New ITX Build - Lian Li O5 SX

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That looks great m8.

Looking at the itx version, you can probably get away with using an aftermarket cooler for the GPU. How are your current temps for the 980ti?

That gigabyte card is a perfect match aesthetically. Perfect length so it sits in the middle, shame to switch it out. The founders edition (blower) cooler is shorter and will not look as good imho.

Here's a snippet from running firestrike extreme, ran it this morning whilst it's still a bit cooler during this heat wave.

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ordered some RAM for it now (running 8gb stick from 3 month 'old' pc)

G.SKILL TridentZ Series F4-2800C14D-32GTZ 32GB DDR4 2800 MHz C 14 1.35 V Memory Kit - Dual Colour
DDR4-2800MHz (PC4-22400), 32GB (16GBx2), CL14-14-14-35, 1.35 Volt, Dual Channel Kit

Not that you can see it side on .. it looks sweet :D
 
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had trouble fitting a

G.SKILL TridentZ Series F4-2800C14D-32GTZ 32GB DDR4 2800 MHz C 14 1.35 V Memory Kit

The cpu cooler block hoses were right up against the RAM and the GSkill is wider than most and wouldn't fit at all.

Was about to send RAM back, but realised I could rotate radiator and mount cooler upside down.. it works

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I wish GPUs where more the size of mGPUs, imagine the cool looking small case you could get then... I know they have case 5'3 inches tall that take full hight cards, but the cases are always 15+ wide... A 5'3 tall Sugo case would be sweet...
 
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Nice work, have they changed the PCIe ribbon? And nice your rear cable work looks solo much nicer then mine lol.

It is a lovely case though, Loved building in mine. Managed to squeeze a custom loop in just with the nano, thank goodness for small cards! Do recommend you go for it, not easy in such a small case but does look epic once done with a loop IMO.
 
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Nice work, have they changed the PCIe ribbon? And nice your rear cable work looks solo much nicer then mine lol.

It is a lovely case though, Loved building in mine. Managed to squeeze a custom loop in just with the nano, thank goodness for small cards! Do recommend you go for it, not easy in such a small case but does look epic once done with a loop IMO.

I think they did change the PCIe Ribbon from what I've read since getting the case.

My rear cable work now has more going on, and i wouldn't say it's tidy ;) but it's hidden...

I do want a custom loop, was going to sit on it for a bit before doing it.. soaking up any suggestions..

I saw this, but he's left the glass and front panel of the case off
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/403348-experiment-001-never-settle/

I've seen a reservoir above the PSU and now by the GPU so that's encouraging.
 
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Heh, my rear panel bends out slightly:eek:

This is the sort of route my loop ended up going if it helps provide any ideas. A lot harder with the smallest member of the family getting a full length GPU in along with a pump. On the larger versions there is room at the end to swap around the pump and PSU position like other builds but with the smallest member, not so easy unless you get something like the swiftech cooler.

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Can probebrly see that awkward fitting from GPU to Mobo block as the riser gets in the way awkwardly. Found it slightly awkward like yourself with the VRM daughter board on the Impact board, but had to pick it as one of the few ITX boards with a full cover water block, pretty awesome on mini ITX as the whole board is effectively under a single block.
 
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Glad to see you got it to work for you.

My intermediate solution is to fix these two 80mm fans to the front to blow air across the gpu.

and the RGB leds are to distract from the upside down cooler master logo.

Also decided to get a slim line blu-ray writer, just in case...

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