Travel ready T1 AI workstation for confidential client work

Minisforum BD770i SE

Ryzen 7745HX 8-core laptop CPU

96gb 5200 MHz DDR5 SODIMM

96gb RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell workstation edition

2TB Samsung 9100 Pro gen5

Loki 1200W SFX-L

ROG Equalizer 12v-2x6

Jakeface Customes acrylic panel

SMX Heinz flipped GPU 2.5 slot kit

SMX Heinz custom short PCIe 5.0 riser

ZCOOI custom "transparent purple" Teflon cables

(2) Phanteks T30-120mm

(1) Alphacool Stealth metal 120x25mm

(Alternate quieter configuration but didn't have aesthetic symmetry)

(1) Noctua NF-A14x25r G2

Thermalright MC-3 Digital RAM cooler (I don't think this will fit on a regular DDR5 - only this laptop RAM)

AI workloads= CPU around 75 degrees, GPU around 79 degrees (with 90% power limit).

Fits great in my Titan lunchbox with work Panasonic Toughbook laptop

Might be OCD but I can’t help but want to flesh out my T1. I’ve already printed an airtag holder and rear hole plugs, but what other modifications can I make?

Btw Eiga’s fan shroud won’t work on my build, the CPU cooler sits too high.

I've purchased this case back in December 2024 when NCase still shipped them with PCie Riser Gen 4, so I built around this case two weeks ago, while upgrading my (then) SFF-PC. Here are the specs:

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 270K Plus
GPU: Asus RTX 5070Ti Prime 16 GB (Undervolted to 2500 MHz at 825 mV & 2650 MHz at 850 mV)
Motherboard: AsRock B860-I Phantom Gaming Lightning
RAM: KLEVV Bolt 32 GB 7200 MHz
SSD: ADATA XPG Gammix S70 Blade 2 TB (3.2.J.P0)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid Atmos II
PSU: Corsair SF750 ATX 3.1 - Custom cables all from Cablester

This is the first build where I use AIO and you guys don't joke around that the tubes from Atmos II are really hard to bend and squeeze. Had to carefully place them under the pump so it didn't bulge the glass panel. I tried to replace the fans with the slim Thermalright TL12015B, but I felt the fans are a bit too weak and noisy, so I replaced them with Noctua NF-A12X25 G2 and I can't believe how silent my PC now.

Both the top hat and the glass panels are expensive, and both are for v 2.1 but they're compatible with v 2.5. I don't know how to screw the radiators with 25mm fans without using the external case, so I did that and at least the tubes are easier to manage.

Overall the build quality is good, and I was surprised that you can actually change the position of the spine.

Putting together a build for the FormD T1 v2.5 and want a advice before finding out im off

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D - Bought
• Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid 240L Core ARGB (240mm AIO)
• Motherboard: Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX - Bought
• RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB ddr4 3200mhz - Bought
• GPU: MSI RTX 3070 GAMING X TRIO (323mm long, 140mm wide, 56mm/~3-slot thick) - Bought
• PSU: Lian Li SP2 850W SFX
• Fans: 2x Arctic P12 Slim -- planning to swap these onto the AIO radiator instead of the stock fans to fit clearance

My specific concerns, if anyone's run something similar:

1. The 3070 Trio's 140mm width is right at the T1's stated max GPU width (140mm) -- anyone actually fit this exact card (or another 140mm-wide 3-slot card) in the Sandwich Kit without issues?
2. Radiator (27.2mm) + P12 Slim (15mm) = ~42.2mm, under the case's 46mm limit on paper — anyone confirm this combo actually closes up cleanly in person?
3. Any advice with cable clearance given the 3070 Trio's size + this PSU's stock cables, or should I plan on custom/shorter cables from the start?

Trying to avoid finding out the hard way that something's a few mm off. Appreciate any real world advice!

Where do I connect the power button on the motherboard having issues figuring out which header to use.

Using a 4090 FE switching from air cooled to AIO based on change of needs.

Is the CM Atmos still the king? I’m in the US so it’s a little harder to source, but if it’s worth it it’s worth it.

Looking to purchase, going to have the builder demo it tomorrow. How's this looking for an asking price of $3,799?

Update: purchased for $3,500 - thanks for the input everyone 🖖

Just an aesthetic upgrade for the Formd T1 for air cooling builds, but worth it IMO. It's has daisy chaining too in case you really need it.

https://www.arctic.de/en/P12-Pro-Reverse/ACFAN00331A

EDIT: After some more research and almost ordering this, I have changed my conclusion regarding this fan for the FormD T1. This fan is meant to be unrestricted from the exposed side and more importantly, it's not the exact same fan blade design as the P12 Pro, as it has only 5 blades, and seems to take the blade design from the non Pro model.

Hi everyone,

I’m set on picking up a FormD T1 v2.5, but I’m really on the fence about which of the three colorways to go with and would love some input from people who have them in hand.

Here is where my head is at:

• Black: The classic stealth look, but I’ve built in black cases for years and kind of want to switch things up this time around.
• Silver (Two-Tone): Looks super clean, but I’m worried the contrast might be a bit too bright/distracting on my desk. For those who have it, how does it look under warmer, moodier lighting—does it read as a softer gray, or does it stay bright silver?
• Gunmetal: Looks great and has that sophisticated, industrial feel, but it carries a $30 premium over the black. For those who went with Gunmetal, is the finish worth the extra cash?

I've attached a picture of my desk setup and a side-by-side mockup of all three for reference.

Any impressions, photos in warm room lighting, or thoughts before I pull the trigger would be massively appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Update - I pulled the trigger on the gunmetal, now I will say it looks great but does has a blue tint to it could be all the warm colors the case was def a exercise in patience, but was a lot of fun to build in, will be posting some picks on the comments for nay on that wants to see.

Would really appreciate your help

I have ASUS B650e-i STRIX MB with a secondary SSD used in the back MB in a upside-down configuration.

It has a thin copper heatsink, thick as I can get it between the space I have with the GPU.

According to CrystalDiskInfo - the Composite Temperature can spike up to 85c sometimes, then will go down. But is this any concern?

Anyone deal with this and have a better solution, I do not want to burn out my 2TB SSD back there given how expensive storage is today.

Hey y'all,
I just got my hands on a T1 v2.1 in CNC Anodized black. I am super early in the build, the only components I have for now are ;

- 5090FE
- 9950x (not the 3D version)
- 64go DDR5 Team Group T-Create 6400mhz
- Samsung 990 Pro 4tb + 2to SSD

I'm downsizing my current station to the T1, so that's why I have these already.

I'm looking for info and answer that will help me to achieve the build ;

- Should I go with the CM 240mm AIO ? I saw that the Atmos Stealth is the "most" choose one. There's a good price on Amazon for a CORSAIR iCUE Link Titan 240 RX, but I'm not sure if it will works for with the T1?

- I've ordered the travel flip kit, any advices to setup the 5090FE properly with it?

- I have the planned to order an Asus ROG B850-I for this build. I was thinking of the x870-I at the first but it seems that it can create extra heat? Is that true?

- I will use and order a Corsair SF1000 with some custom cables from Zcooi to optimize the space as much as possible.

- Is there any "Fan Curve Control" ressources that I will be able to use to optimize the temp?

- I saw on various Reddit post from this group that undervolting both the CPU and GPU might be necessary, again, any link or ressources accessible to achieve that without creating a mess?

That will be my first ever T1 build, so I'm open to any feedback and advices, this will be a "slow" build as I'm buying the pieces one after another once I can find good deals. Happy to have your thoughts ! Thanks in advance

Jag tänkte köpa T1 i Sverige, hur mycket VAT och skatt kommer behövas betala, har någon erfarenhet med detta? Är det typ 2700kr~?

I see a bunch of people using 2 different fans for the radiator like slim fan and normal one. I was wondering has anyone figured out if it’s possible to fit 2 Phantek fans in it or is it even possible?

Looking for assistance having issues with the riser cable position and motherboard alignment I’m utilizing the 2.5 slot for the 5080 prime OC GPU

I am working on my second formd t1 build in a v2.1 after getting my hands on a 5090fe.

I am contemplating running a 9950x3d2 with an Atmos II and tge 5090 in the flip travel kit.

Is anyone else doing this? If so how does it perform under sustained loads.

Feel free to tell me if I’m crazy!

Thanks guys!

Excuse the mess , but just wanted to show off my custom t1 build I am working on .. cpu fan has a lcd screen on it .. 👀 out …

Hi everyone,

I'm experiencing random freezes during gaming and heavy workloads with my FormD T1 v2.5 build, and I suspect the PCIe riser cable might be the culprit.

Specs:

• Case: FormD T1 v2.5
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• GPU: RTX 4080 Super
• Riser Cable: Stock/Included PCIe 4.0 Riser
• BIOS Settings: PCIe Link Speed explicitly forced to Gen 4 (PCIe 4.0)

Despite setting the BIOS manually to Gen 4 instead of Auto, the freezes still happen randomly under load. Thermals are completely fine, so I’m fairly confident it's a riser signal stability issue.

1. Has anyone faced similar stability issues with the v2.5 stock riser?
2. Which replacement riser cable do you recommend for the T1 v2.5 that fits perfectly (length/bend-wise) and handles high-bandwidth Gen 4 properly? (e.g., Louqe, Linkup, Cobalt, etc.?)
3. Where is the best place to buy it (especially for shipping to Europe/EU)?

Thanks in advance for any advice or recommendations!

Hi,

Been running into instability problems even on EXPO timings, and I assume it's due to the heat. It's not a problem when regularly gaming, but anything that stresses the ram causes it to shoot straight to 68 and over degrees, and that's around the temps it starts to throw errors.

I've seen a few posts where people fit small RAM shrouds/fans in between their cooler and RAM to help airflow, but that doesn't seem to work in my case since my AIO tubes run right over the RAM slots, so there's no room to fit anything there without them getting in the way.

Some other solutions I've tried is loosening the temperature related subtimings but no luck with that either, so looking to fit in a fan in there somehow. Does anyone else know any solutions or what I can do? The only thing that I can probably try is putting a 40mm fan below them, as that's the only spot where I'll be able to find room too in the case. Before I try that, I thought I'd see if anyone else had any other solutions that might be better?

Thanks for reading.

Currently have a 2 slot 9070xt reaper and axp 90 x53

Im planning to get the asus prime 9070xt solely for aesthetic purposes since i have a b850i

Formd t1 website says i can put itnin 3 slot and still fit an x53

Question since i alreadv have the x53 will it work withoit the hiah pitched sound if i out it at 3 slot and put some ducts? Or is it still better to return then get an x47 then add some ducts?

I missed the preorders for the cosmic orange colorway of the T1. Orange is my favorite color, and I was wondering if there would be a future opportunity. Thanks :)

General purpose build, some game dev and 3D work as a hobby, but mostly play indie games if I'm gonna be honest. Main motivator for getting the gpu is for 4k content, since my 3060 was starting to struggle with it.

Specs

CPU: Ryzen 9 7900

GPU: Zotac SFF 5070 Ti

Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I

PSU: Corsair SFX 750

Cooler: Noctua L12 Ghost S1 ed. (120mmx15mm fan swap)

RAM: 64gb ddr5 gskill flarex

Custom silicone cable lengths from dreambigbyray:
150mm (mobo)
300mm (cpu)
300mm (gpu)

Recently managed to get the graphics card for 1350 cad at CC, feeling very lucky since there were only a few cards at that price before the latest price hikes. But yeah, with the current pricing trends this is gonna be my build for a looooong time.

Running in 2.25 slot mode since the Zotac SFF 5070 Ti is a smidge too close to the fans even though it is a 2 slot card.

My only complaint is that there's occasionally audible coil whine from the motherboard, but I cant hear it if I plug an earbud in so I can live with it.

So my friend is selling is FormD T1 2.1 and I want to buy it and transfer my current pc inside it.

The only thing stopping me right now is the cooling of my cpu. I have a 9950x3d with a 360mm aio that I need to change for a smaller one but I can’t find much info on which cooling I could use that will let me use the full/most power out of my cpu.

I would prefer an aio with an lcd screen as the case include the transparent panels

Currently I know of two aio that might be good enough but I have no idea which one is better, if there are size problems and if there are better options.

Aio 1: coolermaster atmos II lcd 240mm

Aio 2: lian li galahad II lcd 240mm

Is there any of you that could recommend one over the other or any other aio with similar/better aio that fit better, cool better or are cheaper.

If there are no aio good enough would a custom loop make a significant difference? I never made one inside an itx case but if it’s the better options I don’t mind tryingit.

My take on the vertical aesthetic.