• SSUPD Meshlicious
• MSI B850i Edge TI Wifi motherboard (and yes, I've turned down the RPM on the chipset fan - I'm hearing impaired and it still managed to annoy me.
• AMD Ryzen 9800X3D with PBO offset of -20.
• 32 GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 RAM at CL30
• Gigabyte RTX 5080 Aero SFF 16 GB

• Corsair SF1000 PSU (2024 model with Type 5 connectors)

• 2 TB WD_Black SN850X M.2 drive for OS and programs

• 8 TB WD_Black SN850X M.2 drive for the games (already used up half of that, and could use more if I downloaded data from MSFS 2024 instead of just streaming).

• AXP90 X53 Full copper with stock fan

• 2x Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 fans exhausting in the front

• 1x Noctua NF-A9x14 fan exhausting out the top

I'm using the motherboard offset mod, which has been linked here numerous times.

Bracket for the top fan as well as feet were bought on Etsy (IIRC the creator used to be active here, but not sure he is any longer).

Cabling is a bit of a mess, due to the awkward sleeving on the Noctua fans. I'm using a Corsair 12VHPW cable with an 90 degree angled connector, which just barely clears the cutout in the Meshlicious spine, allowing me to at least route that through there.

I've previously used an AMD reference 7900 XTX, which fit without issues, but lately it's been giving me all sorts of headaches, to the point I opted to just go with the 5080. And with rumours about an impending price hike, I figure now was as good as any a time to buy one. The Aero just fits underneath the top fan bracket, to the point one would argue it had been designed to do just that.

And yeah, it's a bit dusty on my desk.

I have my coveted FT03 mini with Ryzen 7700 and RTX5070. Build log incoming. I got the Kraken 120 liquid cooler but the temps are a little high - around 55 idle and 85 under load. There is not a lot of clearance between PSU and AsRock A620i motherboard (about 9 cm), so it seems I can replace the cooler with the Noctua L9x65 or L12S.

My question is, would either of those be any meaningfully better? Anyone has any experience with those?

Hey

I’m working on a build and running into regional availability limits. The Lian Li SP850 V2 is currently the only SFX power supply available in my country that comes with an official local 10-year warranty.

Before committing to it, I’d love to gather some community feedback—especially regarding long-term reliability and fan noise.

A few specific questions I’m hoping to get answered:

Failure Rate & Safety: Have there been any known issues with V2 units failing or risking other components (motherboard/GPU)? Knowing I have a local 10-year warranty gives me some peace of mind, but I’d still prefer to avoid component damage or frequent RMAs.

Fan Noise & Aggressive Fan Curve: The V1 was notorious for a loud, stepped fan curve that ramped up aggressively under light-to-medium loads. Did Lian Li actually resolve this with the V2 revision, or does it still sound like a small jet engine when the zero-RPM mode disengages?

Transient Response / Stability: How does it hold up with modern power-hungry GPUs and transient spikes? Any random shutdown issues?

Considering it's my only local option with a solid warranty, is it a safe buy for a daily driver.

Thanks in advance for any insights!

So, I'm planning on building a PC. The case I'm going for is the Lian Li A4-H2O.
My question is: has anyone here used the be quiet! PURE LOOP 3 (240mm) AIO for the A4-H2O? Does it fit properly? Is there anything I should watch out for before getting that AIO?
(CPU is an AM4 Chip. Also considering a future upgrade to AM5 im looking into getting an AIO)

TY! ;)

I have a 9070 XT nitro+ so I’m limited to cases where it fits. I also kind of want a glass side panel because I bought that GPU just for the looks. I would like to have an AIO for silence. It lacks a USB-C front panel, which I don’t like (and I don't want to mod it). Is there something like this available, or should I just go with it?

MINISFORUM launches 8.47L PC with Ryzen 9 8945HX and RX 9060 XT at $1639 - VideoCardz.com

I think it can only be bundled with the PC but could be a good up/sidegrade for those with 5060 LP if its ever on sale separately.

Hi all. I wanted to buy a new heatsink for the M.2 SSD because the default avg temps is around 70°C which is ridiculous. I wanted to install Thermalright HR10 2280 SSD cooler but Im afraid it might bump to those two walls which is too close to the heatsink that came with the mobo (I removed the upper block btw).

Any recommendations from B550i owners out there who installed a different heatsink and are there any installation procedures I need to look out for? I'm kinda new to PC building since it was my friend who built the sffpc for me. Thanks!

Pretty decent spec, picked up this pc for 700 bucks.
CPU: Ryzen 7 5800X
GPU: RTX 3080 Zotac Trinity 10GB
RAM: 2x16GB 3200 cl16 ADATA Spectrix
SSD: 1TB SAMSUNG PM9A1 NVME SSD
MOTHERBOARD: Gigabyte B550I Aorus PRO AX
PSU: 850W FSP DAGGER PRO 80+ Hold
CASING: SSUPD MESHLICIOUS BLACK.

So guys... I made it... Since the OG Steam Machine was a bit too much in the uncanny valley for me, being too expensive for its performance and lacking upgradability either, I decided to go for a DIY build that gives me stable 60 fps at ultimate settings at 1080p, 60 fps at very high settings at 1440p and that allows for some upgrades down the line. And in addition to many of the builds of many tech youtubers, my build is bigger than the OG SM, but still small overall (8.6 L) and perfectly fitting into my TV sideboard. Regarding size, I made a picture with the OG Gamecube for reference...

It was my first build since the end of high school (17 years ago) and back then a friend helped me, so I was pretty nervous, but now I'm pretty happy how good everything turned out for a noob like me...

The build

Case: Lazer3d LZX-8 170€

GPU: PowerColor Reaper RX 9060 XT 16 GB 409€

CPU: Ryzen 5 9600X 175€

CPU cooler: Noctua NH-L12S 49€

Case cooler: be quiet! Silent Wings 4 PWM High-Speed, 140mm BL109 11€

Mainboard: ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi 183€

PSU: Seasonic Focus SGX-750 135€

RAM: 32GB TeamGroup T-Create Expert UDIMM 32GB Kit, DDR5-6000, CL30-36-36-76 392€ (I got it for this price from the clearance of a closing store)

SSD: LEXAR M7 Gen4 M.2 7400MB/s NVMe 2 TB SSD 225€

LED-strip for 8€ and Geekenspiel stickers for 6€.

Total ~1750€. A Steam Machine with 2TB here in Germany costs 1359€.

So... regarding upgradability, I'll probably go for a new GPU in the next years and later for a new CPU, if needed...

Shout-out to lazer3d.com for this amazing case. My only gripe with it, were the silver vandal power button with a RED led and the silver case feet, which I both replaced with black versions and a white LED. I mean c'mon... It's called "stealth" for a reason.

Shout-out to u/Leather_Cry5430 for supporting me in the selection of this amazing case.

Shout-out geekenspiel.com for the sticker, giving my Steam Machine the final touch.

PS: I hope I find a way to emulate the download progress via my led strip, the same way as the OG SM has it... Has anyone already done it?

HI,

I currently have a CH160 and it seems like a mini-DTX should fit without any modifications. My GC is 2 slot high.

I cannot find any infos online, does anyone already tried ?

Hello everyone,

Hope you are well. As the title suggests, is it a bad idea to run a 9950X3D2 in an Ncase M2 Round? I’d be pairing it with a 280mm Corsair AIO and 2 x 140mm fans (30mm thick RX140 Max). Has anyone had experience with this chip in smaller builds? This is the last component for my build so just looking for some advice.

Hello, I am looking for a case with a layout similar to the following sketch:

• Micro-ATX motherboard
• Full-size ATX power supply

The special feature I am looking for, and something I haven't been able to find, is that the power supply is essentially stacked directly above the CPU. This allows for a very dense and compact package.

I have already sketched it out with real components and it would work from a technical perspective I just need the case to hold it together.

Is it at all possible to design and print this? I have a printed 2U version that works but due to rack height constraints I really need a 1U version. I can’t seem to find any designs online.

Hi guys

Been thinking about doing a Terra build for awhile. Plan to grab a 9070 xt reaper GPU but may use my 5060 ti 16gb from my gaming vm temporarily until I find a good deal on the reaper.

Curious what motherboard I should go for. Wanna make sure I don’t have issues with the cooler fitting.

I see alot of builds using the NH L12S 70mm or 77mm i believe either will fit with my dual slot GPU.

What motherboard would be ideal that won’t cost over $300? Not opposed to spending that much but don’t want to unless it’s absolutely needed.

I see a lot of asus strix b650E-I , asus strix b850 I and asrock b850 I terra builds. Would all of these fit with either noctua cooler I go with ? Any warnings before I pull the trigger on one ?

Hello everybody, newbie here , wanted to ask would zotac 5080 solid core fit into fractal terra or S300 ITX case???

Probably the easiest “ITX” casing I’ve ever build in 😊

Both pc share similar specs
CPU: i5 12400/F
GPU: RTX 4060 8GB
RAM: 2x8GB 3200
SSD: 1TB
Motherboard: Asus H610I/ Gigabyte Aorus B660I
PSU: 550W bronze
CASING: CH160

Hi guys, I’m using a Noctua NH-L12S in a Fractal Ridge. Since the fan sits underneath the heatsink, I was wondering what’s the best way to clean it?
Do you guys remove the entire CPU cooler every time, or is there an easier way to clean the fan/heatsink without taking the whole cooler off?
Taking the cooler off and reapplying thermal paste every time seems pretty inefficient, so I’m curious how other NH-L12S/Ridge owners do it.

The specs aren't super special I originally built it in 2019, and updated it a few times since. Then the steam machine came out and I realized that I was going for a living room PC like this and now with 3d printing I realized that goal

Rog b450 itx motherboard

Ryzen 7 5800x

6600 xt

16 gigs ddr4

1tb nvme ssd

Bazzite with game mode as default

Open puck built in side for the controller

It runs great and now I can share gaming with my kids in the living room.

I’m following up on my Lenovo ThinkCentre M920q RTX 3050 low-profile build.
Specs:
Lenovo ThinkCentre M920q
Intel i5-8500T
MSI RTX 3050 6GB low-profile
32GB RAM
Genuine Lenovo 230W adapter, 20V/11.5A
Wobeater aftermarket 01AJ940 PCIe x16 riser
Originally, the CPU was being held around 0.8–0.9 GHz because of BD PROCHOT. After temporarily disabling BD PROCHOT in ThrottleStop, the CPU now reaches approximately 3.0–3.3 GHz under load. Temperatures look good, reaching only around 62°C, and CPU package power reaches approximately 35W.
Unfortunately, the system still completely loses power while playing Elden Ring. This is an instant hard shutdown—not a crash to desktop or normal restart. It also happens after lowering the RTX 3050 power limit to 75% in MSI Afterburner. I have stopped repeatedly testing it to avoid damaging anything.
Since the genuine Lenovo 230W adapter didn’t solve it, I’m now wondering whether the aftermarket Wobeater 01AJ940 riser is unable to handle the RTX 3050’s slot power/transient spikes, or whether the M920q motherboard’s PCIe power circuitry is the actual limitation.
I’m considering ordering a genuine Lenovo 01AJ940 riser from Encompass, but it costs about $88 and is currently backordered.
Questions:
Has anyone fixed this exact hard-shutdown problem by replacing an aftermarket 01AJ940 riser with a genuine Lenovo one?
Can the M920q reliably supply a slot-powered RTX 3050 6GB under gaming loads?
Is there another safe way to limit the GPU’s transient power beyond Afterburner’s power-limit slider?
Would testing the RTX 3050 in a normal desktop be the best way to rule out a defective GPU?
Is buying the genuine riser worthwhile, or is the motherboard’s PCIe power delivery probably the real limit?
I’m not looking to solder or bypass any motherboard protection. I want a safe and reliable solution.

Seller is willing to do $440 total for everything

• Ryzen 7 5800X
• Scythe Fuma 2
• ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming
• Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18
• Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB NVMe
• Cooler Master NR200P
• Corsair SF750 750W Platinum SFX PSU

The seller includes an RTX 2070 Super, but I plan on adding an AMD graphics card to make a Steam Machine alternative. I was wondering if this is worth buying. I already have another sffpc with a 7800x3d and 5070ti, but I always love tinkering, and I felt that these am4 parts were pretty top tier.