'High-End' Value 1440p 165hz Build (5600X+RTX 3080)
by Qasim M Posted on: 5/23/2022
Build Description
Goal: Build a compact-ish 'high-end' value (not 'wasting' too much money based on some logic/reasoning) aircooling gaming pc that looks sleek/sexy (without too much RGB) and runs relatively cool and quiet.
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Notes:I would of loved to get a Meshify C2 case..however that is being released later this month (Feb. 2021)
I would of loved the Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black..but that's not releasing until Q2/Q3 2021. So I went with Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black and added another 120mm fan to it. I don't like the size or look for dual tower CPU coolers. Though I love the look of an AIO cooler, I am not a fan of the higher risk of failure/issues nor the sound from the pump. Also the temp difference is very minimal, so I decided to stay with the more reliable air cooling.
The 2 x Noctua 140mm fans were added to the front of the case for better cooling. Replaced the 2 stock case fans with Noctuas as well (120mm rear exhaust and 140mm top rear exhaust).
I created an airflow ramp that redirects airflow away from the PSU shroud and into the GPU
I flashed the GPU Bios to "Low Temp" rather than the default "Low Noise" bios from MSI website. This significantly reduced my GPU temps..probably by
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