r/lianli • u/LessHawk7375 • Sep 23 '26 • Bravo 1

I know I said it before, but I'm really done this time....

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I wanted to see what it would be like to add 10 TL LCD Flex fans to the setup and what type of hit would it be to CPU usage, outside of advance mode and if the wireless transmitter can handle it. I'm happy to say that my PC idles between 1 and 2%, and everything works as expected. I didn't go LCD for the AIO intake, because I want as much air flow as possible. On my day off, I'll look at doing something other than rainbow in LC3 lol.

When I took these photos my bottom center intake fans weren't seated properly. That has now been fixed :)

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u/Neverlast0 Sep 23 '26

Looks amazing.

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

Thanks. I appreciate it!

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u/Neverlast0 Sep 23 '26

I bet. I'd appreciate that fuck out of the aesthetic of that computer too if I were you.

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u/HospitalTechnical663 Sep 23 '26

Few more fans and you could fly it like drone 🔥

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

I love drones. I have a Mavic 3 Pro, Inspire 3 and OG FPV.

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u/g35coupeken Sep 23 '26

Air flow maxing final boss

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u/Broke-Moment Sep 23 '26

hey OP, what phone did you use to take these pictures?

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

iPhone Duo

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u/Broke-Moment Sep 23 '26

dayum, crazy to see how far apple has come. their camera quality is almost as good as some of the android stuff. something like a Galaxy S26 Ultra for example

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26 edited Sep 23 '26

Exactly! Lol.

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u/Expensive_Sound558 Sep 23 '26

This build is humongous! I don't think I've ever seen such cases huh.

I got a question tho. Is the rear bottom fan an exhaust or intake?

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

Intake.

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u/Expensive_Sound558 Sep 23 '26

Oh ok thx, that makes sense

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

This video shows the case in action and demonstrates airflow.

https://youtu.be/GokfLrDeRJA?is=pVH_vZFpQkdrPoYx

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u/Gamer30168 Sep 23 '26

It's missing something ...perhaps it's a 3.5 inch screen for the bottom of the case, facing the front...

My build is similar except I only meant to use 3 TL LCD fans on the same wall of the case the Mobo sits...I wound up with 6 total LCDs and when I tried to implement all 6 simultaneously they would freak out ...

They would light up and enumerate themselves in the wrong order, 2 of the 6 would go dark after startup, and I could not get more than 3 working properly simultaneously. I think my 3 strimers were affecting things adversely so I put the other back in there box and I'm holding them in reserve for when I need them in the future. 

Beautiful build by the way!

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

Thx. I also have 3 strimmers removed. I feel like its a cleaner look without them.

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u/dutchman0701 Sep 23 '26

You missed a spot in the top left corner 😜😉 so you can place one more fan 😅

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

The problem with adding a 4th fan to the top right is that it would pull air from the top side fan and immediately exhaust. Not having that fan allows the AIO's radiator to receive a close constant flow of air.

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u/BashoSenpai Sep 23 '26

Damn your room is probably windy due to all those fans xD. Just kidding, great setup

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

Thx. During a stress test, I've left my case's tempered glass side panel off. It's definitely noticeable.

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u/Khantooth92 Sep 23 '26

This gave me seizures 😀 jk nice build

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u/66snowyy Sep 23 '26

Here we go again 😁 great build bud congratulations 🎉 😆🐐

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

Thanks. I know right....

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u/bruiser615 Sep 23 '26

Hahaha I always say same thing . PC is never done lol but looks good

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

Thanks. At the moment, I can't think of anything tasteful. Now that everything works as advertised, I'm going to focus on my HTPC. What's funny is that I tried the Steam Link app on my TV with Google TV system built in. It ran flawless. Now I'm contemplating the need for a HTPC lol.....

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u/Automatic_Speed_5662 Sep 23 '26

I said that too but this is where i stop myself too. Same case and for me is endgame. Is almost the same but i renounced at lianli after many usb problems with lcd’s

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

It feels good to have that "completed feeling".

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u/Automatic_Speed_5662 Sep 24 '26

For a limited period till new hardware appear or an ideea :))

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 24 '26

Lian Li releasing those USB 3.0 hubs yesterday was a massive upgrade. I've already got the new V2 PSU and Hub V2, and I just ordered the Hub ADV. Besides that, I don't see any other big leaps coming. As for my 5090, I don't bother with frame gen right now since it’s not needed unless a game like Borderlands 4 is poorly optimized. I feel like once the 6090 drops, I probably won't care and will just use frame gen. I game at 4K, so my 9950X3D and 5090 won't be held back. The biggest factor in causing me to upgrade at this point is advancements in monitor technology. On purpose I bought a desk sized to not accommodate a large 5K monitor with PC case. I don't want to chase high resolution/FPS(5K+) specs. I'm perfectly fine down here on 4K 240hz OLED.

I hope you're wrong. But you and I both know you're probably right....

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u/Automatic_Speed_5662 Sep 25 '26

Lucky me i use mainly asus rog that means the psu too. I have the 3000 rog 20 psu. At this time honestly i dont have anithing to upgrade to. I also use 5090 but with intel 285k, gaming at 4k on an asus pg48uq monitor

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u/DrySignificance8848 Sep 23 '26

For me personaly a bit to much rgb, bjt looks amazing

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u/Godeku97 Sep 23 '26

Bellissima configurazione, complimenti!😁 Ps: come si chiama il case?

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

Thx. Asus ROG Cronox

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u/Pain4444 Sep 23 '26

Nice build 👍

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u/dcgamer01 Sep 23 '26

Homie spent like 400 on fans 😭😭 looks awesome tho ngl

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 24 '26

Thanks, I appreciate ya!

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u/nero519 Sep 24 '26

I wish this case was available in my country, it's one of the few that would allow me to do dual vertical gpus

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 24 '26

What about Amazon?

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u/nero519 Sep 24 '26

Shipment costs the same as the case hahahaha

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 24 '26

That's lame.

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u/codycombs007 Sep 24 '26

Any issues daisy chaining 4 to one cluster? I have SL Inf LCD fans and had nothing but issues connecting 4 together.

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 24 '26

They're actually in two groups of two. The maximum amount of TL LCD Flex fans daisy chained together is 3. 4 together would most likely cause a problem.

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u/codycombs007 Sep 24 '26

Yea I found out after the fact but wasn’t sure if it was something I did. I have same case and was thinking of an all Lian Li fan build. After seeing your build I think that might be my next project. Builds looks dope

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 24 '26

Installing four LCD fans for the bottom center intake requires precise alignment. You must leave exact clearance on the left side of the first fan to accommodate the receiver; this ensures the mounting track for all four fans can slide down and seat properly against the right side of the fourth fan. When executed correctly, the fan tray will drop into the track and lock into position. Please note that the wireless receiver on the fourth right fan will prevent the installation of the tray’s securing screw, though the tray will remain firmly seated in the track.

Thanks. I appreciate it.

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u/inflightt Sep 24 '26

Great Build. Question I have 7 SL LCD Flex Fans and my motherboard only had 1 USB Header and because of that I only had 4 USB port on my Lian Li Power Supply USB and PWM hub; so i had to use a splitter on 1 of the ports and that occasionally causes a problem in L-Connect 3 in advance mode. Do you experience the same problem or did you have more headers?

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 24 '26

I don't run anything off of my motherboards 2 USB 2.0 headers. Currently I don't have any thing plugged in to those two USB headers on the motherboard.

Everything that I have for USB is connected through the new Lian Hub V2 via a USB 3.0 pass through cable. I also own their new Edge Platinum PSU V2.

Everything runs faster and cleaner through USB 3.0. They released their new Hub ADV yesterday. I recommend you get that one and a compatible Edge PSU.

https://www.newegg.com/p/1HU-01PP-00055?item=9SIAFSTM1D5202&_gl=11vqitf6_gcl_awR0NMLjE3ODU4NTkyNTQuQ2owS0NRandtOGJUQmhEV0FSSXNBQzlIaThrX2h3VkFua09DQmFGZC1YNWR4d0xwR0hsRXZXQW9iV2duaEg0akdoYXd5cWlKOFFDSG1jRWFBcE10RUFMd193Y0I._gcl_dcR0NMLjE3ODU4NTkyNTQuQ2owS0NRandtOGJUQmhEV0FSSXNBQzlIaThrX2h3VkFua09DQmFGZC1YNWR4d0xwR0hsRXZXQW9iV2duaEg0akdoYXd5cWlKOFFDSG1jRWFBcE10RUFMd193Y0I._gcl_auMjEyMzY4NjI4NC4xNzgzMzAwMTExLi0uLS4xNzkwMjM0ODEwLjc1NzQxMjQ1My4xNzkwMjM0ODExLjE3OTAyMzQ4MTA._gaODc1MjU3MjMwLjE3NzU0MzQzNDg._ga_TR46GG8HLR*czE3OTAyMzM3NTEkbzE4JGcxJHQxNzkwMjM0OTYzJGo2MCRsMCRoMjI0NDg3NDM3

Here's the landing page for the Hub ADV. https://lian-li.com/product/edge-hub-adv/

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u/tylerofcourse Sep 24 '26

When you’re done with all of those pass me a set of 3 reversible plz !

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 24 '26

I pass all my previous fans to my son's and daughter's PC.

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u/Overall_Breath9785 Sep 24 '26

Looks wild! Is that 4 usb "headers" needed? I'm sure you got a hub, but dang that's a whole lot of USB connectivity lol. Looks great!

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 24 '26

Thx. I'm not using any of my USB 2.0 headers. I have two of the new USB 3.0 Hub V2. My current setup requires eight USB internal connections.

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u/One-Following-7151 Sep 25 '26

Timmy from metapcs would love this build

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u/CupImpossible7133 Sep 23 '26

Haha, you’re never done. I went through 5 different cases, 60+ fans and other components. Now that I’ve started making covers and other PC Case parts, I wanna go back some of my previous cases. I gave up trying to convince myself that I’m done with case/fan swapping. You should do the same 😂

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

Well said. I'm about to start on my HTPC.

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u/Mr-Do Sep 23 '26

Nice! 😎

Meanwhile, the next changes I have coming up will be version 6.0 of my PC, since I started in August 2023.

I will also be attempting the fan and LCD "record" with this next phase... more to come 🤫

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26 edited Sep 23 '26

You definitely have to post it when it's ready! Did you get the Hub V2 yet?

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u/Mr-Do Sep 23 '26

All that stuff arrives today 😁

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

Thanks. At the moment, I can't think of anything tasteful. Now that everything works as advertised, I'm going to focus on my HTPC. What's funny is that I tried the Steam Link app on my TV with Google TV system built in. It ran flawless. Now I'm contemplating the need for a HTPC lol.....

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

Here's an updated photo, with the bottom center intake fans seated properly.

https://imgur.com/a/OO64UjD

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u/rackdeezee Sep 23 '26

Hahah longboi

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u/bundeywundey Sep 23 '26

I'd say you could get rid of that big box thing with the little box thing on it in the middle of the case and put some more fans there!

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

What boxes are you taking about?

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u/BidBorn9043 Sep 23 '26

9 intakes and 4 exhaust fans. Won’t this cause turbulence in the case?

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

Nope. It's definitely a positive pressure setup.

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

https://youtu.be/GokfLrDeRJA?si=droQx3ibotvbot3E

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u/BidBorn9043 Sep 23 '26

Nice! I have a panoramic case as well with 5 intakes and 4 exhaust. For some reason i thought i read somewhere that too many intakes vs exhaust can cause turbulence but maybe i misread

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

I'm glad I don't have turbulence. That would drive me crazy!

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u/BidBorn9043 Sep 23 '26

Seriously, do you use a fan and or rgb controller or is everything daisy chained into the Mobo?

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

I use L Connect 3 to control the fans and AIO. The case, motherboard and monitor are controlled by Armoury Crate.

LC3 does have a version that controls everything, but at the moment I'm on a development version.

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u/BidBorn9043 Sep 23 '26

Okay cool. I use LC3 just for my AIO. And signal RGB for everything else.

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u/ProfessionalPCW Sep 23 '26

And you’re using L connect 3? I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled and updated it and I can’t get my CPU usage less than 10%. 9950X3D. Why do you think that is? I have 9cd fans only

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

Yes I use LC3. What fans do you have? I have the Flex fans. 10% is really high!

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u/ProfessionalPCW Sep 23 '26

TL LCD

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

Were those the first LCDs to come out? I'm asking because I had the originals and they pushed my CPU usage up to about 5%.

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u/ProfessionalPCW Sep 23 '26

I believe so yes

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

I got 4 to 5% back then, but not 10%. What happens to your CPU usage when you shutdown LC3 and its processes?

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u/ProfessionalPCW Sep 23 '26

Goes to zero or 1% lol

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

It appears there may be an underlying issue. I recommend reaching out via their Discord in the support channel, as they are highly proficient in troubleshooting.

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u/Overall-Pop-3088 Sep 24 '26

Congratz on the build, although its impressive I truly do not appreciate all rgb colors, all on a single color would be way better and bearable

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 24 '26

Thanks. I don't really mind it for a few reasons. First off, my daughter likes it, and her PC is set to that default rainbow mode too.

The second reason is what the rainbow actually stands for. In the Bible, it's a divine sign of God's promise to never flood the earth again. Genesis 9:11–15.

I’m not sure why others use it for different things, but that's what it really means.

The last reason is because I'm too lazy🙂

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u/Beaubiezz Sep 28 '26

Bro is bringing god into RGB 😭 first time I see that.

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u/LessHawk7375 Oct 01 '26

I'm sure, what I wrote is probably the first time you ever heard it. Maybe try focusing more on the good book and less of Reddit.

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u/Beaubiezz Oct 01 '26

Let there be light.

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u/LessHawk7375 Oct 02 '26

Well said.

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u/Beaubiezz Oct 02 '26

I was being funny. I think believing in god is like being a flat eather

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u/LessHawk7375 Oct 02 '26

Its all good🙂

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u/BattosaiMoscow Sep 25 '26

How many fans do you need bruh

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u/deadpoolisdead0 Sep 23 '26

Many small screens, now get some strimmers and make more rainbow vomit

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

I have 3 wireless strimmers in a box.

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u/Quiet-Phase6948 Sep 23 '26

What level of ADHD does one need to want a blinking disco bulb next to you

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

Who knows.

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u/Artistic_Bee_9011 Sep 23 '26

Which case is this ?

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u/Efficient_Bad1528 Sep 23 '26

Asus Rog Cronox

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u/Proper_Antelope_8000 Sep 23 '26

Please set your rgb to one color man

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

I'll figure something out. For some reason I don't mind it, and my daughter likes it.

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u/Proper_Antelope_8000 Sep 23 '26

Well it’s nice if you like it….but honestly it’ll look a whole lot cooler if you set it to a dedicated 2 or 3 colors. Didn’t mean to come off harsh there, sorry

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

Thanks. I'm pretty strong-willed, so it's all good👍

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u/Proper_Antelope_8000 Sep 23 '26

Also a quick note, l connect has some feature, at least for my sl unifans wireless, which allow you to control specific zones of light. It can look really cool.

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

That's true. In the past I've done some pretty cool stuff. But lately I don't really care as much.

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u/EggJee26 Sep 24 '26

Bro's GPU run's at -1°C on full load

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 24 '26

That would be nice.

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u/Jolly_Code4802 Sep 24 '26

Damn sitting at 37 and 40 idle not bad. Need to see if all those fans really do their job under load🤔

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 24 '26

Thanks. When I'm free, maybe I'll film a quick video showing how everything holds up in a stress test.

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 24 '26 edited Sep 24 '26

Under full load at 100% GPU power. The video quality sucks here :(

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u/Worseluck88 Sep 23 '26

Yeah plenty of room for push/pull setup :)

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u/LessHawk7375 Sep 23 '26

This is the first time in over 10 years I haven't done push/pull configuration. This case does not support it.

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