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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    Sorry for the radio silence. I've been busy. I installed my Samsung 860 EVO 1 TB M.2 SSD and put my 850 EVO 500 GB 2.5" SSD inside my PS4. How do you do that? Do you have any suggested programs/benchmarks? If that's true, then thanks. I just thought that the dust was a bit thick inside the...
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    Unit no. 0837 update. I received and installed my RTX 2080 a few weeks ago but I didn't have time to post because I started my new job. Since I'm opening my Sentry for the first time since February, here's a preview of how much dust has gathered... After doing some cleaning, I've installed...
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    I bit the bullet and pre-ordered the RTX 2080 FE. I'm usually very cautious and calculating but this time I did it simply because I promised myself last September that I'd pre-order this one; i.e. I'm going in all blind. I think that it would probably fit the Sentry but I'm concerned about the...
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    I've been lingering in the forums since last year and that was one of my fears. Before I started my build, I took a multimeter and did a continuity test on the riser cable pins to make sure that it was functional before I installed it because I didn't (and still don't) have a graphics card...
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    Thanks for the tips. I guess I'm opening my Sentry earlier than I thought. Edit: Done
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    Unit no. 0837 reporting in, though I'm a bit late to the party. Not really unique, but here's my build on PCPartPicker: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/knfQ3F One significant part that I'm missing is the GPU. Given the current global GPU crisis, I just feel that I'm better off waiting for...
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    Thanks a lot for answering Ej24. From my questions (1st and last especially), it's glaringly obvious that I'm a noob :LOL:. My line of thinking was "H-series chipset is for locked CPU's, therefore, if I use that, my 8700k will behave like 8700..." Feel free to laugh with me, at me. :LOL::LOL...
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    Hi all, I haven't been reading for a long time because I've been very busy with work, so please forgive me if this is a repeat topic. I was in Singapore for training and picked up the Intel i7-8700k (only because i7-8700 and the i5-8400 were not in stock) and the Noctua NH-L9i because they...
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    Thanks :) 1. True, and the stresses would not be uniform. Maybe I'll do a stress analysis on SolidWorks in my (very rare) spare time. I don't want to do anything too drastic with my Sentry so soon without any simulations at least... This idea may even require significant design changes, but if...
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    I have two ideas for the Sentry: Split the base into two pieces to allow for a horizontal configuration with ample space underneath for improved airflow during use and keyboard storage when not. Note: I wanted to draw this using FreeCAD but photo editing was faster. Hexagon-shaped holes...
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    I'm planning on getting the i5-8600 or i7-8700 depending on reviews and availability upon release. This will be my first build so I'm not too daring.
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    Order 1199, Unit 837 reporting on package condition :D Outer box has a hole large enough to easily fit my hand in. Fortunately, the inner box is in very good condition. However, there is a minor tear in the back, probably, due to flexing during transit. No worries; the case itself...
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    Order 1199. Just found out that I received my package yesterday... Unfortunately I'm in NYC at the moment. :D I'll give an update regarding package condition when I return. I bought what I can here in anticipation for my build minus Coffee Lake parts. I guess the case came too early. Lol
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    Order no. 1199 tracking number received! \(^0^)/ Just wanted to share my joy. Thanks a lot to the Zaber bros.!
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    On multiple levels indeed. I read that their undersea internet cables were damaged recently.
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    I don't have my Sentry yet (order 1199) but I do have a Samsonite Torus LP Backpack III and its laptop compartment is adjustable so I'm expecting it to fit.
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    You probably did, but I still want to ask... did you ground the aluminum foil? As far as I know, shielding must be grounded.
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    I haven't tried it myself with USB 3.0, but isn't it possible to add shielding yourself?
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    Thanks Steve0Kinev0 :D. According to its product page (https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N108TTURBO-11GD#kf), it does have a vapor chamber. Thanks kirkclick. That's pretty reassuring to know. I still have a few days to decide, so I won't rush to buy this; I'm planning to buy all of my...
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    Hey everyone, The Gigabyte GTX 1080 Ti Turbo is currently on Massdrop for 650 USD (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-1080-ti-turbo-11g) until next week. I've checked the Sentry GPU compatibility sheet, but there are no entries for GTX 1080 Ti, however, I assumed that this model...
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    Thanks a lot SaperPL. You're completely right... I only realised those points after making the post; silly me :) Maybe in a few years, thanks to upcoming standards as you've mentioned, building custom VR backpacks would be simpler or outright unnecessary. Just for the record, I find VR...
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    SENTRY: Console-sized gaming PC case project

    New guy here. How about Sentry VR; i.e. backpack style? Might be TOO niche, but just throwing it out there... I can imagine cooling and ergonomics as challenges.
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