Is it a good mobo?

31 Comments
2024/12/03
03:11 UTC

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What did I find

48 Comments
2024/12/03
02:54 UTC

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Is it better to add an additional 40mm fan on top of the cpu cooler in a velka 3 build? Intake or Exhaust?

Velka 3 build is quiet but my idle temps on cpu is too high. I’m planning to add a small fan on top of the cpu cooler but I’m not sure if it should be intake or exhaust since theyre next to each other. I saw a velka build with all intake here but I’m not sure if that's good

3 Comments
2024/12/03
01:08 UTC

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First SFF build

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/NFf274

Looking for suggestions on cases. I plan to build post 50 series release and may opt for one of those cards if they prove to be worthwhile over the 40 series.

Original plan was for the M2 but I’m open to suggestions. Ideally I’m looking for something relatively forgiving to build as it will be my first SFF.

2 Comments
2024/12/03
01:00 UTC

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