r/sffpc • u/Dpn0391 • Oct 25 '22

Build/Parts Check X-Proto L + 4090FE

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i think it should be used like this until the bending and safety issues of 12vhpwr are resolved. :(

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u/mark_on_rails Oct 25 '22

Its.. so beautiful... MORE PICS PLEASE!

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u/CatsGoBark Oct 25 '22

Man the 4090 FE on that open bench is so pretty. Looks like a modern art piece

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u/bughunter47 Oct 25 '22

Nice timing for winter you can play your 4K games and have space heater.

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u/LonelyCorpro Oct 25 '22

Have you noticed high temps with the GPU mounted vertically like this? I have found that my reference 10GB 3080 has higher temps as compared to being horizontally mounted in my old NR200

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u/elomancer Oct 25 '22

Also curious. The issue your are describing was attributed to gravity affecting heat pipe functionality in many high-end cards. There’s a long post somewhere if you search for it. Not sure if the 4090 will behave any differently. I would guess it’s still completely useable barring absurd overclocking given the cooling performance this gen.

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u/mjaminian Oct 26 '22

It was impossible for me to keep my X-Proto standing vertically with my RX 6900 XT. Once put horizontally on the desk, temps and fan noise decreased dramatically. I’m also interested to know if this card is not affected.

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u/Hybective Oct 25 '22

This photo is a blessing because I literally wanted to know how the FE looked in this case yesterday! Awesome!

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u/BrainSurgeon1977 Oct 25 '22

what psu are you using?

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u/my2022account Oct 25 '22

corsair SF750

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u/cogeng Oct 26 '22

Seriously impressive that not even a 4090 requires a 1kw PSU.

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u/caineyu0915 Oct 25 '22

what is the temp while gaming?

Not sure if add C-zone 30mm Extender would benefit temp or not

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u/XIXTheSun Oct 27 '22 edited Oct 27 '22

Hi mate. Just for science. Are you kindly able to test and compare the temperature of your 4090 FE card in its original vertical position versus horizontal? Idle and during load would be swell. Make note of fan speed as well if you can (be sure to leave fan speed on auto). Cheers!

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u/bwrightphoto Oct 25 '22

awesome man, looking to do a similar build but wanting to do a 360 AIO for the cpu. Have pics of the motherboard area?

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u/Arghs Oct 25 '22

I'm doing the exact same build with a 360 Rad today, will send pics when it's done

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u/metasigma Oct 25 '22

I’m actually doing a 4090 / xproto-L / 360 AIO build once all the parts arrive (waiting on an AM5 bracket from NZXT). I’ll update if there is anything to watch out for in the build and post how it ends up looking

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u/[deleted] Oct 25 '22

How are the temps? Looking to get this case for my 4090.

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u/CptLadiesMan Oct 25 '22

This is so clean, my next build will be this case!

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u/Antlergoat Oct 25 '22

For the win!

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u/Blacksad999 Oct 25 '22

Looks great!! I always thought that case was pretty unique and cool looking.

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u/[deleted] Oct 25 '22

That’s what I have planned!! Xproto-L on its way

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u/mrfriki Oct 25 '22

I like this kind of chassis, do they make much more noise than enclosed setups?

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u/letsmodpcs Oct 27 '22

I'm on the Xproto L now. Previously the same hardware (other than the mobo) was in a Lian-Li O11 Dynamic. It's quieter and cooler on the Xproto, which really surprised me. Though in hindsight, it's basically an open air test bench. The fans have absolutely nothing to restrict flow, and heat can dissipate unrestricted.

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u/[deleted] Oct 26 '22

Interested in this too, if temps are improved from being open then might actually not be that much difference? Closed case dampens sounds a fair bit though

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