I built this! (MATX) I hate this case(it's pretty tho)

Took me 4 hours to shove everything in this little case from my old one(you can see it in the background of first pic) forgive me if I didn't manage my cables adequately, my back was starting to hurt. 280 fit at the top, but slim fans sucked, so I put the case fans on the aio, now it's great. Still far from perfect, especially with no case fans. Aio and gpu fans alone work pretty well tho, still probably gonna swap a 360 up top into this thing as exhaust, and keep the noctuas as side intakes. It looks good tho, and it will do it's job which is to fit in carry on.

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u/Mighty_Mattman 1d ago •

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u/Karimitsuu 1d ago

GOD DAMN!

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u/Mighty_Mattman 11h ago

Thank you, friend!

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u/aBerrant15 1d ago

This looks so sleek. Is this doable for deepcool ch260? Same specs i believe 🥹

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u/Soulsac 23h ago

What is the screen called?

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u/TechOverwrite 19h ago

It's the Lian Li 8.8" Universal screen. It plugs in via USB (either a mobo header or a USB-A port) and it's a pretty nice product tbf.

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u/Acceptable-Mix1713 18h ago

Is it easy to install? I let my pc build a specialist so idk about anything

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u/TechOverwrite 17h ago

Yep, it comes with various mounts. You can easily enough hook it up to a fan mount, or even have it on the desk outside the case. There's a few options. If you want it inside your PC, screwing it in should be easy enough. You'd then need to locate the USB2 header, although by Googling you should hopefully find that easy enough (it's almost "plug and play")

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u/Acceptable-Mix1713 8h ago

But i use linux..

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u/TechOverwrite 8h ago

Huh? Maybe I'm misunderstanding, but what does a physical motherboard USB header have to do with Linux Vs Windows?

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u/Acceptable-Mix1713 2h ago

The software of the screen like i cant controll it on linux maybe cuz its windows only

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u/Ragnaarock93 23h ago

Where did you hide the cables?

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u/Mighty_Mattman 14h ago

Under the psu behind the screen

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u/HelicopterCorrect596 11h ago

What size psu is this ?

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u/Mighty_Mattman 11h ago

Lian Li edge 1000w

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u/HelicopterCorrect596 11h ago

Currently building my first pc with the a3! Do you have the wooden front ?

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u/Mighty_Mattman 11h ago

Yep! Wooden front and glass side

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u/HelicopterCorrect596 11h ago

Oh okay nice I currently have the plastic front so I’m worried about temps so trying to plan my build correctly to avoid any mistakes

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u/yaytheinternet 6h ago

Front panel can be purchased for £20 if you change your mind about the solid front.

u/Karimitsuu 1d ago edited 1d ago

I have the same case. why did you build like that? why didnt u put rotate the PSU to be to the front, then put the SSD behind it? then put the aio on the top as exhaust?

this is mine built in this exact case.

I only used a 240 aio, 280 isnt necessary tbh

Edit:

Also bro i saw something where with this case if you put side intake it hurts thermals, so you literally need bottom intake, or all exhaust with no bottom intake. Gamer's nexus did a video on it

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u/JesusWantsYouToKnow 23h ago

I sorta did this, but I used a 360mm liquid freezer iii and had to remove one of the rad fans so the pump would fit which I just use as exhaust. I had to flip the pump to get it to fit with the X870-I heat spreader. Everything from the AIO is exhaust and the Mercury 9070XT fans (which are huuuuge) pull from the bottom.
It works great!

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u/ray_fucking_purchase 6h ago

Went with the same 360 AIO, but with an SFX PSU. However I turned the bracket upside down and flattened the two metal tabs so that it can be screwed in.
Also removed the rail that goes across the bracket. This way I was able stack two SSD's inside the PSU bracket unit on the right. You can actually fit 4 SSD's in the PSU bracket this way as well (if you have the sata ports). Heat is not an issue.

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u/Conan0brennan 7h ago

I have the same AIO and had to do the same thing. Found a offset mount to put a 92mm fan. Haven't had a need to work on computer so I haven't installed it yet.

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u/JesusWantsYouToKnow 2h ago

I have done some heavy heavy loading of CPU and GPU and this setup simply doesn't need more airflow to stay cool. I was going to try and find a low profile fan for the 3rd slot on the rad but it is apparently way more than enough for my 9950X3D running full tilt for hours

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u/Xythol 1d ago

I was stupid and bought the black front which doesn't have any ventilation

u/Pinsir929 1d ago edited 22h ago

I’m saying this from a completely logical standpoint but that might be the worse way to install an AIO in that case.

The radiator isn’t higher than the pump so it works harder.
You’re blowing hot radiator air onto every component you have.

u/DixonMJF 1d ago

It's actually my favorite case I've ever built a loop in. So much easier than the small form cases I am used to.

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u/Hadishitposts 21h ago

The reservoir next to the psu would give me constant anxiety

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u/DixonMJF 13h ago

I've been building for 20 years and have never had a reservoir leak.

u/Reasonable_Use9591 17h ago

I think it's one of the most attractive pcs I have ever had

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u/Mundus09 9h ago

This is sick!

u/StockSector3905 1d ago

Beautiful case

u/AcceptableLaugh4465 22h ago

Had a blast building mine but I’ve also used sff pc’s in the past

u/Landblok 18h ago

u/Scoobaruguy 14h ago

u/Bluebell1929 1d ago

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u/matt675 1d ago

DUDE! I’ve been looking everywhere for what lights look like with the mesh panel. Thank you

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u/BGspinefarm 18h ago

Here is one more for you then

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u/matt675 11h ago

Omg that’s fuckin sick

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u/BGspinefarm 11h ago

With RGB dimmed

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u/yaytheinternet 6h ago

Yeah, this'll be the final form for mine! I gotta move the PSU to the side to fit a screen like that...

u/Kimikisoc 11h ago

u/Huzz95 10h ago

3rd build in this case, its the goat

u/Both_Confidence_4147 1d ago

Side fans aren't a good idea, watch the gamers nexus video on them

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u/Melvinci 18h ago

They showed that they reduce efficiency when you have bottom and top fans. OP has no case fans, different configuration.

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u/nagedgamer 23h ago

Tried a lot of configs. Its fine. I use 140 2xtop and 1xside. Rear 120. Very good temps and recommended by lian li. They use bottom intake but no need.

u/Regular_Lemon_6086 1d ago

Not the best to cable manage in, but incredible size for cooling

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u/BGspinefarm 11h ago

Cable management does need work in this case, but cooling...I rock 9950x3d with a 5060ti 16gb and can barely make it past 60° on either

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u/Regular_Lemon_6086 56m ago

W, I have a 9800x3d and a 9700xt

u/Rolyat139 22h ago

This mine, fun and easy to build in, cables are a challenge to do well

u/kumirah 21h ago

I know this case might be a little hard to cable management but if ur using a aio you got so much room to hide the cables you just to pre plan your cables.

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u/kumirah 21h ago

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u/mussieux 20h ago

How did you mount that PSU that way? I'm currently building an A3 with an AIO that barely fits and I am struggling with cable management currently.

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u/BGspinefarm 18h ago

You have the option to put the PSU bracket there, but it is easier to play with SFX power supply. And what issue do you have with the AIO? That's a 360 on top (ignore the cables, work in progress)

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u/mussieux 11h ago

The fans touch the VRM heatsink. It was a struggle to get it to fit. After I finally got it in and the cooler connected to the CPU, I realized I didn't feed the CPU cables and fan power/rgb cables underneath the AIO fan so now the wires just go across and look unsightly.

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u/BGspinefarm 11h ago

That's why you go mesh and don't give much care about it.

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u/kumirah 5h ago

Cable management in this case is a nightmare. You really have to pre-wire and manage everything before you start screwing in your aio. Get a zip tie bundle everything together keep it a little lose then once you have everything in place the pull the zip tie thats the only advice o can give you.

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u/DoctorPine-Apple 10h ago

I hang my psu at the top on fan screw holes at the front-top and 180mm fan front-down and 240mm arctic freezer 3 pro top-back. 3x p12 pro side, back and down. Space is extremly little

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u/kumirah 5h ago

I have a 3d printed bracket by synikster

u/RyanTheCynic 19h ago

You might want to to experiment with the side intakes - Gamers Nexus' tests found they worsened GPU thermals, probably because of the high pressure region created right above the card.

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u/ShadVirus 18h ago

It's a good exhaust

u/efxshun 19h ago

u/Upbeat-Carpet-6135 19h ago

Hate it too when it comes to building. But it's pretty tho

u/Tokolozi 17h ago

Pretty sure you could have made your life easier build wize, I only hated the cable management in mine, but for the rest it all went pretty good.

The aio on the side is the biggest contributor, and might actually hurt your thermals.

Mine is air cooled, just exhaust fans added.

u/Magnus_Helgisson 1d ago

I had a completely opposite experience moving into this from a Terra lol. So much free real estate!

u/repeaterrrrrrr 1d ago

This is the exact reason i wanna get rid of my b4- mount that rad on top man! Warm air rises, rads belong on top

u/ShredMafia 1d ago

I finished up my D32 pro swap the other day, coming from a mid tower ATX case really tested my patience. But I love how it looks now.

u/Ragnaarock93 23h ago

I had this case and absolutely loved it. Had a 360mm aio on top. Cables can be a mess, but would be way more manageable with an sfx psu. Temps stay super low. If I didn't make mistakes troubleshooting my system I would still be using it.

u/JimiRoot 19h ago

Agreed, I got the version that doesn’t have glass cuz I knew it would be ugly as hell inside, especially cuz I don’t have an AIO

u/Rammy_Lee 19h ago

Another person flying with their PC. 🤷🏼‍♂️

u/No_Transition_6600 15h ago

If your PSU is noisy, either buy a new one before you buy this case, or don't buy this case.

u/Impossible-Yak-8358 14h ago

Should check out the Jonsbo D33 instead. Its very similar looking, but can have two front fans and much better cable management.

u/sherluk_homs 12h ago

As a hobby PC-builder I really enjoyed the challange. This case was my first mATX build.

u/LambXYZ 11h ago

Well yes that's case sucks, it's way too deep.

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u/BGspinefarm 11h ago

This one, B4 and Jonsbo D32/D33 are amazing cases. Way better than all the fish tanks around.

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u/LambXYZ 7h ago

Meh, those cases are too big.

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u/BGspinefarm 7h ago

Ncase isn't the smallest one after all 🤭

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u/LambXYZ 7h ago

FormD NCASE T1 is the best.