AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:46:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Thermaltake SWAFAN AMD Gaming System Build https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/thermaltake-swafan-amd-gaming-system-build/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/james-dawson/thermaltake-swafan-amd-gaming-system-build/#respond Thu, 18 Aug 2022 06:00:30 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=571019 Thermaltake's unique SWAFANs have swappable blades but are they any good for building a system? We find out.

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It’s not often that you will see a standalone fan review here at KitGuru and there are a few reasons for that. Once you have reeled off all the manufacturer specifications, talked out the RGB lighting effects and checked out the performance, there isn’t much more you can say about a fan. Testing a fan correctly requires very expensive machinery to be used in laboratory conditions. However, we can test what new fans are like to use in the real world by building systems which is exactly what we are doing today with the new SWAFAN from Thermaltake.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro and Fan details
02:55 SWAFAN party piece!
06:26 Hardware for the build
09:02 Timelapse build
19:34 Build is complete – James' thoughts
24:57 Software
25:50 Thermal performance
28:00 Closing Thoughts

Thermaltake SWAFAN 12/14 Specification:

SWAFAN 12 (120mm) SWAFAN 14 (140mm)
Fan Dimensions 120 x 120 x 25 mm 140 x 140 x 25 mm
Fan Speed 500 ~ 2000 R.P.M 500 ~ 2000 R.P.M
Max. Air Pressure Fan Blade 1 : 2.58 mm-H2O
Fan Blade 2 : 2.19 mm-H2O
Fan Blade 1 : 3.12 mm-H2O
Fan Blade 2 : 2.59 mm-H2O
Max. Air Flow Fan Blade 1 : 53.02 CFM
Fan Blade 2 : 54.85 CFM
Fan Blade 1 : 77.6 CFM
Fan Blade 2 : 71.3 CFM
Noise Levels Fan Blade 1 : 30.5 dB-A
Fan Blade 2 : 36.5 dB-A
Fan Blade 1 : 34.5 dB-A
Fan Blade 2 : 40.5 dB-A
Bearing Type Hydraulic Bearing Hydraulic Bearing
Life expectation 40,000 hrs,25℃ 40,000 hrs,25℃
Interface USB 2.0 connectors (9 Pin) USB 2.0 connectors (9 Pin)

It is very rare to hear of a new PC fan with a genuinely unique feature, but Thermaltake has launched just that with its new SWAFAN. The Thermaltake SWAFAN features an interchangeable blade design that allows the fan to be quickly swapped from intake to exhaust without having to rotate the whole fan assembly, which exposes the unsightly rear frame and specifications label that we often see inside a PC.

SWAFANs are available in 120mm and 140mm versions supplied currently in three packs with two sets of fan blades, a Thermaltake RGB controller, various fan screws and a tube of bearing lube for the price of £89.00 here in the UK. That might sound expensive but when you compare it to Corsair QL fans which currently cost £99 and only come with one fan blade and similar RGB lighting effects, the price of the Thermaltake SWAFAN sounds reasonable.

Because we don’t have the expensive equipment needed to properly test PC fans but want to show you guys the SWAFANs in the real world, we thought a high-spec build featuring the Thermaltake SWAFAN would be the best way for us to show you how they work and if they offer any benefit to system builders and enthusiasts. We built a high-spec AMD gaming rig that includes sixteen SWAFANs in total, thirteen 120mm and three 140mm SWAFANs in various configurations, squeezed into a Thermaltake View 51 chassis.

System specification:

Building a system with the SWAFAN is much the same as with any other type of fan, SWAFANs don't make it any quicker to build the system as you still have to think about which way you want the airflow to be directed and swap over the fan blades if you need to use the silver labelled blade which takes time. However, if you need to change airflow direction at a later date I expect the SWAFAN will make it simple as you won't have to remove the whole fan to switch from intake to exhaust.

The SWAFAN is all about aesthetics, and it does a great job with that. Because you can almost always install the fan with the best face showing no matter of the airflow direction it gives a more uniform and aesthetically pleasing look to the system. The only limitation is when installing the fan as an intake behind a front panel, you can still see the rear of the fan frame from inside the system, the way around this would be to install a radiator in push-pull configuration with the fans on the inside using the silver labelled blades.

Thermal Performance:

Since this is not a full review of the Thermaltake SWAFAN, we didn’t go into much detail with the thermal testing but we wouldn’t like to say they are good or bad fans without even testing system temperature at all. So we ran a series of quick thermal tests, fully loading the system for 30 minutes by running the 3DMark Time Spy Extreme and Cinebench R23 Stress tests simultaneously while recording the peak steady-state temperature of the CPU and GPU while measuring the system noise level.

Thermal testing is performed with the fans in two different speed configurations, first with all the system fans running at approximately 800RPM and the fans on both the CPU and GPU radiator running at 1100RPM. The second test was run with the system fans still set at 800RPM but both radiator fan speeds were increased to their maximum RPM of 2000RPM. During thermal testing, the ambient temperature was between 22-24°C throughout.

With the radiator fan speed fixed at 1100RPM, the system temperature was slightly higher than we would like, but the View 51 case used for the build isn't the best in terms of airflow with tempered glass panels on the front and top restricting airflow. However, in this configuration, the system was very quiet under load at just 40dBA max.

Ramping up the fans to their maximum speed of 2000RPM provided a significant improvement in both the CPU and GPU temperature which is more like what we would expect from high-speed fans like these. Noise levels with the fans running at max speed was around 52dBA which could be quite distracting for some users. A high airflow case would surely improve thermals and therefore reduce noise output to a respectable level.

In terms of thermal performance, the Thermaltake SWAFANs seem to be comparable to similar RGB fans on the market but nothing out of the ordinary, which is fine as they are all about the aesthetics. The RGB lighting effects combined with the swappable fans blades further boost system appearance which means that maybe the Thermaltake SWAFAN will be a hit with system builders who want a bright and uniform look to the system.

KitGuru says: We enjoyed building the system with the SWAFANs as it was a new experience swapping fan blades rather than rotating the fan depending on the required airflow direction. The system looked great once it was complete, what do you guys think of the SWAFAN? will they be on your shopping list for your next build?

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Silverstone Seta Q1 Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/silverstone-seta-q1-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/silverstone-seta-q1-review/#respond Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:19 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=554433 We review the Silverstone Seta Q1 - A PC case for workstation professionals!

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We all know that a PC chassis with a solid front panel is going to create challenges for airflow. A perforated or mesh front allows cool air directly into the chassis, and as long as the hot air can be exhausted out elsewhere, the component temperatures will be stable. Developing a case with a solid front panel that can also flow air efficiently takes a lot of development and engineering skill. Silverstone think they've cracked it with the Seta Q1 by using a very complicated front panel that not only reduces noise to a minimum but also flows air effectively. Let's see if they're right.

00:00 Start
00:36 It's not a gaming case?
02:12 Front, Top I/O – removing front panel
03:03 Front panel and fans – up close
04:31 Side panels and inside the case
05:55 Case support and details
07:45 Multipurpose brackets / accessory pack
08:32 Back of the case
08:56 Right of the case / drive support
11:00 Bottom of the case
11:31 Hardware for the build
13:03 Timelapse build
15:34 Cooling / noise performance testing
21:29 Closing Thoughts

Silverstone claims that the new Seta Q1 mid-tower chassis offers the lowest possible noise output while maintaining high airflow and respectable component temperature. During development, Silverstone tested many different fan designs and configurations as well as various side vent styles to ensure that the Seta Q1 was optimised for low noise output. What we see in the Seta Q1 is the optimal vent design and fan configuration for workstation and professional PC systems.

Silverstone Seta Q1 Features:

  • Low noise, workstation focused Mid-Tower ATX form factor with support for motherboards up to E-ATX, including large double socket SSI-EEB motherboards as well as ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX
  • Solid front panel design with sound maze noise-reducing baffle design, lined with EVA sound dampening material. Bitumen soundproofing is also applied to the steel side panels, top panel and a small section of the case floor.
  • Strategically angled and sloping intake vents and two 140m pre-installed fans allow air to be drawn through the multi-chamber front panel with minimal resistance. An additional 140mm fan is pre-installed as a rear exhaust.
  • Multifunction brackets placed at the side of the motherboard tray can be utilised for mounting water-cooling Radiator pump/res combos, SSD drive mounts or cables covers.
  • Installation of up to 360mm radiators supported in the roof and front panel as well as support for the installation of up to seven 120/140mm fans.
  • Accessories include interchangeable sound dampening or dust filter inserts for the top panel, a removable front radiator mounting bracket, front and floor dust filters along with 2 x Nvidia RTX 30 series FE GPU braces.

Specifications:

  • Motherboard support: E-ATX, ATX, Mini ITX, Micro ATX
  • Expansion Slots: 7+2
  • Front I/O Panel: 1X USB Type-C, 2X USB 3.0 Type-A, 1X 3.5mm Combined audio jack
  • Pre-installed Fans: 2x 140mm (front) 1x 140mm (rear)
  • Fan support: 3x120mm/140mm (Front), 3x120mm/140mm (Top), 1x120mm/140mm (Rear)
  • Radiator support: up to 360mm (Front and top), 120mm/140mm (Rear)
  • GPU clearance: 394mm
  • CPU cooler Clearance: 182mm
  • PSU clearance: 250mm
  • Drive bays: 2 x 3.5”, 4 x 2.5”
  • Dust filters: Front, top, bottom
  • Dimensions (L X W X H): 490.7mm x 232mm x 493.5mm

Thermal/Noise Performance Testing

To simulate thermal demand we run the Cinebench R23 multi-thread benchmark and 3DMark Time Spy Extreme stress test simultaneously several times in a loop for 60 minutes to fully load the system. This gives the CPU and GPU enough time to reach constant steady-state temperature. With this data, we can compare how the system handles the thermal demand and measure peak noise levels. Temperature data taken from the final 15 minutes of each test is calculated to produce average CPU and GPU temperature.

Thermal performance is measured with the case in various configurations, such as the factory default, and with the front panel removed to see how these configurations affect the CPU and GPU temperature. During testing, only stock case fans are used unless otherwise specified. All water pumps are set to maximum RPM and fans are set to a custom RPM Curve and/or fixed RPM by the Motherboard software/BIOS.

All temperature measurements are presented as Deltas – meaning the ambient temperature has been deducted from the CPU temperature giving us a Delta. Data shown in the charts represent the average component temperature over the final 15 minutes of the test as measured by HWiNFO and then calculated to get the average. Ambient temperature during thermal tests is between 18-20⁰C.

Noise levels are measured by placing a noise meter 300mm from the front of the chassis while the stress test is running and the peak noise level during the test is recorded. The noise floor (ambient noise level) in the room is 36dBA. Tested case configurations are listed below, tested fan speed include a custom fan curve with a base speed of 650RPM below 70°C CPU temp, increasing gradually to maximum RPM when the CPU temperature exceeds 70°C up to 100°C. An additional test uses a static fan speed of 600 RPM for both the CPU cooler fan and all system fans.

CPU AIO cooler test configurations:

  • Top-mounted AIO cooler, stock system fan locations, stock panel configuration, custom fan curve tuned for low noise.
  • Top-mounted AIO cooler, stock system fan locations, Front panel removed, custom fan curve tuned for low noise.
  • Top-mounted AIO cooler, stock system fan locations, Front panel baffle removed but front panel installed, custom fan curve tuned for low noise.
  • Top-mounted AIO cooler, stock system fan locations, front panel installed, fixed 600 RPM CPU/system fans.
  • Top-mounted AIO cooler, stock system fan locations, front panel installed, fixed 600 RPM CPU/system fans.

CPU Tower Cooler test configurations:

  • NH-D15 CPU cooler, stock system fan locations, stock panel configuration, custom fan curve tuned for low noise.
  • NH-D15 CPU cooler, stock system fan locations, Front panel removed, custom fan curve tuned for low noise.
  • NH-D15 CPU cooler, stock system fan locations, Front panel baffle removed but front panel installed, custom fan curve tuned for low noise.
  • NH-D15 CPU cooler, stock system fan locations, front panel installed, fixed 600 RPM CPU/system fans.
  • NH-D15 CPU cooler, stock system fan locations, front panel installed, fixed 600 RPM CPU/system fans.

Test System:

Thermal Performance/Noise Overview:

With either the Noctua NH-D15 or the Silverstone AIO installed, noise levels and thermal performance followed a similar trend. Without a doubt, the case emits the least amount of noise when in its default configuration, with fan speed fixed at low RPM. However, this is also where the case suffers in terms of thermal performance massively.

Removing the front panel gives the system a huge breath of fresh air and CPU temperature is dramatically reduced, both with the fans at their fixed RPM and when using a custom fan curve.  We see up to 11°C drop in CPU temperature by removing the front panel which is possibly one of the most dramatic swings in CPU temperature during one of our case tests.

With a custom fan curve set, removing the front panel also noticeably reduces noise output as the fans can run at their base 650RPM configured speed since the CPU temperature remains low. With the case in its default configuration – with all panels installed, and the custom fan curve set, the fan speed automatically ramped up to over 1000RPM as the system attempted to reduce CPU temperature, which therefore significantly increase noise.

Closing Thoughts

With the Seta Q1, Silverstone set out to create an ultra low noise chassis for high-end workstation systems and professional users, which it does when using a low RPM fixed fan speed or possibly a lower-powered CPU with a variable fan speed. The company also claims that the case will keep the temperature of up to a 180w CPU under control. Again you can't argue with this either as the temperature of the Ryzen 9 5900X (140w under load) in our test system was kept within limits during all the stress tests when using a custom fan curve with either an AIO or NH-D15 tower cooler.

However, with the Noctua D15 installed and the system under load for the length of our tests, the CPU started to get very toasty when we ran a low RPM fixed fan speed with the case in its default configuration. We saw possibly the most dramatic reduction in CPU temperature during our thermal tests when we removed the case front panel which suggest the font panel is extremely airflow restrictive.

Normally in a case designed for positive front airflow, we would see around 2-3°C drop in CPU temperature at most when running our ‘front panel removed test'. But with the Seta Q1, removing the front panel reduced CPU temperature by a massive 11°C with a custom fan curve. This meant that the fan didn’t have to ramp up the RPM and therefore the case was much quieter when the front panel was removed, which in this scenario defeats the object of having a solid “low noise” front panel.

It's not all bad though, build quality of the Silverstone Seta Q1 is fine, like the majority of other decent mid-tower chassis, it's made predominantly from steel with some ABS plastic. Both side panels, the front panel and a small section of the case floor have sound dampening material and the case will support high-end motherboards, graphics cards and tall CPU coolers which is great.

Only two 3.5-inch drive bays is a bit of a letdown and the lack of an integrated fan hub/controller is a bit disappointing too, especially when you consider that Silverstone has slapped a £190 MSRP price tag on the Seta Q1.

In this price range, the case is up against some genuinely brilliant high-end competition and unfortunately for Silverstone, the Seta Q1 isn't in the same league as similarly priced cases from the likes of Fractal, Phanteks, Corsair and Lian Li to name but a few. Even at the £150 retail price, we feel it is just too expensive considering the airflow limitations.

The Silverstone Seta Q1 can be purchased in black or white now for £150.02 from CCL HERE.

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Pros

  • Low noise when using a static fan speed.
  • Understated looks are great for those who don’t want tempered glass and fancy RGB effects.
  • Solid build quality.

Cons

  • Poor front panel airflow.
  • No built-in fan controller.
  • The price seems high.

KitGuru says: The disappointing thermal performance of the Seta Q1 let down an otherwise pretty decent chassis. Would any of you guys be tempted to buy this to house your workstation system over a high airflow alternative?

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Deepcool CG560 / AK620 Build – Noctua D15 Battle! https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/deepcool-cg560-ak620-build-noctua-d15-battle/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/deepcool-cg560-ak620-build-noctua-d15-battle/#respond Sun, 26 Sep 2021 10:50:01 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=532941 Deepcool has a new airflow case and dual tower cooler, but how do they stack up to the competition?

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Since ditching its Gamer Storm branding, Deepcool has gone all sensible and grown up with a new slick looking company logo and subtle packaging completely shaking off the gaming tag that is often used by some to make products seem ‘better than they are'. We have been expecting a new wave of Deepcool products for a while and today we get the opportunity to look at two products from this new Deepcool era. But are they any good? Let's find out.

Timestamps

00:00 Start
00:15 Introduction
01:02 Peel Porn – removing side panels
01:46 Deepcool CG560 up close
09:54 Deepcool AK620 Dual Tower CPU Cooler
12:53 The build specifications
14:07 Basic Install (timelapse)
14:39 LGA1700 bracket chat
16:01 System build (timelapse)
19:26 System build Discussion
22:43 Measuring Thermal Performance
24:57 James closing thoughts

Kicking off is the Deepcool CG560 mid-tower chassis, the first Deepcool case I have seen since the company transitioned to its new look. There is no sign whatsoever of Gamer Storm or anything gaming related when reading up about the CG560 which is something I like. Too often products are given a gaming tag, as if gaming means better or more expensive when most of the time it simply isn't. So if the CG650 isn't a gaming case then what is it?

Well, yes the CG560 can be used to build a gaming system inside, in fact, Deepcool specifically says in its marketing bumf that the CG560 is “ready for the high-end components of your upcoming new build” so this case should be perfect for a gaming system or high-end office system, video editing machine, CAD system or whatever. To put it to the test, we decided to build a high end, Deepcool themed system using the CG560 and the new Deepcool AK620 dual tower air cooler.

As well as the CG560 Deepcool has launched the CG540, another case of the same specification and design but with a tempered glass front panel as an alternative to the “crosshair” vented panel of the CG560, so users can choose between high airflow or not. The CG540’s tempered glass also sports a “crosshair” pattern but it is still a solid glass panel.

The new Deepcool AK620 CPU air cooler is a compact dual tower cooler, featuring dual fluid dynamic bearing 120mm fans with a speed range of 500-1850 RPM and PWM control. The AK620 is compatible with all current Intel and AMD mainstream desktop platforms and has a maximum heat dissipation rating of 260W, which should be enough to cool high performance CPU's.

We will test the performance of the Deepcool AK620 later, but first, let’s take a look at the features of this new cooler and mid-tower case to see how they stack up against the competition. The CG560 chassis is set to be released in October priced at £74.99 MSRP and the AK620 is out in September with an MSRP of £59.99.

Deepcool CG560 Features:

  • Mid-tower ATX chassis that supports E-ATX/ATX, Micro ATX and Mini ITX motherboards.
  • Airflow optimised front panel design with stylish “crosshair” pattern mesh and large side vents to allow for ample airflow to enter the system.
  • Equipped with four cooling fans, 3 x 120mm front-mounted RGB fans and a single 140mm black non-RGB fan as a rear exhaust.
  • Supported cooling hardware includes a total of up to 6 x 120mm fans or 5 140mm fans. The front panel supports 360mm, 280mm or 240mm radiators. Either 240mm or 280mm radiators can be installed in the roof and a 120mm or 140mm fan can be installed in the rear panel.
  • Storage options include two 2.5-inch drive bays mounted on the rear of the motherboard tray. A HDD caddy located under the PSU shroud can also accommodate two 3.5-inch drives.
  • CPU coolers up to 175mm tall, graphics cards up to 380mm long can be installed in the main compartment and power supplies of up to 160mm in length can be installed under the PUS shroud (with the HDD caddy in place)
  • Includes dust filtration on the front panel, top panel (Magnetic) and below the power supply vent.

Deepcool AK620 Features:

  • High-performance dual tower cooler with 6 copper heat pipes and a maximum heat dissipation power of 260W.
  • Includes two low noise (28dBA) 120mm fans with fluid dynamic bearings and a speed range of 500-1850 RPM controlled by PWM signal.
  • Precision machined convex copper base plate and dense aluminium fin stack array.
  • Dimensions are 129mm x 138mm x 160 mm (heatsink with fans installed) and 43mm RAM clearance height.
  • Compatible with all current Intel and AMD mainstream desktop platforms including Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1200/1151/1150/1155 and AMD AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/FM2+/FM2/FM1.

System Installation

We wanted to test Deepcools claim that the CG560 is “ready for the high-end components” which we did by installing a high-end gaming system inside the chassis. Overall the build went very smooth. We may have made it easy going with our selection of hardware using a CPU air cooler, an M.2 SSD, no 2.5 or 3.5-inch storage and by using the stock fans. Nevertheless, this is still a very powerful build.

Installation of components such as the motherboard and graphics card were hassle-free since there is plenty of space inside the chassis and things such as the motherboard standoffs, rear I/O cutout and PCI slot cutout all lined up very well. The core chassis structure feels solid and well put together, the only slight minor issue I had with build quality was with the cheap, flexible plastic front panel which in no way impacts the build experience.

Having four fans included with the case is a real bonus and is probably ample for most systems, three of the fans being RGB is an added bonus and thankfully Deepcool doesn’t require any fancy (or annoying, decide for yourself) RGB controllers for the RGB to work. Either connect directly to the motherboard using the supplied 3-pin 5v ARGB cable or use the RGB hub that is built into the case, which allows you to skip through various RGB colour schemes and patterns using the button on the front I/O panel.

One thing missing from the CG560 that might irritate some users is a USB Type-C port. However, this doesn’t concern me too much as most peripherals still ship with USB-C to USB-A cables anyway. What did irritate me slightly is the fact that Deepcool has taken away the GPU support bracket that we have seen in its previous cases, and in this build, it would have been very useful as the Sapphire RX 6800 is suffering from unsightly GPU sag which would have been eliminated if the GPU support bracket was there.

So building a high spec system inside the CG560 can be easy, likewise is the installation of the new AK620 cooler. The installation is so simple that it can be done without any hassle while the motherboard is fitted to the case and with the system stood upright (vertical). Noctua’s SecuFirm2 installation for example is difficult to do with the system upright due to the fiddly spacers and screws arrangement, the Deepcool installation method is better in my opinion.

To install the AK620, remove the stock AM4 plastic brackets, screw the Deepcool standoffs to the stock AM4 backplate, attach the Deepcool AM4 brackets to the standoffs using thumbscrews, bolt down the cooler to the brackets using the supplied long reach Philips screwdriver and clip on the fans, simple as that. Overall the installation should take no longer than 10 minutes, even the most novice PC builder should find it a breeze.

The cooler offers 43mm RAM clearance with the fans fitted flush to the top of the heatsink (as they are fitted out of the box). There is some adjustment possible by moving the clips/fans up on the heatsink, we had to move the fans up by approximately 5mm to clear the G.SKILL Trident Z RGB memory which isn't excessively tall RAM. If used with something like Corsair Dominator Platinum RAM with taller heatsinks, more adjustment of the AK620 fan height will be necessary which will, in turn, increase the overall height of the cooler so watch out for this if you have limited cooler height in your case.

Thermal Performance Testing

As well as finding out how good this case and cooler are to build a system with, we wanted to measure how well the Deepcool AK620 holds up in terms of performance against a similar rival dual tower cooler, one of the best on the market, in fact, the Noctua NH-D15S.

To simulate thermal demand we run the Cinebench R23 and Heaven benchmark simultaneously for 30 minutes to fully load the system. This should give the whole system enough time to reach its constant steady-state temperature. With this data, we can compare how the CPU cooler handles the thermal demand.

First measuring the performance of the Deepcool AK620, letting the system fully cool and then repeating the same test on the system with the Noctua NH-D15S installed as a comparison. During the thermal performance test, ambient air temperature is 22-24⁰C.

Only stock case fans will be used unless otherwise specified. All fans and pumps (where applicable) will be set to their silent fan curve profile as controlled by the motherboard BIOS. The Case will be in its default configuration for testing meaning that all panels and dust filters are installed and stock fans are in the default locations as set by the factory.

All temperature measurements are presented as Deltas – the ambient temperature has been deducted from the CPU/GPU temperature giving us a Delta. Data shown in the charts represent the average CPU/GPU temperature over the length of the test as measured by HWiNFO.

Test System Specification:

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
  • Motherboard: Asrock X570 Steel Legend
  • Memory: 32GB kit (4x8GB Modules) G.SKILL Trident Z RGB DDR4-3600 C16
  • Graphics: Sapphire Radeon RX 6800 Nitro+
  • Storage: 2TB Kioxia XG6-P PCIe Gen3x4 NVME M.2 SSD
  • CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 dual tower
  • Power Supply: Deepcool DQ750-M-V2L 750W 80+ Gold
  • Case: Deepcool CG560 Mid Tower
  • Case Fans: Deepcool CG560 stock fans
  • Operating System: Windows 10 21H1

AK620 Thermal Performance

Interestingly the Deepcool AK620 and the Noctua NH-D15S are very evenly matched in terms of thermal performance during our test. Initially, this seems quite impressive of the AK620 since it costs considerably less than the D15S. However, we must note that the AK620 uses two 120mm fans while in its standard configuration the D15S has just one fan.

Nevertheless, the AK620 MSRP price is at least £20 cheaper than the D15S. Adding another fan to the D15S may improve thermal performance but this would bump the cost up even further, around £20-£25. With this in mind and with the AK620 being a more compact package, it seems like excellent value for money performance.

It is also worth mentioning that with the CPU coolers fans running in the silent motherboard fan profile during the test, coolers produced virtually the same noise levels at around 41dBA, which is very quiet for a system under high load. Again this is another major plus point for the Deepcool AK620.

Final Thoughts

My initial thoughts about the Deepcool CG560 chassis was that it had the feel of a case that had been designed to a cost with its less than premium flexible plastic front panel, but after spending some time building a system in the case my mind changed a little. The build quality of the chassis frame seems very sturdy and installing a system inside turned out to be a very straightforward and hassle-free process.

Granted, we didn’t push the case to its limits in terms of storage or cooling by using only a single M.2 SSD and the AK620 dual tower air cooler. However, we suspect that most systems that will be built inside this case will be of a similar configuration anyway. Maybe an AIO will be used in some scenarios but even with an AIO fitted in this case you shouldn’t come up against any major challenges with the build.

Installing the motherboard, GPU and power supply were simple, all the standoffs, cutouts and screw holes lined up perfectly. The four fans included with the case operated quietly when connected to the motherboard and run with the silent profile in the ASRock X570 Steel Legend BIOS. The inclusion of four fans with a case under £100 seems like good value too, especially when three of those fans are ARGB and include a standalone controller, ideal if your motherboard doesn't support ARGB connectivity.

Taken as a whole, the Deepcool CG560 is a good case. It has good airflow that should be enough to keep high-end systems cool, it supports an extensive range of hardware and it's not a bad looking case either. Overall build quality is slightly let down by the cheap plastic front panel and I can't understand for the life of me why Deepcool didn’t include the very handy GPU support bracket that we have seen in its other recent cases.

In contrast, Deepcool has absolutely nailed it with the AK620. This is possibly the best value high-performance dual tower air cooler on the market. At under £60 MSRP with great build quality, excellent thermal performance and low noise output, the AK620 seem like a bargain. To be trading blows with the Noctua D15S during our test was very impressive.

Yes the Deepcool AK620 has one more fan than the D15S but it is also at least £20 cheaper to buy. Adding an extra fan to the D15S might mean it outperforms the AK620 but this would also mean the price of the D15S increases by an additional £20-£25, which makes the AK620 sound like exceptional value for money.

The AK620 is a more compact package compared with dual-tower coolers such as the D15, D15 and the Deepcool Assassin 3, which means it has less cooling surface area but it still performs great and the smaller area taken up inside the chassis by the AK620 means it will be compatible with smaller chassis. Also, noise output of the AK620 during our test was neck and neck with the D15S which is an achievement in itself.

So, if you are looking for a high performance, low noise dual tower air cooler, the Deepcool AK620 is definitely worth considering. If you can get over the bendy front panel and missing GPU support bracket, the Deepcool CG560 chassis won't be a bad purchase either. The Deepcool AK620 is available in September priced at £59.99 MSRP while the CG560 will be available for purchase in October priced at £74.99 MSRP.

Deepcool CG560 Score

Rating: 8.

Pros:

  • Includes four fans, 3 RGB.
  • Good cooling support.
  • Easy to build a system in.

Cons:

  • Cheap feel to the front panel
  • Missing the handy GPU support bracket seen in other Deepcool cases.

Deepcool AK620 Score

Rating: 9.

Pros:

  • Easy installation.
  • Good value for money.
  • Excellent thermal performance.

Cons:

  • No LGA1700 bracket in the box

KitGuru says: While the CG560 had some minor flaws, it is still a decent chassis for high specification systems. The AK620 on the other hand seems like an exceptional value, high performance and quiet CPU cooler. I like it a lot, What do you guys think?

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AMD Behemoth System Build – Part 4 https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-behemoth-system-build-part-4/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-behemoth-system-build-part-4/#respond Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:30:32 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=531557 It's finished! AMD Behemoth is running and looking absolutely top notch

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As modded PC builds go, a dual-system with separate custom water cooling loops was never going to be easy. But today, we put the finishing touches on the AMD Behemoth system and finally get to see this beast in all its glory, and boy, doesn't it look great? Well, we think so anyway – all the hard work was worth it in the end!

Timestamps

00:00 Start
01:00 Introduction
02:55 A recap of this modded build
05:28 Installing the GPU waterblocks
14:50 Working out the tubing loop
17:27 Creating the loop
22:09 Final system build is done! (you can win it, soon!)
24:38 Checking the temperatures
27:38 AMD Ryzen Master and testing CPU clocks
30:21 AMD Adrenalin software and GPU overclocking
32:28 What gains do we get from automatic overclocking?
35:41 Radeon Software – more features
37:04 AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution tested
40:25 Win THIS VERY PC Courtesy of AMD!

Building two systems with individual custom cooling loops and 30, yes THIRTY(!), fans in one system was never going to be an easy task. However, we relish the challenge here at KitGuru and always see a project build through to the end. AMD Behemoth is possibly one of the most difficult builds we have done, with two very high spec systems, dual custom cooling loops, 30 Corsair LL120 fans and some of our own modifications and customisations to give it a unique appearance. It looks stunning now it is complete.

In part 4, which is the final video in the series, we put the finishing touches on the system. Two GPU water blocks are installed and the very daunting task of building both custom loops goes surprisingly smooth, with just a few minor adjustments to the plan needed. However, building both loops was very time consuming, almost two full working days were spent on the custom loops but we think it was worth all the hard work. Check out the images above to see if you agree.

System Specification

Main System

Second System

Cooling

As well as looking amazing, we want to make sure the system is running in tip-top condition and maintaining cool temperatures under load. Towards the end of the video, we test the cooling performance using stress tests to make sure the system will be running cool for the new owner, while also looking at how the AMD software can improve system performance via automatic overclocking and other cool new AMD features such as FidelityFX Super Resolution.

AMD’s latest Radeon Adrenalin Edition software offers a whole host of features for gamers, including recording and streaming that you to easily record gameplay and host yourself on your favourite streaming platform directly from the Radeon software interface. AMD Link means the fun doesn’t have to stop when you are away from your PC either, with capabilities to stream your games to other devices such as your phone, tablet, laptop or TV meaning that you can carry on gaming anywhere in the house or away from home.

Also built into the Radeon Adrenalin Edition software are automatic tuning and overclocking features that make extracting every ounce of performance from your GPU simple. A one-click automatic overclocking tool will boost GPU core frequency giving your more power to get the maximum enjoyment out of your favourite games. Combine auto overclocking with FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) and you should have a gaming system that is capable of running the big titles for years to come.

Don’t forget, one of you lucky folks will be able to win this system in our upcoming competition, make sure you keep an eye on the website and our Facebook page to be in with a chance of taking this system home. All the details will be revealed soon!

Learn more about AMD:

Radeon 6000 series: https://www.amd.com/en/graphics/amd-radeon-rx-6000-series
Ryzen: https://www.amd.com/en/processors/ryzen
Ryzen Threadripper: https://www.amd.com/en/products/ryzen-threadripper

Follow AMD on social media:

AMD UK

AMD US/HQ

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

KitGuru says: We hope you have enjoyed the AMD Behemoth series as much as we have enjoyed building the system. What do you guys think about how it turned out? Let us know your thoughts.

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AMD Behemoth System Build – Part 3 https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-behemoth-system-build-part-3/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-behemoth-system-build-part-3/#respond Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:00:58 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=529260 Our Super Tower AMD Behemoth custom mod project is starting to take shape!

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It has been a while since we brought you the second instalment of our AMD Behemoth custom build so we think it's time for an update. Today, for part three of the project, we begin to customise the smaller parts of the system, show you how to remove stubborn anodising from aluminium parts, and also give our custom laser cut case panels a paint job before installing them back into the chassis.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
05:36 Removing aluminium anodising
15:16 Modding the motherboards (timelapse)
17:17 Spray paint / colour coding motherboard parts
21:34 Reassembly! (timelapse)
26:27 Laser cut case panels – the plan
30:13 Some panel work smoothing (timelapse)
31:26 Custom Panels installed – update
34:00 Custom Cable work
37:52 Cable modding (timelapse)
39:04 Custom cable showcase

We kick off part three by looking at a couple of different methods of removing coloured anodising from aluminium parts at home, using items that you may already have in your cupboards. If you want to change the appearance of aluminium parts, it's often necessary to remove the anodising before changing the colour. This doesn’t only apply to PC parts, you could use these methods to remove anodising from other things such as performance car/motorcycle parts, bicycle parts or anything else that is made of aluminium and is anodised.

The quickest and easiest way to remove anodising at home is by soaking the parts for a short time in a solution containing caustic soda and water. Caustic soda (also known as sodium hydroxide or soda crystals) can be purchased easily from online stores such as Amazon or eBay. Alternatively, you might be able to pick it up from a high street supermarket or a plumbers' merchant as it can also be used for heavy-duty cleaning and drain unblocking.

An alternative to caustic soda uses something that you may already have in your cupboards. Oven cleaner often contains chemicals that will also remove anodising from aluminium pretty easily, however, a little more effort is required with oven cleaner but it can produce the same result. If you do try either of the methods in the video, be sure to use some protective equipment for your eyes, hands and lungs as both caustic soda and oven cleaner contain harsh chemicals that can be irritating to the eyes, skin and lungs.

As well as this, there are plenty more mods in part three. I disassemble all the small heatsinks, shrouds, covers and heat spreaders from the system’s TRX40 and X570 motherboards and RAM, take apart the CPU and GPU water blocks and treat them all to custom paint jobs so that they fit in nicely with the red, black and silver theme of the AMD Behemoth.

System Specification

Main System

Second System

Cooling

Also in part three, I spend a lot of time fettling the new laser cut panels, the new high airflow front panel especially needs some work to smooth down some rough edges before painting. Once the prep is completed we get to see how the new panels with their custom paint jobs look installed back to the chassis. We saw the front panel in part two, but now it is joined by a modified high airflow top panel with a very smart looking Ryzen|Radeon central logo panel to replace the stock tempered glass.

To finish off the video I make a start on assembling the custom cables. I chose not to sleeve the stock cables in this build and make completely new cables from scratch for both systems as I want the cables to be the exact length with minimal excess cable to hind under the PSU shroud as we are quite limited for space. Like the rest of the system, the cables have a 3 colour scheme of black, red and silver.

Making custom cables with hand tools is a very time-consuming job which is why I only had the time to make the 24-pin cable for the main ATX system in this video, but it gives you guys a first look at how they are going to turn out. Between now and the next video I'll be busy making the rest of the cables so you will get to see the full effect very soon.

Learn more about AMD:

Radeon 6000 series: https://www.amd.com/en/graphics/amd-radeon-rx-6000-series
Ryzen: https://www.amd.com/en/processors/ryzen
Ryzen Threadripper: https://www.amd.com/en/products/ryzen-threadripper

Follow AMD on social media:

AMD UK

AMD US/HQ

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

KitGuru says: With the modded and colour coded parts, the new and finished laser cut airflow panels and a first look at the custom power cables, we think the Behemoth build is starting to look very tasty indeed, what do you guys think of it so far?

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AMD Behemoth System Build – Part 2 https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-behemoth-system-build-part-2/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-behemoth-system-build-part-2/#respond Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:00:29 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=524765 The AMD Behemoth custom build starts to take shape!

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Today we are moving onto part two of our AMD Behemoth custom build project. Most of our time so far has been spent planning and designing, but now we move onto the more interesting part of modding and build the system. There is a lot to do to complete this build but first, we must prepare the chassis ready for the system which means chopping, adding and moving panels/parts around to accommodate the vast amount of hardware that will fill this monster chassis.

Timestamps

00:00 Recap
01:39 Project discussion
06:28 Top panel – laser cutting proposal
07:18 Front panel proposal
08:30 Fitting Casters to the case
11:39 Drilling holes
12:58 Wheels attached to the base
14:38 Corsair XD7
17:31 Front Radiator bracket – 16 Fans!
19:09 How to sort out the cabling?
20:42 Looking at the wiring in the Commander Pro
22:30 Trying to tidy routing of cables in the front bracket
24:02 Commander Pro Power Draw and changes for dual system
28:15 Making New Bracket for top Radiator mounting
29:41 TIMELAPSE: Installing another 12 fans into top Radiator bracket
33:14 The system is starting to take shape
36:13 Vented front panel – raw form

Since the first video, most of my time has been spent tweaking the design and layout of the system, which doesn’t always make for great viewing so most of that has been done off-camera. We begin part two with a quick rundown of the plans and then jump right into the mods by adding some castors to the floor of the chassis, which will help with manoeuvring the case while building the system, make life easier for the eventual owner when moving the system and also offer a little more space for airflow under the case.

As well as adding castors to the base, I also removed a part of the chassis that was not needed. The 3.5-inch drive bay will not be populated with any drives and looks a little out of place due to its height difference compared with the adjoining power supply shroud. Because of this, I decided to chop the 3.5-inch drive bay out of the case and make a blanking panel to cover the hole that was left behind, which neatens up the interior.

At the front of the chassis, there is space on the radiator “drawer” for mounting two 480mm radiators, which is perfect as this fits in with our requirements. However, up top the stock radiator bracket is designed for only a single 420mm radiator. Our plans include the installation of two 360mm radiators in the top of the chassis so to make this possible a new bracket is needed.

I decided it would be quick and easy to make this bracket by hand rather than having it laser cut, this might have been a mistake but it was a good learning process. To make the new bracket I took a piece of 4mm thick aluminium plate measuring 500mm x 300mm and used the stock front bracket as a template to scribe out the shape on the plate. I then cut out the bracket by hand using a jigsaw with a HSS metal cutting blade and by drilling.

Once the bracket was cut, the rough edges were cleaned up using files and the whole plate was sanded using 240 grit wet and dry sandpaper ready for painting black to match the chassis. The old single 420mm bracket was chopped and the ends mated to the aluminium plate to allow the new dual 360mm radiator bracket to fit back in the existing drawer runners. Once painted, the new bracket fit perfectly into place and looked as good as stock.

System Specification

Main System

Second System

Cooling

Another important part of the system that needed some working out was how to power and control all the fans. In the front of the case alone there are 16 fans that have a cable for power/speed control as well as a separate cable for RGB lighting, so there is a huge number of cables to manage just for the fans. Both systems will be cooled by a 480mm and 360mm radiator each so there are separate “banks” of fans for each system, making powering and controlling them a bit of a headache.

I decided to power all the fans via the power supply of the main ATX system, so when that system is turned on all the fans will spin up. The downside to this is that when running the mini ITX system alone, the main ATX system will need to be powered up just to power the fans. The alternative to this would be to power each bank of fans by its own system power supply, but this might look odd if only half the system fans are spinning and producing RGB lighting when only one system is running.

With enough Corsair Commander Pro units I can configure each system to have its own PWM fan control, so at least the fans attached to the radiators for the specific system can react to CPU/GPU temperature changes and increase/decrease fan speed to keep the component temperature under control. In total, four Commander Pro units are required, two connected by USB to the main system motherboard and two to the mini ITX system which is explained in more detail in the video.

With all these Commander Pro units and Corsair RGB hubs, there is a lot of wiring. Fortunately, the Corsair Obsidian 1000D chassis does a good job of hiding cables with its metal doors on the right-hand side of the case. Nevertheless, it is still good practice to neaten cables regardless. Connecting all the fan power cables and RGB cables is a laborious job and took me the best part of half a day just to connect and manage the wiring for the front radiator fans alone.

Learn more about AMD:

Radeon 6000 series: https://www.amd.com/en/graphics/amd-radeon-rx-6000-series
Ryzen: https://www.amd.com/en/processors/ryzen
Ryzen Threadripper: https://www.amd.com/en/products/ryzen-threadripper

Follow AMD on social media:

AMD UK

AMD US/HQ

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

KItGuru says: The AMD Behemoth build is progressing at a steady pace due to the sheer amount of work needed on such a huge build, but it is starting to take shape now. Would any of you guys like to sink your teeth into a build of this scale?

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AMD Behemoth System Build – Part 1 https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-behemoth-system-build-part-1/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-behemoth-system-build-part-1/#respond Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:59:05 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=522952 Our next modding project is underway - here James gives us the lowdown on what to expect

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Today, we kick off another one of our custom build projects and this one is going to be very special indeed. Over the next two months, we will be working in partnership with AMD to create the ultimate PC for multitasking – a system capable of rendering huge 4K video files while the user is simultaneously relaxing by playing their favourite games, without compromising on resolution or frame rate.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction / hardware specifications
04:04 Component showcase
06:57 Cooling goodies from Corsair
10:24 The monster 1000D case!
16:07 Dual system layout discussion
20:15 Looking at the Gigabyte RX 6900 XT Gaming OC

If you're wondering what kind of system can do all of this, it’s technically two systems but all housed inside one chassis. This isn't a new idea, dual system cases have been around for several years. The difference with a KitGuru dual system is that not only will it perform great, but it will also have a unique look since we have various mods and customisations planned for the system during the project.

System Specification

Main System

Second System

Cooling

As well as working in partnership with AMD for this custom build project, we have also had some help from Corsair and Gigabyte. Both systems will be cooled by individual custom loops, so a separate loop for each system. The majority of the cooling hardware will be Corsair Hydro X, the system will be outfitted with multiple 480mm and 420mm radiators, dual pump/res combos, Satin Transparent Hydro X rigid tubing and up to thirty fans will be installed inside the chassis.

With all of those fans, it will be a challenge to make sure that the cabling looks neat. We also plan to create a full set of custom sleeved cables for both systems. Unlike some dual system cases, the chassis we are using allows for the installation of two power supplies so custom length and PET sleeved cables will be made from scratch. Other case mods will include a custom front panel, doing away with the glass front and making something that is more personal to the system and with an AMD theme.

We also plan to rearrange the chassis interior a little by removing the 3.5” drive bay cage and extending the PSU shroud to clean up the lines. Added to these case mods will be customisations of the cooling hardware and an AMD themed colour scheme running through the entire system using paints, hydro dipping, acrylic, LED lighting and I might even try my hand at custom vinyl wrapping some parts in this build too, so there will be plenty to look forward to.

Learn more about AMD:

Radeon 6000 series: https://www.amd.com/en/graphics/amd-radeon-rx-6000-series
Ryzen: https://www.amd.com/en/processors/ryzen
Ryzen Threadripper: https://www.amd.com/en/products/ryzen-threadripper

Follow AMD on social media:

AMD UK

AMD US/HQ

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you guys think of our plans for this build? Is a dual system super tower build something that interests you or do you like to keep your work and gaming systems separate? Make sure you keep an eye on the next video when the mods will begin!

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Seasonic SYNCRO Q704 Gold Carbon Custom Build! https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/seasonic-syncro-q704-gold-carbon-custom-build/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/seasonic-syncro-q704-gold-carbon-custom-build/#respond Sat, 01 May 2021 11:00:01 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=513489 After our hydro dipping success, we build a full-on custom rig in the Seasonic SYNCRO Q704

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Following on from our earlier video explaining the process of hydro dipping with the Seasonic SYNCRO Q704 case, today we are building a system inside the Q704, themed around the black and gold colour scheme of the hydrographic film used in part one. Custom gold carbon sleeved cables and an exotic hard tube custom cooling system will perfectly complement the high specification, all-AMD build that we have in mind.

In keeping with the gold carbon fibre hydrographics theme, subtle highlights have been planned for this system including custom sleeved cables and the coolant used in the custom cooling loop. The Seasonic SYNCRO Q704 chassis is equipped with a Seasonic SYNCRO CONNECT DGC-750 power supply and CONNECT Module, to assist system builders with cable management organisation. Shorter stock modular cables than usual are supplied with the Seasonic CONNECT module, making it easier to create our custom cables.

The orientation of the 24-pin cable connection on the CONNECT Module doesn’t work well using the “out-of-the-box” cable with our choice of motherboard, so a new custom length cable is made. We were able to re-purpose the stock PCIe and EPS power cables as the length is ideal. To make the stock cables suit our system theme, each wire was individually removed from the connector housing, sleeved with MDPC-X Gold Carbon and Liquid Gold PET sleeving then re-assembled. The cables look great and this method saved a huge amount of time compared with making custom cables from scratch.

System Specification:

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
  • Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 Aorus Xtreme
  • Memory: 16GB (2 x 8GB modules + 2 x Dummy modules) Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR4-3600
  • Graphics Card: AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT reference design
  • Storage: 1TB XPG Gammix S50 Lite PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 SSD
  • Case: Seasonic SYNCRO Q704
  • Power Supply: Seasonic SYNCRO CONNECT DGC-750 with CONNECT Module

Cooling – Full EKWB Custom CPU and GPU Loop:

  • Pump/res: EK-Quantum Kinetic TBE 120 DDC PWM D-RGB – Acetal with TBE 300 reservoir tube
  • CPU Water Block: EK-Quantum Magnitude – AM4 Copper + Acetal
  • GPU Water Block: EK-Quantum Vector RX 6800/6900 D-RGB – Nickel + Plexi
  • Fittings: EK-Quantum Torque HDC 12 – Black Nickel
  • Tubing: EK-HD PETG Tube 10/12mm
  • System Fans: 7 x be quiet! Silent Wings 3 High Speed
  • Coolant: One-off mix of Mayhems Aurora Black Gold

A high specification system such as this requires advanced cooling. An EKWB full custom cooling loop was built to cool both the CPU and GPU, using a full cover EK-Quantum Vector RX 6800/6900 D-RGB block for the graphics card and an EK Magnitude – AM4 Copper + Acetal block for the CPU. Mayhems mixed us a one-off bottle of their end-of-life Aurora Hydra Black Gold coolant for this project; the fluid was only used for a short time, then drained and flushed from the system, but it looked great for the video.

Overall, the build went well, the final appearance turned out exactly how we had hoped it would. The dark gold carbon look is very stealthy, while the gold sleeved cables and gold looking RGB lighting added some bright highlights which complemented each other very well. The outside of the case also has a custom look with the gold carbon hydro dipping that we did in the previous video. We are very happy with how the system looks, but what do you guys think?

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KitGuru says: The Seasonic SYNCRO Q704 case is well equipped for building a custom system, and we are very happy with how everything turned out. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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