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    DAN A4-SFX: The smallest gaming case in the world

    I don't know of any 1070s or 1080s that require 80-100% fan speed for overclocking. Even with the worst case scenario on the FE there's little need to go over 70%.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    I'm using slower Noctua F12s in the same setup, and my temperatures max out at 60C in exhaust config. I find it significantly quieter (especially at idle) than when I was using the EVGA Hybrid kit. You can get IR thermometer guns pretty cheaply to measure component temperatures.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Positive pressure isn't worth dumping 200-300W of heat into your case IMO. You do at least have the option of perfect intake or exhaust configs with the Accelero though. When I had the Accelero on the 980 Ti I was getting 65-70C overclocked under load, with a barely audible fan curve on the...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    You can use thermal tape instead of adhesive if you want the process to be easily reversible. I used 3M 8815 for my heatsinks on the 980 Ti and 1080. I've used the stock adhesive previously on an AMD 6870. The heatsinks did come off, but left some adhesive behind on the VRAM chips. I have also...
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    Asrock Beebox

    There's no standard for what a Type C port supports, only what the motherboard manufacturer decides to include. Thunderbolt requires an Intel controller separate from the chipset.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Browser tabs eat RAM. They don't utilize multiple cores effectively at all. Same with my SF600. Even at 50-60W load, the fan still spins.
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    Asrock Beebox

    It doesn't have PCIe or Thunderbolt over USB, so no eGPU. The CPU is also far too weak for gaming.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    The SF600 and SF450 have the same fan. My SF600's fan spins even at low loads (<100W).
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    DAN A4-SFX: The smallest gaming case in the world

    The EVGA Power Link should fit the MSI Gaming X, given how close the power connectors are to the end of the card. EVGA Unveils Unique L-shaped VGA Power Adapter
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    Corsair SF600 600w SFX Powersupply

    Had my SF600 replaced and the high pitched sound seems to be gone, but it's still not stopping the fan at idle and seems to have slight coil buzzing instead. Power draw from the wall is ~40W. Edit: some very strange fan behaviour of my 2nd SF600 at "idle", reminiscent of the SX-500LG. Sometimes...
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    Corsair SF600 600w SFX Powersupply

    My SF600's fan doesn't seem to stop at idle, and is also making a constant high pitched oscillating sound (also at idle, disappears under load). Ambient temperature is 25C, PSU internals are ~35C. Any ideas, or just get it replaced?
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    I wouldn't buy any cooler now and expect it to work with the 1000 series. HBM is going to change the heatsink layout quite a bit. I haven't bothered to test the Accelero IV with fans as intake since the GPU simply produces so much more heat than the rest of the system. (250-300W compared to...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    With my Accelero IV and Noctua F12s I get load temps in the high 60s while the fans are running quietly at 1000RPM. Exhausting GPU heat also means you don't need such a big CPU cooler. The Noctua C12P has been working great on by 6700K at 4.5GHz. You could control the fans using the...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    If you're not willing to put an aftermarket cooler like an Arctic Accelero IV (I get 30C silent at idle) on your card, the Gigabyte cards should work well as they're long rather than tall, preventing them from sealing air in the lower compartment. I would always add fans underneath a non-blower...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    I used Maxwell Bios Tweaker to change the speed to a more acceptable level, around 400rpm at idle.
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    Silverstone SX500-LG 500W Gold SFX-L

    Yes, I removed the slim fan and have mounted a standard 120mm on the outside of the PSU. It's powered and controlled by the PSU. A fan on the side intake might help the PSU run passively for longer, but it's a fairly large distance away so there won't be any static pressure.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Reference GPUs have 4 pin PWM headers although they use a different connector. You can get adapters for normal fans easily enough. My two Noctua F12s are powered and controlled by the fan header on my 980 Ti.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    I have a similar setup, but with a 980 Ti and i7 6700K. The Noctua C12P has no trouble cooling the i7 and still leaves room for a fan or drive cage next to it.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Quiet under load, but loud at idle compared to air cooled cards. There's no speed control for the radiator fan or pump.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    You might want to check your HDD temperatures. I had that congifuration before with HDD under a reference 980Ti, and it got way too hot with the GPU under load. Even rear exhaust GPUs radiate a lot of heat from the shroud on all sides.
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    Silverstone SX500-LG 500W Gold SFX-L

    I've replaced the fan twice on my unit. The trouble with slim fans is finding one that's quiet. Using a full size 120mm fan is possible if your case has room next to the PSU, e.g. the M1. I picked the Scythe fan in my signature because it supposedly has a low starting voltage. It's completely...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    All LGA1151 boards have support for a single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, including H110. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_1151 The H110 chipset will not bottleneck any GPU.
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    Silverstone SX500-LG 500W Gold SFX-L

    I have a v1.0 SX 500 LG that I've opened up to replace the fan, and I didn't see anything behind any of the screw holes that could cause a short.
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    NCASE M1 v3 Build Thread

    Connect the red wire to the yellow 12V pin, and connect the black wire to the black ground. The new fan is speed controlled in the same way as the original.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    If you're running at a fixed voltage, it doesn't really matter what fan you use. Pick one that has good airflow at a low noise level. You can also use full thickness fans if you have space next to the PSU.
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    NCASE M1 v3 Build Thread

    Yes, exactly the same as that picture. No more clicking between idle and spinning as the fan doesn't stop spinning after starting up.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    The PSU uses very simple voltage control that works on any fan. The FW121 doesn't spin at idle or the lowest voltage level above idle, but once you have a moderate load it starts spinning. At the lowest voltage level there can be a whine noise where the voltage isn't quite enough to start the...
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    NCASE M1 v3 Build Thread

    Far more options to go beside it, like a radiator or HDDs. I'm fairly sure a HDD won't fit next to the C14. Your picture looks like the C12P. Probably not under load, but much quieter at idle. Unless your motherboard has good voltage control but most only do PWM. The C12P does draw from...
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    NCASE M1 v3 Build Thread

    I have the C12P currently in my M1 alongside a 120mm radiator, so a fan would of course fit too. Or the 3.5" drive cage if needed. I used to have the H97n-WIFI which worked fine socket placement wise. Album here: http://imgur.com/a/xeDo9 The cooler is incredibly quiet after swapping out the 3...
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    Skylake-Based Z170 Gaming Mini ITX Motherboard

    Optical SPDIF and HDMI for audio should be more than sufficient. You can combine rear and front audio ports on the Asrock for 7.1 analogue, but does anyone really use that?
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    NCASE M1 v3 Build Thread

    I had my reference 980Ti running fine at 1420MHz, although it was quite loud.
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    Can a Ncase M1 fit both a Noctua NH-C14 cooler and a GTX 980 Ti Hybrid?

    The Noctua C12P fits fine alongside my EVGA Hybrid radiator.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Assuming it uses the same or similar PCB dimensions as the 980, the MSI 980Ti should fit but will require low-profile PCIe power connectors, otherwise the side panel won't close. http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/msi-geforce-gtx-980-ti-gaming-oc-review,3.html...
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    NCASE M1 and ASUS GTX 970 DirectCU Mini

    It doesn't press much on cards without a backplate, and you can avoid contact completely if you orient the PSU so that the fan is on the inside of the case.
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    NCASE M1 and ASUS GTX 970 DirectCU Mini

    The only reason to get a mini version of the 970 is if you want to use a full-size ATX PSU. The EVGA and MSI 970s should fit fine with an SFX PSU.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Does the EVGA Hybrid make any noticeable noise at idle?
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    Silverstone SX500-LG 500W Gold SFX-L

    You have less clearance on the V1 for the GPU, so I would recommend orienting it with the fan on the inside of the case. That way the 24pin motherboard cable can be routed underneath/behind the GPU so that it does not press down on it.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    There are some low profile extensions on Ebay. I made some myself from standard extensions. There's not really any reason to change the case. There are still more than enough clips to secure the side panel if you remove one, and it's very easy to remove a clip.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    The MSI Gaming 980 fits fine once you remove a single panel retaining clip at the rear of the case. It does require low-profile PCIe power extensions though, otherwise you won't be able to get the side panel back on.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    It's the MSI Gaming model with the Twin Frozr V cooler.
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