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  1. K

    Question which pc case should I go for?

    Where I live, pc cases are mostly expensive and shipping is twice the case price, so now I have these cases sold here to pick from: Zalman N5 MF = 67$ Xigmatek Lux S = 78$ Cougar Archon 2 Mesh = 87.6$ MSI Mag Force = 96$ I'm trying to save for better components but also trying not to go too...
  2. C

    Question Torrent Compact vs Be Quiet 500 fx

    I'm trying to decide between these cases for my new build. My only concern with the torrent is reviews saying cable management is hard. I'm mostly interested in having a silent pc so do you think the 2 180mm fans on the torrent would be quieter than the 3 120 on the 500 fx ? They both come with...
  3. M

    Question Do newer pc cases not support internal bluray/dvd burner?

    Do newer pc cases not support internal bluray/dvd burners?I want to be able to continue using my current pc's bluray burner with the new custom pc I will build, but it seems to me most of the new pc cases do not have a bay for an internal optical drive. Is there a way to make it possible with a...
  4. M

    Question The presence of electricity in the body of the computer case !!!

    Hi guys I recently realized that when my computer is turned off , the body of the case has electricity ! ( The back of the case has more electricity than other places ) And when I turn on the computer , the power goes out ! What's the problem friends ?! Thank you for your guidance
  5. W

    Question After installing the new Graphic Card this icon starts to turn red , is that normal ? and what does that mean?

    Before installing my new GPU the icon wasn't even lightening. now it turned to red. https://ibb.co/TYQn0PF
  6. B

    Question HP Z8 G4 Motherboard , Please help me.

    Hi, I am in a desperate spot. I got my hands on a HP Z8 G4 motherboard with dual CPU and 24 ram slots but I cannot find any case that will fit this monster. I do not have access to the original case and PSU and contacting HP didn't help me at all. Is there any case that will fit this...
  7. R

    [SOLVED] External HDD disconnecting

    Today I was connecting an hdd that is on a generic usb 3.0 case on the pc case usb 3.0 port and it didin´t connected the first time , tried again and then it connected but after a while working on hdd it disconnects and disconnects all other usb devices on pc either even the usb devices...
  8. K

    Question Case and Radiator сompatibility ?

    Hello guys I am using this case https://www.msi.com/PC-Case/MPG-GUNGNIR-111R/Overview I wanna buy AIO 240 mm or 360mm but I can't use 240mm to up cuz rams and motherboard vram coolers not fit This one is fit on my front? Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360mm or I can buy 240mm for front? Thanks
  9. akash13eng

    Question HP xw8400 alternate case

    Hi All, I am looking for an alternate case for a HP xw8400, Previously I had three of them but due to storage issue I took all the components out and threw the caeses away. Now I want to build this for my son but don't want to spend much. Mother board size is 33 X 30.5 cm which is bigger than...
  10. S

    Question Help

    I build a pc recently and it looks like we plugged the reset switch wrong When we clicked it nothing happened (like nothing fried on the board and also nothing happened like it didn't reset the pc) Is it ok if I leave it like this or it could damage in the long run Like does a reset switch...
  11. M

    [SOLVED] Will this graphics card fit in my case ?

    Hello, I'm looking for advice on whether this GPU will fit in my case before I buy it. I have an HP EliteDesk 800 G1 Tower PC https://support.hp.com/bg-en/document/c03808397 The graphics card im looking to buy is an MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti OC - 2 Go model N750TI-2GD5/OC...
  12. Garrethawke94

    Question Would this PSU fit in a low PSU slot?

    Hello everyone, After 13 years it's time i rebuild my pc. Over the years i've replaced the graphic card and the PSU only. So i'm going to buy every single piece online and assemble it at home, like i did with this PC. I opted out for a Ryzen 5 5600x, MSI B550 A PRO, 16 GB ram, a 500 gb SSD...
  13. Ryflick

    [SOLVED] Is it safe connecting 3 Case Fans to Single PWM Fan Header?

    Heya all, I'd like to ask is it safe to connect 3 case fans to a single SYS_FAN1 Header in my motherboard? My specs : Processor : AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G Motherboard : MSI B450M-A PRO MAX AM4 GPU : MSI Radeon RX 570 ARMOR MK2 8GB OC GDDR5 RAM : Netac 2x8GB SR 3200MHz CL16 DDR4 SSD : ADATA SU650...
  14. Helecro

    Build Advice Please give advice on new case for my system ?

    Hello Gentleman, At the moment i have LianLi dynamic 11 Case, and at this point its starting to get too small for me after getting 3090 gpu and having to switch to 1600W power supply which is much longer than standard ones. Was looking around market and i cannot find any case that has support...
  15. toudei

    Question Will my Assasin III fit in XPG Battle Cruiser case?

    Hello everyone! I've built my first PC recently, but there's one 'but' - my case is not closing due to the small Motherboard B550M-PLUS (WI-FI) and the fact that my RAM is a bit high (If I understood correctly), so one of the sides of Assassin III is right on one of the RAMs, and I can't close...
  16. R

    Question will ASUS TUF GT501 black be good for adding more storage drive(HDD) in the near future?

    Hi, I'm thinking to buy this case and a little worried about my drives. i have 4 HDDs so i followed specs here https://www.asus.com/Motherboards-Components/Gaming-Cases/TUF-Gaming/TUF-Gaming-GT501/techspec/ and it said 4x3.5" combos. you know its for productivity purpose. in the near future i...
  17. Pirreboy

    Question 420mm with grill vs. 360mm without grill?

    I was wondering one thing about radiators. I have a fractal design define S (top picture, front picture). I do not have the front cover and the dust filter attached. Now for the dilemma. I can either fit a 360mm radiator with no obstruction in the front or a 420mm radiator in the top but with...
  18. TheRelentlessHunter

    Question New to liquid cooling and dimensions.

    Hey there! Let me begin by stating that I'm fairly new to assembling my own PC, but I've been slowly getting there. I have pretty much everything I need save for a processor (Ryzen 7 5800X) and a GPU that I have yet to decide upon. Getting back to the topic, I have realized that I would need...
  19. X

    Question Looking at getting some new components, will my mobo properly comnect to case?

    So I have a Cooler Master 690 II, and I want to put in an ASUS B35 ATX motherboard. Pretty sure it'll fit, but will the front panel connectors all wprl together? I really want to have those small luxuries, like power buttons and audio ports and hdmi ports, without reaching all the way around my...
  20. Baraa_Al Turk

    [SOLVED] Custom PC Switch

    Hello everyone, I'm planning on doing a custom pc switch that is similar to a racing car Ignition Switch Panel. it requires a little help from an electrician, so I thought why not ask those who are familiar with electricity. To my Electrical engineers or those who are aware of electrical systems...
  21. K

    Question Which Case?

    Between the: Corsair AIRFLOW 4000D White Mid Tower ATX Case https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/cases/atx/85229-cc-9011201-ww Lian Li Lancool 215 White E-ATX Case https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/cases/atx/92556-pc-lan215w Lian Li Lancool II Mesh White E-ATX Case...
  22. J

    Question Could someone recommend a full tower case?

    I’m completely at a loss for what case I should get. I looked around vaguely, purely through google searches. My problem is I don’t know anything about this stuff, like which manufacturers are good, which cases might be overpriced, etc. The overall look I’m going for is simple and square. No...
  23. LORYT699

    [SOLVED] Gemini/twin/dual system case

    Hi, As title I m searching some case for a dual atx system. I'd like to know every dual system case for choose the one better for me. Also I'd like if you can tell me how exactly it work, is just like 2 case paired or there are some features that I shuld look befor buy(example 1 psu for both...
  24. T

    [SOLVED] Side panel water build up???

    There seems to be water building up in the tempered glass side panel of my case, is this bad? Idk how long it has been there, what could cause this? Can humidity cause this? It has been raining a lot recently and the air felt abnormally cold.
  25. S

    Build Advice Lian Li O11 Evo Mini vs Mid Tower

    Was looking into getting a new case Either Lian Li O11 mini or the regular size case. If I were to get the mid tower I would just need case fans, but for the Mini build I would need a SFX Psu + Fans. I like really like the size of the mini but don’t really want to spend an extra $90 for a 750+...
  26. H

    [SOLVED] Issues mounting hard drive

    Having some issues with mounting a hard drive for a server I'm building for a client. I've searched everywhere for Documentation on this specific case but haven't found a lick of anything. One review made on the case even stated their own problems mounting their hard drive, but didn't offer a...
  27. S

    Question Upgrading GPU from GTX 1060 6GB to RTX 3070, need suggestions/advice

    Approximate Purchase Date: Next month Budget Range: GPU within $825, Case within $125, PSU within $85 System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Streaming games on Youtube/Twitch, Video editing using After Effects Are you buying a monitor: No Parts to Upgrade: GPU, Case, and PSU...
  28. T

    [SOLVED] fans, power, case

    i am building a new pc and have most of the parts and my case, but i still need help with some things: i dont know if my fans are good enough to cool everything i dont know what power supply i need to power this i dont know if everything will fit in this case part list: Motherboard( MSI MAG...
  29. T

    [SOLVED] what is the difference between these cases?

    i am making a new pc and i found a case, but on amazone there are two versions a cheaper and more expensive one. i would normally buy the cheap one, but is the cheap one a bad case or is there another reason it costs less...
  30. T

    [SOLVED] Fractal Torrent Compact or Fractal Define R6 ?

    Hello, I'm looking for a quiet case at load with not too high temperatures. I know that's a bit contradictory but I'd like to find a good balance between the two as my computer is currently annoyingly audible at idle and frustratingly loud at load. My system is built with a Ryzen 3700x with...
  31. H

    [SOLVED] Best configuration for my PC

    Hi, a few days ago I accidentally spilled water literally on my running PC, lateral case was taken off because reasons(never bothered to put it back) easier to clean PC and inspect it from time to time, PC was on and like half a glass on sparkling water fell right on the GPU, monitor went off 1...
  32. Nervly

    [SOLVED] Good Airflow/Silence Balance for Video Editing Rig

    Hey, everyone! My job consists of mostly video editing and some motion graphics. I mainly use Premiere and After Effects for this end. I usually work with either 1080p60 or 2160p30 footage, and sporadically 4k at 120fps too. I'm from Portugal. My current setup is as follows: - CPU: AMD Ryzen...
  33. D

    [SOLVED] Trying to insert a larger GPU inside a compact case (Noob warning)

    If you ever heard the saying 'no question is too dumb', I'm here to challenge that. So I recently inherited a entry level gaming pc. I was satisfied with the components except for the GPU (GTX 750) that I tried to change today to a Asus GTX 1060 dual fan. However, I could not do that since my...
  34. devansh4565

    [SOLVED] Dual-slot GPU in single-slot case ?

    i have a Dell Vostro 270s (Service Tag GQBBX1) and a gtx 750ti but only have a single slot while the gpu is double slot so should i cut the second metal slot and let the cooler remain.
  35. Albert8BFish

    [SOLVED] MSI B550 Tomahawk JUSB3 not working with USB2 devices (NZXT h510 i case)

    Hi All, The issue is with the usb on the front panel of my case. I tried to connect a few usb 3 devices and they work. If I connect any usb 2 device like a security key, a thumb stick or a game pad it doesn't. The same devices work fine if i connect them to another port. The light on my...
  36. presolol

    [SOLVED] Positive and negative indicator fell off of HDD LED wires, how can I tell which is which??

    I was moving them around and the little cover fell, exposing the wires. Not a big deal right I can put it back on bit wait.. now I dont know which one is positive and which one is negative. Any help on how I can tell them apart.
  37. B

    [SOLVED] ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti in a Lian Li O11 DYNAMIC

    Hello Forum, I will soon buy the 3080 Ti ROG Strix LC to upgrade from my 2080ti, which because of some weird problem that i could never solve (factory defect maybe?) would always power limit throttle at about 68% to 70%, giving in average roughly the same performance as a 1070, but i digress...
  38. S

    [SOLVED] IO shield/backplate slightly misaligned with the cutout frame on case

    Hello My first pc build, the motherboard placement was pretty difficult, but managed to screw it in place, however checking out the backpanel, it doesnt seem perfectly aligned. Sits into the frame flush on top, and all the way down to the bottom corners, where it seems a little bit off. No...
  39. aden.anderson2001

    Question Could putting a metal object like this in case damage sth?

    I've put this chain in my pc case for a couple hours now and I'm kinda worried tbh. Nothing has happened yet but I feel like it might? One side of the chain is locked on some random place in the back of the case and the other side is locked on the aio pipe, fitting just perfectly without...
  40. code_gs

    Question Selecting an E-ATX case with limited dimensions

    I need a case that fits within a pretty limited space, specifically 24"x17"x9". The parts that will definitely go in there: E-ATX motherboard ATX power supply (SFX doesn't have enough watts for the GPUs + processor, need at least 900, preferably 1000) 2 quadros Some optional things that would...