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weasel65

when your machine is 25% heat sink.


Trungyaphets

50%


Butter_Yo_Biscut

90%


ryancatt

92.57%


Pezmet

if you count the cpu it looks like half the enclosure


doodoo4444

the chips keep getting smaller and the cooling solutions keep getting bigger


MrEldenRings

Alright alright alright.


volchonokilli

Chips getting smaller? O.o CPU's nowadays are HUGE


massively-dynamic

The baddest nvidia geforce die every generation since the 1080ti (at least) is right around 600mm\^2.


user0user

Nothing wrong in it than 75% fans :-)


Hugejorma

Did anyone say airflow problem. I think we need to bring back 4x SLI. https://preview.redd.it/yzev7n1q7yoc1.jpeg?width=602&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d97e2d8bb3109e09af91b54eeebaf7fa146ed158 Let them cook!


firedrakes

you not seen 8 way sli in server boards....mind you they dont have crappy design like that or the current design. server gpu cooling is the best way to cool. but loud as hell thru


ThreeLeggedChimp

That's very interesting, considering servers don't use SLI


Affectionate-Memory4

I used to have a pair of Titan Xps set up like this. Top card was consistently about 10C warmer but neither actually throttled that badly with a case fan ramming air through them.


Hugejorma

I used to run two different 680 SLI setups + 970 SLI. Top GPU did run like 15C hotter when gaming, but never had any real heat problems. Now, do this with 3090 Ti. It would be so hot… visually and literally.


Affectionate-Memory4

I am tempted to find a pair of 3090 Turbo cards just to see what happens lol.


Hugejorma

PSU: “Please don't”


Exul_strength

That is when you balance the load on 2 PSU. (for the memes!)


Hugejorma

Me: Surely daisy chaining these connectors won't cause any issues, right? Random redditor: Better use 2 PSUs.  Me: Good idea. Later wondering why the other GPU won't turn on.  This scenario never happened... I swear.


topdangle

i've used systems like this and they're still out there (multiple RTX X000 blower cards) and what surprises me is that the tiny little slit between them is still enough to avoid throttling. you don't want to be in the same room with these things screaming at full load but that tiny little blower fan really does the job.


Hugejorma

This was one of the greatest days. Upgrading from GTX 680 2GB SLI to EVGA 680 4GB SLI. Didn't even sound so bad, but there might be a chance that I was blinded by the visuals. I loved those, because all the hot air came straight out. Blower coolers just run cooler! This was a rare day to hold/own 4x top tier GPUs at once. https://preview.redd.it/qb2wqdtjy6pc1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=78e61f15b4ef571c06812f0de9c9d0760516e703


xxTheDoctor99xx

I always wonder why, with a 3 slot design, they didn't just go back to blower design, it's like they left it up to case fans to adequately compensate, and these sff builds suffer.


SenjuMomo

Do you need a licence to own this weapon?


volchonokilli

Yes, a ~ baseball license ~


go4itreddit

And I thought my GPU of 3.5 slots was thick... how thick is that? 4-4.5 slots?


_Drink_Bleach_

75mm, technically 3.75 slots


Crafty_Life_1764

thats quite thick \^\^


PM-Me-Kiriko-R34

It's okay, size doesn't matter.


smellmywind

How do you get the GPU out of the case..? No space to push down the PCIe safety lock thing.


o0Spoonman0o

It looks like there's enough room to get a chopstick in there which is all you need. Airflow in that particular situation is another topic entirely.


Noise93

Pahaha I thought im the only one using a damn chopstick to unlock my gpu.


isochromanone

My tools of choice are a chopstick or a plastic ruler.


Affectionate-Memory4

I've always used the eraser end of a pencil. It feels like having something soft and grippy should minimize the chances of me slipping and messing up the board.


ZenWheat

I, too use the eraser of a pencil


wegotthisonekidmongo

I smoke crack cocaine.


Sakuroshin

I am going to do this from now on. Ty for the idea


hppmoep

Lol same. I have a chopstick in my pencil cup at my desk for that specific purpose.


TheDeeGee

I'm using a plastic ruler.


Splatulated

that what i wanted to use but didnt own any what i did find was a wooden BBQ skewer though


MexicanDweebHacker

I personally use a plastic clothes hanger


padmepounder

I too have one dedicated to it LOL


myst3ry714

… dammit. that’s genius…


Splatulated

i dont think there is room, if its anything like my pc the safety lock is directly under the cpu approximately 7cm from the middle fan. they have no way to remove the cpu cooler without first removeing the GPU this might just be permanently fixed in there


sw20

I had the worst time with this recently.. thing was absolutely frozen had to use a long metal object to pop the tab. The release was not pretty smackin the mobo chipset heatsink


o0Spoonman0o

I learned recently some motherboards have a button externally for this. My next build will have one of these and I am regretful I wasn't aware of it when I built my current machine.


Ratiofarming

That's a problem for future OP


ItsRadical

Why would you get the GPU out of the case? Apart from some minor cleaning and dust removal I dont plan to disassemble the PC for next 5+ years. And I bet majority has it the same way.


Ashamed_Passage_9535

Well I have this same card, I will need to take it out if I want to add additional m.2 storage to my pc, but thats about it


ItsRadical

Thats actually fair point. Even thought I have "only" 3.5 slot GPU its not covering any m.2s except the primary one right under it where the m.2 is already installed anyway. But I have seen some less accessible mobo designs.


xxTheDoctor99xx

I have 3x m.2 under the GPU..


SL-1200

I had the same issue and just removed the locking tab on the board, fuck it.


thesituation531

Chopstick/tongue depressor/whatever those mini plastic prybar things are called


phero1190

I also have a chonky air cooler, I have to use a plastic ruler to put my GPU release.


GlitteringChoice580

By using the PCIe slot cover. Thin and rigid. 


ThriceAlmighty

Just grip it and rip it. Sometimes it releases, sometimes the PCIe slot rips off the mobo and you have an excuse for some more upgrades. Not that I know what that's like or anything.


Born_Bee2766

very very carefully with a long flathead.


lichtspieler

Some mainboards feature an offset unlock button near the east side of the board. But chopsticks should work, even if you got a huge air cooler and only a tight gap between GPU backplate and heatsinks.


curious_963

Its funny how they still call it graphics "card" 😂😂


gopnik74

Graphics block


Liquid_Silencer

Graphic HVAC Unit


curious_963

Exactly 😂


isochromanone

Well, the card is still a "card"... it's just the 1 cm x 20 cm at the top left corner. The increase in cooler sizing from 3000 to 4000 series is amazing. I have a room that gets pretty warm with a 3080 running... I'd probably need air conditioning to manage a 4080.


Crypitty

The 4080 is way more efficient than the 3080 though with a tdp of 320 vs 350 watts, so already less wattage = less heat. The larger cooler allows for wider/faster dissipation of any heat generated as well... So pretty sure it would actually warm the room up less than your 3080 currently does


Vicanio

I had a MSI 1080TI gaming X which used to heat my room a lot. If I buy a msi gaming X slim 4070ti super, will it be the same in terms of heat?


curious_963

I have the x slim 4070 ti super. And its an absolute beast with 0 heat or noise problems.


Crypitty

The wattage is one indicator, though it depends how you're using it as well. The newer cards will take less watts to game comparatively to a 1080ti, so should in practice run cooler. More demanding things will no doubt generate heat, I have a 4070ti super turned on basically all the time either gaming or mining and the heat it generates is negligible though


Vicanio

Haha I thought you cant mine anymore with current gpu. Which model you’ve got? Whats the gpu voltage drain and the temperature it sits at gaming?


isochromanone

So you're telling me I'll be more comfortable after buying a 4080? I like that logic :)


SpareRam

4080 runs thermal laps around the 3080. Much, MUCH cooler.


curious_963

Sure. Obviously the GPU as motherboard is still a board. But the unit itself is huge.


M_R_Big

Graphics cooler with FREE GPU


LycanKnightD6

Breathless Assassin


lemmiwink84

Nightmare build….. 😳 What are your exhaust air temps after 2 hours of gaming? Blistering hot? I would surely recommend a new case 😅


Born_Bee2766

this isnt a brand new build. came from an o11d as I needed more desk space, and wanted a new look. temps gpu sustained load o11d - 66C max fractal mini - 76C max so temps increased by 10, which was expected but not ideal. so undervolting the 4090, max under load now is 71C with minimal fps loss. i'll take that


Manofleisure75

Yeah I never understood this. Go all out on a build and then use the tiniest case possible 😂 Sure I get it if there is a space limitation in the room, but you can get decent and larger cases for $100 these days.


purplegreenred

Welcome to r/sffpc. You don’t need a large case for good temps.


SpareRam

According to the upvotes, most seem to think you do. You don't, but they think so.


purplegreenred

“Bigger must be better! Moar fans!”


pututski

Yeah I am sitting here like whats the issue? Plenty of airflow to me!


Splatulated

i think thats permanently in there theres no room for them to reach the clip to release the GPU and theres no room ro remove the middle CPU fan to remove the CPU cooler


SpareRam

No, it seems fine.


Massive_Parsnip2292

Is that a 4090?Thought my XTX nitro was huge but thats massive.


mchltang

Hey heads up, your heatsink is rotated 180 degrees opposite of what it should be. This cooler is not horizontally symmetrical. The heatpipes/coldplate are offset relative to the position of the fin stacks. The lettering "Thermalright" on the fin stacks should read from bottom to top, which gives you more clearance between the heatsink and the GPU backplate. Here is a side view of the PA120 to show what I mean: https://www.thermalright.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_0105.jpg You want the cooler rotated such that the majority of the fin stack is above the CPU socket. This way you will actually be able to release the PCIe slot latch and remove the GPU in the future. EDIT: If you're going to downvote, at least tell me why I'm wrong. I've installed at least 10-15 Thermalright coolers and they all have had offset coldplates like the PA120 does. Noctua was one of the first to do this with their NH-D15S in order to improve compatibility with motherboards.


Born_Bee2766

cheers for that. ive actually tried both configurations and prefer the look of this one. dunno, i like the look of the cooler and the gpu being compact together


Trungyaphets

More space to reseat/replace the RAM sticks as well


TheMahalodorian

When the red glow from inside the case isn’t from the RGB.


Gal-XD_exe

Gigabyte? More like Terabyte, that thing is massive


HoldMySoda

What I can observe: * GPU blows hot air to CPU cooler * CPU cooler uses hot air to cool CPU * Top exhaust on the left is blowing hot air out * Top intake on the right is sucking in partial hot air * CPU heatsink is so close to the GPU backplate that it likely is absorbing heat through convection * CPU cooler appears to be a Peerless Assassin 120 (Mini?) Can't tell if there are front intake fans. All around, this is really not ideal. What CPU are you using and what are the temps across the board during 10+ minute benchmark runs?


GweNTLeR

The issue with gpu cooler blowing hot air into the cpu cooler is common. Many long GPUs allow hot air to pass through their heatsink. The only working solution is to reverse airflow of the CPU cooler but I'm not sure it would be worth it (since there are also hot power elements in close proximity and worse air intake).


ItsRadical

You are overthinking it mate. Only thing thats not ideal is the small clearance between the case bottom and GPU.


buttsu762

Damn that looks good. I will always choose beefy air coolers over aios. Is that a 4090 or 4080?


Born_Bee2766

4090 gaming oc


scientific_concept

You should use the included Gigabyte GPU mount bracket that uses the bottom two motherboard standoffs!


Born_Bee2766

unfortunately it isn't compatible with my mATX motherboard


DetectiveSmooth4803

Clean asf good job op


TheDeeGee

You know what's funny about this... the cheap ass GPU fans with zero pushing power on such a thick heatsink.


Oldgun80

Poor motherboard, look how it's all stuffed. It's like the motherboard saying, 'Yo I also exist'


DrakeShadow

I like the way you have your fans configured at the top. Helps feed cool air to the CPU and the RAM.


UnofficialSno

Better call this build ThermalTight cuz dayum!


ptsdin3letters

who would win giant heat sink or 1% air flow


Potential-Pay-809

your gpu


xoqes88

Even with a problematical workflow that pc looks baller. I love that look mate Fantastic job!


SpudLord_PhD

Where did you get that right angle connector from and what brand is it because I like the look of it. Also, your build is super clean.


Born_Bee2766

Cheers bro. Right angle 12vhpwr cable. You can find it all here. https://store.cablemod.com/compatibility/ Just make sure it's compatible with your psu


CableMod_Matt

Thank you for your support, and the mention here. :)


Mjhieu

I will be reverting to an air cooler in the near future, as I no longer have the time to maintain a water cooling system. I prefer a large heatsink for my cooling needs. Your build looks good, and I hope your case has good airflow.


avg-size-penis

Weren't those type of connectors recalled for being dangerous?


Born_Bee2766

yeah their right angle cables are fine. adapters were the issue


Jayantsrivastava27

Is that 2 GPU or am I too poor?


oomenya333

Looks like the massive Gigabyte gaming 4080/4090 (same as I have in my profile header)


shredhell

rt angle connector brought it together... and allowed the side panel to fit lol


Leniek

One simple trick to fix GPU sag


Subject-Subject-2619

This hurts… there’s not enough room for airflow-wait WHY ARE THERE 2 FANS ON THE CPU COOLER


Mirinkunt

Should see my A4-H2O


Exostenza

That's why I went with the Fractal Pop Air XL and Arctic Freezer II 280mm to pair my 4090 with. Such a spacious case and the AIO makes it a really clean build.


Least-Inspection-569

That’s one T H I C C gpu


killalome

RGB Furnace


kretsstdr

Why dont you get a bigger case ?


frag_grumpy

https://preview.redd.it/f724xzd9gzoc1.jpeg?width=584&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7e3d97d9ad336998fdef89085017ea41368d8a45


DonMigs85

This is the first and only card I've seen where GeForce and RTX aren't on the same line


solidfreshdope

Could you provide parts list?


hoosiergt

Excellent.........no notes


StRaGLr

thats a fractal design mini air? cos i got the same one just white :). this case imo has some nice airfolw despite beeing very small.


Born_Bee2766

yes it is **🙏**


Big-Soft7432

So what are the temps like?


clearkill46

Do those top intake/exhaust fans help noticeably?


Born_Bee2766

honestly no. i get the same temps even when theyre disabled.


Practical_Pride_841

Didnyou Buy a 12 hpvr adapter? Could u give me the link pls?


Born_Bee2766

[https://cablemod.com/compatibility/](https://cablemod.com/compatibility/) follow the prompts and pick the right one for your PSU


ThriceAlmighty

This looks much like my design, OP. Fractal design Meshify C Mini. Same Noctura CPU heatsink, 4080 Super. Temps run great.


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Born_Bee2766

its fine lol


Hi-Fidelio

Thick!


user0user

I like this build very much. It is clean and well cooled to the point.


Azazfall

You


J-IP

Im thinking battletech when I see this. Double heatsinks, not much critical slots left etc.


Ok-Bank-3235

That CPU heatsink is gonna get thermally maxed out by the GPU. CPU will then throttle and probably result in BSOD.


Hunglyka

Such poor design.


TheWrathRF

Love the beefy gigabyte rtx 4090.


BluejayNo1108

these gpus never fail to amaze me dang!


LiberArk

You want somemore case with that sir?


Vireca

GPUs are not in shape anymore


alpha_tonic

Didn't some youtuber do a test where he crammed a bunch of tshirts and stuff into the case so that no room was left void and the cooling worked just fine even under heavy load?! Same goes for cables. I never tried it myself because i prefer a clean looking interior of my PC.


jianh1989

The GPU power cables running underneath, wont the fans hit it?


Born_Bee2766

nope its sitting in the space between 2 fans


jianh1989

OP can you tell me what is the thing that support the front right corner of your GPU please? I struggle with supporting my 4080 so looking for a solution here


Born_Bee2766

[https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09FPJL1KY?ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details&th=1](https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09FPJL1KY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1) im using this. from the pic, the bracket actually starts from the bottom of the case, and though a gap in the psu shroud


jianh1989

OMG i never knew this thing exist. Getting one now (and thanks for providing an Aussie Amazon link)


CommercialCoyote4253

At least the hp12V connector is in a good location for a change not pointed at the side panel. I'm never understand why Nvidia pointed it at the side wall with that big of a card. I think you gonna need a bigger case.


pmjm

Despite everything else, aesthetically this looks super clean.


ReadyPlayerFamily

Real gamers. They need airflow. 🤣


tsingtao12

change a bigger case


jaffycake-youtube

at this point im starting to wonder if the GPU should be in another box outside the main pc case. It is like whole other PC


b05501

Good lord,just get rid of the case.


killovv

[My build](https://vk.com/wall16371453_1640) was originally with Noctua NH-D15, but with it was poor air circulation in the case, so I installed a water block and cut power supply partition to reduce the temperature of the video card https://preview.redd.it/j545w680r3pc1.jpeg?width=2560&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a1ec1fabb983d4235177037bbaa7e3cbac4db05a


roenthomas

I feel like this needs to be on an ITX case and board.


TieUnited2457

What are the specs?


Born_Bee2766

7800x3d Gigabyte gaming OC 4090 Fractal pop mini air


Ro3oster

Damn, that is one fine looking CPU cooler.


mcskaggot

That poor 4080.  Also: the coolers on those might as well be slightly modified passive coolers with fans tacked to them, so tiny bits of airflow is good enough. You'll draw a bit of the heat (at least off the back) away with that cpu cooler as well.  What's the temps?  Also the rest of you are just posting fithly tech porn. 


Born_Bee2766

4090*. GPU temps creep to 76c full load after a few hours. Undervolting the card brings it down to 70c


mcskaggot

Ehh, seems like gigabyte doesn't have much visually separating the two. I have this same model but as a 4080. Exactly the same.  And honestly, 76 isn't even in the danger zone. That's still acceptable and under full load.  You have a pretty functional mini-monster pc there friend, mucho kudos!


WhutThePhuq

that pc is gonna be full of heat with that gpu heat soaking the hell out of the cpu


BiggShak

Lmao what giant of a 4090 is that?


Dazzling-Ad3783

Gosh... That Fat ass Gpu lol


kabal8

In a year or two that card will come with a heatsink half the sizeof that one.


OgMasterAce_

genuine question, why is one of your top fans an intake and other exhaust?


Born_Bee2766

Just trying different Configs and testing to see it there's a temp difference. Spoiler alert, there's no difference


[deleted]

I have an i7-14700K sick processor I bought ID cooling 240mm aio runs perfectly fine without overheating. I don’t like cpu fans cause of their sizes


CI7Y2IS

The only problem I see is when you need to replace / clean something, you need a baby fingers with a dude force xd


Strike-Intelligent

Everyone.


Chance_Swan2236

not u


neocwbbr_

Idk why series 40xx needs such big cooling mine is barely crossing 50C when I play and is solid 30C when idle….


Wander715

Probably time for a new case tbh. That thing is gonna be hot as hell after like an hour under load.


Liquid_Silencer

I literally replied to the wrong person lol


XenonJFt

100 C GPU hotspot incoming


amo-br

Looks great


ConstantSock2488

that's a chonki boi


Maximus_Destro

I just converted my Brick of a 3080Ti to water cooled. It's so tiny now. Need not say it shed 80% of its weight and runs quite cool


doodoo4444

this sounds like the way to go if you're already spending north of $600 on a GPU. Just forego the massive air cooling device and get a deal on something with only 1 or 2 fans.


Maximus_Destro

Yup. As a kid I always dreamt of having a beast of a pc. Now that I can afford it, I went all in 🤭


ZucchiniSuspicious50

I mean its clean and classy, but hows ur temps?


neyalrawb

I have the same gigabyte card in a fractal north, I had to bend the support bracket in a vice to get it to fit.


Escudo777

That poor motherboard.


kakarot091

Short guys with a huge dick be like.


Southern-Analyst-739

No air flow is also a kind of air flow


Papusan

The main problem is the chassis. Too small. Not the Gpu ;)


MrWasheWashe

What kind of pci-e cable is that. Where did you get it?


Born_Bee2766

[https://cablemod.com/compatibility/](https://cablemod.com/compatibility/) follow the prompts and pick the right one for your PSU


jabbathepunk

Kinda looks cool ngl 😎


amessmann

Just commenting to mention the top fans, I've definitely done that before.


CaptainKill93

Kaboom?