Building a Better (and Smaller) Gaming PC!

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  • @paulshardware
    @paulshardware  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    Edit to add: the giveaway has now closed, thanks to all who entered! I'll be making a community post on my channel Monday to announce the winner. 🙏
    Hey All! So I made a big mistake on this one -- as pointed out by @mastermind6000 and others, I did not see that ASUS sent two versions of the TR120 fan, with one 3-pack being "reverse airflow." So I installed the bottom intake fans as if they were standard (fan hub pointing up), meaning they were actually sucking air DOWN and fighting with the fans on the ASUS Prime RTX 4070 Super. Long story short -- I fixed it, temps dropped from ~80°C to ~65°C, and GPU fan speed is around 50% instead of 80-90%. Framerates / gaming performance are still the same. I made a short showing the fix and the results that I'll post as soon as it's ready too. Thanks again to everyone who noticed and jumped down to the comments to let me know!

    • @pe3ke117
      @pe3ke117 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      i was wondering why there are so high temps... usualy seen about 70°C max. on rtx 4070 with decent airflow... , no wonder nickname of wise user "mastermind" 🤣🤣🤣

    • @americathefree3708
      @americathefree3708 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for keeping it real Mr. Paul! 👍

  • @mastermind6000
    @mastermind6000 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +72

    looks like you didn't notice that 3 of those TR120 fans are reverse mode. the bottom ones are exhausting as well. the fan chassis has the 'rear side' appearance on the top, but those blades are blowing down. it's going to compete directly against the fan on the front of the gpu.

    • @kevinsoo6642
      @kevinsoo6642 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      no.

    • @topflloor
      @topflloor 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kevinsoo6642yes

    • @paulshardware
      @paulshardware  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

      I've had a long week so I just checked in and saw this -- and I've verified that you're 100% correct. I didn't realize they sent me two versions of the fan and treated them all as standard airflow. Working on a correction now, thank you for spotting the mistake and commenting! 🙏🙏🙏

    • @mastermind6000
      @mastermind6000 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@paulshardware I checked the beginning and saw one box said "reverse" just to be sure. :) I would have never thought twice about it myself, SO used to putting grate side correctly.
      I love everything you do for PCs and I hope the universe grants you some free time to rest one of these days!

    • @Adroit-de2zh
      @Adroit-de2zh 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kevinsoo6642 yes.

  • @mindurbusiness-b3u
    @mindurbusiness-b3u 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +270

    praying for the winner they dont need to warranty anything...

    • @stennan
      @stennan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      Trust can be lost quickly and takes time to rebuild. Hopefully ASUS can correct their customer service, because they claim to be the most premium PC DIY brand. In that brand value you need to include more than higher prices though, EVGA had a strong brand before they called it quits 😢

    • @mindurbusiness-b3u
      @mindurbusiness-b3u 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@stennan very true. i have multiple asus products over 4 systems in the house, but their recent performance does not incline me to buy their stuff for my next system build! time will tell if they fix the mess they made themselves.

    • @vensroofcat6415
      @vensroofcat6415 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      Oh, I have built PCs for quite some time and had issues with pretty much every large name in the industry. If I went by your rules, I couldn't build any PC anymore 🤣

    • @HanSDevX
      @HanSDevX 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The winner? That would be me... I can see the future.

    • @evlkenevl2721
      @evlkenevl2721 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Asus has given their reputation a black eye... again. I don't want to support a company that says "Oh well, you'll be back" and just keeps breaking trust to chase pennies.

  • @lylerigney6182
    @lylerigney6182 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This is literally my dream pc build. A zero compromise small form factor build that you could easily travel to a friend house with. I'd be stoked to win this PC

    • @keshe2692
      @keshe2692 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same

  • @typicalthrill
    @typicalthrill 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    For the fans, could you put a shorter screw through only one side of the fan frame? So instead of pushing a long screw through the front side, through the back side, and into the radiator, could you ONLY run it through the back side and into the radiator? You'd need a screw driver that could fit through the front side, but maybe?

    • @1480750
      @1480750 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes but it is fiddly, especially where two fans are against each other. You wouldnt want to do it often

    • @Dan-Simms
      @Dan-Simms 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, it's definitely easier than busting out the drill.

    • @Nuds1223
      @Nuds1223 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Could also peel off the vibration pad off the side not on the rad

  • @afino61_
    @afino61_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    12:55 don't worry, with my last build, I did the same thing
    definitely a "well, there's your problem!" moment

  • @malccy72
    @malccy72 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Armoury Crate (shudders!) - A Halloween nightmare !

    • @strkilla89
      @strkilla89 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Exactly why I'll never buy another asus board/laptop and I used to love asus motherboards

    • @peterwstacey
      @peterwstacey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Agreed that Armoury Crate is awful (like most of ASUS's software). But you can always just not install it. I have ASUS motherboards in Linux dev PCs and everything's as OEM as you could wish for if you set the BIOS up correctly and just install the OS

    • @83Xxela
      @83Xxela 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Worst piece of software EVER

  • @LyricLikeKarma
    @LyricLikeKarma 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I can't lie, that case looks nice

  • @leeolivieri
    @leeolivieri 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Finally a gleamio giveaway with just one entry. Thank you, Paul

  • @titanuranus2136
    @titanuranus2136 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    With most bottom air intake cases I find they benefit from being raised up, easy to test if it helps by standing it on some books. When I realised the benefit I used a hole saw to cut some 22mm thick MDF disks, painted them black and stuck them on the existing feet with double sided tape.
    I would consider the Jonsbo D31 or the Lian Li DAN A3 over this case.

    • @firedrapeon6012
      @firedrapeon6012 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The problem with this case is that if you have a 3+ slot GPU and a MOBO that has its top slot used for m.2, you end up with insufficient space to install any fans at the bottom. Micro ATX mobos in general are bad if you use 4slot GPUs like the 4080/4090 where the GPU blocks off all the pcie slots, preventing usage of an additional pcie card (wifi 7)

  • @whiskeredgundam7765
    @whiskeredgundam7765 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I have had to counter sink screws on fans several times for coolers and such. it works just fine... as long as you don't drill to far. Or you could just remove the pads.

    • @oldtimergaming9514
      @oldtimergaming9514 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Or you could just get the correct screws.

  • @MicahRayburn
    @MicahRayburn 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I love this case! I’ve had mine for about a year now. I crammed a 7900XTX with 6x 120mm fans + the stock rear fan into it somehow, and she looks and runs great! 👍🏼

    • @HHarold
      @HHarold หลายเดือนก่อน

      Question, would it over heat with everything so tightly together?

  • @mikemariano4012
    @mikemariano4012 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    "It's very fast memory." 😂😂😂

    • @pe3ke117
      @pe3ke117 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      dissapearing in nowhere..very fast...

  • @hardlyworgen71
    @hardlyworgen71 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Liked for Joe's laughter when the memory fell down.

  • @KindaSortaAsian
    @KindaSortaAsian 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is basically the exact same build I did this summer except I got the ProArt 4080s in it, honestly a phenomenal composition of parts

  • @threefeetoffun
    @threefeetoffun 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always love Paul build videos because he breaks down tech and you don't feel dumb. "This screw is bad because" doesn't require a 30 minute side video.

  • @jeremybarber2837
    @jeremybarber2837 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I appreciate the middle ground of the SFF-ready components. Great looking build 👏.

  • @Falathos
    @Falathos 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is what I love about your channel Paul, even someone like you who does this almost all the time (building pc's) can make mistakes like this. I feel less bad about it if I forget to plug in something :D. Thank you for everything!

  • @RobertF
    @RobertF 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I built in that case last year. I love it, so much air flow! And room!

  • @demometalico
    @demometalico 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Small form builds always feel so clean

  • @MeneGR
    @MeneGR 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    3:05 Dropped down memory lane

  • @JuiceBoxScott
    @JuiceBoxScott 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I appreciate that the giveaway doesn't ask us to tweet anything

  • @ianollmann9393
    @ianollmann9393 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Use a drill press to countersync. It has stops to prevent you from going too far, and it will hold the bit better than a hand held drill. Less bit wander when starting the cut.

  • @diyathkumara2443
    @diyathkumara2443 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The microATX case looks pretty slick as a mini ITX user myself i wouldn't mind the increase in space it'll take up on my desk if i end up winning this as an upgrade

  • @maxitalksfishing
    @maxitalksfishing 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    3 hours to the count down. Good luck to all applicants

  • @RobotKitsune
    @RobotKitsune 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember my very first pc build from 2012, and it was after watching one of your build guides back then that i decided I would wait to put the side panel on until after a successful post, just like you. To this day, after dozens of rebuilds, upgrades, and case changes....i still have that same superstition, but now it feels.more like tradition and a way to honor the build guide that gave me my love of building computers. Amazing build by the way, I'm an Asus fan myself and now i want that mobo heh heh

  • @lordmage
    @lordmage 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As always Paul thank you for such a simple entry system and a sweet build there

    • @lordmage
      @lordmage 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      FYI The gleam details and terms May need an update look at the bottom snipped for your referenGiveaway ends 12/18/2023 at 11:00 AM PT -- winner will be notified via email.
      PRIZE MUST BE CLAIMED WITHIN 24 HOURS OR ANOTHER WINNER WILL BE PICKED.
      ce

  • @shadowblade1942
    @shadowblade1942 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know the gpu temps are within spec, but that seems like its running hot for how much fan speed you have along with having bottom intake case fans.

  • @arcaneidolriots
    @arcaneidolriots 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've been working on putting together a new PC build and have been debating about whether to go with a micro-atx case. The AP201 is actually one of the cases I've been considering. As someone who's 5'3" I sometimes have trouble moving or picking up my current mid-tower, and I would like my next PC to be a more manageable size for me! 😂

  • @pwcorgi2000
    @pwcorgi2000 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wish there were more mesh side panels options like this, to use instead of tempered glass. (In General)

  • @robgreenstein5917
    @robgreenstein5917 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stunning system. The RGB seems subtle but can be modified.

  • @misguidedpanda3209
    @misguidedpanda3209 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love the case used in this build. I used the same case for a home server build last year!

    • @HHarold
      @HHarold หลายเดือนก่อน

      Question, will it overheat with everything so tightly together?

    • @misguidedpanda3209
      @misguidedpanda3209 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @HHarold temps are really good due to the mesh panels. Never had any overheating problems and I even keep the server in a cabinet that is closed most of the time.

    • @HHarold
      @HHarold หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@misguidedpanda3209 thank you, I’m considering building this exact pc and was wondering about the heating and how good it is. Anyway thank you!

  • @ReckIamation
    @ReckIamation 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why not use a shorter screw on the AIO fans but put it between the 2 holes (so only one side of the fan connects) then use a thin screwdriver to feed through the unused hole to screw in through the bottom hole (one that makes contact with radiator)?

  • @brendanpeery2655
    @brendanpeery2655 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Instead of running the drill forward, just slowly run it backwards so it doesn't bite and drive itself through the plastic potentially causing it to crack and keeps the drill from walking around the hole

  • @Crimsonoverlord.
    @Crimsonoverlord. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    take the triangle rubber gromets out completely, on both sides of the fan

    • @Lukiel666
      @Lukiel666 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yep. Scrolled down looking for this comment.

  • @benefitthirteen
    @benefitthirteen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's a nice system. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.

  • @JamesChurchill3
    @JamesChurchill3 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have the white version of this case with the mesh side, absolutely love it. A pleasure to build in, looks nice and sits behind my monitor on my desk. I have a small area to fit my PC into and the small size means it can live on the desk instead of the floor.

  • @pkpnyt4711
    @pkpnyt4711 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That thing is still huge for me (33 liters). I have a 15 liter ITX case that fits a 280mm rad and can fit a 7900XT or 4080 in it. Now that's smaller and better IMHO.

    • @MediaRebel
      @MediaRebel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      what's case is it? couldn't find one smaller than my old cooler master matx case. edit: also, yeah, the ap201 is bigger than it looks on the video.

    • @pkpnyt4711
      @pkpnyt4711 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MediaRebel SSUPD Meshlicious.

    • @MediaRebel
      @MediaRebel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pkpnyt4711 nice thanks! might have to try an itx build one day.

  • @drunkenfarmerjohn42
    @drunkenfarmerjohn42 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Prime case is such a good one. Though, it's worth noting that it's a badge branding. It's actually an Antec case.

  • @avg__dad
    @avg__dad 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    those are some interesting temps in game

  • @coryglueckert1665
    @coryglueckert1665 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    its good to see high end motherboards and gaming pc's using the m-atx motherboard format. when the mother board platform was mostly low end.

  • @allenblackman6333
    @allenblackman6333 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @9:22 he could have taken a dremel and cut off the top mount of the fans and then used shorter screwed to mount the fans

  • @josemalpica8417
    @josemalpica8417 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What would be a good cheaper cpu alternative to this one in the video?
    Same question about the motherboard, is another alternative more reliable than this?
    Thanks in advance!

  • @teemo_9905
    @teemo_9905 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    best way to get airflow is to have
    intake: 1 in the back 3 in the bottom ,
    exhaust: 3 top and 1 or 2 in the side,
    2 side fan only if you have aio if you have air cooler you can only use 1.
    thay mount to the side using magnet.
    it's better to cover the backside with cardboard so gpu dont pull the air from the back and collect dust,and use filter for the backm fan if you want to use it as intake
    This is what I did in my case,the result is lower fan speed and little bit temp drop

  • @WarHawk-
    @WarHawk- 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just completed my second build a few days ago (22 Oct) to replace my first build, completed in July 2019:
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700x 4.5 Ghz (AM5) CPU,
    ASUS Tuf Gaming B650M-Plus w/wifi MB,
    EVGA GEForce GTX 1660ti SC Ultra graphics card,
    Corsair ICUE H100i Elite Capellix XT 240mm cooler w/pump upgrade cap
    Corsair ICUE AF 120mm case fans (2),
    Corsair 'Vengence' 32 GB (2x16) DDR5 5200 RAM,
    WD 'Black' SN850Me M.2 2280 1TB Pcie-Express SSD (2),
    Corsair RM750 full-modular 80+Gold PSU,
    ASUS ROG Strix 27" monitor,
    Corsair K70 Pro gaming keyboard,
    Razer 'Deathadder' wireless gaming mouse,
    Creative Labs T-20 desktop 2.0 speakers,
    Sennheizer 'Game One' gaming headset w/mic
    Everything is in white, stuffed into a Jonsbo TK-1 (V.2) micro-case, and running Windows 11 (Home).

  • @MrVlodato
    @MrVlodato 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    in my testing this case did better without a rear fan. just intake on the bottom and exhaust on the top.

  • @ChaosXification
    @ChaosXification 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been thinking about doing a new build as well, might do a small FF build

  • @richardajoy79
    @richardajoy79 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the case, just wish it had some walnut... wood seems to make any box look better.

  • @hasanmich1504
    @hasanmich1504 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful build!! Those cables arent sleeved though, theyre just rubber moulded to look like that

  • @florinip1978
    @florinip1978 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice build, great job Paul.

  • @Corvinade
    @Corvinade 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like that this card is sff ready

  • @watersMO
    @watersMO 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    RIP, that poor 30mm fan. Great looking build, Paul!

  • @calebintal806
    @calebintal806 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love smaller form factor lately, nice card too!

  • @ClaudioBarroso
    @ClaudioBarroso 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What you guys think about a QLC SSD for a boot drive? Technology is there yet?

  • @Jzwiz
    @Jzwiz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Some of those fans are reverse blade fans, wonder if he didnt realize

  • @lexman7002
    @lexman7002 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting build. Not many cards are SFF, in an SFF case the cable management is a task. Would love to see more of those sleeved cables, seems very flexible. Thanks paul!

  • @rogoznicafc9672
    @rogoznicafc9672 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    winner announcement when?

  • @professormoore4876
    @professormoore4876 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Next time Paul does a fun DIY side project like busting out a drill on a RGB fan Joe should just have a side reaction video while drinking a beer, it would feel on theme.

  • @paperitgel98
    @paperitgel98 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Are the bottom fans installed as exhaust?? Isn't that gonna make the GPU starve of air?

    • @ASUSPRNorthAmerica
      @ASUSPRNorthAmerica 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fans are not required for the AP201 it is partly aesthetic but can be functional in our testing even with a card like a 4080 due to the high passive airflow of the chassis you do not require to have fans install for stable operation ( whether they are intake or exhaust ). Overall it is a fairly moot point and for most AP201 builds will be more aesthetically driven than a requirement to ensure stable/cool operation.

  • @davidj6221
    @davidj6221 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That build looks so good

  • @r9delta104
    @r9delta104 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really like the look of the case. The mesh looks great

  • @slimsick1073
    @slimsick1073 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That case looks pretty cool

  • @caspersmith7112
    @caspersmith7112 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    09:03 you should have drill in reverse.. Had to do it when had to use wood screws on outer hidden case fans on a custom 3 tier wood chassis server rack.. (fans pulled air in bottom out top in back) ripped fan up did in reverse took less off at time

  • @Chum_Kiu
    @Chum_Kiu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Assuming an identically spec'd rig, what air-cooler would you slap in there?

  • @JeffWaynee
    @JeffWaynee 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mid 70's is pretty high for a triple fan 4070 super. I have an Asus Dual 4070 OC and it never goes above 65c

  • @rohesilmnelohe
    @rohesilmnelohe 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool video..
    And I REALLY love the look of the final build.
    Would absolutely love to own one.

  • @Dracossaint
    @Dracossaint 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    9:20 why not remove the rubber from the side your drilling? the part touching the case and the aio is still going to be dampened by the other pad. it might be enough bite with just that tweak. also as ya mentioned longer screws >.>

  • @poeticsilence047
    @poeticsilence047 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    JJ is awesome. Definitely has an eye for style.

  • @miguelmontoya1320
    @miguelmontoya1320 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im rocking a 2009 MBP so this would be an amazing upgrade.

  • @enire8477
    @enire8477 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Surprised that meets electrical standards with the 120 volt cable running inside the case like that.

  • @LooKingG00d
    @LooKingG00d 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I feel like small pc are where it's at asnit is much more flexible with the table space. But also you need to pay a lot extra if you go microITX or smaller. Full ATX is also more expensive with the eztra features. So I'm always interested in the smallest possible mATX one can build (got 1 of my own too although not smallest possible).

  • @_Turbocat777
    @_Turbocat777 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a really nice case at a decent price, I was looking for a smaller case and ended up getting the G.SKILL LT1 (35L) and this is slightly smaller than that.
    Finished build looks sick, been wanting to upgrade from my 3600 for awhile.

  • @dominic.h.3363
    @dominic.h.3363 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    9:33 - Hah! Some DIY required.

  • @puddleduckist
    @puddleduckist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a fantastic compact pc!!! Runs very well!

  • @chadwickmccarty4944
    @chadwickmccarty4944 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good luck to everyone entering & myself fingers crossed. Also, just thanks for the chance.

  • @Grievous-
    @Grievous- 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It looks like Paul isn't wearing pants. 20:52 😆

    • @CantankerousDave
      @CantankerousDave 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      He’s all about that air cooling.

  • @orta4791
    @orta4791 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're awesome Paul!

  • @joseberroa4935
    @joseberroa4935 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice build !!!!

  • @MrMutterbug
    @MrMutterbug 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love that case. Nice build.

  • @jordanm8595
    @jordanm8595 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very nice editing guys, great job!

  • @VoldoronGaming
    @VoldoronGaming 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Considering the price of the 7900 XT and how much faster it is over the RTX 4070 Super(it's 20% faster than the RTX card), and has more VRAM I am surprised you picked the nvidia card

  • @dp4491
    @dp4491 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm looking to build out a new machine. It's been 4 years since my last one. It'd be nice to get some non RGB hardware.

  • @RossHouck
    @RossHouck 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Set bonus" I dig it.

  • @Dan-Simms
    @Dan-Simms 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pretty much my dream build PC.

  • @user-sw7js4jw7v
    @user-sw7js4jw7v 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really nice little SFF build there, Paul

  • @mikeoleksa
    @mikeoleksa 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really like the aesthetics of the Asus Prime motherboards, now that graphic card and case, too. Especially the ASUS Prime X670E-PRO WiFi from the last generation. It had just enough bling with all the heatsinks covering a good portion of the motherboard, but without the gamery Asus slogans pasted all over it. They just don't tick all of my specification check boxes. I wish they were higher in Asus' product stack. As for that longer mounting screw problem, you wouldn't believe the amount of 35mm x M4, M3, and 1 3/8" x 6-32 screws I've bought from Amazon just for the issue you had with the fan thickness. Another workaround I found is when the corners are open, like the TUF fans in the video, I'll mount the fans using the inside hole, instead of through the entire thickness of the fan. The shorter screws can usually be manipulated into the space and grip the radiator. Then I just run the screwdriver through the top hole to get to the screw head to tighten the fan down.

  • @baddestmofoalive
    @baddestmofoalive 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The AP201 is such a clean case… hate to see them add that gaudy “PRIME” across the front

  • @-B.H.
    @-B.H. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Actually like the case. It gives me lots of ideas for modding.

  • @TheCornie06
    @TheCornie06 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your video style, i actually learned something!

  • @Benwayland21
    @Benwayland21 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great looking build Paul!

  • @Melvinh_OG
    @Melvinh_OG 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful build! Good luck to everyone!

  • @zvaIa
    @zvaIa 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Paul, im currently thinking in building a new pc but im unsure about waiting or not for the new 5000s series. What would you suggest? BTW I'm from Colombia, everything here is like 30-40% more expensive than the US. So, this would be a big investment.

  • @markthintie5132
    @markthintie5132 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @8:04 Why did you not screw the fans in at the lowest point? It is what i have done in the past and i have no issues to this day.

  • @----Unknown----
    @----Unknown---- 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thats a clean build 👍

  • @Kawiza
    @Kawiza 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    RGB makes it go fast!!!!

  • @aesericho3651
    @aesericho3651 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video. Thinking of upgrading my 6 year old laptop that barely runs.

  • @aaron57422
    @aaron57422 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice build Paul! Since you talk to case people, do you hear anything about their interesting about adopting and designing around "SFF ready" when they design SFF cases?

  • @mindurbusiness-b3u
    @mindurbusiness-b3u 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    78-80c seems a little on the warm side no? at 80% fans and ultra settings my 7900xtx sits at 60-65c and my aorus 4080super sits at 55-65c.

  • @keshe2692
    @keshe2692 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks nice.

  • @jbarker98420
    @jbarker98420 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice build Paul