Completed air-cooled builds, you show me

[sideshowruki]

I'm looking for some inspiration/ideas on an aircooled build, anyone care to share some pics of yours? Can include specs too.

 

[OnlyBreezy]

Open case design is always fun?

 

[PaladinLaw]

See my profile picture?

I realise you're likely looking for newer stuff but rather proud of my 3rd gen. She's still trooping on.

Specs fwiw:

Delidded 3570k
16GB Ram @1866
Maximus V gene board
Coolermaster hyper 612v2 with a MF120r-RGB
MSI Armor RX580 (not in the pic)
Meshify C white
Some LED strips

 

[SphinxMods]

My current setup:

Intel Core i5 8400
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme
ASUS ROG STRIX RTX2080 O8G
32GB DDR4 3200MHz
1TB nVME SSD
2TB HDD
1200W FSP Hydro
Corsair 4000D Airflow White
Be Quiet Pure Rock 2 CPU Fan

 

[sideshowruki]

See my profile picture?

I realise you're likely looking for newer stuff but rather proud of my 3rd gen. She's still trooping on.

Specs fwiw:

Delidded 3570k
16GB Ram @1866
Maximus V gene board
Coolermaster hyper 612v2 with a MF120r-RGB
MSI Armor RX580 (not in the pic)
Meshify C white
Some LED strips

Very nice setup!

 

[Myth1cal]

Intel i3 12th Gen
16GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM
EVGA Gtx 1070 8GB sc
500GB NVME m.2 storage
Corsair 4000D case
Antec HCG750 Bronze PSU

 

[Valheru]

Would AIO build count?

I did some unconventional things.

 

[sideshowruki]

Would AIO build count?

I did some unconventional things.

Ofcourse! Please show us

 

[PancakesZA]

5600X
ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming-ITX/ax
G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDr4 3600 c16 16GB
Sabrant 1TB Rocket Plus Nvme
Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 120mm Cooler
Fractal Design Ion+ 660W 80 + Platinum
XFX 6900 XT Speedster MERC319 Black
Phanteks PH-EC200ATG_DBK01 Eclipse P200A D-RGB Mini-ITX

 

[Valheru]

Ofcourse! Please show us

Will post some details tomorrow.

Put A LOT into a Corsair 4000D Airflow (like above), but with a few twists. It also shows a slight favouritism to Corsair parts.

 

[Valheru]

I realise you're likely looking for newer stuff

Can you post some pics? I have seen quite a few youtube channels fawning over these cases, so a complete "real world" build would be nice to see.

 

[PaladinLaw]

Can you post some pics? I have seen quite a few youtube channels fawning over these cases, so a complete "real world" build would be nice to see.

Sure, i can do a "photoshoot" of sorts when i get some time. Anything particular you'd like to see?

Ps, fawning is with good reason. Love the case. As a mid tower, it's easy to build in, great airflow, ample space. What more could you ask for? (except maybe a usb c port in the front but meh)

 

[GiantAxe29]

Love my ITX NR200P. Next time I open to clean I'm taking out the Phanteks LED Strips. Really like the Stealthy look. Just need a large white mousepad and I'm good!

https://imgur.com/a/2jOevxI

 

[PsychoErtjie]

I also have a stealthy ITX build.

Specs are in my sig

Edit: I had to make holes in the side panel for the D15 to fit the case

https://imgur.com/a/k2osll1

 

[Valheru]

Ofcourse! Please show us

Main setup, BIG screen with centrally wall-mounted secondary (used to have 3, this saves LOTS of desk space). All wireless to keep it nice and clean.
Corsair 4000D Airflow
AOC AG493UCX
Dell 24" IPS
Corsair K63 wireless
Corsair DarkCore Wireless
Corsair HS70 Wireless


Radiator mounted inside the case with the fans between case on front panel (creates more GPU space).


All fans changed to Corsair ML Pro's (3x120 on radiator, 3x140 in case). ML120's managed by the Corsair 150i Pro based on CPU temp, ML140's managed by a Corsair Commander Pro based on GPU temp.


Internals specs:
Asus ROG Strix B550 E-Gaming
AMD 5950X (PBO + undervolt)
Palit RTX3070 Jetstream OC
Corsair H150i 360mm
Corsair 64GB Vengeance RGB Pro (3200C16) (4x16)
Corsair HX1000 Platinum
Corsair Premium Sleeved Cable set
Corsair Commander Pro
Corsair ML120 Pro (x3)
Corsair ML140 Pro (x3)
Samsung 256GB 960 EVO NVMe (OS drive)
Crucial 1TB CT1000P1 NVMe (scratch drive)
Seagate 2TB Ironwolf (backup drive)

Negatives:
Fan management was a bitch, can get loud when gaming
3070 suffers in older games (non-DLSS) at native resolution
The premuim sleeved cables are longer than what the case needs, so is quite cramped (I retained the HDD cage)

 

[RaptorChris]

https://imgur.com/K528YdN

https://imgur.com/RCSIPcF

https://imgur.com/MkXj5IA

Specs

Fractal Torrent Compact - I like that its airflow focused and supports full sized GPU's and ATX motherboards and power supplies while remaining small.
3 x Noctua PWM 120MM case fans (NF-S12A) in Chromax Black

Rest -
Ryzen 7-5800X3D
B550 Aorus Elite
32Gig Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3600
Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black
3060Ti Founders edition (Hoping one day someone will sell their 3080Fe)
1000W Platinum Superflower Power Supply
Evo 980 512 and le old Hard drive 3TB

 

[superrob]

Why does this thread feel oddly like the 4000D club

 

[∀Z‾soʇɐuɐɥ┴]

Some nice looking air cooled builds here.
Haven't done a air cooled build for myself in years other than potato which I sold to my boet.
Sadly don't have any pics of that fridge sized pc though.

 

[sideshowruki]

Seeing a lot of love for the 4000D!

 

[sideshowruki]

Love my ITX NR200P. Next time I open to clean I'm taking out the Phanteks LED Strips. Really like the Stealthy look. Just need a large white mousepad and I'm good!

https://imgur.com/a/2jOevxI

Are those Phanteks neon led strips btw?

 

[UnknownSoldier]

https://imgur.com/a/kZBlf7y

Specs:
Intel i7-4790K Delidded
MSI Z97 Gaming 5
MSI GTX 980 Ti Gaming 6GB
MSI Core Frozr L
Corsair Vengeance 2400MHz 8GB x2
Super Flower 650W 80+ Gold
Phanteks P350X
Phanteks Red/Black extension cables
Corsair SP140 Red LED x2
Corsair AF120 Red LED
Toshiba SSD370 120GB
Seagate Barracuda HDD 1TB

Notes:
- Pics are from when I just completed the build around mid-2018, have made a few changes since then i.e. sold GPU, upgraded speakers, monitor and desk fan 😜
- Sold GPU last year when prices were good, planning to get a new one when next-gen comes, but have realized that my 4th-gen i7 doesn't even compete with a 12th-gen i3 and will bottleneck most decent GPUs, wasn't keen on doing a full upgrade just yet, but might just have to retire the good old 4790K 😢

 

[RumMum]

Would AIO build count?

I did some unconventional things.

I love unconventional. Create a post, share some stuff please.

 

[Ageless_ZA]

Main setup, BIG screen with centrally wall-mounted secondary (used to have 3, this saves LOTS of desk space). All wireless to keep it nice and clean.
Corsair 4000D Airflow
AOC AG493UCX
Dell 24" IPS
Corsair K63 wireless
Corsair DarkCore Wireless
Corsair HS70 Wireless


Radiator mounted inside the case with the fans between case on front panel (creates more GPU space).


All fans changed to Corsair ML Pro's (3x120 on radiator, 3x140 in case). ML120's managed by the Corsair 150i Pro based on CPU temp, ML140's managed by a Corsair Commander Pro based on GPU temp.


Internals specs:
Asus ROG Strix B550 E-Gaming
AMD 5950X (PBO + undervolt)
Palit RTX3070 Jetstream OC
Corsair H150i 360mm
Corsair 64GB Vengeance RGB Pro (3200C16) (4x16)
Corsair HX1000 Platinum
Corsair Premium Sleeved Cable set
Corsair Commander Pro
Corsair ML120 Pro (x3)
Corsair ML140 Pro (x3)
Samsung 256GB 960 EVO NVMe (OS drive)
Crucial 1TB CT1000P1 NVMe (scratch drive)
Seagate 2TB Ironwolf (backup drive)

Negatives:
Fan management was a bitch, can get loud when gaming
3070 suffers in older games (non-DLSS) at native resolution
The premuim sleeved cables are longer than what the case needs, so is quite cramped (I retained the HDD cage)

He did already @Charissa

 

[dash09]

*snip

But where is the unconventional part you mentioned? Man wanted to see an air cooled pc and you come here and flex your whole setup

 

[Valheru]

But where is the unconventional part you mentioned? Man wanted to see an air cooled pc and you come here and flex your whole setup

The selection of components and no rainbows, 2nd tier GPU on a screen that it cannot run at full Hz/Res on raterisation performance. Store bought braided cables.

Had to be creative with the layout too, not like these NR200 chaps, but still not bad.

 

[dash09]

The selection of components and no rainbows, 2nd tier GPU on a screen that it cannot run at full Hz/Res on raterisation performance. Store bought braided cables.

Had to be creative with the layout too, not like these NR200 chaps, but still not bad.

Also front fan placement is literal out of the box problem solving

 

[Valheru]

Also front fan placement is literal out of the box problem solving

And yet it makes me happy

 

[uns33ndamage]

Inspiration you say. I felt inspired once and came up with this.

https://imgur.com/a/gPCY1ua

My trusty old q6600

 

[dash09]

And yet it makes me happy

Yes I was complimenting you
Does the front panel have the dust filter built into it or are you filterless?

 

[goldfritter]

Inspiration you say. I felt inspired once and came up with this.

https://imgur.com/a/gPCY1ua

My trusty old q6600

I see your cardboard box PC and I raise you my TV-stand-cupboard PC, complete with glass side panel: