Tamzzy's back to air-cooling ITX build

@Plec so i've been playing CSL with 530k pop with my 16gb of single channel memory...
it appears that i was semi-wrong. definitely was the 3770k choking with so many instances...even with 16gb single channel memory, the game is so much smoother with the 3700x than it was with the 3770k.
granted it isn't as smooth as 3700x with 32gb ram though...lol
 
@Plec so i've been playing CSL with 530k pop with my 16gb of single channel memory...
it appears that i was semi-wrong. definitely was the 3770k choking with so many instances...even with 16gb single channel memory, the game is so much smoother with the 3700x than it was with the 3770k.
granted it isn't as smooth as 3700x with 32gb ram though...lol
It seems to be the general consensus of members upgrading from what they regarded as systems that were adequate/managing (even FPS) - but as soon as they made the bump up, noticeable difference in performance and a 'smoothness' they can't explain from data alone.

But, I'm still getting 32Gb - it's about the right time for the transition, given prices and if you can afford it (depending where you look). And i prefer 2 sticks to 4 - just do! I remember when this type of discussion happened before - when people started to jump ship from 8gb to 16gb (even 4gb to 8gb) - it's the same vibe with software/game demands gradually hinting at more memory. You made the right call - price was spot on...
 
@Plec yeah i think with the >£1500 builds from now on, it'll be criminal to spec 16gb ram when 32gb is affordable and well within budget
@Journey what's your take on this?

I think for the people who like to say "I don't really want to upgrade anything for 4-5 years" then the 32GB option seems sensible, especially given how much cheaper decent DDR4 is now.

There's more to it, but my brain hurts and I'm also hungry. :)
 
@tamzzy - will you be setting up a curve once fully up and running and assuming temps allow? Or will you run at full tilt regardless?
 
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will you be setting up a curve once fully up and running and assuming temps allow? Or will you run at full tilt regardless?
full tilt. it's already considered silent for me lol.
so i don't know how useful it will be to you, even if i make a curve :/
 
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full tilt. it's already considered silent for me lol.
so i don't know how useful it will be to you, even if i make a curve :/
No worries - if i were to venture down the yellow brick road i'd research. I would be interested in low RPM (curve kick in at 70 degrees) when using word/excel/browsing on a minimum of a couple of screens.
 
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@orbitalwalsh @Plec

new 3 slot mini itx case: Lian Li PC-TU150
http://www.lian-li.com/pc-tu150/

granted it's ~double the volume of the rvz03

Still prefer in win A1 over it and can handle triple fat boi Aorus . Just a shame they sell you 600w with it.

Still the best so far is Sliger 570m . 17 litres with 4 140mm fans, 280 AIO up top and triple slot 330mm card . BUT the pound is soooooooo weak against it .
But few years and would have been killer !
 
@tamzzy @Plec

CAD is playing up and quick dash on Google sketch in minecraft form

need to cut the front as cables come out by 12mm
OXjY2Rh.jpg

tight
IMvp10s.jpg

60mm thick AORUS should work- with slight gap and just enough clearence from PCIe slots
akU2QPp.jpg

up top, TD02 240 slim rad and slim 15mm fans - and yes- they make ARGB Slim line to
kXsHSkS.jpg

think i'll have to move the rad along more to front of te case and ports would be on the side of I/O shield
jbwUiZW.jpg

going to be tight boys and girls ...
6IdhXMl.jpg
 
@tamzzy @Plec

CAD is playing up and quick dash on Google sketch in minecraft form

need to cut the front as cables come out by 12mm
OXjY2Rh.jpg

tight
IMvp10s.jpg

60mm thick AORUS should work- with slight gap and just enough clearence from PCIe slots
akU2QPp.jpg

up top, TD02 240 slim rad and slim 15mm fans - and yes- they make ARGB Slim line to
kXsHSkS.jpg

think i'll have to move the rad along more to front of te case and ports would be on the side of I/O shield
jbwUiZW.jpg

going to be tight boys and girls ...
6IdhXMl.jpg
OK, possible build names: Heath Robinson on Crack, Square Peg - Round Hole or Mary Shelly's Love Child.

I took a lunch break, can't see the fascination plus ~£11 for sandwiches and coffee!!! - it was tasty though. Still, gave me the opportunity of a proper look.

Initial thoughts:
  • Tidy up your SketchUp :p
  • You appear to playing with nano-meters and huge amounts of potential blunt force trauma to your forehead via rhythmic head banging.
  • You can't bend space to your will - but you seem to be trying anyway.
  • How will you hide the protruding 12mm wires - is this the 3D printer bit?
  • Possible resonance potential with (maybe) touching components - although could cushion with silicone sheet (a concern of mine more than yours).
  • Won't the ATX board cover the intakes for the GPU - if so how will you overcome this?
  • Will you be making/matching the singular intake hole for the TD02 2040?
  • Oh, and you're f'ing nuts :D
  • Conclusion: YOU MUST DO THIS!!!
Free case, no risk, right on the limit with space - it's a must attempt.

Between all of us on this thread we should be able to balls this up for you with collective interference :D

EDIT: Another build name: INCEPTION
 
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