Recent content by DevilsPox

great, thx, seems well with the mobi replace. Did indeed replace the case too, since I messed up the front panel port.

I had to replace the motherboard. I have done so and all is working again.

Can anyone describe what I should be seeing if my mobo is working but my PSU is not? I’m going to likely replace the mobo but wondering if PSU should be suspect? No beeps occur when I start the computer, just everything powers and red led stuck on first CPU post light.

Today I put in a cheap wireless mouse USB dongle into my case's front-panel USB, backwards. It got stuck, and it shorted my computer. It froze on Windows briefly (it actually showed my network has having dropped I remember seeing), and then turned off very shortly (2 seconds) after. Now, my...

Hello everyone! I realized I never posted the final result - so here it is! This was a very helpful thread for my overall build and knowledge. Thanks. My favorite game / test right now is Mortal Online II. I play at about 110-130 FPS, with GPU temps never rising above 80, and CPU temps never...

Hello - simple question... See image attached. It's a 140mm Noctua fan normally used for the NH-D15 used as my top exhaust fan. As you can see, the fan-case does not cover the corners. My question: Does this corner exposure matter? If so, how much? Thanks,

Appreciate the input everyone, I've learned a lot and made a lot of improvements to my system. I've removed the 3 fans, for all the reasons discussed in this thread. And, its much (about 50%) quieter now. I have purchased a replacement ventilated (stippled holes, dark-translucent plastic) for...

I have 3 small 80mm fans under the area visible here, positioned under the front panel vent, pushing air upwards. As you can see in the image, they are about half under the front panel fans and half under the casing with holes. Is this a good idea?

I believe the GPU drooping was actually just the angle I took the picture, thanks for the advice / posts there though. You’ll see below I think it’s quite straight and seems sturdy. OK! Made revisions to the build, and I think this will be much better received by those of you who have commented...

Thanks for all the advice, input, and thoughts - very, very helpful. I've made adjustments based on the thread, right now I get temps while at max gameplay for GPU at stable 81 degrees, and CPU of 68 degrees. Here are the adjustments I've made, and some updated images: Rotated the CPU Cooler...

Thanks - I intend to remove as much of the resistance you've listed as possible. Rear PCI slot covers -> Should I replace these with 40mm fans? or just remove them? Should I remove the shroud if possible? I could replace the glass with a grate? I've seen some mods like this, worth it? NZXT H1...

I got it - I'm just trying to make work with what I have, as best I can. I'm not opposed to modifying the actual case, for the record - but understand my case is the root of my problem. (mostly why I'm posting). Thanks - with this confirmed, I'm wondering if having fans point directly under...

So that is literally 'upside-down' from the way I have it now (glowing fan goes on the bottom)? Do you think my placement of PSU is at all the issue here, because it conflicts with the airflow from my bottom 3 fans? This has helped for ideas... you have fans pointed upward, that flow from...

Thanks for all that, appreciate the insight. Can you explain what you mean by PSU the right way?

It sounds like that because of the amount of the case’s limited air intake ability, it may be a detrimental ratio between the heat generated by the extra power for the fans/LEDs and so outweighs the benefits of the fans. If this this truly the case, would the Base Configuration (image 1) be the...