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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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.
  5. 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+...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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.
  15. 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...
  16. 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.
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
  21. W

    Question How do I fix an off balance case fan?

    I have a Deepcool Matrexx 55 mesh 4f case and everything has gone well except one of the fans is off balance. When you look at the fan when it’s spinning it wobbles just enough to make a noise. How would I go about fixing the fan since the fans are pre-installed in the case?
  22. Yolo_gamer

    [SOLVED] Need cooling help/advice. high temps all around.

    My pc has: i5 12600k with corsair h100i elite capellix palit 3080ti corsair 850tx psu 8tb of hard drive storage (2tb SSD / 1tb ssd / 1 tb hdd / 4tb hdd) z690 ddr4 motherboard 4 front fans are intake and 4 top/back are exhaust My entire pc heats up immensely when there's roughly 40%-50% GPU and...
  23. S

    [SOLVED] Case dimensions not available Neutron Lab NOVA W01 Tempered Glass PC Case

    Hey building my first pc, I just wanted to know if there is anyway for me to know if my cpu coolers height will fit a case I want to buy. Problem is that for the life of me I can't find any product specifications on any site selling the case. It's a mid atx case and my cpu cooler height is...
  24. T

    [SOLVED] Lian Li PC-011 Dynamic EVO compatibility and worth it?

    Currently have a NZXT H500 with an i7 8700k and 3070 ti, temps are in the higher range and was thinking of buying a new case with better airflow that can seat more fans. I came across the Lian Li Dynamic and was wondering if this case is compatible with an Asus Prime Z370-A ATX board? Also...
  25. Bxzza

    Question PC Power On Issues

    Hello, I've had my build for around 10 months now (specs below), its had it problems here and there but nothing i havent gotten past. however recently it's been having issues powering on, sometimes it powers on completely fine, others the power button just does nothing (so far only seems to...
  26. A

    Question Sahara P35 Case Front Panel Removal

    Hello, I have the Sahara P35 case and was curious about removing the front panel to make it easy to clean the dust, does anyone know whether this a viable option without breaking it? Otherwise I'd probably have to remove the side panel and the front fans in order to clean it out I imagine...
  27. VinceMan

    [SOLVED] Need New USB Cable - unsure which one I need

    I recently built my wife a new computer, using the Corsair 4000D Airflow case. Somehow, the USB header cable just...fell apart when I was plugging it into the motherboard. I'm unsure what cable I need to order to replace it. Any advice?
  28. Short_Bingus

    [SOLVED] How to connect the argb controller to the motherboard and which header

    I have an MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon Max Wifi and a MSI mag forge 100r
  29. Kagami1004

    Question Dell Optiplex 3070 Tower Case upgrade?

    Hello, i want to change my Dell Optiplex Case. Currently I added Hyper T20 CPU cooler but I had to permanently remove a case bolt because I can't fit it in with T20 cooler, so now my case can't be closed properly. Can u guys me an idea which case will fit or should I buy new random case and mod it?
  30. zaur999

    Question Can't remove plastic part to open front and top panel

    Hello . I am removing all my componant from the case but I don't know how to open these : https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/402395598697005066/942448273858396210/P_20220213_165204.jpg .I can't oppen front or top panelle if I can't remove thses and so my water cooler will be stuck forever
  31. S

    Question Will removing the PCI-E brackets at the back of your case cause dust build-up if your case has positive pressure airflow?

    So basically, I have a Fractal Design Torrent case which is an EXTREMELY positive pressure focused case. I recently got myself a RTX 3070 MSI Gaming Z card which came with a GPU sag bracket, but in order to be able to install the GPU sag bracket, I had to remove almost every single PCI-E bracket...
  32. H

    [SOLVED] Case For Future Build 5000D

    There is a winter sale going on in my country and they have the 5000D for 99 euro from 170. Should I grab it from now for my future build or even switch it with my current one? Is it a good case? Corsair 5000D Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX PC Case (CC-9011209-WW) -...
  33. Varzoh

    [SOLVED] I plan on getting iCUE 5000x Case, I want to get noctua a few 140mm and 1 120mm fan.

    I need help with airflow. What can you guys say about the case and amount of fans for good airflow. I need help with locations and what way to face the fans. Thank you!
  34. Z

    [SOLVED] Where is the cmos reset on this mb?

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09GLBZYSV/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I can’t find the cmos reset on this mb
  35. Nathan22211

    [SOLVED] Looking for dimensions and mounting holes of 3.5 and 5.25 inch drive bays

    I'm trying to make a modular case system that's 3d printable, I'd link it here but I dunno if it'd be considered advertising, and I'm trying to add support to 3.5 and 5.25 inch drive bays, i.e. the place where your CD drive would be on an older model PC. I need the dimensions of the bay, in...
  36. S

    [SOLVED] Fan / AIO Help!

    Hi all! First time builder here and i'm just really stuck with the whole fan and AIO placement situation: My build will be along the lines of this: (I'm considering 12th gen CPU and switching to AMD GPU etc still but this is the general idea) CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor CPU...
  37. Fire-Wire

    [SOLVED] How to effectively deal with moisture?

    Hi all, I don't know if this is the correct section for this question, but here's the thing: I live in Brazil, and if that's not hot and humid enough, I also live very close to the beach - so add more humidity and a (literal) grain of salt in the air. Recently, I discovered droplets of water...
  38. Vilqx

    [SOLVED] Issues with MSI ARGB fans showing up in MSI Center

    I just got a new case from MSI that comes with 4 ARGB fans, and I will list my specs below. Case: MSI GUNGNIR 110R (new) Mobo: Gigabyte B450m DS3H GPU: Msi Armor RX 570 8 gb CPU: Ryzen 5 2600 Ram: 32 GB Corsair RGB RT (4x8) So, my issue is that I don't know how to integrate these fans into the...
  39. T

    Question Would this PSU fit?

    I recently brought this case with a 160mm maximum clearance for a PSU: https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/xigmatek-gemini-arctic-white-mini-tower-case/33465113 I brought this PSU on sale recently (have yet to receive it) and was wondering if it would fit...
  40. P

    [SOLVED] Is the Fractal Meshify a good case for my Gaming Rig?

    I was thinking of using the fractal Meshify 2 ATX mid tower case for my new PC build. I was going to purchase the Corsair 5000D, but there are apparently issues with the dust filters getting sucked in and some other things. So now I'm leaning towards the fractal the fractal. I'd just like to...