Not much dust at all tbh, just the odd bit ontop of the case but a quick cloth does the job. I find i get much less dust than with it being inside a case. Fans just blow dust all over the components where as an open system like this, dust generally doesn't set anywhere except ontop. I've not had to clean it yet since building it and its still pretty much dust free except the top bit like i mentioned.
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Not much dust at all tbh, just the odd bit ontop of the case but a quick cloth does the job. I find i get much less dust than with it being inside a case. Fans just blow dust all over the components where as an open system like this, dust generally doesn't set anywhere except ontop. I've not had to clean it yet since building it and its still pretty much dust free except the top bit like i mentioned.
Much prefer this now over enclosed cases, i feel like design wise its easier to build in as well. I do regret not getting the middle 30mm extender, would have made cabling a little easier but no biggy.
I did it the other way and hid it next to the PSU and a bulk of the cabling for all the aquacomputer stuff tucked underneath the case feet. My initial plan was to mount the hub underneath the feet on the inside but as you’ve probably figured out as well, there isn’t enough room especially with the Molex power plugged in.
The other thing i wanted was the infinity bar in the middle but it was out of stock at the time.
Absolutely will not be needing to for a very long time, i think im set for the next 5 years at least. It's an absolute monster...
Very little coil whine with this one too, i barely hear it and i have the pc right next to me. Something i was abit weary of but i think i got lucky here.
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Hahaha! yeah you know what i think i did
But that was 3 years ago sooooo, i suppose i did make it last lol.
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Oh its my Discord name, the guy who printed me the case added a personal touch lol.
Full build log here:
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Im building this purely out of boredom and to fulfil an itch i've had for awhile. I've always wanted a little test bench to mess with but at the same time i dont wanna be spending an absolute fortune on parts for what is basically a very little use case scenario. So with that in mind, i...
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Its tempting to get the Heatkiller V Pro block for it but at the same time i love the look of the FE cooler too much. I think i'll leave it alone for the time being, maybe if im feeling adventurous again
Thanks mate, the fans run around 1000rpm and i cannot hear it all. It's basically silent, the only thing audible now when im gaming or doing anything with load is the FE cooler fans but that's a very quiet and minor sound. Because of the size of the radiator and how good the Phantek T30's are, you really don't need to run them at high speed and they can hit close to 3000rpm iirc. It's all managed by Aquacomputers Aquasuite which follows the coolant temperature curve i've set rather than a specific component temp.
The Green Lean Bench Machine - Not Anymore
Im building this purely out of boredom and to fulfil an itch i've had for awhile. I've always wanted a little test bench to mess with but at the same time i dont wanna be spending an absolute fortune on parts for what is basically a very little use case scenario. So with that in mind, i...
Didn't realise you linked it already, thanks mate!
No problem
I was also gonna ask yesterday if you had plans to watercool it, but after looking at the pics for a couple of minutes I absolutely love how the FE cooler goes with the build.
I suppose if the fan noise starts to bother you then for me that would be the only motivating factor in watercooling it!
Yeah, i mean the rest of the system is dead silent even under load so unless it really does get to me then i probably will. There's just something about this cooler that really ticks all the boxes and with it sat in the rig like that, like a great monolith is quite the sight to see.
Putting it on water would probably be quite easy as well, just need to adjust the tubing run again.
Think im still in the honeymoon phase with it right now so nothing will bug me
Savage lol
Braided the ZMT tubing yesterday, very satisfying. The ZMT tubing while very durable is a magnet for dust and not so easy to clean off with a microfibre. With the braided sleeve over it, its much easier to keep clean now.
Very satisfied with the outcome. Considering doing other tubing in the future, maybe a hardline kit with sleeving.
also ordered some automotive clamps to hold the 2 tubes together better instead of using tie wraps.
Very satisfied with the outcome. Considering doing other tubing in the future, maybe a hardline kit with sleeving.
also ordered some automotive clamps to hold the 2 tubes together better instead of using tie wraps.
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I caved, i went ahead last night and bought the Heatkiller Pro block for my 4090FE.
The question now is, tubing run? I also want to play with the idea of running quick disconnects on this but its going to be tight on space and it will also mean using soft tubing BUT i can use braided sleeving to make it abit more rigid.
Got a headache right now so im gonna give this some thought in the next couple of days and update here.
The question now is, tubing run? I also want to play with the idea of running quick disconnects on this but its going to be tight on space and it will also mean using soft tubing BUT i can use braided sleeving to make it abit more rigid.
Got a headache right now so im gonna give this some thought in the next couple of days and update here.
I lasted just over a month, i'd say that was a personal best for me
. My 3090 lasted a few days on the stock cooler haha.