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This post starts off lengthy but then picks up to be quicker later. I recommend jumping to THE CASE section if you aren't interested in the thought process and plan.
 
Back Story
 
SO! I am always into the a full pc that takes up very little space on the desk. And I recently moved from a large sit/stand desk to a smaller desk due to some new things in my life. Luckily I have been previously working with the Custmod cases. The Custmod SXM 6.3L is a wonderful case that allows a SFX PSU, ITX motherboard (53mm cooler clearance), and GPU length maximum of 183mm. The SFX power supply allows me to use a virtually silent PSU with a 80+ platinum rating. Flex PSUs are not close to silent especially before the Noctua fan mod. Plus they get expensive for performance over 80+ gold rating.
 
My original build included:
 
TO-GO BOX
LM Delidded i7 8700k
Cryorig C7-G
Gigabyte Z390i Aorus
Intel 660p 1TB m.2 SSD
Gigabyte RTX 2060 itx
Corsair SF 750W PSU
Custmod SXM 6.3L
 

 
Now this build was great for smaller gaming sessions, especially when I mostly play World of Warcraft. The system stays pretty quiet because nothing really demanded a lot of performance and therefore the fans never ramp up very much. But even with ambient noise at a soft 28dB. Testing the system at around 6 inches away from the front, it got up to 44dB WHILE IDLE. Which is absolutely silent for gaming with headphones but since my computer is in the living room, it distracted me often. (My wife didn't notice most of the time).
 
NOW FOR THE REAL PROJECT
 
I was able to grab a 1440p 144Hz TV, so when this system is reaching 50dB while gaming, so pushing it through a 1440p high refresh rate medium, the fans really start to ramp up, which is absolutely unacceptable if there are other people in the living room. This needs to be fixed. What I loved about the Custmod case was that it never really interfered into my mouse space. I could use the entire front portion of my desk with no trouble. So here is my golden standard points in the next build:
 
- SFX PSU for quiet power and I already have SF 750W
- Around 10L build. Anything towering over the monitor may look out of place
- AT LEAST 120mm radiator + 15mm thick fan for possible custom loop
- Monoblock CPU to eliminate excess heat leaking into other components
- No longer than 200mm length to not impede on mouse space
 
At first, it seems the Phanteks Evolv Shift with Hybrid GPU and 120mm AIO for CPU was the best solution, but that case is SUCH a goliath, and the bad airflow is a clear problem. We will back seat that idea. (we will never come back to this). Next, lets surf the internet for SFF cases that allow radiator support. This link on reddit IS A LIFESAVER. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AddRvGWJ_f4B6UC7_IftDiVudVc8CJ8sxLUqlxVsCz4/htmlview?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf.
 
It introduced me to a LOAD of new options. mainly from the company Warhead who have built several cases that mark off most of my wants. The main two cases are the WH Frisk case and the WH-Nano case. These cases do require a Flex PSU, but everything else is included. UNFORTUNATELY, Warhead seems to have stopped either selling these cases or paying attention to these case orders. I ordered the Nano on two separate websites, and one was canceled after 3 days then the other stayed pending for 3 weeks. After that time, I asked for a refund. I REALLY wanted to get this done before the new year. I simultaneously toyed with the idea of a custom case using parvum mod cubes and 3mm acrylic, but that didn't really go well.
 
So I finally settled on a case. The CUSTMOD SXM 6.3L case, BUT with a custom front panel to raise the case height. A hybrid custom case is the best solution I could come up with since it seems no other solution is available on the market. Using the spine of the Custmod case, and taking off the front panel to replace it with a 3mm acrylic custom panel is optimal.
 
THE CASE
 
Here is the acrylic I'm starting with. I used a 18"x 24" piece then cut it into three separate 15mm wide sheets, and the 24" length is perfect. Sharpie marks indicate bending lines. Smaller marks indicate placement on how to attach to the back of the case. It may vary depending on how the bends go.
 

 
MK1 of the Case. Good Start but it can be improved. Unfortunately, the bottom corner cracked while drilling holes using a regular drill. Luckily, I have access to a drill press. The holes were much cleaner. The bends here are sloppy and the connection is not super solid in the back. If you are curious about dimensions of bending. please get in touch with me. Total Volume 8.3L here.
 

 

This post starts off lengthy but then picks up to be quicker later. I recommend jumping to THE CASE section if you aren't interested in the thought process and plan.
 
Back Story
 
SO! I am always into the a full pc that takes up very little space on the desk. And I recently moved from a large sit/stand desk to a smaller desk due to some new things in my life. Luckily I have been previously working with the Custmod cases. The Custmod SXM 6.3L is a wonderful case that allows a SFX PSU, ITX motherboard (53mm cooler clearance), and GPU length maximum of 183mm. The SFX power supply allows me to use a virtually silent PSU with a 80+ platinum rating. Flex PSUs are not close to silent especially before the Noctua fan mod. Plus they get expensive for performance over 80+ gold rating.
 
My original build included:
 
TO-GO BOX
LM Delidded i7 8700k
Cryorig C7-G
Gigabyte Z390i Aorus
Intel 660p 1TB m.2 SSD
Gigabyte RTX 2060 itx
Corsair SF 750W PSU
Custmod SXM 6.3L
 

 
Now this build was great for smaller gaming sessions, especially when I mostly play World of Warcraft. The system stays pretty quiet because nothing really demanded a lot of performance and therefore the fans never ramp up very much. But even with ambient noise at a soft 28dB. Testing the system at around 6 inches away from the front, it got up to 44dB WHILE IDLE. Which is absolutely silent for gaming with headphones but since my computer is in the living room, it distracted me often. (My wife didn't notice most of the time).
 
NOW FOR THE REAL PROJECT
 
I was able to grab a 1440p 144Hz TV, so when this system is reaching 50dB while gaming, so pushing it through a 1440p high refresh rate medium, the fans really start to ramp up, which is absolutely unacceptable if there are other people in the living room. This needs to be fixed. What I loved about the Custmod case was that it never really interfered into my mouse space. I could use the entire front portion of my desk with no trouble. So here is my golden standard points in the next build:
 
- SFX PSU for quiet power and I already have SF 750W
- Around 10L build. Anything towering over the monitor may look out of place
- AT LEAST 120mm radiator + 15mm thick fan for possible custom loop
- Monoblock CPU to eliminate excess heat leaking into other components
- No longer than 200mm length to not impede on mouse space
 
At first, it seems the Phanteks Evolv Shift with Hybrid GPU and 120mm AIO for CPU was the best solution, but that case is SUCH a goliath, and the bad airflow is a clear problem. We will back seat that idea. (we will never come back to this). Next, lets surf the internet for SFF cases that allow radiator support. This link on reddit IS A LIFESAVER. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AddRvGWJ_f4B6UC7_IftDiVudVc8CJ8sxLUqlxVsCz4/htmlview?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf.
 
It introduced me to a LOAD of new options. mainly from the company Warhead who have built several cases that mark off most of my wants. The main two cases are the WH Frisk case and the WH-Nano case. These cases do require a Flex PSU, but everything else is included. UNFORTUNATELY, Warhead seems to have stopped either selling these cases or paying attention to these case orders. I ordered the Nano on two separate websites, and one was canceled after 3 days then the other stayed pending for 3 weeks. After that time, I asked for a refund. I REALLY wanted to get this done before the new year. I simultaneously toyed with the idea of a custom case using parvum mod cubes and 3mm acrylic, but that didn't really go well.
 
So I finally settled on a case. The CUSTMOD SXM 6.3L case, BUT with a custom front panel to raise the case height. A hybrid custom case is the best solution I could come up with since it seems no other solution is available on the market. Using the spine of the Custmod case, and taking off the front panel to replace it with a 3mm acrylic custom panel is optimal.
 
THE CASE
 
Here is the acrylic I'm starting with. I used a 18"x 24" piece then cut it into three separate 15mm wide sheets, and the 24" length is perfect. Sharpie marks indicate bending lines. Smaller marks indicate placement on how to attach to the back of the case. It may vary depending on how the bends go.
 

 
MK1 of the Case. Good Start but it can be improved. Unfortunately, the bottom corner cracked while drilling holes using a regular drill. Luckily, I have access to a drill press. The holes were much cleaner. The bends here are sloppy and the connection is not super solid in the back. If you are curious about dimensions of bending. please get in touch with me. Total Volume 8.3L here.
 

 

Does anyone have a link or something to the modded BIOS flash required to run these chips?

Yeah normal 330W laptop one.

just had to pop in to say you sir are crazy    
 
I moved my TV PC rig from a small 'ATX' setup to this Node 202 (new mb, psu, cpu cooler of course) yesterday and it was a huge PITA just getting the parts all together.
 
Can't even imagine trying to add water cooling but my hats off to you for sure!

It was worth a look.
Amazon, if you search for tap + drill you can get them together in a set. just make sure you get the correct thread type for your fitting.
 
Good luck.

The trick to drilling off centre holes is to use a guide. Drill your 1/4" hole into a scrap piece of metal or ply wood then fix this to your block using some double sided tape/hot glue, lining the hole up to where you want to drill. now you have a guide that will stop your bit moving while you drill.

Oh, wow, i totally missed that(unless it was edited after the fact). I was talking about the radiator. But assuming there is enough plastic, drilling and taping should still work but loctite won't. instead i would add some 2 part epoxy to the new barbs thread before screwing it in, it will bond the dissimilar materials together and act as a water barrier to prevent leaks.

Usually people put a pump under the PSU area. I think the Eisbaer Lt pump looks nice on paper, but I know it is not powerful enough for a dual waterblock system.
 
 
Temps too high and monitored = melted tubes
 
 

I have a bit of experience in digital drawing (Surface Book and also a girlfriend who is into calligraphy and stuff); as much as she loves her Surface Book sometimes she is pissed that all of "the good Apps" only exist for the iPad (Pro).
So, before buying anything for a PC for her let her try drawing on an iPad; I understand that you think the output quality could be crap, but trust me, it is not. And I'm a 100% PC guy who does not like Apple at all.

I would agree but with the TG case, which was honestly my biggest want in this build, so I went with a aesthetically pleasing cooler. Also, It is one of the best down blowing out there.
 
Motherboard was not included either.

I would agree but with the TG case, which was honestly my biggest want in this build, so I went with a aesthetically pleasing cooler. Also, It is one of the best down blowing out there.
 
Motherboard was not included either.

If I didn't have my current system, and I was on a $500 budget, this is what I would build for the Final Month of 2017.
 
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7xYHkT
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7xYHkT/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($74.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($26.90 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($68.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($82.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 560 4GB AERO ITX Video Card  ($107.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo EVOLV ITX TG (Black) Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($87.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $527.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-01 10:25 EST-0500
 
Love the tempered Glass Evolv case. The ITX is to take up little space on my desk. G4560 for good price/prefermance, and a RX 560 because of AMD's recent advantage on DX12 games. I even snuck in a non-stock CPU cooler, and an SSD. Thoughts?

Give in to your inner master race and get those new upgrade feels haha 

it needs an ssd 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($304.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($84.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Sandisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($83.36 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G  Video Card  ($683.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($37.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1194.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-24 03:32 EDT-0400
 
 
I didn't add the HDD because you can use the ones from your current build (same goes for the RAM and the case).

I would go for something like a CX450M grey label instead of the VS450

Yes you can turn off the LED on the mobo.

Wow, that seems to be quite a bit above the other SSDs in the price per read/write maxes. Thanks!

this is in the wrong place, not a build log needs to be in the ram sub forum

Here I am testing my rig before the build. I have just moved cities so I moved my coffee table off the rug and ran everything.
POST ON FIRST TRY!
I then wiped the hard drive clean, installed windows, and everything essential from Ninite.com and also Origin (because Mass Effect).

So I ran into some issues that I didn't think about. With four fans and 2 fan connectors, I am only running an intake and an exhaust as of now, but I ordered 2 Red Y Fan connectors so everything can run. At this point in the build its 1:30am and I am just happy everything is wired up and working. 
 
I can honestly say I AM TERRIBLE AT CABLE MANAGEMENT. The 24 pin connector was truly difficult to get aligned and not sagging ontop of the gpu PCB. The GPU cords are a little lose and unappealing but that is the last thing I installed so maybe next time. But with the upgrades that are soon to come including the fan connectors mentioned previously, SSD, LED Strips, possible panitning GPU shroud, maybe I can take some time to improve the mess of cable. I went to bed as Andromeda was installing.
 
My next step is making the front LED fan Red and doing my easy RAM overclocking to 2933. I want to play some games before trying out CPU overclocking. I've heard it's easy reaching 3.8-3.9 with the Wraith Spire Cooler so that is also on my list

i did for a while but thats aparently not the case anymore, its closer to the 470 in power but with that said it still kicks 1080p's ass

Yeah I'd go with the Seasonic. I've had a couple bad experiences with EVGA's lower end 80+ and 80+ Bronze supplies.

It's not even funny anymore, RAM pricing doubling is just FUCK ME HARD!