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System Name | ab┃ob |
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Processor | 7800X3D┃5800X3D |
Motherboard | B650E PG-ITX┃X570 Impact |
Cooling | NH-U12A + T30┃AXP120-x67 |
Memory | 64GB 6400CL32┃32GB 3600CL14 |
Video Card(s) | RTX 4070 Ti Eagle┃RTX A2000 |
Storage | 8TB of SSDs┃1TB SN550 |
Case | Caselabs S3┃Lazer3D HT5 |
Impact (mini-DTX) in HT5 (5.3L). I think we've finally run up against the hard limit of how small we can go
don't really notice it in the L5 but the case really isn't much bigger than the board itself anymore
Since Impact has no iGPU output (dGPU required), DTX makes sandwich layout impossible, and SO-DIMM.2 necessitates 70mm+ of vertical clearance (and even then requires half the heatsink removed). Had to give up the Lone L5 again because DTX won't fit properly, but i begrudgingly admit that the HT5 does have better airflow
Trying a loop at least once is still a worthwhile experience. Even if you eventually go back like I did. Good diagram, I relied on one heavily when planning mine too.
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Since Impact has no iGPU output (dGPU required), DTX makes sandwich layout impossible, and SO-DIMM.2 necessitates 70mm+ of vertical clearance (and even then requires half the heatsink removed). Had to give up the Lone L5 again because DTX won't fit properly, but i begrudgingly admit that the HT5 does have better airflow
Oh no, it isn't about forcing myself. It's about wanting to take the challenge on (that and daily over 40C ambient temperatures where I live during the summer).
My current rig looks mighty fine and is as low maintenance as can be (everything on air), but it is a hotbox.
Trying a loop at least once is still a worthwhile experience. Even if you eventually go back like I did. Good diagram, I relied on one heavily when planning mine too.