r/sffpc • u/ghim7 • May 24 '21
Build/Battlestation Pics SSUPD Meshlicious with a Cable Management Tweak (Build video link in comments)
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u/michael2v May 24 '21
Gorgeous! Are you sure you’re a PC enthusiast and not a professional photographer? :D
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u/Beer_Is_So_Awesome May 24 '21
Cool build!
My man DESPERATELY needs that white Strix to complete ;)
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u/modrup May 24 '21
Generally I've been happy with my NR200P with the metal sides but that really does tempt me to maybe try dressing my computer fancy and try not being a SFF slob.
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u/ghim7 May 24 '21
Sleeved cables are really important for SFF, being able to maneuver them around easily (Especially the softer ones) for better airflow and cleaner look :)
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u/leenut May 30 '21 edited Jun 08 '21
Am delaying my build after seeing this. Do you know if the airflow and subsequently thermals would be improved with the standoff and cables going through the gap?
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u/ghim7 May 30 '21
I assume you're delaying your build while waiting to purchase the standoffs?
I didn't build on stock config. I went straight to swap the standoffs and build it as shown in the photos and video. 11700k idle 36-40c, full load on cinebench maxed out at 74c. I would assume slightly better thermals due to less obstructions for the fans to pull air. I have yet to test the GPU thermals tho, but should not make any difference as the GPU position is still the same position regardless.
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u/BrollyTheLegendary May 24 '21
Got any night shots of this build? Curious to see what it looks like in a dark room.
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u/ghim7 May 24 '21
You can see it in the video, shot a few scenes in the dark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12g6S5gUN_o
It's kinda bright tho but that's cause CM's RGB software won't allow me to change the brightness of those LED's
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u/errr_mah_gawsh May 24 '21
Great build ! Can you link us to where you purchased the standoffs? And do you have photos of the cable management before you installed the gpu ?
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u/ghim7 May 24 '21
Here's a link from AliExpress for the standoffs: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001478740318.html
A pair of 26mm works for me, replacing the original standoff that comes with the case. I didn't take any photos of the back prior to installing the GPU but what I did is tying them with cable ties and tuck it neatly while slotting in the GPU.
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u/MFAD94 May 24 '21 edited May 24 '21
Are you worried about the pump block being so high or is the case going to be oriented differently?
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u/ghim7 May 24 '21
Not really, like u/JackFXZ_boi said, the radiator is still higher than the pump :)
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u/k2theablam May 25 '21
What an elegant solution. You've just set the bar for cable management in this case. Well done.
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u/LordShiku May 28 '21
God that is clean! You are a cable management god! Now we just gotta get you a white strix.
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u/ghim7 May 24 '21
SSUPD Meshlicious build done with a secret cable management twist! Extended the PCIe riser with a pair of 26mm standoffs and switching the motherboard tray into 4-slot GPU mode. This way I was able to create a gap between motherboard and GPU for cable management and creating free spaces in front of the AIO. Theoretically better airflow, though I don't have time to do any test yet and definitely more pleasing to the eye. One caveat though, 4-slot GPU cannot be used in this tweak.
Filmed a video while building this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12g6S5gUN_o