StoleMyOwnCar
2[H]4U
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I upgraded my build to a 4090 recently. Housing it has been a challenge, due to the asinine configuration of the 12VHPWR connection and its limitations, combined with the fact that I decided to get an AIO.
You can view the parts list here, at least for the upgrade:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gCLygB
12VHPWR connectors are not supposed to bend until 40+mm away from the socket, and preferably mostly upwards or downwards. I couldn't achieve this in my current Lian Li Lancool II Mesh case, at least not while closing the door. So I just left it open. I decided to get this kit from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN89YW8R
And simply cut out some custom mesh extensions for my case.
It's been working great, no dust gets in and the temperatures are really good... but it is a bit jank.
So in order to accommodate this GPU normally and comfortably I need a case with a width of at least 8-9 inches from my reckoning, via where the tubing meets the door. So I have the following criteria:
1. 8-9 in clearance from motherboard to side.
2. At least 6 3.5" HDD bays.
3. Obviously great airflow.
All I could find with a search was this:
https://www.microcenter.com/search/...icelow&N=4294964318+861+4294821207+4294819796
But I don't want a $400 upgrade to a case that looks like a larger caveman tower case. I'm not sure if anything else exists, though.
You can view the parts list here, at least for the upgrade:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gCLygB
12VHPWR connectors are not supposed to bend until 40+mm away from the socket, and preferably mostly upwards or downwards. I couldn't achieve this in my current Lian Li Lancool II Mesh case, at least not while closing the door. So I just left it open. I decided to get this kit from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN89YW8R
And simply cut out some custom mesh extensions for my case.
It's been working great, no dust gets in and the temperatures are really good... but it is a bit jank.
So in order to accommodate this GPU normally and comfortably I need a case with a width of at least 8-9 inches from my reckoning, via where the tubing meets the door. So I have the following criteria:
1. 8-9 in clearance from motherboard to side.
2. At least 6 3.5" HDD bays.
3. Obviously great airflow.
All I could find with a search was this:
https://www.microcenter.com/search/...icelow&N=4294964318+861+4294821207+4294819796
But I don't want a $400 upgrade to a case that looks like a larger caveman tower case. I'm not sure if anything else exists, though.
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