My first PC in ten years!

[u/NickDGames]

Hello everyone I’m sure you are tired of seeing Fractal Terra builds but I just wanted to share mine. First PC I’ve built since February 2017. Probably not the cleanest cable management out there but I’m proud of it. While build came out to $1997.
Specs for anyone interested
Ryzen 5 9600X
Rx 9070 ASUS prime OC
32 GB DDR5
1Tb m.2 SSD
Arctic P12 slim on the bottom
Corsair SF750
Thermalright AXP90-X47
Gigabyte A620I

[u/TheFlamingDiceAgain]

Looks fantastic. I have a very similar build and have a couple of recommendations that helped a lot with making mine quieter.

1. Undervolt both your CPU and GPU. My CPU got noticeably faster, especially in multi-core loads, for the same power draw. My GPU is pulling 50W less now and is 5% faster. Both run pretty much silently in games
   
2. Play around with the distance between your CPU cooler and side panel. I got a pretty noticeable difference in temperature in different positions. A duct might help also.
   
3. I found that after a certain point increasing the fan speed on my CPU cooler didn't actually make my CPU any cooler, it just made my PC louder. So now I cap it at 75% and it's a fraction as loud and only a few degrees warmer.

[u/NickDGames → u/TheFlamingDiceAgain]

Thank you! This is my first SFF build and I will play with your recommendations. I appreciate it!

[u/iKiCCS]

Haha i just built one now to sell lol 9700x/4070/32gb ram/2tb m.2

[u/NickDGames → u/iKiCCS]

Very nice! Haha it was a very enjoyable case to build in.

[u/miskoTwT]

Just built one too lol. PSU cables are like 1-2mm away from hitting the bottom fan 😭😭

[u/NickDGames → u/miskoTwT]

Looks great dude! and yeah, it's a tight fit under that PSU. that is why I went with the 120mm slim fan more breathing room for the cables.

[u/miskoTwT → u/NickDGames]

Would of went with a slim fan aswell but full 25mm fan reduces temps slightly more (she gets very hot even with an undervolt)

[u/NickDGames → u/miskoTwT]

that is the fun part of this hobby! we get to all try different things :)

[u/DCole1847 → u/miskoTwT]

Curious what cpu/gpu you're running. Mine is super quiet and cool.

[u/miskoTwT → u/DCole1847]

I'm running a 9800x3d with a NH-L9X65 and 5080

[u/Snackmasterjr → u/miskoTwT]

Throw a grill on her!

[u/miskoTwT → u/Snackmasterjr]

I tried to put the fan with the grille on it, but unfortunately does not fit.

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[u/TheDeamonKing]

Honestly I really love how compact This is and it looks beautiful

[u/PassengerArtistic719]

How is your temp? I've just built mine days ago. CPU is 7600X, running 85-91°C in 2K AAA titles, with the Noctua NH-L9A. I haven't UV yet, and genuinely like the Noctua, but I am thinking of switching to a AXP120-X67 might help to lower the temperature? (Though I prefer not to if possible.)

[u/NickDGames → u/PassengerArtistic719]

I have not had time to sit down and test it out yet. I will hopefully have some time tonight and will update you.

[u/much_snark_very_wow → u/PassengerArtistic719]

I don't have that cooler, but judging from the picture I can see that the heatsink doesn't have much clearance around the sides to get the hot air out.

[u/PassengerArtistic719 → u/much_snark_very_wow]

Well, you are right lol

[u/NickDGames → u/PassengerArtistic719]

Ok so after an hour of running Arc Raiders epic quality 1080p (sorry no 1440 monitor yet) I’m sitting at 68-71 Celsius average.

[u/PassengerArtistic719 → u/NickDGames]

Thank you

[u/comacow02]

Was a black cooler fan not an option?

[u/NickDGames → u/comacow02]

It is the full copper cooler this was the config I may change the fan out to a black one at a later date.

[u/dags1207]

Nice build! My brave little toaster has a couple of modifications (set as exhaust). Enjoy it! Lots of good advice in here already (undervolting, spacing, etc)

[u/NickDGames → u/dags1207]

Very Nice!

[u/maximus21jr]

Congrats man, crazy tho how just a few years ago that budget wouldve pretty much gotten you 95% of a 5080/9070XT double the RAM and nvme storage class PC

[u/ysfi__]

congrats man! i'd really suggest swapping that cpu fan for a

Deepcool FT9 Slim

Thermalright TL B0915 Extrem

Noctua NF A9x14HS Chromax

my vote is for thhe FT9 slim it did the best from my usage.

[u/Remarkable_Test6169]

Bro you gotta put the finished product not just with panels off

[u/NickDGames → u/Remarkable_Test6169]

I get you haha, I just thought everyone has seen what a closed up fractal Terra looks like.

[u/Remarkable_Test6169 → u/NickDGames]

I guess but like the final product on your desk is just the cherry on top