Help With Finding A Case

[EarthDog]

I thought one would be wise to keep inside the 80% performance. Admittedly, only something I've read.

I see what you mean now.

Nobody should run it at 100%, indeed. But they (quality units) CAN output 100% of spec'd value. Often people subtract the efficiency rating from the output, which is what I though you were trying to convey. Canned systems like that have enough power to run what's in them, but typically not much more. A fair warning!

Anyway, thanks for sharing!

 

[Blaylock]

You might want to double-check that the Thermalright cooler will fit in this case. You didn't list which model you are looking at but the case only allows for 54 mm tall coolers.

 

[QuantumCookie]

Already checked, so it is good.
In addition to using the Thermalright AXP90-X47 all copper cooler together with the Noctua black chromax 92mm fan, I noticed that Noctua is also selling a product called 'NOCTUA NA-FD1', which are foam rings for their 92mm fan. I can just glue them on, as the special Noctua pins won't fit the Thermalright cooler. The foam rings create a canal outwrds that helps prevent recycling old hot air from inside the case.

 

[EarthDog]

Awesome! I think the OP chose his case, built the machine and is upgrading it now.

If you want to share more (we'd like that too), start up a thread @QuantumCookie

 

[Evilsizer]

if you want a bit more PSU head room, run a pico-psu on the board. then run a Y connector so only the case psu turns on at the same time. that way the pico psu runs the board only, then the main psu runs the rest.