I realize your options were super limited, but having that giant exterior radiator tower defeats the whole design philosophy of the terra. Thing looks like its on dialysis
In his case, it is like a dialysis machine that pumps blood, but doesn't clean blood at all: he messed up fans; the fans push air from both sides of the radiator.🤦♀ The fans effectively cancel out each other. The fans will scream, but the CPU will be throttled anyway.
I think Optimum Tech mentioned that the terra won't support for self contained waterloop. But you should check his channel as he made a full waterloop in a similar sized case which is just an ITX masterpiece
'defeats the purpose' yeah its not meant to support custom watercooling. If that rocks your boat GGF did an amazing system here which fits within the confines of the super small mini itx case th-cam.com/video/Ukh4M9Wkn78/w-d-xo.html. it is highly, no extremely compromised. This build in the terrai is all about 'eat your cake and have it too.' extremely high end hardware, performing at spec, quietly. If you don't want to see the rad box, extend the tubing put it under the desk. Sacrifices portability and practicality BUT its a hardline watercooled system so yeah... that was already out the window. its a work of flipping art. very much a panicle of why not? It doesn't need to make sense
@@shiddygaymer it's made for air cooled ITX, not water cooled. And with it being aircooled, it's actually very decent and highly recommended by a lot of reviewers
@@shiddygaymer does it beg the question? why do you schools exist? think of all the wasted time and money spent on you, so you can be make this stupid comments on YT
It's really nice work, but IMHO defeats all the purpose of small sff build with Terra. Maybe some adaptation making the Terra taller with 240mm radiators on bottom and top would work well with some distro plate for the sides, but I guess that there is better SFF cases for this :).
Having the radiators cooled in a separate external case defeats the purpose of having a sff case like this fractal. Might as well go with a case with higher volume and can fit everything into it
Kind of I think the better idea is to run the lines across the room or to a different room in the house so you just have the Terra on your desk and the radiator somewhere else. I personally would just go for a MORA or similar to get max cooling.
With this particular build I agree. Only time I would do this is if I was running a massive radiator like a mo-ra or something like dual 480mm that wouldn’t fit inside
coolermaster np200p max is awesome, it comes with aio cpu watercooler and powersupply for 300$. one of my friends had it. i just went bulky and versitile with a NZXT H9.
I was wondering how are you going to solve watercooling in this case but the last thing I expected was to build another case for it... Hard to call it SSFPC at this point, although kudos for good execution.
I gotta Hand it to you Stuart, honestly, your build quality and also your video production design, camera work and editing is easily the best in the business. Only Optimum Tech comes close to replicating your edit and video production design. I watch every one of your videos and you are a god amongst us mere mortals.
wondering when can we see the mods in depth video? especially keen to see how you put the cover in front of the fans as I m looking to buy one for my build, I have a compressor to cool my sytsem now but bit too noisy. cheers
I always watch your videos on full screen to take it all in. The editing was on point along with the build. Down the the music and screws being removed together.. details are always carefully planned .. awesome.
Absolutely MAGNIFICENT build!! I was blown away by your meticulous attention to detail. I have the same case and look forward to hooking up an external cooler just as you have. I was even hoping to implement a temp monitoring screen in there somewhere and you've given me wonderful ideas on how that could be possible! I've gotta say, thank you for sharing your work, you've really inspired me. One question I have for you is where did you source the miniature panels from which contain the inlets/outlets for the water pipes? I was wondering if those would be availabele for purchase. Thank you!
This is a really awesome build and it spurred me to purchasing the external radiator because i’m planning on making a build like this but with a meshroom s instead, but my one question was how did you get power to the pump and the fans, i know it says xlr and usb c but im wondering it there is a small psu in the external radiator box?
I see the beauty and need for this design. Personally, I'd keep the pc next to me for the admiration of it, but with longer hoses, I'd put the radiators on the other side of a wall so can't see or hear a thing.
The "cheat" was definitely worth it and can be given a pass. This build is magnificent. The pastel teal with wooden accent, the silver fittings and tubes, exceptional.
amazing, this is the style of builds im in for sure. one Q, why the WC pipe conection its vertical in one case and horizontal in the otrher case? sry my OCD
you are a genius! the external rad enclosure fitting with the case is true art! I just finished a Sff build with an rtx 4090 and my slim 30x240 rad is clearly not enough… how do you make your plastic pieces for passtrough fittings? 3d print?
I can't take away the awesomeness of your builds including this one but this exposes the weakness of the Terra. The limited room within that chasis for Fans/Radiator etc is why this case, too me, is only really built for air cooling. Everyone seems to be going crazy over this case when the FormD T1 has been out for a couple of years now including the latest version which provides many more options in configurations etc. If ya ask me, only the wood look is what's nice about this case, outside of that, there are much better options. Outside of my opionion here on the case itself, the build is amazing!
If the "cheat" was just tubes going into the nether and we never see the rads then it wouldn't be a great build. But the external cooling is executed so incredibly well that I'm actually considering copying you. This is absolutely gorgeous. Well done!
I’d love to see a video going into more detail about the builds modifications. I love the case, but the heat generated is too much over longer sessions. Doing an external solution seems cool.
The build looks great, I don't mind the external cooler, the aesthetic works very well. I do have 2 curious questions though: 1, what is cooling the VRMs on the motherboard? 2, your in game CPU temps look about the same as mine and I'm air-cooled (albeit a much less powerful processor), is the GPU dumping in to the CPU in the loop? The GPU temps looked fantastic.
usually the more powerful processors run much hotter so its not the same unless you compare with the same processor. I have a i9 13900kf and its a monster but it definitely hard to cool.
Awesome sauce here. I saw your water temp. We live pretty close to each other. I’m in Temecula and that’s what my water temp is at idle right now. This summer is hot!
Yes!! This was why I wanting to know about mixing fluids, trying to match or get close to the wood tone. I’ve seen bourbon theme PCs with clear brown fluid that doesn’t look awful. I like the quick connect tube connector and sleeving. I was wanting to have that look but instead of stainless steel in all black or black stainless steel. This is truly awesome though, love the green and wood and you staining the accent, you’re definitely giving me some ideas! The reservoir is going to be the biggest pain in the north though, I like the water box with this though
Hey Stuart, man you make all of us jealous with these builds!! odd question, would you be willing to share the dimensions and specs of that power-plug plate for the pass-throughs ??
I realize your options were super limited, but having that giant exterior radiator tower defeats the whole design philosophy of the terra. Thing looks like its on dialysis
In his case, it is like a dialysis machine that pumps blood, but doesn't clean blood at all: he messed up fans; the fans push air from both sides of the radiator.🤦♀ The fans effectively cancel out each other. The fans will scream, but the CPU will be throttled anyway.
when you're into hardware and beautiful builds, this one is definitively a turn-on.
I mean this cool, no doubt…. But defeats the purpose of the case. I was hoping for a completely contained build.
Incredible work, nonetheless
I think Optimum Tech mentioned that the terra won't support for self contained waterloop. But you should check his channel as he made a full waterloop in a similar sized case which is just an ITX masterpiece
'defeats the purpose' yeah its not meant to support custom watercooling.
If that rocks your boat GGF did an amazing system here which fits within the confines of the super small mini itx case th-cam.com/video/Ukh4M9Wkn78/w-d-xo.html.
it is highly, no extremely compromised.
This build in the terrai is all about 'eat your cake and have it too.' extremely high end hardware, performing at spec, quietly. If you don't want to see the rad box, extend the tubing put it under the desk.
Sacrifices portability and practicality BUT its a hardline watercooled system so yeah... that was already out the window.
its a work of flipping art. very much a panicle of why not? It doesn't need to make sense
If it doesn't need to make sense it begs the question of why the product needs to exist in the first place
@@shiddygaymer it's made for air cooled ITX, not water cooled. And with it being aircooled, it's actually very decent and highly recommended by a lot of reviewers
@@shiddygaymer does it beg the question?
why do you schools exist? think of all the wasted time and money spent on you, so you can be make this stupid comments on YT
It's really nice work, but IMHO defeats all the purpose of small sff build with Terra. Maybe some adaptation making the Terra taller with 240mm radiators on bottom and top would work well with some distro plate for the sides, but I guess that there is better SFF cases for this :).
Having the radiators cooled in a separate external case defeats the purpose of having a sff case like this fractal. Might as well go with a case with higher volume and can fit everything into it
Kind of I think the better idea is to run the lines across the room or to a different room in the house so you just have the Terra on your desk and the radiator somewhere else. I personally would just go for a MORA or similar to get max cooling.
When you start to wonder where the rads are, then guitar solo starts, and then companion case shows up? CHILLS.
Hehe
Just a quick question, how does the hot air disperses from the tower radiator? Is there a bottom fan to push the hot air to the top?
Now this is the sickest build that I have ever seen. Kudos to you guys!
This is possibly the most beautiful build I have ever seen! Those steel braided hoses and colour combo in general are just incredible looking.
I can't wait to see your deep dive into the external radiator housing along with wiring.
How do you guys power the external cooling system and control the fans?
I've never been more excited to see 8 screws get removed. 5:57. Great video Bravo
now let's wait for mold to set in the loop and call it "Terrarium"
All cooling liquids have antibacterial in them. Mold does not happen.
Never had mold in my build, been running for 2 years now. Dont buy cheap ones then. lol
@@Inguiseyou must be real fun at parties.
@@MalfunctioningAndroid oh please. Im the type that keeps the party going. While you go home early cause moma's calling 🤣
@@Inguise pretty sure nobody ever invited you. Too toxic.
Bro at this rate, you guys will be the only absolute water cooling pc build champions!
Really great video, as always! Personally, I would prefer to just go mATX and fit all of the components in one case, instead of basically 2 ITX cases.
With this particular build I agree. Only time I would do this is if I was running a massive radiator like a mo-ra or something like dual 480mm that wouldn’t fit inside
coolermaster np200p max is awesome, it comes with aio cpu watercooler and powersupply for 300$.
one of my friends had it.
i just went bulky and versitile with a NZXT H9.
Please do a deep dive/ review on this case and the customization of it
Have you made a video going into detail yet? like connecting the GPU to the main computer and temps
bruh it's not "SFF" when it needs external cooling, with the combined footprint being closer to a small server rack than to an ITX case
Me thinking someone finally figured out and within 5 minutes realizing I need a metal fab shop :D. Serious though. This looks amazing.
one of the sickest builds I have ever seen. Beautiful. I want to do something like this, but with the black terra.
I was wondering how are you going to solve watercooling in this case but the last thing I expected was to build another case for it... Hard to call it SSFPC at this point, although kudos for good execution.
Yes. No point really. But a pretty sick build really. 😂
I gotta Hand it to you Stuart, honestly, your build quality and also your video production design, camera work and editing is easily the best in the business. Only Optimum Tech comes close to replicating your edit and video production design. I watch every one of your videos and you are a god amongst us mere mortals.
Thank you for the kind words
This channel is like the Mr. Matt Lee of air builds.
@@justice002 just a little bit more work involved 😉
Any chance of being able to purchase the fitting plates for the rear power plug location and the center plate?
Is there an indepth review of the external box awailable?
How can we get our hands on the custom components you used for water cooling in this case?
Thanks for sharing... I'm curious to know VRMOS and PCH temps, can you, please, share them?
You're the first I see attempting this madness... and I love it.
Thank you
Now I am considering buying a 2nd NZXT H1 and use the first one as a heat dissipation device...
wondering when can we see the mods in depth video? especially keen to see how you put the cover in front of the fans as I m looking to buy one for my build, I have a compressor to cool my sytsem now but bit too noisy. cheers
I always watch your videos on full screen to take it all in. The editing was on point along with the build. Down the the music and screws being removed together.. details are always carefully planned .. awesome.
Absolutely MAGNIFICENT build!! I was blown away by your meticulous attention to detail. I have the same case and look forward to hooking up an external cooler just as you have. I was even hoping to implement a temp monitoring screen in there somewhere and you've given me wonderful ideas on how that could be possible! I've gotta say, thank you for sharing your work, you've really inspired me. One question I have for you is where did you source the miniature panels from which contain the inlets/outlets for the water pipes? I was wondering if those would be availabele for purchase. Thank you!
Do you plan on making a guide for this? I really want to build this.
The custom Parts you used to pass the tubes though the case. do you have STL files or CAD files for those? I want to replicate parts of this!
Sorry. I just measured and cut by hand. It was 6mm aluminum plate
would it be possible to have a version of this where the external component is easily detachable?
It is already
The reservoir being separate from the main pc is very striking and I am in love with it.
This is breath taking honestly I can't describe how perfect this thing is.
This is a really awesome build and it spurred me to purchasing the external radiator because i’m planning on making a build like this but with a meshroom s instead, but my one question was how did you get power to the pump and the fans, i know it says xlr and usb c but im wondering it there is a small psu in the external radiator box?
Thanks! External rad box is powered but an ac to dc power brick that does 5v and 12. Then I used an XLR connection to plug it in to the unit.
Thank you! and sorry to be an annoyance but is there a link to the power brick and xlr connection you used in this build!
Awesome build but where is the pump res at ?
In the middle of the radiator box. Was hard to film that bit
I see the beauty and need for this design. Personally, I'd keep the pc next to me for the admiration of it, but with longer hoses, I'd put the radiators on the other side of a wall so can't see or hear a thing.
Whoah!! we are now in whole new territory man. Fantastic work!!
The "cheat" was definitely worth it and can be given a pass. This build is magnificent. The pastel teal with wooden accent, the silver fittings and tubes, exceptional.
Thank you
just curious why both intake on the radiator? does it have exhaust below ?
No exhaust top....
This is an awesome continuation of the ITX external cooling setup, glad to see that this genre got carried on from the phanteks shift xt build
i wonder if you can fit slim rad and pair of two slim fans beside the gpu using rubber tubing?
amazing, this is the style of builds im in for sure. one Q, why the WC pipe conection its vertical in one case and horizontal in the otrher case? sry my OCD
What is being used in the rad box to power it via XLR?
I saw this teaser in the previous video. Was looking forward to it. It did not disappoint!
so, how is the external cooler powering up? are they not gonna show it?
You should sell some external waterstation like this.
How do you manage the power on/off without a connection with the computer?
what kind of quick disconnects did you use?
@@Arthur01694 bitspower
I don't understand how you manage to improve your productions over and over
Do you have a 3d model or what is it? I have an external radiator, I also want to install passthrough fittings in the back and inside of this case
Hey bro do you any files posted for those pass thru plates? Kinda want to 3D print some
Perfect build, perfect soundtrack.
Reminds me of Robert Williams and his Hot Rodding from the 50s and 60s,onwards.
Brilliant build.
Why don't you show us how to cable the Pump and the Fans?
I don't see any wires leading to the PC
Dude the music is so relaxing that i slept the entire video
how many mm long did you ask for your cables?
you are a genius! the external rad enclosure fitting with the case is true art! I just finished a Sff build with an rtx 4090 and my slim 30x240 rad is clearly not enough… how do you make your plastic pieces for passtrough fittings? 3d print?
I can't take away the awesomeness of your builds including this one but this exposes the weakness of the Terra. The limited room within that chasis for Fans/Radiator etc is why this case, too me, is only really built for air cooling. Everyone seems to be going crazy over this case when the FormD T1 has been out for a couple of years now including the latest version which provides many more options in configurations etc. If ya ask me, only the wood look is what's nice about this case, outside of that, there are much better options. Outside of my opionion here on the case itself, the build is amazing!
I love this build. I have reconsidering an external water loop.
hows the new place working out for you?
If the "cheat" was just tubes going into the nether and we never see the rads then it wouldn't be a great build. But the external cooling is executed so incredibly well that I'm actually considering copying you. This is absolutely gorgeous. Well done!
Thank you. Yes I didn't want to just slap on a mora rad like most do and call it it a day. I wanted something more pleasing and functional
Amazing build as always, would liek to know what is the material you used to make your own case barrier?
How brilliant, love the external cooling solution, also yawls part breakdowns are legit, answered every question I have!
I’d love to see a video going into more detail about the builds modifications. I love the case, but the heat generated is too much over longer sessions. Doing an external solution seems cool.
Really nice and very original. Thanks.
You did an amazing work with this, going to see when I have the time if I can 3 d print what you made for the case unless you are making parts for it
Ive been considering buying one of those barrow towers, how is it? Do you not worry about not being able to run the computer without the exterior rad?
Can you make a list of the components?
Incredible Build
Epic dude. External cooling is the way IYKYK
can i buy that custom case for external water cooling system?
wow great build. what paint color did you use. i see you say custom. but was it a custom made color or just a custom paint job
What would be an alternative for a passthrough for someone without a 3D printer? 3D printing cost in this country is outrageous.
Nothing is 3d printed
@@GGFEvents thank you. May I ask what material did you use to make the passthrough?
@@idkidkk4410 6mm thick aluminum plate
what are those quick disconnect?
This is something else! Fantastic artistry. 😲
Thank you
5:56 magical editing, stuff like this makes the already amazing build video a piece of art ✨
Do you do build these for customers? If so how do I apply
Beautiful.Well done.
Would you ever offer those fitting plates for sale if I could DM you to arrange a custom set?
This matches my Alex drawers soo well. The build that I wanted, became the build I NEEDED!
6:27 is so good, I could play Westworld opening soundtrack with it.
Efing amazing build, and the OST `chef kiss`
You are my master! Thats awesome build man!!!
The build looks great, I don't mind the external cooler, the aesthetic works very well. I do have 2 curious questions though: 1, what is cooling the VRMs on the motherboard? 2, your in game CPU temps look about the same as mine and I'm air-cooled (albeit a much less powerful processor), is the GPU dumping in to the CPU in the loop? The GPU temps looked fantastic.
usually the more powerful processors run much hotter so its not the same unless you compare with the same processor. I have a i9 13900kf and its a monster but it definitely hard to cool.
Very cool build! been keen to see how someone would watercool this case :D Nailed it!
Beautiful build!!!!!
Pretty groovy 80 sci-fi movie music. I love it
How do I go about recreating this for the next generation?
Awesome sauce here. I saw your water temp. We live pretty close to each other. I’m in Temecula and that’s what my water temp is at idle right now. This summer is hot!
Yes! And I'm doing this in a garage. Haha
@@GGFEvents you’re crazy 🤣
Guess that’s the nice thing having a smaller channel. I get to take breaks in the summer:)
The only thing the game play bit is missing is the live commentary as that shit is priceless ;)
Cool build a lot of room for improvement to..
lol fractal design should hire you!
Мне кажется я получил зрительный оргазм.))) Прекрасная работа мастера. Сколько стоит это чудо???
Yes!! This was why I wanting to know about mixing fluids, trying to match or get close to the wood tone. I’ve seen bourbon theme PCs with clear brown fluid that doesn’t look awful. I like the quick connect tube connector and sleeving. I was wanting to have that look but instead of stainless steel in all black or black stainless steel. This is truly awesome though, love the green and wood and you staining the accent, you’re definitely giving me some ideas! The reservoir is going to be the biggest pain in the north though, I like the water box with this though
Great music, reminds me of a series that ran a couple seasons called Halt and Catch Fire.
Oh might be a new favorite here! Very awesome work! So much inspiration! Keep it coming!
Hey Stuart, man you make all of us jealous with these builds!! odd question, would you be willing to share the dimensions and specs of that power-plug plate for the pass-throughs ??
Thank you! Which plate? The wood one for the 2 tube pass throughs or the plate on the rear for XLR power?
@@GGFEvents The one shown at 0:38 that goes at the back of the case
@@GGFEvents hey Stuart any chance you could share the specs of the piece ?
@@GGFEvents I would like to know the specs for those both plates as well if possible
Customization masterclass when?!
CPU temps in the 70s while playing OW2 ???