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That 5 pipe GPU HS is going to make cooling the 860m a breeze even with a monster OC. Looking forward to the results (and seeing the Lone Ranger ride again 😀)

That ATX case looks rather nice! I'll have to add it to my list.

18L and pretty tall to boot (look at it next to some other cases). I'm trying to have it all with good performance but also somewhat portable. I don't want to feel like I'm lugging a desktop with me but I also want at least 280mm support in less than 13L. If you absolutely want 360mm-420mm support there isn't any way to overcome the volumetric realities of their size so even an itx or questionable "sff" case will have to be of some certain size to accommodate their size. If I had problems fitting an AC 420mm in my behemoth of a desktop case and only the front was viable, it makes sense even an mITX case is going to carry some size with it too.

Whoa..... that thing is pretty beefy but I like the glass and silver in the front. It makes your MB almost look like a mATX or m-ITX.

I tried thinking of every reason to take that nice combo off of @Mr. Fox 's hands as it was a great deal. I have so many little build projects, system upgrades and other tests backed up atm due to work and the new WoW patch that the list is growing. Still sealed in box EVGA 3060ti, Asrock mini and itx MB x 2, 3 drives, still sealed 12100f, B-die sticks sitting waiting for installation and testing in the wife's rig, 980 pro `tb on the way, a whole list of projects for the X170KM-G and more... Right now I'm trying to lock down the best bang:buck set of 4000 2x16GB sticks for my Strix D4 as I'm running 2x8GB b-die 4000 atm. @Reciever what is the state of mining atm for you?

As if on cue @Clamibot .... I'm really liking the Dan A4-H20 atm...

That looks like something I could definitely work with...Obsidian Black with a vented side panel would be nice.

I like that but for portability with all its goodies exposed? Hmmm... The sfftime 10L seems it wouldn't handle an AIO but the 14L might. I definitely don't want to do air cooling on a 12th. I'd want at least a 280mm. Here is a review of the P-ATX V2. It is a bit bigger height and width and 10L is a bit misleading since it is lean: With a dual slot and SFF PSU and ITX:

He is extremely annoying. He used to work for AppleInsider and wanted to sensationalize everything and push for clicks clicks clicks! They ended up parting ways over editorial differences it seems and he branched out on his own. He brings that over the top approach to his channel. I'm subbed and watch some of his videos and yeah he is bit "ZOMG! WOW! WHOAZERS! YIKES! ZOINKS!" but the content is solid. In some target apps, the Studio does shine but overall computational power? Still can't beat a 12900k and the GPU shockingly gets trounced by the 3090 no matter what Apple wants us to believe. In terms of performance per watt though it is pretty impressive.

I am looking at ~200w GPU power levels (3060ti) min and 12th gen. The P case looks more portable/protected. I like all that ventilation on it. The Lian Li has a bit too much tempered glass and volume for my idea of something luggable.

That's true. You could resell it as parts.

Agreed, the SP82 was much better than the SP89. Basically if a chip can hit Intel's baseline criteria of 5.5 x 2 and 5.2 x 8 @ ~261w it can get a 12900ks stamp of approval. So what if it blows up into a 300w+ heat box at 5.3 all core or won't do 5.3 at all? If you're Joe Average user and want to plug and play and get 5.5 x 2 / 5.2 x 8 out of the box guaranteed the 12900ks is a sure hit. I'll be passing on it and with the debacle that is the 5800X3D, I'll be waiting to see what 13th and 6000 series bring to the table. Wow, I didn't know a full size ATX sff case existed, nice!

Ouch, but at least they have one in stock so you can get it back sooner versus later. As for Windows, as long as you had an active Windows account you can transfer the license from the old system to the new one with a Digital License.

Looks like the 12900KS boosts up to 5.5 x 2 and 5.2 x 8. e-cores boost up to 4.0 x 8 (!). PL1 and PL2 are 150w and 260w. So if your 12900k can do 5.5 x 2 and 5.2 x 8 / 4.0 x 8 and keep the total draw to ~260w congrats....you have a 12900ks. Funny, my SP91 hits those numbers exactly when set to 5.2 / 4.0 (261w) at a max of ~82c on the AC LF 420mm when just set to auto (no dialing in). The other 3 chips I tested: #1. Wouldn't boot at 5.2 (SP81) #2. Did 5.2 at 297w 94c (SP82) #3. Did 5.2 at 327w Thermal Throttled (SP89) https://videocardz.com/newz/unreleased-intel-core-i9-12900ks-outperforms-ryzen-9-5950x-in-leaked-single-and-multi-core-cinebench-tests

I've been chopping it up with my bud the last month or so thinking the same thing building out an "ultra portable" mini-itx or micro atx and either a lightweight, compact 17.3"+ display or use a USB powered 17.3" display meaning minimal hassle and only one power outlet required. Couple that with a cherry picked CPU like my 12900k I have now that has lots of headroom but knowing at stock it will pull ~163-170w even under CB23 level loads and build around that. Turn off the e cores and that plummets even more. We've even been thinking of a 3d printed chassis with custom specs but that would be more in line with an actual massive laptop form factor (Think a super thick mALX-19 or Predator 21 size body). Height is determined by the shortest, viable sff PSU. I would think 250w, depending on CPU quality, would afford decent headroom for overclocking except for major all core benching. Depending on AMD's 6000 series and considering cooling and headroom, that would be a possible sff portable build out too. I have an Asrock B660M micro ATX MB to play around with for mock ups at the moment and researching a lot of cases both micro and mini. OR Clevo pulls their head out of the sand and brings us another DTR. I'm fine with Intel or AMD 6000 series.

(Intel launches 11th gen) AMD: Hahahahaha! LOSERS! So desperate! Frankenchip! 🤣🤣🤣 (Intel launches 12th gen ) AMD: 😬😱 (AMD launches 5800X3D) /facepalm Hard pass for me....If I can't OC it I don't want it and the neutered clocks says it all. Plus having used the 5800x before it was hitting a hard wall at 4.7 all core for me and mine was golden @Rage Set 's 5800x was even more golden and hit a bit higher (4.8?) but I'd still like the chance to see where I could take it.

IGOR's lab binning trays of 12900's https://www.igorslab.de/en/looking-for-the-egg-laying-wool-milk-cpu-intel-12th-gen-alder-lake-imc-binning-with-ddr4-ddr5-and-sp-values/

I had the exact same issue (amongst others) with my X170KM. Using performance mode and pushing the 11900k it would sometimes just shut down out of nowhere. Even undervolting and temps being within spec (max 89ish) when running a full CB23 loop it would eventually shut down so it may not be a temp issue only even when I had it pulling at max ~185w.

Robeytech unboxing and installing the unreleased EVGA CLX 360 AIO while building out a Z690 K|NGP|N. Rad looks about the same but pump looks updated at least and new fans (No more screaming eagles?):

Looks like that SP92 is paying dividends. 5.2/4.1 topping out at ~79c and 245w Nice!

Agreed, the icing on the cake was the socket damage. 😞 So in its current state two of the four memory channels work and you still get artifacting externally but not on the internal panel?

Yeah, this is a fantastic deal wow I didn't realize everything that was included.

I'm officially abandoning 4x8GB on the Strix D4. Not only does it top out at 3600 somewhat reliably but I get worse R/W speeds and latency versus 2x8GB using the same timings. (58k vs 54k / 55 vs 54) no matter what I do. I also will get odd little delays and stutters and sometimes the system will hang and decide to use the XMP timings for no reason. I have none of these problems in a 2x8GB config @ 3600. If I drop down to 3200 they go away completely but what's the point of that? 4x configs pushed just aren't there and I'm finding even 3600 tight problematic. On the plus side, CPU only pulls ~165w running CB23 after 1201 update:

I've used numerous sets of cable combs from different vendors but they do come in various types from cheap and rigid to softer and better looking. You can even get different colors to spice up your RGB you love so much! 🙂

I've reached a point where I install all the lighting effects and crud software on another drive I run separately just to set my themes / hardware then boot off my main for normal use. There is no way Asus should take that long to install basic software. Like Bit, I run RGBFusion when able versus their suite BS Gigabyte is now trying to force down users throats. EVGA software is pretty clean but the fact I used to have to run 4 different EVGA apps to control my items (Case, AIO, M/K and GPU) is just ridiculous but I do like the fact they don't cram an all in one solution down your throat. Unlike most of the other GPUs I used, my former KPE 3090 retained its settings even when it lost power and was completely uninstalled which was great. MSI Center isn't innocent either when I ran my Tomahawk x570. Crucial Ballistix software was beyond trash and had to be run everytime at start up to set the lighting. Just bloatware garbage for something so simple as setting RGB effects.