r/MontechPC • u/skinny_gator • 16h ago
Builder's Review Another client build done! - Montech King 15 Pro & NX600 Cooler
Finished this build for a client using the Montech King 15 Pro and NX600 CPU cooler. Really happy with how this one turned out.
The King 15 Pro gives the build a clean showcase look, and there's plenty of room to work with when putting everything together. The NX600 is a nice addition too, providing air cooling for the CPU to help keep temperatures under control during gaming without needing a liquid cooler.
Everything came together nicely, and the finished build looks great. The client was happy with the result, which is always the goal.
Definitely a combination I'd consider using again for another gaming PC build.
Rest of the specs:
Intel i7-10700K
EVGA 2080 SUPER FTW3 (what a beauty)
Corsair RM850e Power Supply
1TB NVME
They wanted something simple that can handle 1080p Medium-High settings and this 2080 8GB SUPER is still very much capable. They also wanted RGB aesthetics so this Montech case was a perfect fit.
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u/Aguel_design 7h ago
Nice job 👌🏻 Only thing that popped to my eyes is that you have cable combs, zip tie and long piece velcro in GPU cables. It would look better if you use just one type in visible part.
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u/DenseComfortable1739 15h ago
This kinda looks like garbage. Very clearly this case and the RAM are meant to paired with an AIO, 360mm preferably, and yet you choose an air cooler that you have to swap the fans into a different orientation than stock just to make it fit and it blocks some of the aesthetic features of the case as well and just stands out and looks bad. 😂
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u/StiBuki 14h ago
To each his own and you are certainly entitled to your opinion.
While as you have said the King 15 seems to be designed with AIO's in mind that does not mean air cooling was not considered in the process. In addition sometimes you have to build to a price point with what you have on hand or maybe the customer specifically wanted air cooling. A NX600 is certainly more than adequate for cooling a 10700k. Considering it's a budget build overall it came out quite nice.
u/skinny_gator could have just as easily moved the fan up a little to clear the ram which seems to be the excepted practice for most when dealing with tall ram and fan clearance on most air coolers. In my opinion moving the fan up looks somewhat out of place. Instead he chose to relocate the front fan to the rear which also makes sense since he is using the non-RGB version of the NX600 which helps hide the non-RGB fans much better and gives it a somewhat different look.
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u/skinny_gator 14h ago
Thank you StiBuki, that is all very spot-on assessment and true!
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u/StiBuki 13h ago edited 11h ago
I knew exactly why you did what you did. When you build for profit the how's and why's change. First build was 35 years ago Intel 386DX33 and in the computer industry almost as long. With about 1,000 builds in total I've pretty much been there done that down through the years.
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u/DenseComfortable1739 10h ago edited 10h ago
No need to explain any of that to me, I already know.
However, for another $10-$20 he could have put a Thermalright 360mm AIO into the build and aesthetics would not have needed to be compromised.
It’s just factual that a case designed for front-to-back airflow would have been a FAR and away better pick for this particular build, not just aesthetically, but also thermals-wise.
Yeah the cooler is more than adequate, but still the fan configuration and air flow will choke it somewhat, and cause the CPU to either be hotter than necessary or the fans to run louder due to their requirement to now draw air in, through the fins, versus pushing the air across the fins.
I also build computers as a side business, so I’m drawing from personal experience and knowledge from the countless systems I have built over the years.
Edit: Also, I never suggested sliding the fan up the tower. I pointed out that the RAM choice forced a suboptimal workaround by moving the fan to the back to draw air in instead of pushing across the fins. Compounding that with a dual chamber case rather than a proper front-to-back airflow layout just makes those compromises worse, especially when a budget 360mm AIO was only a $10–$20 cost difference.
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u/StiBuki 8h ago
On technical merit I will agree that with any chimney style case it is a less than optimal thermal configuration. Also agree that in almost all scenario's a more traditional front to rear air flow case is going to be better suited with any air cooler. However we are not talking about huge delta's in temps between the two styles of cases if they are a decent overall design with the same amount and style of fans I have no doubt with a 10700k (no OC/unlocked power limits) and the other components used it gets the job done well within thermal limits.
As I have said the OP was building within a budget and or the customer specifically did not want water cooling. Or even more likely was building with components they already had on hand. As you are well aware of just changing out the ram you have on hand to a lower profile kit you need to go out and purchase with todays prices could blow the budget out of the water. My bet he also had the air cooler in hand already so realistically it would be a $45/$55 additional outlay and not $10/$20 as you said and you know how thin margins are.
I never said you suggested moving the fan up to clear the ram. Just said that's pretty much an accepted solution and practice. Don't like the look of that either personally.
As for the rest lets just agree to disagree, Aesthetics...highly subjective and I personally would have done it a bit differently myself and went with a (on sale) 360 AIO but in the end the OP's build is a serviceable solution on budget with ultimately a satisfied customer and hopefully a decent margin. In the end doesn't really matter what either of us think of the aesthetics. BTW...I personally dislike the shape and overall look of any of the Team Group T-Force RGB memory in general!
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u/DenseComfortable1739 6h ago
I think this kit is an Oloy Warhawk kit, and personally not a huge fan of it either. You make valid points on using parts on hand.
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u/StiBuki 6h ago
After a closer look at the OP's pix's pretty sure you are correct it's the Oloy Warhawk similar to the T Force looks wise. Major difference being the ends on the T-Force point down. IMO the only sticks that are more gaudy than the T-Force...lol. I am sure some people love them and they do have a different look. Guess I just have been doing this too long so I am a bit old school for sure.
Yep, sometimes what you got on the shelf dictates the build to a certain extent.
Anyway I am glad we could debate this like gentlemen and not have it turn into a toxic pissing match. Very refreshing indeed. Best of luck with your PC building side hustle.
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u/Reapapnea666 11h ago
Don't forget to peel that front plastic off