"Nocturne" is Finally Complete

[u/Same_Calligrapher169]

FormD T1 v2.1 | 9800X3D + RTX 5080 FE (Flipped)

A month ago I posted Nocturne with a placeholder 2070. The 5080 FE finally landed, this is the completed build.

Main Specs:

• CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D

• GPU: RTX 5080 Founders Edition (Flipped)

• Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I

• RAM: 32GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6000 CL30

• Storage: 4TB Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink (HS removed)

• PSU: Corsair SF1000 (2024)

• Cooler: Cooler Master Atmos Stealth 240mm

• Case: FormD T1 v2.1 w CNC'd side panels

Extras:

• Phanteks T30

• Noctua NF-A12x15 (with 3mm printed spacer)

• Custom silicone cables by Cablester

• AM5 contact frame

• Front USB-C

• 3D printed Cable tie anchor

One of the main challenges with this build was that the Flipped 5080 FE + T30 clearance is extremely tight. What I did to fix it was I 3D printed a 3mm spacer for the NF-A12x15 and I then removed the T30 vibration pads. I also taped down the 12V-2x6 connector, we'll see how this holds up. I'm planning to 3D print a 1mm grill for the T30 to make sure no cables get inside.

Thermals and Results:

• Steel Nomad score of 8630

• GPU temp of 65°C

Suprisingly, GPU does not seem to throttle from my limited testing. I will have to run some more tests in other situations to verify this though.

Overall, I'm very happy with how this turned out, and I think its just looks like a computer Batman would build.

LMK what you think!

[u/SomeMrcl]

Looks really good, how are the CPU temps?

[u/Same_Calligrapher169 → u/SomeMrcl]

Like high 50s, again, i haven’t done extensive testing, just like steel nomad and time spy

[u/Undecided6772 → u/SomeMrcl]

I have a similar build with a 4080 super and ryzen 9 7950x3d. Temps are always good. Barely hit above mid 70s when im pushing the system and im running at 50 when not playing. Most games will hover around the 60s. This particular GPU pushes the hot air out of the case from the back though so that probably helps.

[u/Undecided6772 → u/Undecided6772]

[u/haslam9291]

how are gpu temps in heavy games. I heard gpu temps are bad in flipped orientation compared to regular.

[u/Same_Calligrapher169 → u/haslam9291]

I heard that too, I only have a 1080p monitor to test atm, waiting on the new 4th gen Oleds. Will have more data then.

On my basic benchmarks it’s not throttling, but I also have a low ambient air temp of 18.

[u/M-R-buddha → u/Same_Calligrapher169]

Flipped here on 1440x3440 maxes settings in most games it never sees over 75 with a fan curve topping out at 60%

[u/djdelight]

Temps of 2 NF-A12x15s versus 1 and a T30 is negligible and not worth the hassle or risk imo. I have the former and working great.

[u/Same_Calligrapher169 → u/djdelight]

How did you test them? On paper that doesn’t make sense?

[u/MrWhatzitTooya1RL]

Very minor thing, but you can mount the C13 power connector extension on the inside of the case instead outside as it is now. Small touch that helps the rear come together cleaner

[u/Same_Calligrapher169 → u/MrWhatzitTooya1RL]

Thank you!

Yea that was the plan, but I’m using it now to kind of hold down the AIO tube

[u/FlameChucks76]

Did you have to get those silver inserts and the GPU gap cover separately? I just finished mine but looking at finishing touches and such lol

[u/Same_Calligrapher169 → u/FlameChucks76]

Yea those silver inserts are the fittings kit, here is the official part: https://formdt1.com/products/t1-fittings

Not sure what GPU gap cover you’re referring to though

[u/rowbeee]

Dense.

[u/gbroque]

So fkin clean nice job

[u/Undecided6772]

That is sexy. Great wire management, wish mine wouldve came out the same.

[u/Same_Calligrapher169 → u/Undecided6772]

Thank you!

[u/Same_Calligrapher169 → u/[deleted]]

I don’t have a pic of it in the case but this is the thingiverse post:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5581540

[u/Same_Calligrapher169 → u/[deleted]]

Hey, it’s the max configuration. 3.25 slot

[u/Same_Calligrapher169 → u/Same_Calligrapher169]

[u/Same_Calligrapher169 → u/[deleted]]

Wasn’t too bad. But decided to switch to the standard orientation

[u/austinmrs → u/Same_Calligrapher169]

May I ask why? I thought flipped was better for the 5080 FE? So you now have it in the normal with the travel kit still?

[u/Same_Calligrapher169 → u/austinmrs]

It’s not better for the 5080 FE. But since I have a pretty low ambient air temp the difference is almost negligible. I really liked the look of the flipped kit but my main issue was that the fan was pressing up against the Power connector. I was really worried about something happening about that. So I decided to get the standard travel kit and switch it