Cooling the 9800X3D... what cooler do you need? Machines & More 2026-09-22 | Cooling the 9800X3D... what cooler do you need?
Cooler Masters new 8 heatpipe cooler is INSANE! Machines & More 2023-07-11 | Yup, it's the Masterair 824. And it's serious.Cooler Master MA824 - amzn.to/3rq7xP9Test Components:Cooler - amzn.to/3qLpxmvCase - amzn.to/3XYm9QbBoard - amzn.to/3oZwfF4CPU - amzn.to/3nViyTSRAM - amzn.to/3jYkDfkPSU - amzn.to/3o26Ir5GPU - amzn.to/3ruRfUUExample Intel board - amzn.to/43faqzqAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.Check out Epidemic Sound if you are looking for music for your Youtube content - my personal referral link: epidemicsound.com/referral/916q4e
ASRocks B650E PG-ITX is a strong performer but... Machines & More 2023-07-07 | ...there are some "interesting" characteristics and design choices with this board. Let's take a look.Asrock B650E PG-ITX : amzn.to/3pG6UR2Compare toAsus B650E-I: amzn.to/3NXbAeITest Components:CASE - amzn.to/42IopxpCPU - amzn.to/43HqTxbRAM - amzn.to/3XWqLItamzn.to/3NwhkvCPSU - amzn.to/3T2rS6SGPU - amzn.to/3pwVW0bAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.0:00 Intro1:05 An interesting layout3:43 About that M.2 heatsink...8:21 I suppose you do get a bunch of 2.0 ports though10:00 Solid power design11:15 Setup and BIOS quirks13:13 Performance is quite good15:00 This or the Asus?
The Asus B650E-I gives me hope for the future of ITX motherboards... Machines & More 2023-06-30 | It's just so darn speedy...Otherwise the Asus B650E-I is a breath of fresh air, and it nails the key features for an ITX motherboard. One quick note on something I forgot to mention during the review- the board doesn't have a DisplayPort output but the 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C port supports DisplayPort over USB-C. Asus B650E-I: amzn.to/3NXbAeITest Components:CASE - amzn.to/42IopxpCPU - amzn.to/43HqTxbRAM - amzn.to/3NwhkvCPSU - amzn.to/3T2rS6SAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.0:00 Intro1:38 This Layout Rocks!5:30 Build Quality and IO8:18 The VRM isn't really "jacked"9:36 Performance10:42 Summary
Gigabytes B650I isnt as good as it should be... Machines & More 2023-06-23 | I had high hopes for this board, and while it's not terrible, I sometimes wonder if they even do test builds with these things before releasing. Gigabyte B650I - amzn.to/3CzjR1MMSI B650I - amzn.to/4483LIhTest Components:CASE - amzn.to/42IopxpCPU - amzn.to/43HqTxbRAM - amzn.to/3NwhkvCPSU - amzn.to/3T2rS6SAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.0:00 Intro1:02 Chipset and M.2 features4:16 Plenty of power and IO6:43 This stuff sucks13:29 Final Recommendation
The New Noctua Offset Mounting Bars - Tested! Machines & More 2023-06-16 | I don't know about you, but I'm excited about these mounting bars for Ryzen 7000. They're inexpensive and designed to improve the heat transfer for AM5. I'll show you how they work, if they work, and whether or not you should bother with these. Offset Bars:AMB14 (D12L, L12S, L12 Ghost) amzn.to/42ZCpmNAMB12 (D15, D9L, C14S, L9x65...) Silver - amzn.to/3qSGjAbChromax - amzn.to/445HYkgAMB15 (U12A, U12S, U9S...) Silver - amzn.to/444sVHDChromax - amzn.to/3qMpW8tThermal Paste Guard - amzn.to/3W8dHwWCoolers - U12A amzn.to/3N9i7kJD15 amzn.to/3N9W1ypD12L amzn.to/43K8u2TTest Components:CASE - amzn.to/42IopxpCPU - amzn.to/43HqTxb'Twas so promising - amzn.to/3CzjR1MSaved by the dragon - amzn.to/4483LIhRAM - amzn.to/3NwhkvCPSU - amzn.to/3T2rS6SAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.Check out Epidemic Sound if you are looking for music for your Youtube content - my personal referral link: epidemicsound.com/referral/916q4e0:00 Intro0:55 Overview2:25 Offset Comparison5:22 Test Fit7:02 Test Setup7:37 Does it work?11:47 Worth it?
Waiting for the new Noctua 140mm? Check out the Mobius 140P and the Silent Wings Pro 4! Machines & More 2023-06-13 | The Noctua C14S is a pretty serious cooler for the NR200, and you can get a performance uplift by upgrading the stock fan. Perhaps you want a better fan for your 280mm AIO, or you're building a custom loop. Let's check out two of the better performance 140mm fan options available now.Fans Reviewed:Cooler Master Mobius 140P - amzn.to/46edte7Be Quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 140mm- amzn.to/43DNFGiAlso consider Silent Wings 4 140mm PWM High Speed - amzn.to/43AaSsRTest Components:Cooler - amzn.to/3qLpxmvCase - amzn.to/3XYm9QbBoard - amzn.to/3oZwfF4CPU - amzn.to/3nViyTSRAM - amzn.to/3jYkDfkPSU - amzn.to/3o26Ir5GPU - amzn.to/3Is3tCHAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.Check out Epidemic Sound if you are looking for music for your Youtube content - my personal referral link: epidemicsound.com/referral/916q4e
Cooler Master goes custom cooling with the Masterloop series! Machines & More 2023-06-09 | Let's check out the new custom cooling Masterloop goodies from Cooler Master... and an interesting take on NR200P cooling. Big thanks to them for hosting us and showing us the new products.Masterloop Components:Square Compression Fittings"S" finned radiators (27mm and 40mm)CPU Block and 4090 GPU block"Swimming Pool" style pump/res My road kit: Camera body - amzn.to/3WwSezGMain Lens - amzn.to/3BKGTlIZoom - amzn.to/45R0XB5Wireless Audio - amzn.to/3BKGL5IShotgun Mic - amzn.to/3OrwFhSAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
The NCore 100 MAX... and other new CM Cases at Computex! Machines & More 2023-06-08 | Go to our partner mintmobile.com/machines to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month - sign up before July 14th to get 50% OFF the Unlimited Plan. Limited time offer.We're going to wrap up the Computex coverage by visiting Cooler Master's Neihu HQ again, this time for their official exhibit. In addition to a few interesting Cooler Master cases, we'll also take a look at CM's new power supplies as well! Big thanks to them for hosting us and showing us the new products.Cases releasing:NCore 100 MAXQUBE 500 FlatpackCooling X PrebuiltSneaker X PrebuiltPower Supplies:ATX 3.0 V SFX Gold 750W and 850WGX III Gold 650, 750, 850, 1050, 1250 Watt UnitsV SFX Platinum with revised 12VHPWR cabling 1100W (120VAAC) 1300W (230VAC)V Platinum V2 (Mobius fan update coming later in 2023)X Silent Edge 750X Silent Max 1300My road kit: Camera body - amzn.to/3WwSezGMain Lens - amzn.to/3BKGTlIZoom - amzn.to/45R0XB5Wireless Audio - amzn.to/3BKGL5IShotgun Mic - amzn.to/3OrwFhSAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
Whats PC shopping like in Taipei? Machines & More 2023-06-06 | We'll take a quick detour from Computex to check out what it's like shopping for PC components in Taipei. You could spend a whole day here, there's loads of stuff to see!Guanghua Electronics Plaza (Basement shops):No. 6, Section 1, Xinsheng S Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100Guanghua Digital Plaza:No. 8, Section 3, Civic Blvd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100Syntrend Creative Park:No. 2, Section 3, Civic Blvd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100My road kit: Camera body - amzn.to/3WwSezGMain Lens - amzn.to/3BKGTlIZoom - amzn.to/45R0XB5Wireless Audio - amzn.to/3BKGL5IShotgun Mic - amzn.to/3OrwFhSAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
EK is making a case? Machines & More 2023-06-03 | We'll continue our Computex 2023 coverage here and check out EK's 977 Concept Case, Montech's booth, and also Be Quiet's new Dark Base 701 and 901 cases. EK: 977, Matrix 7 fittingsMontech: Pro 12 Fan, Metal PWM, DT27 dual tower, ST12Be Quiet: Dark Base 701, Dark Base 901, Straight Power 12 PSUMy road kit: Camera body - amzn.to/3WwSezGMain Lens - amzn.to/3BKGTlIZoom - amzn.to/45R0XB5Wireless Audio - amzn.to/3BKGL5IShotgun Mic - amzn.to/3OrwFhSAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
The Ncase x Streacom FF1 is a shape shifting SFF case! Machines & More 2023-06-02 | Join me at the Streacom Computex booth to check out the FF1!FF1 - An upcoming SFF case that is many configurations to everyone, designed to be approachable and affordable to anyone interested in SFF.Also featured:SG01 - a fully passive case with evaporator and condenser for CPU and GPUVU1 - Customizable and daisy-chain able e-ink VU displaysZS800 - SFX power supply with 12VO capability, optimized for cable management, and user replaceable 120mm fanDA6 - Open air, open frame SFF caseMy road kit: Camera body - amzn.to/3WwSezGMain Lens - amzn.to/3BKGTlIZoom - amzn.to/45R0XB5Wireless Audio - amzn.to/3BKGL5IShotgun Mic - amzn.to/3OrwFhSAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
THIS is going to be the new Noctua 140 fan! Machines & More 2023-06-01 | We'll pay a special visit to check out the new 140mm Noctua fan, Noctua 2nd gen D15, and a bunch of other neat products at the Tan and Brown booth at Computex 2023. Big thanks to Dan from Noctua for taking the time to walk us through the new goodies. Coming Soon:Next gen 140mm fan in Tan and Brown, Chromax to follow shortly afterD15L v2 featuring the next gen 140mm fanAMB-12 and AMB-15 (offset capable mounting bars for Noctua coolers)Direct Die Mounting Kit for AM5Chromax D12L, D9L, L9x65My road kit: Camera body - amzn.to/3WwSezGMain Lens - amzn.to/3BKGTlIZoom - amzn.to/45R0XB5Wireless Audio - amzn.to/3BKGL5IShotgun Mic - amzn.to/3OrwFhSAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
Welcome back to Computex! Machines & More 2023-05-31 | Welcome to Computex 2023! In part I here we'll check out a few of the larger booths first with Gigabyte, Asus, MSI, Asrock, and there are a few new products from FSP that I saw as well. My road kit: Camera body - amzn.to/3WwSezGMain Lens - amzn.to/3BKGTlIZoom - amzn.to/45R0XB5Wireless Audio - amzn.to/3BKGL5IShotgun Mic - amzn.to/3OrwFhSAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
Road to Computex 2023: New from Lian Li! Machines & More 2023-05-30 | Getting ready for Computex 2023! I spent an afternoon with @LIANLIHQ and @GamersNexus, checking out the new O11 and SUP cases, Unifan TL LCD and LED fans, and Galahad 2 AIOs that Lian Li is announcing. Big thanks to Lian Li CEO Jameson Chen and his team for taking the time to show us the new products. New Cases: O11 VisionO11D EVO RGBStand Up Performance 01 (SUP 01)New Fans: Unifan TL LCD/LEDNew Coolers:Galahad 2 TrinityGalahad 2 Trinity PerformanceGalahad LCDMy road kit: Camera body - amzn.to/3WwSezGMain Lens - amzn.to/3BKGTlIZoom - amzn.to/45qe5wvWireless Audio - amzn.to/3BKGL5IShotgun Mic - amzn.to/3OrwFhSAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
Touring Cooler Masters Taipei HQ! Machines & More 2023-05-23 | We're in Taipei on the road to Computex! First let's pay a visit to the home of the NR200 and tour the new Cooler Master Neihu headquarters.Thanks to our sponsor today, the FlexiSpot adjustable bed base S5.US site: bit.ly/3nA4KkV CAN site: bit.ly/3VNEYq2Make sure to use my code ''YTB50'' for extra $50 off on order over $500My road kit: Camera body - amzn.to/3WwSezGMain Lens - amzn.to/3BKGTlIZoom - amzn.to/45qe5wvWireless Audio - amzn.to/3BKGL5IShotgun Mic - amzn.to/3OrwFhSAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
Machines Around The World - Denpasar Bali! Machines & More 2023-05-22 | Let's travel to Denpasar, Bali for this inaugural episode of Machines Around the World. We'll explore a few PC shops and get an idea of what the PC tech scene is like in Bali, Indonesia.A big thanks to:Agung Computer - Jl. Nusa Kambangan No.21, Dauh Puri, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80232, IndonesiaSurya Computer - Jl. Teuku Umar Barat No.7, Pemecutan Klod, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80114, IndonesiaDenpasar Laptop - Jl. Teuku Umar No.244, Dauh Puri Kauh, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80117, IndonesiaMy road kit: Camera body - amzn.to/3WwSezGMain Lens - amzn.to/3BKGTlIZoom - amzn.to/45qe5wvWireless Audio - amzn.to/3BKGL5IShotgun Mic - amzn.to/3OrwFhSAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
The best looking dual tower cooler for the NR200! Machines & More 2023-05-19 | Cooler Master's Hyper 622 Halo is here for your builds, and although the height is beyond the official spec, it should fit in the NR200. Let's take a look at why you might to give this dual tower cooler a good look.Hyper 622 Halo (White/Black) - link pendingTest Components:Case - amzn.to/3XYm9QbBoard - amzn.to/3lYVju2CPU - amzn.to/3nViyTSRAM - amzn.to/3jYkDfkPSU - amzn.to/3o26Ir5GPU - amzn.to/3Is3tCHAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.Check out Epidemic Sound if you are looking for music for your Youtube content - my personal referral link: epidemicsound.com/referral/916q4e
Lian Li almost made the perfect 120mm fan... the Unifan P28 Machines & More 2023-05-12 | All right, a performance Unifan... with some bells and whistles. It's an odd size but it's workable. Let's take a look. P28 UNIFAN: ComponentsCase: amzn.to/3zCJ8GXMobo: amzn.to/40V3qr5CPU: amzn.to/3nTgKxDDDR5: amzn.to/3nUoUpuPSU: amzn.to/3nLESC6GPU: amzn.to/3GrWhGxRad: amzn.to/414hQEQPump Res: amzn.to/3Ui1A0SGPU Block: amzn.to/3ZKKXfnGPU Backplate: amzn.to/416rzL0CPU Block: amzn.to/3mggfgGAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
MSI B650I Edge... Zen 4 Mini ITX for the rest of us? Machines & More 2023-05-03 | A review of the MSI MPG B650I Edge Motherboard. Is this the way to Zen 4?Motherboard: amzn.to/3LaZLjMBuild Components:NR200P Case: amzn.to/3LsgiQ7CPU: amzn.to/3n1zVoRCooler: amzn.to/3AumZelCooler Fan: amzn.to/3n3q1mGCase Fans: amzn.to/3LrMYtbThermal Paste Guard: amzn.to/3W8dHwWRAM: amzn.to/3w7awe9PSU: amzn.to/3T2rS6SGPU: Nvidia 4070 Founders EditionAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
ATX vs ITX Case... Duel! Machines & More 2023-04-25 | In this round we'll pit the NR200P against the TD500 V2. Does one case come out ahead of the other? Build Components:TD500 Case (V2 tested, V1 linked): amzn.to/3FcJdEaNR200P Case: amzn.to/3LsgiQ7Motherboard: amzn.to/3LaZLjMCPU: amzn.to/3n1zVoRCooler: amzn.to/3AumZelCooler Fan: amzn.to/3n3q1mGCase Fans (NR200P Bottom): amzn.to/3LrMYtbThermal Paste Guard: amzn.to/3W8dHwWRAM: amzn.to/3w7awe9PSU: amzn.to/3T2rS6SGPU: Nvidia 4070 Founders EditionAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
The 4070 is the just right GPU for SFF Builds! Machines & More 2023-04-18 | I'll give you four reasons why you should consider the 4070 for your current-gen SFF build.Test Components:Case - amzn.to/3XYm9QbBoard - amzn.to/3lYVju2CPU - amzn.to/3nViyTSRAM - amzn.to/3MPc7PpPSU - amzn.to/3o26Ir5GPU - 4070 Founders EditionAIBs to consider:Asus Dual: amzn.to/43IAioLZotac Twin Edge: amzn.to/40kuj6PWindforce 3x: amzn.to/3ULlB08Ventus: amzn.to/3mKEunoAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.Check out Epidemic Sound if you are looking for music for your Youtube content - my personal referral link: epidemicsound.com/referral/916q4e
Custom Cooling the 7700X in the Lian Li Dan A4-H2O Machines & More 2023-04-07 | The custom loop build is complete in the A4-H2O. Let's take a look at the process, components, and performance.ComponentsCase: amzn.to/3zCJ8GXMobo: amzn.to/40V3qr5CPU: amzn.to/3nTgKxDDDR5: amzn.to/3nUoUpuPSU: amzn.to/3nLESC6GPU: amzn.to/3GrWhGxRad: amzn.to/414hQEQFans: amzn.to/3MlDj8kPump Res: amzn.to/3Ui1A0SGPU Block: amzn.to/3ZKKXfnGPU Backplate: amzn.to/416rzL0CPU Block: amzn.to/3mggfgGCompression Fitting: amzn.to/41asQkd90 degree compression: amzn.to/3KhQO6gTubing (link is for black): amzn.to/43dkvOBAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
Really good on the C14S, but then I tried the Mobius OC on a rad... Machines & More 2023-03-31 | Full review for the new Mobius 120 OC fans. Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC: amzn.to/3ZNuiYWTest Components:Case - amzn.to/3XYm9QbBoard - amzn.to/3lYVju2CPU - amzn.to/3nViyTSRAM - amzn.to/3jYkDfkPSU - amzn.to/3o26Ir5Cooler - amzn.to/3XVYKinGPU - amzn.to/3Is3tCHComparison Fans: NF-A12x25 - amzn.to/3m7oPh2Be Quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 - amzn.to/3INqj9kP12 MAX - amzn.to/3IKSGDMMontech Metal 120 PWM - amzn.to/3m3S7gPAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
Scythe Kotetsu Mark 3 - Sharp Single Tower? Machines & More 2023-03-15 | Let’s take a look and review the Kotetsu Mark 3. Launch date update: The MSRP for the cooler will be $29.99 US- considerably better priced than I anticipated initially during the review, making this quite a very good value oriented cooler.Scythe Kotetsu Mark III - amzn.to/3TdVw9jTest Components:Case - amzn.to/3XYm9QbBoard - amzn.to/3lYVju2CPU - amzn.to/3nViyTSRAM - amzn.to/3jYkDfkPSU - amzn.to/3o26Ir5GPU - amzn.to/3Is3tCHAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.Check out Epidemic Sound if you are looking for music for your Youtube content - my personal referral link: epidemicsound.com/referral/916q4e
How big of a radiator do you need for Ryzen 7000? Machines & More 2023-03-10 | We'll take a look at what size rad you might want in a liquid cooling solution for your Ryzen 7000 CPU, featuring the Phanteks Glacier 360 T30 V2. Test AIO:amzn.to/3J71O5LBuild Components:Case: amzn.to/3FcJdEaMotherboard: amzn.to/3LaZLjMCPU: amzn.to/3GFFzCKThermal Paste Guard: amzn.to/3W8dHwWRAM: amzn.to/3w7awe9PSU: amzn.to/3T2rS6SGPU: amzn.to/3ZY5XzIAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
High Performing High Speed Fans - Feat. the Mobius OC and P12 MAX Machines & More 2023-03-07 | Let's take a look at some high speed 120mm fans in a high speed application. Which fan rules on a heatsink?Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC: amzn.to/3ZNuiYWArctic P12 Max: amzn.to/3IKSGDMBe Quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4: amzn.to/3IUBdceT1 Ref Build Components:Case: T1 Reference in Titanium FinishMotherboard: amzn.to/3wWd2VkCPU: amzn.to/3Jl9t20DDR4: amzn.to/3l5XT11GPU: amzn.to/3mAAlSkCase Fan: amzn.to/3GZEVS6As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
Is Arctics P12 MAX the new value king? Machines & More 2023-03-02 | For many of us that spot was held by the Arctic P12... so let's see how the P12 reborn looks. The New Value King!amzn.to/3IKSGDMTest Components:Case - amzn.to/3XYm9QbBoard - amzn.to/3lYVju2CPU - amzn.to/3nViyTSRAM - amzn.to/3jYkDfkPSU - amzn.to/3o26Ir5Cooler - amzn.to/3XVYKinGPU - amzn.to/3Is3tCHComparison Fans: NF-A12x25 - amzn.to/3m7oPh2Be Quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 - amzn.to/3INqj9kArctic P12 - amzn.to/3IrQRvwMontech Metal 120 PWM - amzn.to/3m3S7gPAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.Check out Epidemic Sound if you are looking for music for your Youtube content - my personal referral link: epidemicsound.com/referral/916q4e
They look like Noctuas... but do the Montech Fans work as well?? Machines & More 2023-02-24 | We'll take a quick look here at the Montech Metal 120 PWM. Montech Metal 120 PWM - amzn.to/3m3S7gPTest Components:Case - amzn.to/3XYm9QbBoard - amzn.to/3lYVju2CPU - amzn.to/3nViyTSRAM - amzn.to/3jYkDfkPSU - amzn.to/3o26Ir5Cooler - amzn.to/3XVYKinGPU - amzn.to/3Is3tCHComparison Fans: NF-A12x25 - amzn.to/3m7oPh2Be Quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 - amzn.to/3INqj9kArctic P12 - amzn.to/3IrQRvwAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.Check out Epidemic Sound if you are looking for music for your Youtube content - my personal referral link: epidemicsound.com/referral/916q4e
I really wanted to like the Asus X670E ITX... Machines & More 2023-02-10 | The Asus X670E ITX is a heavy and overbuilt motherboard, and it is the highest end mainstream Ryzen 7000 ITX board currently on the market. It's a good board, however, there are a few things to watch out for that I will cover in this review.Motherboard: amzn.to/3w5GabWTest Build Components:Case: T1 Reference in Titanium Finish/NCase M1Motherboard: amzn.to/3w5GabWCPU: amzn.to/3GFFzCKThermal Paste Guard: amzn.to/3W8dHwWRAM: amzn.to/3w7awe9PSU: amzn.to/3iBFQi9Cooler: amzn.to/3jKRo3a and amzn.to/3HO5NUdGPU: amzn.to/3ZxV20tCase Fan: amzn.to/3GZEVS6As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.0:00 Intro2:07 Overview3:59 Nice7:00 Not So Nice7:45 A Watched Pot...8:38 Memory Context Restore9:40 The Hive10:53 FPS-II Card12:15 Recommendation
A 280 Fits in this?! A Full Review of the FormD T1 Reference Kit Machines & More 2023-02-03 | Well folks, I haven't had this much fun with an SFF case for awhile, and this has certainly yielded much more than 9.95L of fun. In this full review I will share my configuration notes, performance results, and an overall evaluation.C14S Build Components (7700x build):Case: T1 Reference in Titanium FinishMotherboard: amzn.to/3w5GabWCPU: amzn.to/3GFFzCKThermal Paste Guard: amzn.to/3W8dHwWDDR5 RAM: amzn.to/3w7awe9PSU: amzn.to/3iBFQi9Cooler: amzn.to/3JkFqHN120mm Cooler Fan: amzn.to/3WD4DR3GPU: amzn.to/3ZxV20tCase Fan: amzn.to/3GZEVS6AIOs:240: amzn.to/40qxxH7280: amzn.to/40oWyCpSFF Case Test Kit:Motherboard: amzn.to/3wWd2VkCPU: amzn.to/3JEPeNeDDR4: amzn.to/3l5XT11As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.0:00 Introduction00:43 Overview6:44 Assembly and Build7:55 Airflow and Cooling Configs11:06 AIO Airflow12:40 240 vs 28013:58 Thermal Performance vs other SFF16:25 Preferred Cooling Method17:41 Points of Improvement18:55 Who is this case for?
I Put the C14S in a Sub-10L Case... Machines & More 2023-01-27 | And it's awesome. This is the air cooler that the FormD T1 Ref was designed around, and the C14S does not cease to impress. There are, however, a few configurations to test, and some caveats to note when deploying this cooler in the T1 Ref.Build Components:Case: T1 Reference in Titanium FinishMotherboard: amzn.to/3w5GabWCPU: amzn.to/3GFFzCKThermal Paste Guard: amzn.to/3W8dHwWRAM: amzn.to/3w7awe9PSU: amzn.to/3iBFQi9Cooler: amzn.to/3JkFqHN120mm Cooler Fan: amzn.to/3WD4DR3GPU: amzn.to/3ZxV20tCase Fan: amzn.to/3GZEVS6As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
FormD T1 Reference 7700X: Optimizing and Inverting! Machines & More 2023-01-20 | The 7700X runs into a hard stop on multicore processes with the little tower cooler in the FormD T1 Reference setup, and as expected the GPU runs hot in the traditional layout. But fear not, curve optimizer and inversion can help us fine tune this setup here.Build Components:Case: T1 Reference in Titanium FinishMotherboard: amzn.to/3w5GabWCPU: amzn.to/3GFFzCKThermal Paste Guard: amzn.to/3W8dHwWRAM: amzn.to/3w7awe9PSU: amzn.to/3iBFQi9Cooler: ID Cooling SE-904-XTGPU: amzn.to/3ZxV20tCase Fan: amzn.to/3GZEVS6As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
Ryzen 7000... in the FormD T1 Reference Machines & More 2023-01-13 | We're going to kick off the Ryzen 7000 builds here with the FormD T1 Reference in titanium finish. First off let's assemble and build in the case. I'll unbox the case parts, assemble, and build in the case.Build Components:Case: T1 Reference in Titanium FinishMotherboard: amzn.to/3w5GabWCPU: amzn.to/3GFFzCKThermal Paste Guard: amzn.to/3W8dHwWRAM: amzn.to/3w7awe9PSU: amzn.to/3iBFQi9Cooler: ID Cooling SE-904-XTGPU: amzn.to/3ZxV20tCase Fan: amzn.to/3GZEVS6As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.0:00 Intro1:44 Unboxing the Case Parts6:20 Case Assembly11:24 Asus X670E-ITX12:32 Ryzen 7700X13:51 Power and Cabling16:24 3060Ti17:49 Cooler and Thermal Paste Guard18:37 A caveat19:19 Rad Panel and Closing it up
2022... Highlights and Wrap-up! Machines & More 2022-12-30 | Let's take a look at the notable goodies from the year, and send off 2022!My SFF Case of the Year: amzn.to/3Gwund3Notable ITX board: amzn.to/3vs54SVNew High Performance Fans (many options): amzn.to/3WVJL7UNew Compact Dual Tower: amzn.to/3Vuk8dvSleek Low Profile Cooler: amzn.to/3CbGcTpGear I shoot with:Main cam - amzn.to/3FjNa8BMain lens - amzn.to/3iwAi5pKeylight - amzn.to/3DgNFOZSoftbox - amzn.to/2YxdITfMic - amzn.to/3AaO7fDAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
Nouvolo Steck 2.0 - Testing an Alternate Airflow Config and Case Wrap-Up Machines & More 2022-12-28 | I'll re-test a balanced airflow configuration and see if that makes a meaningful difference for this case, then we'll wrap up the review for this case.As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links below.Test Build Components - CPU: amzn.to/3JdiIhMGPU: amzn.to/3wJbw8qCooler: amzn.to/3YUFLX3Cooler Fan: amzn.to/3ss3wGHCase Fans: amzn.to/3LwVp36Mobo: amzn.to/3gaX0CaRAM: amzn.to/3hFj3B7M.2: amzn.to/388Zyg5PSU: amzn.to/3ECrMx4Comparison Cases:amzn.to/3WQZwNkamzn.to/3WvpM0eformdworks.com/collections/t1-1/products/t1-sandwich-kit-black-color
Arctics Aftermarket Stock Cooler? Machines & More 2022-12-14 | While it’s not technically a stock cooler that comes bundled with a CPU, the Alpine 17 LP sure looks the part… and it’s lower to make it better suited for smaller builds. Plus, it’s quite affordable.Components: Motherboard: amzn.to/3uJlVRzCPU: amzn.to/3Ee2eogRAM kit: amzn.to/3JJzGUEPSU: amzn.to/3PgBc57Compared against: amzn.to/3YyNPNgHigher priced option: amzn.to/3hqJJG5Gear I shoot with:Main cam - amzn.to/3FjNa8BMain lens - amzn.to/3iwAi5pKeylight - amzn.to/3DgNFOZSoftbox - amzn.to/2YxdITfMic - amzn.to/3AaO7fDAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.Check out Epidemic Sound if you are looking for music for your Youtube content - my personal referral link: epidemicsound.com/referral/916q4e
Nouvolo Steck 2.0 - Tophats for Liquid and Air Cooling Machines & More 2022-11-30 | Tophats... you need them for liquid cooling with this case. Do they improve the usability of the case though?As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links below.Test Build Components - CPU: amzn.to/3JdiIhMGPU: amzn.to/3wJbw8qCooler: amzn.to/3V5kk37AIO: amzn.to/3OLMIVYCooler Fan(s): amzn.to/3uaB5ybCase Fans: amzn.to/3Vm1S6AMobo: amzn.to/3gaX0CaRAM: amzn.to/3hFj3B7M.2: amzn.to/388Zyg5PSU: amzn.to/3ECrMx4
Nouvolo Steck 2.0 - New and Improved! Machines & More 2022-11-16 | A review of the Nouvolo Steck 2.0. We'll cover the case features, cooling, and some recommendations for this revised SFF case.As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links below.Test Build Components - CPU: amzn.to/3JdiIhMGPU: amzn.to/3wJbw8qCooler: amzn.to/3V5kk37Cooler Fan: amzn.to/3ss3wGHCase Fans: amzn.to/3LwVp36Mobo: amzn.to/3gaX0CaRAM: amzn.to/3hFj3B7M.2: amzn.to/388Zyg5PSU: amzn.to/3ECrMx4Video Description:Happy Black Friday with FlexiSpot! Up to 50% OFF! Be the first 3 to complete checkout at selected time, get your order free! Learn more at bit.ly/3hFY3u5 Dont miss the Flash Sale for FlexiSpot E8 standing desk on Nov 26, get $150 OFF! bit.ly/3E8PIH3 Go for unprecedented discount on FlexiSpot OC14 Ergonomic Chair, save $130 bit.ly/3Efq2Zc Get an extra $30 OFF when buy through my link bit.ly/3V3oc4j FlexiSpot E8 standing desk bit.ly/3AjjW95 (CAN site) , save C$230#MyFlexiDesk #flexiblewfh #flexispot
A Top Tier Thermal Paste - Arctics MX-6 Arrives! Machines & More 2022-11-03 | The new Arctic MX-6 replaces the end of life MX-5 and is billed as a high end product. Let's test it out.MX-6 on sale at the moment for the launch!Various sizes: amzn.to/3T1ru6XNR200 Test System:Case: Cooler Master NR200/P- amzn.to/3aSeBtzMotherboard: Gigabyte B550 ITX - amzn.to/3cllu9CCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - amzn.to/3SvsxgiCooler: amzn.to/3Wv4znmGPU: EVGA RTX 3080 XC3 Ultra - amzn.to/3lBiwjb RAM: Crucial Ballistix 3600mhz 16GB kit - amzn.to/3SOvUhnPower supply: Cooler Master V850 SFX- amzn.to/3nBKb3jAs an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.
Upgrading GPU Thermal Pads... feat. the new Arctic TP-3 Premium Pads Machines & More 2022-10-28 | Will this make a noticeable difference? I'll take a look at the new TP-3 thermal pads, and also show how you might go about doing this. Please note that if you open up your card many board partners will refuse warranty service simply based on that (whether this is legal is another discussion). As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.TP-3 (various sizes): amzn.to/3fgP69ONR200 Test System:Case: Cooler Master NR200/P- amzn.to/3aSeBtzMotherboard: Gigabyte B550 ITX - amzn.to/3cllu9CCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - amzn.to/3SvsxgiGPU: EVGA RTX 3080 XC3 Ultra - amzn.to/3lBiwjb RAM: Crucial Ballistix 3600mhz 16GB kit - amzn.to/3SOvUhnPower supply: Cooler Master V850 SFX- amzn.to/3nBKb3j
FormD T1 V2... Custom Cooled! Machines & More 2022-10-20 | Here's the FormD T1 V2 Custom Loop build. I'll cover the components, nuances of the build process, and how it all works. Go to my sponsor aura.com/machinesmore to try 14 days for free and protect yourself from America's fastest-growing crime.As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.Component Links: Case: FormD T1 2.0Motherboard: amzn.to/3uJlVRzCPU: amzn.to/3ecXzu3CPU Block: ModUltra Lobo with "Wave" Heatsink CoverPump: Rad: amzn.to/3Eq28ffRad fans: amzn.to/3ecXzu3RAM kit: amzn.to/3JJzGUEPSU: (This is the link for the white one) amzn.to/3edacFDGPU Block: amzn.to/3MgHkIVFittings: Phanteks GlacierM.2: amzn.to/3uJTZNwamzn.to/3OgZFGr
Brainstorming the T1v2 Custom Loop... Machines & More 2022-10-07 | I'm working through the FormD T1 custom loop and wanted to share the thought process behind some of the configuration decisions.As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links.Components: Case: FormD T1 2.0Motherboard: amzn.to/3uJlVRzCPU: amzn.to/3ecXzu3CPU Block: ModUltra LoboRad: amzn.to/3Eq28ffRad fans: amzn.to/3ecXzu3RAM kit: amzn.to/3JJzGUEPSU: (This is the link for the white one) amzn.to/3edacFDGPU Block: amzn.to/3MgHkIVFittings: Phanteks GlacierM.2: amzn.to/3uJTZNwamzn.to/3OgZFGrGear I shoot with:Main cam - amzn.to/3FjNa8BMain lens - amzn.to/3iwAi5pKeylight - amzn.to/3DgNFOZSoftbox - amzn.to/2YxdITfMic - amzn.to/3AaO7fDCheck out Epidemic Sound if you are looking for music for your Youtube content - my personal referral link: epidemicsound.com/referral/916q4e
The Lian Li SP850... 12VHPWR?? Machines & More 2022-09-16 | This new 850W SFX power supply comes with what Lian Li calls a "12VHPWR" cable. What is 12VHPWR and why should you care? In this review we'll breakdown the features of this power supply and let's see if it's truly going to be a seamless solution for the next generation of GPUs.As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links below.Lian Li SP850 (Black or White) - amzn.to/3BpftRSFormDT1 V2 - CPU: amzn.to/3Ak5yhzCooler: amzn.to/3zFVhvmCooler Fan: amzn.to/3BmrNSXGPU: amzn.to/3HSJFrGCase Fans: amzn.to/3AhGZ4OMobo: amzn.to/3zgfB5bRAM: amzn.to/3oBpqppM.2: amzn.to/388Zyg5
The New Cooler Master Mobius 120mm Performance Fan Machines & More 2022-09-09 | This is a new entrant into the high performance 120mm fan space. Let's take a quick look how it stacks up.As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission (at no cost to you) from qualifying purchases, thanks for your support of the channel!Cooler Master Mobius ARGB: amzn.to/3cYssSDOther fans tested:Noctua NF-A12x25 Chromax: amzn.to/3QOP2eOPhanteks T30 - amzn.to/3dhaHxASilent Wings 4 Pro 120mm - amzn.to/3vOUxStSilent Wings 4 120mm PWM High Speed - amzn.to/3vSbmffAlso consider:amzn.to/35qHeKeTest Build Components:Case: Cooler Master NR200/P- amzn.to/3aSeBtzMotherboard: Gigabyte B550 ITX - amzn.to/3cllu9CCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - amzn.to/3SvsxgiGPU: EVGA RTX 3080 XC3 Ultra - amzn.to/3lBiwjb RAM: Crucial Ballistix 3200mhz 16GB kit - amzn.to/3pNrpbXPower supply: Cooler Master V850 SFX- amzn.to/3nBKb3j
2 Years of NR200 - What Do We Know About Cooling It? Machines & More 2022-09-01 | It's been two years of learning about the Cooler Master NR200! In this video I'll summarize best practices for cooling this case, as well as give some cooling component recommendations for this case. Happy 6th Anniversary, Celebrate FlexiSpot Tech Day on Sept 7-9, Up to $200 OFF! bit.ly/3TmtCYv Dont miss the Flash Sale on FlexiSpot E8, Get $110 OFF on Sept 8th ONLY! bit.ly/3KbN5XA Get an extra $30 OFF when buy through my link bit.ly/3R7Wl1r #MyFlexiDesk #flexiblewfh As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission (at no cost to you) from qualifying purchases, thanks for your support of the channel!The Playground - amzn.to/3aSeBtzCase Fans:Price to Performance King - amzn.to/3Ruce28More Affordable High End - amzn.to/3Tz0NbfPrepare to Pay... but I love these - amzn.to/3AFErfxTower Coolers:Great value - amzn.to/3TxlCDPA revised dual tower - amzn.to/3B77gmGS-tier - amzn.to/3TzRZ4JTower Coolers for Tempered Glass:Fan Favorite - amzn.to/3Rb556XTan and Brown - amzn.to/3cHD9ZlTop Down Coolers:Fine for lower TDP - amzn.to/3wNOXjzFor hotter chips - amzn.to/3wQ7xaVAIOs:Thick and Chilly - amzn.to/3CQqPRlExcellent Pump - amzn.to/3wJ1y7R0:00 Intro1:20 Word from our sponsor2:54 Case Fans5:20 Tower Coolers7:33 Top Down Coolers8:44 AIOs
Slim Tower Coolers Tested - Feat. the ID Cooling SE-207-XT Slim! Machines & More 2022-08-24 | 135mm. We're flying pretty close to the sun but still keeping things peachy with these two. If you need a tower cooler for your Ncase M1... both of these are great choices.As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission (at no cost to you) from qualifying purchases, thanks for your support of the channel!Coolers:ID Cooling SE-207-XT Slim: links to followThermalright SS135 Silver: amzn.to/3pHOgEQThermalright SS135 Black: amzn.to/3R75GGtFan Upgrade Options:Noctua NF-A12x25R: amzn.to/3QPhehJNoctua NF-A12x25 Black: amzn.to/3QOP2eOPhanteks T30 - amzn.to/3dhaHxABuild Components:Case: Cooler Master NR200/P- amzn.to/3aSeBtzMotherboard: Gigabyte B550 ITX - amzn.to/3cllu9CCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - amzn.to/3SvsxgiGPU: EVGA RTX 3080 XC3 Ultra - amzn.to/3lBiwjb RAM: Crucial Ballistix 3200mhz 16GB kit - amzn.to/3pNrpbXPower supply: Cooler Master V850 SFX- amzn.to/3nBKb3j
The New Silent Wings 4 Pro - Better than Noctua or Phanteks? Machines & More 2022-08-09 | Let's take a look at the new Be Quiet! Silent Wings 4 series of fans.Are they capable of toppling the 120mm category leaders from Noctua and Phanteks?As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission (at no cost to you) from qualifying purchases, thanks for your support of the channel!The fans:Silent Wings 4 Pro 120mm - amzn.to/3vOUxStSilent Wings 4 120mm PWM High Speed - amzn.to/3vSbmffSilent Wings 4 140mm PWM- amzn.to/3QrXBf8Tested Against:Phanteks T30 - amzn.to/3dhaHxANoctua NF-A12x25 - amzn.to/3vTsgKrBuild Components:Case: Cooler Master NR200/P- amzn.to/3aSeBtzMotherboard: Gigabyte B550 ITX - amzn.to/3cllu9CCooler: Sapphire S240 240mm AIOCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - amzn.to/3SvsxgiGPU: EVGA RTX 3080 XC3 Ultra - amzn.to/3lBiwjb RAM: Crucial Ballistix 3200mhz 16GB kit - amzn.to/3pNrpbXPower supply: Cooler Master V850 SFX- amzn.to/3nBKb3jGear I shoot with:Main cam - amzn.to/3FjNa8BMain lens - amzn.to/3iwAi5pKeylight - amzn.to/3DgNFOZSoftbox - amzn.to/2YxdITfMic - amzn.to/3AaO7fDCheck out Epidemic Sound if you are looking for music for your Youtube content - my personal referral link: epidemicsound.com/referral/916q4e
Be Quiet! Pure Loop 2 FX - Simply More Colorful? Machines & More 2022-08-01 | A happy anniversary to Be Quiet! - let's take a look at the Pure Loop 2 FX, which is the revised Pure Loop cooler. We will test the 240mm version and see if it is an improvement over the previous version.As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission (at no cost to you) from qualifying purchases, thanks for your support of the channel!Cooling components:Pure Loop 2 FX - link to comePure Loop - amzn.to/3Bw0OGgBuild Components:Case: Cooler Master NR200/P- amzn.to/3aSeBtzMotherboard: Gigabyte B550 ITX - amzn.to/3cllu9CCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (used for legacy comparisons - get the 5800X instead) - amzn.to/3cUnc1NGPU: EVGA RTX 3080 XC3 Ultra - amzn.to/3lBiwjb RAM: Crucial Ballistix 3200mhz 16GB kit - amzn.to/3pNrpbXPower supply: Cooler Master V850 SFX- amzn.to/3nBKb3jCable Extensions: Formula Mod Braided Extensions (Various colors)- amzn.to/2NSiuVHGear I shoot with:Main cam - amzn.to/3FjNa8BMain lens - amzn.to/3iwAi5pKeylight - amzn.to/3DgNFOZSoftbox - amzn.to/2YxdITfMic - amzn.to/3AaO7fDCheck out Epidemic Sound if you are looking for music for your Youtube content - my personal referral link: epidemicsound.com/referral/916q4e
Air Cooling the T1V2, feat. the ID IS-55 and the Big Shuriken 3 Rev. B Machines & More 2022-07-29 | Let's check out some new air coolers for the FormD T1V2 and how they work with a CPU like the Ryzen 5 5600. As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases, thank you for your support of the channel via the product links below.Coolers -ID Cooling IS-55 (Black): amzn.to/3zFVhvmID Cooling IS-55 (white): amzn.to/3zH2ziIScythe Big Shuriken 3 Rev. B: amzn.to/3PI8FovAir cooled Test Build Components - CPU: amzn.to/3Ak5yhzGPU: amzn.to/3HSJFrGCase Fans: amzn.to/3AhGZ4Oalso see: amzn.to/3NxSzMdMobo: amzn.to/3zgfB5bRAM: amzn.to/3oBpqppM.2: amzn.to/388Zyg5PSU: amzn.to/3sPCPNbM3 Standoff Kit - amzn.to/3nfAfwECheck out Epidemic Sound if you are looking for music for your Youtube content - my personal referral link: epidemicsound.com/referral/916q4e
The Arctic P14 Slim - Special Purpose 140mm Fan! Machines & More 2022-07-15 | We'll check out the P14 Slim today - a bigger version of the P12 Slim.As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission (at no cost to you) from qualifying purchases, thanks for your support of the channel!Cooling components:Noctua C14S - amzn.to/3bxmdRlBuild Components:Case: Cooler Master NR200/P- amzn.to/3aSeBtzMotherboard: Gigabyte B550 ITX - amzn.to/3cllu9CCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5800X - amzn.to/3EolgqQGPU: EVGA RTX 3080 XC3 Ultra - amzn.to/3lBiwjb RAM: Crucial Ballistix 3200mhz 16GB kit - amzn.to/3pNrpbXPower supply: Cooler Master V850 SFX- amzn.to/3nBKb3jCable Extensions: Formula Mod Braided Extensions (Various colors)- amzn.to/2NSiuVHGear I shoot with:Main cam - amzn.to/3FjNa8BMain lens - amzn.to/3iwAi5pKeylight - amzn.to/3DgNFOZSoftbox - amzn.to/2YxdITfMic - amzn.to/3AaO7fDCheck out Epidemic Sound if you are looking for music for your Youtube content - my personal referral link: epidemicsound.com/referral/916q4e
