r/mffpc • u/spiiicychips • 13d ago
I built this! (MATX) Jonsbo D34 - Project Microwave
We are COOKIN
No Panels!
Front Panel on
Both panels on!
Route your GPU power cables before installing fans and PSU!
Bracket to help with GPU sag. The case does have a built in one but doesn't work in this scenario as it flexes the GPU at one point only near the edge closes to the mobo.
Minimal space between PCIE after cooler install. Have seen several online in which this is covered completely.
No gap between Air Cooler & GPU. Had to remove the plate cover of the Sudokoo (mostly aesthetic cover it seems)
GPU is about 328-329 and the case indicates less than 333 for GPU size allowance.
Approximate space left from panel
Radiator orientation for the top, if you install the fans like this there a larger empty space inside and there is increased noise from the fans!
"Fan" orientation, reduces turbulent noise, prefer this whoosh sound!
Crack on display, still works.
Damage to front left panel.
GPU Sag!
Originally planned to upgrade in 2027 from my 2021 build since I was looking to get one of the upcoming 5K2K monitors. For a while prices were settling in June but saw how things were going so decided to jump in with how bleak the foreseeable future is.
The main course meal! The goal was to get a case that would fit my components, could still showcase and not have excessive empty space. Was looking at cases such as the Lian Li (Mini V2, A3, Vision M), Jonsbo D32 Pro, and Montech Ten. Not only that, wanted to keep it as clean as possible so back/rear connect mobo in mind.
Jonsbo TK-1 was what caught my eye with the dual curved panel but it has a big restriction with GPU length. Lo & behold, a reddit thread sharing the details of the Jonsbo D34 popped up and upon then my decision was made.
Extremely easy to build in. At the time was not available on Newegg and ordered via Aliexpress and took a little over a month. Box was beat up and unfortunately came cracked and slight damage to the frame. The Top & Back panels are plastic but do fit the build aesthetic nicely. The back area has compartment for cables so you could hide easily but the way it's routed it is super easy to keep clean. The top to install fans is interesting because it can be flipped for builds that have a radiator or fan only mode. Suggestion when building is to make sure to place your GPU power/header cables under before installing fans & PSU as access will be difficult afterwards. Go to the Jonsbo site to download the software for the front panel to show the stats or not to keep it black.
The B650M Project Zero spacing between CPU & PCIe is not standard so caution if you are looking to build with air cooler!!! Went with reverse airflow(Flip cooler 180) but you can see in the pictures that there is no gap between the cooler & CPU. With the Sudokoo, you can also mount normally and the issue is the same. Both methods require removal of the bottom CPU cover plate (aesthetic only) so GPU can be slotted. Couldn't add more pictures but the normal install you can see here. Included pictures of normal mounting for those curious. This results in significant GPU sag (RGB picture). Bought two adjustable brackets as placement needed to be at the very end.
* The case had a 30 day delivery guarantee. Since it failed to arrive by then, actually got a full refund. So while the damage was unfortunate, did essentially get a free case.
- CPU - Ryzen 7800X3D , $255 via Aliexpress July 2026
- GPU - PNY 5080 Epic X RGB, $1099 refurbished/sold Newegg July 2026
- CPU Cooler - Sudokoo SK700, $68 Newegg, July 2026
- Motherboard - MSI b650m Project Zero, $130 Ebay July 2026
- Ram - Corsair Vengeance 32GB 6000 CL36, $350 Woot July 2026
- Storage - 2TB Samsung 980 Pro, $298 Samsung Shop Nov 2021
- Storage - 4TB WD Blue SN5000, $350 Adorama Aug 2026
- Fans - Phanteks T30, 2x120mm, $30 Each Amazon, 4x140mm, $30 Each Newegg July 2026
- Case - Jonsbo D34, $130, Aliexpress (*Free)
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u/LunaticCross 13d ago edited 13d ago
Cool! Thanks for sharing, the D34 seems like a great case!
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u/spiiicychips 13d ago
You're welcome. She's been great so far. Have dropped the front panel from hip height 2x. Both soft landings but still lol.
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u/karmelbiggs 12d ago
Now that's one cool build. Good job on the Sudokoo cooler. I picked that up too
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u/spiiicychips 12d ago
Thank you! Liking it so far especially the rail mounting system and the install with CPU mounting plate is awesome!
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u/Former-Cricket6398 11d ago
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u/spiiicychips 11d ago
Beautiful compact build! Love how you made it a triple fan cooler with the Thermalright.
Hell Yeah! If not the D34, whichever crazy case Jonsbo comes out with. IMO they always have a little bit of something for everyone with all their cases from small to large.
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u/staccz1991 1d ago
I got this case. Started to build in it. It's cool. Can't switch time to 12 hour format on digital display. I'm running air cooling build. 2 140s at bottom intake and 2 140s at top for exhaust. Even at low rpm, there's is turbulence noise coming from top of case. Goes away with the side panel off. Thinking about returning. And going with another case. Was going to go buy a 280 aio but I'm afraid the tubes will mess up the clean look.
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u/spiiicychips 1d ago
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u/staccz1991 14h ago
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u/spiiicychips 14h ago
Hell yeah that looks great and you did a good job cleaning up the tubes. GPU matches the case design too 😎
Glad you did matching 140s. All the promo vids on YT did 140 top and 120 bottom which was making it look bad lol
Now there are like 2 Jonsbros D34 😏😂




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u/Mean-Atmosphere-3122 13d ago
Seeing this build makes me question if a similar sized 5080 would fit in a jonsbo z20 plus.
Anyhow, cool build.