Big energy, Smaller form

by Tanner S Posted on: 2/9/2023

Build Description

Coming from a mid range computer that was build when I was still new to the whole building process, this was a big leap for me. Since STALKER 2 was officially "re-announced", I decided I needed to build a beast of a computer, since I wanted to experience the best looking and best performing version of this long overdue game from my favorite game franchise. Beyond that, I've been playing my other favorites like Borderlands, DayZ, and a heavy modded Fallout without a hitch. Peripherals are A Steelseries Apex Pro full, Steelseries Aerox 9, and Sennheiser X DROP PC38X. Monitor is an AOC 27" 2K with 144Hz refresh and 1ms response. I installed 2 front A-14s, and they can get loud. However, I have curved them so they can still push more air than the 2 NF-A12 exhausts while still keeping things cool. Of course, on the rare chance it gets too toasty, then the noise is a compromise I'll have to make. One more note, I used an old android phone as a resource monitor to top it all off.

Favorite Feature

Since I got the H510i for Christmas, I was determined to make it work, knowing how poor the air flow is. I found a video that directly addressed this issue, so now I have 2 vents in what a flat aluminum front. I believe that due to this, my overall temps has stayed as low as they have been which I really love!

Parts contained in build

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Raphael AM5 4.5GHz 16-Core Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Raphael AM5 4.5GHz 16-Core Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included
Qty: 1 $587.98
ASUS X670E-E ROG Strix Gaming WiFi AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard
ASUS X670E-E ROG Strix Gaming WiFi AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard
Qty: 1 $479.99
Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Overclocked Triple Fan 24 GB GDDR6X PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card
Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming Overclocked Triple Fan 24 GB GDDR6X PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card
Qty: 1 $1,699.99
G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL36 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F5-6000J3636F16GX2-FX5 - Black
G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL36 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F5-6000J3636F16GX2-FX5 - Black
Qty: 1 $0.01
NZXT H510i Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case - Black
NZXT H510i Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case - Black
Qty: 1 $89.99
MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 1000 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply
MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 1000 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply
Qty: 1 $199.99
Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black CPU Cooler
Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black CPU Cooler
Qty: 1 $89.99
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Noctua NA-SAVP1 chromax.red, Anti-Vibration Pads for 120/140mm Noctua Fans (16-Pack, Red)
2 Noctua NA-SAVP1 chromax.red, Anti-Vibration Pads for 120/140mm Noctua Fans (16-Pack, Red)
Qty: 2 $8.95
 AC Infinity Ventilation Grille, for PC Computer AV Electronic Cabinets, Also mounts Two 120mm Fans
AC Infinity Ventilation Grille, for PC Computer AV Electronic Cabinets, Also mounts Two 120mm Fans
Qty: 1 $16.99
Modded case to apply, 140mm fans can still pull a lot of air in through 120mm vent
WD Black SN850 500GB 3D NAND PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe M.2 Internal SSD
WD Black SN850 500GB 3D NAND PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe M.2 Internal SSD
Qty: 1 $65.99
 Noctua NA-HC7 chromax.Black.swap, Heatsink Cover for NH-U12A (Black)
Noctua NA-HC7 chromax.Black.swap, Heatsink Cover for NH-U12A (Black)
Qty: 1 $20.99
 Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black)
Qty: 2 $32.90
 Noctua NF-A14 iPPC-3000 PWM, Heavy Duty Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 3000 RPM (140mm, Black)
Noctua NF-A14 iPPC-3000 PWM, Heavy Duty Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 3000 RPM (140mm, Black)
Qty: 2 $29.95
 Samsung - 980 PRO 2TB Internal Gaming SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe
Samsung - 980 PRO 2TB Internal Gaming SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe
Qty: 1 $189.99

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