UPDATE: as many of you predicted, the AIO configuration (with the pump/block at the top of the loop) was not a good one, and the pump failed after about 2 months of use. I documented the fix and a recommended replacement Air Cooler (the Noctua NH-L12S) in this follow-up video: ruclips.net/video/UatP7-mOOwI/видео.html
@@jekciso ooooo do you want some honey for that bitter grapefruit your obviously chomping on there lol dont worry dude, things will get better with stock just not yet
@@RJBuildsPcs I don't think so. You see, RUclipsrs releasing these videos will only create the hype that would tease consumers to purchase from scalpers. Thus, tantamount to condoning scalping.
I legit thought that "Chad" was an insult until I watched and found out its a real person. I expected the video to be about people who buy pc parts based on some horrible metric like most reviews or how much RGB it has.
Paul, lots of how to build a PC tutorials out there, but it was your 3-part video back in early 2019 that I depended on when I built my first PC last month. Really good, step-by-step, organised and systematic tutorial. Just the way I'm wired, logical step-by-step systematic organisation. Putting all the hardware together is simple and straightforward. But many tutorials don't detail the software setup after posting the system. Yours did. Thanks, fellow brother of the kingdom.
Hey Paul, I just wanted to say thank you. Your channel and many others helped me discover a hobby that I love so much, I built my first PC in 2018 (R3 1200, 1050ti 16GB DDR4), and have learned to build and repair many other PC's. While I used to watch your videos and many others, I've stuck with yours because of the quality content that's simple and keeps me interested. Please keep up the work and don't stop making content!
I built a Phantex Evolve Shift Air with a Ryzen 3700x using a Noctua NHL12S cooler and an EVGA FTW3 GTX 1080 Ti . Thermals have always been relatively cool for how quiet it is. I think it really depends how you setup the fans (intake-exhaust), I have all fans bringing air into the case because of the mesh side panels. I think the highest CPU/ GPU temps I have seen are 80c under load, typically more like mid 70s, with it sitting at 30-45c under light use. I use it as a HTPC/ VR rig now, but it has a thousand hours of use as a dedicated VR setup in my dining room (my Dad really loved Arizona Sunshine, Super Hot & In Death). I can't imagine a better portable VR PC due to it's top IO and small footprint.
Small factor builds will be my go to builds down the road if and when money becomes scarce. People like you, Paul, show me it’s possible to game on a budget or without having to spend so much.
@@alextrotta796 Alas, I needed to edit my comment from "minute" to "minutes" so that I could please the grammar gods. Thus, I lost the visual heart bestowed by Paul.
I'm actually planning to build this exact same PC going into 2021. The storage is the only exception, I'm gonna be using different storage components, but the case and the cooler, power supply, motherboard, all of it, I've got all that saved on my PCPP build. I thinl your friend has exceptional taste.
Got this motherboard for my first build and loving it. Was only 2 in my area and now it's pretty much gone. You also helped me realize I put my m.2 in wrong so got to fix that real quick!
been waiting for this kind of pc case for a long time that similar to corsair one convection type exhaust that is so successful in maintaining overall heat ambience inside the the case. kudos! i think this could be one of your best build that is unique and for sure i will use this case for my future build. thanks paul you are the best!
kyle does not only have the video about the shift, he has a video about aio placement as well, just like ltt, gamers nexus and greg salazar and probably other techtubers I'm not aware of
I absolutely love the case you used in this build. I've been thinking about doing an ITX or ATX build for my son and I added this to my list of possible choices. Great video and thank you for sharing the build with us, Paul.
This makes me want to do a mini-ITX build for my wife, since she wants something simple, no RGB, no need for a glass panel, etc. That case would probably be a killer choice! Great video as always Paul, cheers!
Awesome Paul.👍 I am waiting for a tower case like this but a bit larger. I hope we could se it next year. Most of the case like this have tight space so it's pretty hard to find a air or watter cooler for such case where not everything is suitable for a perfect build. I hope they make a full ATX case like this which have more air flow.
I have the first gen of this case, and it was a biotch to fit a water-cooled 1080ti and the same CPU cooler in it as well as all my rgb stuff, but it actually git quite nicely after some outside the box thinking. really glad to see they stuck with their product and genuinely improved it in a 2nd version without losing touch with what made it look good and a great case.
Your friend got the most out of his last PC! Very nice mini ATX case, really nice system that will push perform well! Curious about the thermals for sure!
I really like the current range of Phanteks cases, I run the Enthoo Luxe 2 (or the 916 or whatever they renamed it) and love it. Build looks really neat for a mini ITX build with those components, nice!
That's a pretty big mini itx case, it's about 22.9 litres, my node 202 build is only 10.2 litres and has a 1080ti and 8700 system inside it, Dan cases have a 7.25 litre case and the very popular, (and water cooling capable), Ncase M1 is only 12.6 litres. This case doesn't even qualify as an Sff build as the cut off is 20 litres. It might look intimidating but it's actually, for me, much more fun to plan and build in a tiny case and you end up with something that can sit on your desk instead of under it making everything much more accessible.
@@paulm2467 yeah I'm talking about for modern parts tho, when the gpu takes up the entire case length and you have to have cable in front of fans like that is the part I was getting at..
@@Baller42O there are always smaller cards, usually from EVGA, they have 285 mm, 2.2 slot 3080's and 3090's and I can fit one of those into the node 202, it's not easy but it's satisfying. Size isn't always the major problem with sff cases, cooling is often a harder problem to solve and these larger itx cases are a lot easier for that.
Thank you for keeping the startled response to the side popping off, it made me jump a little too. Good looking build, thermals will definitely be a question for me on this rev.
Love the look of this chassis! Have placed an order for the Shift 2 TG Black and looking forward to building in it. A bit worried about how much air the GPU will get but I think TG looks much better than mesh! Phanteks really do build the best cases!
I would test it a while if I were him. I had alot of issues running the H100i v2 GTX in a similar config, resulting in 2 RMA's, before I said screw it and bought a custom loop kit from EK
@@Oats4761 nah, they wont. they know sometimes its the only way you can mount it, its shit but it happens. I am pretty positive they get more triggered with the number of people wrongfully quoting that video on every single AIO picture/video posted on the internet since then a lot more than this small super niche case.
@@TheNubaHS i disagree. This is a custom PC build. If someone is set on using a case that doesn't have good spots for an AIO but installs it anyway, its their own fault because they chose suboptimal hardware for the build.
Awesome video Paul. I have been wanting to build this exact build. Would love to see some basic temperature tests and maybe a few gaming benchmarks. Good stuff!
It’s for “content.” I also find it interesting how they say they know it sucks that there’s no stock but yet they have all the cards in the world to make new builds.
That is a sick setup, nice job. I love the look of the case, I will have to keep it in mind later in 2021 when I build my PC. I like the slick look and the pop top makes for a really clean look as well.
The good thing about this case is that it's giving you the beauty of ITX build while trying to be an ATX case that caters plenty of room for large components.
@@forexdissector9565 that's after days of rendering with a slight overclock, it doesn't get more stressful than that. Under a typical load cpu is like 60 something with gpu in the 70s
Thanks for this! I have the first version and just got the mesh side panels (1 year after buying it). The RGB ram looks amazing. I wouldn’t only want a little bit of RGB and that looks like the best way to do it
Last year I did a build in Phanteks Evolv Shift Glass case. Asus Z390-I + 9900k + 2080ti + 3x120 RAD fully water cooled with EKWB. It was crammed in there. One of the most fun pc builds I've ever had.
Thanks for the info, nice builds too. Also do you have a a-lot of fun building these. I honestly wish i could do this for a job it seems so fun. I know I’m not the only one that feels this way.
I built my first PC in August, right before they announced the 3000 series and many other parts going out of stock. So glad I did back then cause many prices on those parts I bought have either gone up in price or no longer available
Nice job Paul! I’ve watched a few build videos in this now and not one of them looked easy or fun. I think NZXT wins for the sff category against Phanteks. Their build is so much easier and comes with everything so you don’t have to try and find an sfx power supply. Love watching you work though. Very entertaining.
That placement of the AIO tubes gave me anxiety, lol. Mesh side panel is an EXCELLENT idea, they should make mid towers with those, too. Also, I noticed that the PSU fan wasn't moving. Still, I love this build.
This video suggests that Paul does not have a lot of friends so he shows us what his friendship can get us therefore he made this video to get more friends.
I JUST built my pc with your 900$ build vid but i just put an AMD Radeon 5700 XT and put a Kraken Z63 AIO cooler in there. My first pc so I’m happy your vid helped me so much. Much appreciation👍🏽
Be happy that you didn't build in the original evolv shift. I started with the original and just recently swapped it for the evolv shift 2, and nearly ALL my concerns were fixed in the evolv shift 2 (The only concern is the riser cable being 3.0 but I can't seem to find any 4.0 riser cables on the internet so I am just under the assumption that they don't exist)
Wait for all the people saying hi my friend I long time need new one too🤣🤣 on a side note I'm building my new pc over the next year already began on storing new parts aside for the build , soo I've got alot of time on my hands an love watching build content keep it up man we love it
Those AIO tubes are driving my OCD crazy! Its a cool case if your into small builds...I personally prefer a case about the size of an O11 dynamic XL...I want room to do anything and everything!
Love this case! I will echo everyone here and say that is going to be a toasty CPU. Air is going to be trapped in that block/pump due to it being at the top of the loop. I don't think I would recommend an AIO in this build, especially since there should be enough air coming from the mesh to make this a good case for air cooling.
I just spent over 2 grand on a new custom build with a complete icue lighting kit. I finally feel like part of the master race again. My 4 year old FX hardware needed an upgrade. Luckily I managed to get a RTX3070 in these insane times
Nice build Paul. I've been curious about using a case like this in the past but have been concerned about the placement of the pump of the AIO. Have you had issues with air getting trapped in the pump with it being the highest part of the AIO system?
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UPDATE: as many of you predicted, the AIO configuration (with the pump/block at the top of the loop) was not a good one, and the pump failed after about 2 months of use. I documented the fix and a recommended replacement Air Cooler (the Noctua NH-L12S) in this follow-up video: ruclips.net/video/UatP7-mOOwI/видео.html
whats the biggest gpu length it can fit say 336mm
I want to be Paul's friend, too.
🤗
We all do man
But are you a Chad?!
@@khealer Is that even a real name?
@@spacechannelfiver :) It's a state of mind.
"My friend wanted a new pc" is like the plumber coming over to fix the pipes in a porno. An excuse to have electronic coitus and film it!
I really like this description
@@paulshardware "You can't buy shit right now. But oh well, you can salivate while I make money off of filming this build you can't have." -Paul
@@jekciso
Yup, and that’s 100% ok for him to do too! 🤓
Good for Paul! ✊🏿
@@jekciso ooooo do you want some honey for that bitter grapefruit your obviously chomping on there lol dont worry dude, things will get better with stock just not yet
@@RJBuildsPcs I don't think so. You see, RUclipsrs releasing these videos will only create the hype that would tease consumers to purchase from scalpers. Thus, tantamount to condoning scalping.
May the scalpers always hit their pinky toes on every coffee table
And may their homes burn down from molex cables
And may their floors be always covered in legos.
And may they have an unfortunate zipper accident.
They'll be hitting them on all the stacks of gpu boxes.
and may they find a tour in hell with doomguy.
As soon as he said his friend's name was "CHAD," the memes just started brewing in my brain like fresh coffee.
ok
I legit thought that "Chad" was an insult until I watched and found out its a real person. I expected the video to be about people who buy pc parts based on some horrible metric like most reviews or how much RGB it has.
Adding a "Reply" here so we can all commemorate the moment my post hit 69 Likes.
*Nice.*
This case is NOT designed with Gamer’s Nexus in mind
Press F for AIO 😞
I think Steve made a video for the exact installation of this AIO.
You can still use NZXT Kraken M22 or be quiet Pure Loop 120.
unless his friend orients the case horizontally
Does it really make that much difference? Doesn’t void warranty
@@SandVoop the way Paul bend these tubes, the bequiet wouldnt make it lime that (where the pump is)
I laughed way harder when the side panel went off...
ya im glad he included that shot it was funny for sure lol.
Paul's reaction made it so much better 🤣
Paul, lots of how to build a PC tutorials out there, but it was your 3-part video back in early 2019 that I depended on when I built my first PC last month. Really good, step-by-step, organised and systematic tutorial. Just the way I'm wired, logical step-by-step systematic organisation. Putting all the hardware together is simple and straightforward. But many tutorials don't detail the software setup after posting the system. Yours did. Thanks, fellow brother of the kingdom.
That was a great thing to do for your friend. Friends that still are there for each other are hard to come by. Even if it's a material thing.
Hey Paul, I just wanted to say thank you. Your channel and many others helped me discover a hobby that I love so much, I built my first PC in 2018 (R3 1200, 1050ti 16GB DDR4), and have learned to build and repair many other PC's. While I used to watch your videos and many others, I've stuck with yours because of the quality content that's simple and keeps me interested. Please keep up the work and don't stop making content!
Personally, I like videos of computers being built so I'm in the right place.
I would love to see some performance numbers, especially thermals. Just think it would be interesting to see! Love the content!
Agreed! I want to see how all these components play nice with each other.
me too just the out of box temps and noise for everyday use please Paul.
Optimum Tech reviewed shift 2 as well recently
I wouldn't be surprised if the stock cooler performed better than the AIO
I built a Phantex Evolve Shift Air with a Ryzen 3700x using a Noctua NHL12S cooler and an EVGA FTW3 GTX 1080 Ti .
Thermals have always been relatively cool for how quiet it is. I think it really depends how you setup the fans (intake-exhaust), I have all fans bringing air into the case because of the mesh side panels. I think the highest CPU/ GPU temps I have seen are 80c under load, typically more like mid 70s, with it sitting at 30-45c under light use.
I use it as a HTPC/ VR rig now, but it has a thousand hours of use as a dedicated VR setup in my dining room (my Dad really loved Arizona Sunshine, Super Hot & In Death). I can't imagine a better portable VR PC due to it's top IO and small footprint.
I'd be lucky if my friend made me a ham sandwich.
Aw man. I'd make you the most luxurious ham sandwich you'd ever tasted right now if I could.
Same duh
Small factor builds will be my go to builds down the road if and when money becomes scarce. People like you, Paul, show me it’s possible to game on a budget or without having to spend so much.
"you might be a little discouraged..." Umm ya, you could say that...
Spent enough hours checking Amazon this holiday season I could’ve built 3 PCs :(
I learn so much from these Videos...I just put together a PC last week and could never have done it without his guidance ... Thx Paul...
“Yet another build”
Yet another 25 minutes of my life I will gladly spend on your RUclips channel.
Freaking love your content, sir
Thank you!! I rate this comment 10/10 would heart again
@@paulshardware Uhh it doesn't say you hearted it. I demand brigweight get his well earned heart! Love your videos too Paul :)
@@alextrotta796 Alas, I needed to edit my comment from "minute" to "minutes" so that I could please the grammar gods. Thus, I lost the visual heart bestowed by Paul.
@@paulshardware can you reheart his post so that all hope in humanity is restored!
@@TrigunV4S fixed, sorry I have no idea what happened 😅
I'm actually planning to build this exact same PC going into 2021. The storage is the only exception, I'm gonna be using different storage components, but the case and the cooler, power supply, motherboard, all of it, I've got all that saved on my PCPP build. I thinl your friend has exceptional taste.
Friend before the new PC: Chad
Friend after the new PC: GigaChad
Got this motherboard for my first build and loving it. Was only 2 in my area and now it's pretty much gone. You also helped me realize I put my m.2 in wrong so got to fix that real quick!
I'd love to see testing and thermals. This is a sick case, love to see how it would perform
been waiting for this kind of pc case for a long time that similar to corsair one convection type exhaust that is so successful in maintaining overall heat ambience inside the the case. kudos! i think this could be one of your best build that is unique and for sure i will use this case for my future build. thanks paul you are the best!
Paul, you should know that AIO is gonna die, fast. Kyle even has a video about how his AIO burn't up in his shift. Txt him about it lol.
kyle does not only have the video about the shift, he has a video about aio placement as well, just like ltt, gamers nexus and greg salazar and probably other techtubers I'm not aware of
I absolutely love the case you used in this build. I've been thinking about doing an ITX or ATX build for my son and I added this to my list of possible choices. Great video and thank you for sharing the build with us, Paul.
I love to GN Steve take a swipe on the CPU Thermals, I hope that pump is going to be full enough to not damage itself.
This makes me want to do a mini-ITX build for my wife, since she wants something simple, no RGB, no need for a glass panel, etc. That case would probably be a killer choice! Great video as always Paul, cheers!
Steve would definitely NOT approve (with the AIO mounting)
That was my thought immediately. Definitely not looking at this case lol
who the hell is steve?
I hear this when watching Jay and Linus
@@piechy the tech jesus. He is the messiah
My exact thoughts
@@piechy He's the man behind the Gamer's Nexus RUclips channel. The guy with the long curly hair
Awesome Paul.👍 I am waiting for a tower case like this but a bit larger. I hope we could se it next year. Most of the case like this have tight space so it's pretty hard to find a air or watter cooler for such case where not everything is suitable for a perfect build. I hope they make a full ATX case like this which have more air flow.
RGB just reveals the mess of cables. I went back to non-RGB for this exact reason.
As always, super cool build Paul.
Enjoy Chad!
Nice I would like to see a thermal test on this case it looks good nice job paul.
I have the first gen of this case, and it was a biotch to fit a water-cooled 1080ti and the same CPU cooler in it as well as all my rgb stuff, but it actually git quite nicely after some outside the box thinking. really glad to see they stuck with their product and genuinely improved it in a 2nd version without losing touch with what made it look good and a great case.
Alternate title: The PC you can't build (yet)
Your friend got the most out of his last PC! Very nice mini ATX case, really nice system that will push perform well! Curious about the thermals for sure!
Honestly if it was my build, I would either turn off the rgb or opted for non rgb ram... that build is soo clean
Theirs always white
I really like the current range of Phanteks cases, I run the Enthoo Luxe 2 (or the 916 or whatever they renamed it) and love it. Build looks really neat for a mini ITX build with those components, nice!
Man this case would drive me insane being so small, even though it is a pretty nice looking case
Man.
That's a pretty big mini itx case, it's about 22.9 litres, my node 202 build is only 10.2 litres and has a 1080ti and 8700 system inside it, Dan cases have a 7.25 litre case and the very popular, (and water cooling capable), Ncase M1 is only 12.6 litres. This case doesn't even qualify as an Sff build as the cut off is 20 litres. It might look intimidating but it's actually, for me, much more fun to plan and build in a tiny case and you end up with something that can sit on your desk instead of under it making everything much more accessible.
@@paulm2467 yeah I'm talking about for modern parts tho, when the gpu takes up the entire case length and you have to have cable in front of fans like that is the part I was getting at..
@@Baller42O there are always smaller cards, usually from EVGA, they have 285 mm, 2.2 slot 3080's and 3090's and I can fit one of those into the node 202, it's not easy but it's satisfying. Size isn't always the major problem with sff cases, cooling is often a harder problem to solve and these larger itx cases are a lot easier for that.
Thank you for keeping the startled response to the side popping off, it made me jump a little too. Good looking build, thermals will definitely be a question for me on this rev.
"old" pc still better than the one I'm using lmao
Sorry mane
Love the look of this chassis! Have placed an order for the Shift 2 TG Black and looking forward to building in it. A bit worried about how much air the GPU will get but I think TG looks much better than mesh! Phanteks really do build the best cases!
Gamers Nexus is going to be triggered by your AIO setup. Lol.
no they wont
I would test it a while if I were him. I had alot of issues running the H100i v2 GTX in a similar config, resulting in 2 RMA's, before I said screw it and bought a custom loop kit from EK
@@TheNubaHS they will though
@@Oats4761 nah, they wont. they know sometimes its the only way you can mount it, its shit but it happens.
I am pretty positive they get more triggered with the number of people wrongfully quoting that video on every single AIO picture/video posted on the internet since then a lot more than this small super niche case.
@@TheNubaHS i disagree. This is a custom PC build. If someone is set on using a case that doesn't have good spots for an AIO but installs it anyway, its their own fault because they chose suboptimal hardware for the build.
Holy shit, that's a monster, your friend is going to have a blast with this one, very lucky fellah!
Heard my name, clicked like!
Nice build, man that's a Tight Case!! Well Done! 👍😎
Also, Looking forward to the Live Stream later this month! Stay Safe! 😷🍻
When someone specifies they need 32gb or more, i just assume they play cities skylines
Or DCS World, 32 gb is recommended spec for that game.
MSFS Uses 20gb of RAM for me
Or use Chrome.
Awesome video Paul. I have been wanting to build this exact build. Would love to see some basic temperature tests and maybe a few gaming benchmarks. Good stuff!
I love how these RUclipsrs have all the new tech and keep reminding us you can’t get it.
It’s for “content.” I also find it interesting how they say they know it sucks that there’s no stock but yet they have all the cards in the world to make new builds.
Rip you lol
That is a sick setup, nice job. I love the look of the case, I will have to keep it in mind later in 2021 when I build my PC. I like the slick look and the pop top makes for a really clean look as well.
That system is giving me anxiety. so tiny and no air flow. Steve would be disappointed
Radiator is mounted under the pump too. Rip that AIO
@@Extem1 yeah bad orientation all around I don't get why people love small cases. I guess they have little room to work with where they live.
100% would love testing. This is an awesome mini ITX build.
If you are in the Dallas area there is a MSI 3070 at the MicroCenter.
Those tubes are screaming for life
What are the system requirements to become Paul's friend 🤔
Idk rtx 3090 and lots of luck
Be an oil prince 😆
1:39 Every time someone says who uses a dvd player... I turn to watch my casette player.
i use mine..oops
3080's costs around $1,000+ here ;w;
I'd pay that it's completely out of stock here or its over 5 grand😩😩😩
I couldn't have picked a worse time to start my first pc🤦🏼♂️😂
@@desperatecorn1694 same man I literally ordered everything else besides the Ryzen 5900x I want and 3080 GPU.
The good thing about this case is that it's giving you the beauty of ITX build while trying to be an ATX case that caters plenty of room for large components.
im curious on the thermals of this pc when its stressed.
I use a 3950 with a rtx8000 with the Shift Air. When rendering cpu is about 80 same with the gpu.
@@lastone032085 thats pretty high, prefer to keep cpu and gpu under 65.
@@forexdissector9565 that's after days of rendering with a slight overclock, it doesn't get more stressful than that. Under a typical load cpu is like 60 something with gpu in the 70s
loved how the side panel came off after using your trick
You should have skipped tha AIO and instead just gone with air cooling for this one. Would have made assembling it so much easier.
I was thinking it might work better as well. The radiator down there looks a little choked.
Thanks for this!
I have the first version and just got the mesh side panels (1 year after buying it). The RGB ram looks amazing. I wouldn’t only want a little bit of RGB and that looks like the best way to do it
"Remember when the biggest issue was MLCCs vs POSCAPs lol" no
I think out of the tech-tubers Paul is my favorite, a lot more chill than the other big ones but still as interesting.
Another content creator rubbing it in my face that he has the parts I can’t order.. oh well.
Definitely want to see some tests of this thing. Great build. Really shows off the changes of v2.
I refuse to upgrade from 8 core to 6 core even though there would be literally only benefits.
Nice build Paul, have a very pleasant festive season
You're building my PC?? Thanks Paul!
Yes definitely want tests done on this pc! Thinking about building in it once parts actually become available
Definitely want to see those Benchmarks,
Awesome job on this build man!
Last year I did a build in Phanteks Evolv Shift Glass case. Asus Z390-I + 9900k + 2080ti + 3x120 RAD fully water cooled with EKWB. It was crammed in there. One of the most fun pc builds I've ever had.
Great and unique build! And yes, of course you need to replace the other two fans with the RGB you have already :)
It must feels great to know that now thousands of people want to be your friend.
I like watching videos of computers being built. Specially if it's the next version of my current case, which I love, even if it's hot and noisy.
Great amount of info about the case! Some thermal & noise testing would be good!
Thanks for the info, nice builds too. Also do you have a a-lot of fun building these. I honestly wish i could do this for a job it seems so fun. I know I’m not the only one that feels this way.
Please do produce a video about the thermal performance of this build. I am very intrigued with the top I/O access. Thanks and stay well Paul!
I built my first PC in August, right before they announced the 3000 series and many other parts going out of stock. So glad I did back then cause many prices on those parts I bought have either gone up in price or no longer available
Great Build Paul. Thanks for sharing. I have a B550 Mortar witch would be nice in a case like this.
Yess! We definitely want to see some testing. I'm very interested in the system temperatures under load.
Nice job Paul! I’ve watched a few build videos in this now and not one of them looked easy or fun. I think NZXT wins for the sff category against Phanteks. Their build is so much easier and comes with everything so you don’t have to try and find an sfx power supply. Love watching you work though. Very entertaining.
love the under glow. I think change the fan of the AIO to an rgb one and keep it there. that would add to the under glow. subtle glow.
So happy I upgraded from my 2550K eight months ago.
Followed your advice and went with a 3600x
That is a pretty good looking case. I think I found what case I'll build in next.
"If you just like to watch computers being built then I have you covered" -- I feel very covered. Thank you!
That placement of the AIO tubes gave me anxiety, lol. Mesh side panel is an EXCELLENT idea, they should make mid towers with those, too. Also, I noticed that the PSU fan wasn't moving. Still, I love this build.
This video suggests that Paul does not have a lot of friends so he shows us what his friendship can get us therefore he made this video to get more friends.
I JUST built my pc with your 900$ build vid but i just put an AMD Radeon 5700 XT and put a Kraken Z63 AIO cooler in there. My first pc so I’m happy your vid helped me so much. Much appreciation👍🏽
Be happy that you didn't build in the original evolv shift. I started with the original and just recently swapped it for the evolv shift 2, and nearly ALL my concerns were fixed in the evolv shift 2 (The only concern is the riser cable being 3.0 but I can't seem to find any 4.0 riser cables on the internet so I am just under the assumption that they don't exist)
Wait for all the people saying hi my friend I long time need new one too🤣🤣 on a side note I'm building my new pc over the next year already began on storing new parts aside for the build , soo I've got alot of time on my hands an love watching build content keep it up man we love it
Why can I have a friend like Paul. We all deserve one.
Missed watching you build PCs, Paul! Finally we got one!!!!
Such a dense and powerful build!
Those AIO tubes are driving my OCD crazy! Its a cool case if your into small builds...I personally prefer a case about the size of an O11 dynamic XL...I want room to do anything and everything!
Love this case! I will echo everyone here and say that is going to be a toasty CPU. Air is going to be trapped in that block/pump due to it being at the top of the loop. I don't think I would recommend an AIO in this build, especially since there should be enough air coming from the mesh to make this a good case for air cooling.
That case is actually gorgeous, damn
Yes do some testing please 🙏. Great build Hope to buy one in the near future
Kudos for getting the H80i in without a bulge. It took me ages to get mine in properly.
I just spent over 2 grand on a new custom build with a complete icue lighting kit. I finally feel like part of the master race again. My 4 year old FX hardware needed an upgrade. Luckily I managed to get a RTX3070 in these insane times
Nice build Paul. I've been curious about using a case like this in the past but have been concerned about the placement of the pump of the AIO. Have you had issues with air getting trapped in the pump with it being the highest part of the AIO system?
While the mini-ITX form factor isn't my favorite, watching builds involving them are really entertaining