Velka 7 - Build
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Slowest PC build i have ever done, the instructions are OK but i found i had to undo and redo a lot to get everything right, things arnt the clearist at times but that also could have me just making gueses at times to try and get the build done.
Quick test out of the Case, dont want to put it togeather and then try to troubleshoot if it was not working.
These were the cables i was waiting for, an HDMI and a DP so that i can wrap the slots aroudn to the back of the case rather then use the stand.
All the bolts and such that come with the case, nicest screw holder i have had from a case. a lot of the items are for offsetting the GPU.
Picture to show the bend in the pcie riser to make it fit, I think this was a picture i took after i had to reverss the pcie slot as it was the wrong way. I must have done and redone this at least 4 times.
GPU braket, for the adapter cables to work they will slot into the respective slots and then go to the oppisite side, the DVI adaptor precents me from having both in place so i chose to keep the DP slot in this case.
https://postimg.cc/SXz6tR6T
Experiementing with the offset screws, i went with the cheaper option for the PCIE riser which precents the offset due to lack of weagleroom left in the length of it, if i manaaged the offset i would have the room to have thave both DP and HDMI adapters fit.
Picture showing other end of the motherboardGPU sandwhich.
Ready to be slotted into the Case now, you can see clearly the two adapaters for DP and HDMI and the routing they have to take. Also can see the tight bends that the PCIE risder has to take to make it all fit.
Otherside of the above picture.
One of the adapaters in place and where it comes out the back, also the spare one that dosent fit, going to keep it for when i swap the GPU out at some point down the line. The adapters have to be in sequential lengths otherise they wont fit due to not having length to get to the slot of having too much length and taking too much room up.
Fitted sans PSU and cables.
Quick test out of the Case, dont want to put it togeather and then try to troubleshoot if it was not working.
These were the cables i was waiting for, an HDMI and a DP so that i can wrap the slots aroudn to the back of the case rather then use the stand.
All the bolts and such that come with the case, nicest screw holder i have had from a case. a lot of the items are for offsetting the GPU.
Picture to show the bend in the pcie riser to make it fit, I think this was a picture i took after i had to reverss the pcie slot as it was the wrong way. I must have done and redone this at least 4 times.
GPU braket, for the adapter cables to work they will slot into the respective slots and then go to the oppisite side, the DVI adaptor precents me from having both in place so i chose to keep the DP slot in this case.
https://postimg.cc/SXz6tR6T
Experiementing with the offset screws, i went with the cheaper option for the PCIE riser which precents the offset due to lack of weagleroom left in the length of it, if i manaaged the offset i would have the room to have thave both DP and HDMI adapters fit.
Picture showing other end of the motherboardGPU sandwhich.
Ready to be slotted into the Case now, you can see clearly the two adapaters for DP and HDMI and the routing they have to take. Also can see the tight bends that the PCIE risder has to take to make it all fit.
Otherside of the above picture.
One of the adapaters in place and where it comes out the back, also the spare one that dosent fit, going to keep it for when i swap the GPU out at some point down the line. The adapters have to be in sequential lengths otherise they wont fit due to not having length to get to the slot of having too much length and taking too much room up.
Fitted sans PSU and cables.
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Sorry for the late update, life got in the way.
The Adapter screwed in at the back.
All the cables now plugged in. Lots of space been taking up by the unused cable lengths.
Gpu in place showing how little room there is left in what is an avarage length card. cant put anything more then 2 slots in this case making it very limited.
Il post some finished pics soon but i am very happy with the build.
Doing some testing as i need to dial in the settings to make the Cpu cooler less loud.
The 1070 is not kicking out that much heat as its only 170 watts and its not having to play very demanding games.
Plans for the future.
Change the GPU, nothing wrong with the 1070 but for a little bit of money i could sell this and get a 4060 card that is a bit faster and only around 115 watts.
Custom cables, get some more airflow into the case by taking the excess stock cables out and replacing them, might get some exhaust fans and see if they do much to temps but i see no point with that unless i change the cables.
Il update with temps and such in my next post when im happy with temps and how laud the system becomes.
I think i have achieved what i wanted with a compact system that can do some light gaming.
The Adapter screwed in at the back.
All the cables now plugged in. Lots of space been taking up by the unused cable lengths.
Gpu in place showing how little room there is left in what is an avarage length card. cant put anything more then 2 slots in this case making it very limited.
Il post some finished pics soon but i am very happy with the build.
Doing some testing as i need to dial in the settings to make the Cpu cooler less loud.
The 1070 is not kicking out that much heat as its only 170 watts and its not having to play very demanding games.
Plans for the future.
Change the GPU, nothing wrong with the 1070 but for a little bit of money i could sell this and get a 4060 card that is a bit faster and only around 115 watts.
Custom cables, get some more airflow into the case by taking the excess stock cables out and replacing them, might get some exhaust fans and see if they do much to temps but i see no point with that unless i change the cables.
Il update with temps and such in my next post when im happy with temps and how laud the system becomes.
I think i have achieved what i wanted with a compact system that can do some light gaming.
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I looked at the SSPD mechilicous as i could have transplanted all my gear into it without having to go to an itx board, went agaisnt it though as I felt it was too similier to the o11 but with flimsy side panels. Glad i went with this, i have even though about downsizing my current o11 compact build with all the RGB to something along these lines as well but something with some better cooling.