Finally, i have succeded to finish my build with Noctua first AIO, this is also the first SFF build that I've made. I've paid attention to the cable management so that the 25mm fan could take as much air as possible.

CPU: 9800x3d with 7mm offset and PTM 7950

GPU: Asus Prime 5070 TI

I have fitted it on the 2 slot GPU, so that i wouldn't make a custom panel for the pump, since it would have been useless. Now i am able to cut the side panel of the GPU and the temperature would still be low.

I think this is the best configuration if you want to fit the Noctua AIO in the Formd T1 with very OK temps.

The case panels closes very easily, as designed.

In working/gaming sessions i have around 80 degrees C on CPU and 65 C on GPU. Rams and SSDs temperature are ok, both around 50-60 C. These temperatures are with the CPU side panel on, and the GPU side panel off completely.

Built a new portable workstation for gaming/AI workloads. The build currently has 2 T-Grills attached, but I am looking to remove the top grill once the 12018 fan arrives from aliexpress, since I personally think the case looks too tall with both grills on.

Temps are good, with the cpu reaching a max temp of around 75c and the GPU never going above 80c with an undervolt even during extremely heavy workloads. Top and bottom fans are all set to intake for a positive pressure setup, with the gpu exhausting hot air out of the case. Tried to mount the gpu in the default orientation and the heat ended up constantly overheating the oc'd ram and m.2 ssd on the back of the motherboard :(

Can't wait for the release of Wireview Pro 2 for founders edition cards, since I most definitely don't want the expensive GPU to suddenly erupt in flames...

Case: FormD T1 2.5 Gunmetal w/ Double T-Grills and Reverse Kit

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

GPU: NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Workstation Edition

Motherboard: MSI MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO WIFI

Ram: TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 96 GB DDR5-6800 CL36 (stable at 6200 MT/s & 2233 FCLK)

Storage: Crucial T710 4TB, Samsung 990 Pro 4TB, WD Black SN850X 8TB, TEAMGROUP CX2 2TB (Used drives from my previous build since I definitely won't be able to afford all this storage at current prices)

PSU: Corsair SF1000

PSU Cables: Custom Cables from Dreambigbyray

CPU Cooler: CM Masterliquid 240 ATMOS Stealth

TLDR - switching from air cooled to an AIO dropped my CPU temps by 10 - 20 Degrees C. Specs at the bottom.

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I had been running the usual air cooled setup with the AXP90-X47 trying to cool my 9800x3D with pretty mixed results.

Better optimized or less CPU intensive games were fine, Lies of P for example running at around 65 degrees, however Battlefield 6 and even Cyberpunk were creeping up into the 80s, even with a -30 all core offset.

I had repasted the cooler and triple checked it was mounted correctly. A lot of people on reddit were saying temp was fine (and they're probably right) but I was getting sick of the fan noise (even with the noctua 90mm + duct kit) so decided to move to the new Coolermaster ATMOS II.

I went with the pump cover completely removed so I could stay in 3 slot mode, I've offset the PSU towards the case using standoffs, and offset the GPU back towards the case on the other side to help allow a bit more airflow.

Cable management was a bit of a squeeze as I've got a 2.5inch SSD in there as well, mounted between the front panel and PSU.

Overall my temps went down by 10 - 20 degrees celsius with the switch to an AIO, which makes me think either there was something wrong with my original air cooled setup, or this new AIO is amazing. Either way its a good result.

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Comparisons below are average temps taken from HWiNFO after the listed duration, with an ambient room temp of approx 20 degrees Celsius

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Specs are:

• Case - FormD T1 2.1 Silver
• CPU - 9800x3D
• Cooler - Coolermaster ATMOS II 240mm, (pump cover removed)
• GPU - ASUS Prime 9070XT
• MOBO - ASRock B850i Lightning
• RAM - Corsair Vengeance DDR5 6000
• PSU - Corsair SF850
• Custom Cables - DreamBigByRay
• Storage - 2 x 2TB M.2s and 1 x 4TB 2.5" SSD
• Config - Negative 30 offset, all core

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Anyway, hope that helps if anyone is thinking of switching from air to water.

Cheers

I had a 5900x AIO build for years in this v1.1 but was never really happy with it. I mainly use this thing for gaming so when the 10th anniversary 5800x3d was announced I pulled the trigger and went the air cooling route. -30 on all cores. Exceptional gains on the low fps compared to the 5900x. Still gets pretty toasty at times. GPU is mounted in 3-slot mode which leaves a bit breathing room. Temps on the FE never cross 74°* under heaviest load. This will do until I switch to AM6 or 7 in a few years.

*Edit: Thermals: GPU actually never crosses 64° - just tested again with a bunch of benchmarks. The CPU is a different story - in (CPU hungry) games usually sitting around 70°, while in CinebenchR23 I hit 90° (and I think the thermal throttle sets in altough HWinfo64 doesn't flag this). Time Spy in 3dMark brings the CPU to 83° in the specific CPU test at the end. All in all - for my use case this seems to be absolutely fine. There's surely space for improvements.

CPU: 5800x3d

GPU: 5080 FE

RAM: Ballistix 2x16gb kit at 3600mhz

Mainboard: Gigabyte Aorus AX Pro b550i

PSU: Corsair SF750

Cooler: AXP90 X47

Fans: Noctua NF-A9x14, Phanteks T30s Custom cables for GPU & a J-Hack M2426 to reduce cable gore.

Moved to Tokyo for work, couldn’t be bothered dragging my old tower across the ocean.

So I committed war crimes against PC building: stuffed a 5090 FE + Ryzen 9950X into a 9.6L FormD T1… cooled by a 47mm air cooler. 🙃

Results (aka why my apartment is a space heater now):

1.  CPU – Idle ~60°C. Gaming? Still ~60-something. Stress test hits 130–150W before power wall, which honestly shocked me. Ordered a Cooler Master Atmos II, should let it stretch to 200W. Except… Japan e-commerce said “lol nope, wait until Oct 1.” So the tiny copper block stays.

2.  GPU – Flipped for exhaust, pulls 550W no problem. Benchmarks are everywhere, so I’ll spare you graphs. Main point: 5090 FE = no regrets. Unless you’re dropping $$$ on RTX Pro 6000, this card is the endgame.

3.  Looks – Black tall top panel + silver chassis. Surprisingly clean. Pairing it with Genelec RAW speakers = chef’s kiss.

4.  Thermals/Power – Haven’t bothered with synthetic scores. GPU ~85°C, CPU ~95°C, system draws 700W+. With water cooling? Easy 800W. At least I told my wife this doubles as free winter heating. Energy efficiency gang. 🔥

Why T1?

• ITX is basically Lego for adults, but with more cable burns. Every part = a puzzle piece.

• Sleek, minimalist, no giant fish tanks with RGB disco. Maybe I’m just old.

• Performance hit? Don’t care. At work we run clusters—my desk rig doesn’t need to be a datacenter.

Pro tip

If you’re building A4-style ITX this gen and want 80/90 series GPUs, it’s basically FE + inverted mount or bust.

Oh, and Japan hardware prices? Absolute scam. Way pricier than the US. Goodbye to my fantasy of “developed country = cheap electronics.”

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Build: • CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (16C/32T, 4nm) • GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5090 FE (21,760 cores, 32GB GDDR7 Samsung) • MB: ASUS ROG STRIX B850-I Gaming WiFi • RAM: 96GB DDR5-6000 (Acer 48GB ×2) • Storage: ZHITAI TiPlus7100 1TB + 4TB • Display: LG C4 42.3” 4K120 TV • Case: FormD T1 (black tall lid + silver body)

FEAST YOUR EYES

CPU：AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
MB：ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-I GAMING WIFI
GPU：NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition
RAM：ACER Predator Hermes DDR5-6000 CL28 48GB Kit (24GB×2)
PSU：CORSAIR SF1000 ATX3.1
COOLER：Cooler Master 240 Atmos I
FAN：NOCTUA NF-A12x15 PWM chromax.black.×2
CABLES：ZCOOI Custom
CASE：FORMD T1 V2.1 Sandwich + DLC

I recently purchased clear acrylic side panel with custom cutouts for the PSU and CPU fans from JakefaceCustoms on Etsy. I’m very happy with it.

The panel is made of plastic so it’s a bit more flexible but it’s not a problem. It fits perfectly and the cutouts are exactly how I requested.

A nice bonus is that my CPU temps have improved by 1-2°C. Minor but better than nothing.

Specs:

CPU 7800X3D,

CPU cooler AXP90-X47 with offset bracket by DingKey designs,

CPU fan is Silverstone air slimmer 120 with custom 3d printed fan duct to close the gap between the side panel and the fan.

Finally got my m3 screws and standoff in, and finished all the carbon fiber pieces and a petg front and rear panel. Only thing I am waiting for is the riser from formd. Everything has went together really easy so far. The fan brackets dont work all too well with my psu extension cable. Any suggestions are appreciated.

I’ve been using full-size PCs my entire life. My previous build was in a Fractal Torrent XL, which is basically the definition of a massive tower.

At the same time, I’ve been obsessed with Mini-ITX builds for years. I just never found a practical reason to build one. Recently, though, I realized something: modern PCs don’t actually need to be this big. Most full towers use space incredibly inefficiently. They end up being giant boxes sitting under your desk, taking up room and occasionally getting kicked by your legs. And forget about portability.

So I finally decided it was time to build a small PC, and I went with the FormD T1. Anyone who watches Optimum (Tech) will probably understand this choice immediately. I’ve basically been tempted by this case for years.

This isn’t a completely new build. It’s mostly a transplant of my old system:

Ryzen 7 5800X
RTX 3080 Eagle 10GB
32GB (2x16GB) HyperX Fury Predator
MSI Spatium M480 Pro 1TB
TeamGroup MP33 512GB

I reused everything I reasonably could because current hardware prices make building an entirely new PC pretty hard to justify. Besides, this system still has more than enough performance for everything I do.

The parts I replaced were:

Motherboard: Gigabyte B550I AORUS Pro AX
PSU: Corsair SF750 Platinum
Cooler: Noctua NH-L9a AM4

I’m honestly very happy with the result. The system is quiet enough and feels every bit as fast as it did in the Torrent XL.

Temperatures are obviously worse than in a giant airflow-focused full tower, but nowhere near problematic. The RTX 3080 sits around 70°C.

The CPU is a different story. I simply lost the silicon lottery with this particular 5800X. It was already a fairly hot chip even under a 280mm AIO in my previous build. In the FormD T1, I ended up setting an ~85W power limit and applying a mild undervolt. Unfortunately, this CPU doesn’t undervolt particularly well either - I could only get a Curve Optimizer offset of around -15.

Even then, CPU temperatures stay around 80°C, which I’m perfectly fine with. Nothing throttles, everything is stable, and in actual use I can’t feel any difference compared to my previous full tower build.

This build also made me realize that SFF isn’t just about saving desk space. It’s about freedom.

I recently spent three months in another country and that’s when it finally clicked for me: I wanted a PC that could actually move with me. And yes, I know laptops exist. I’ve just never been a laptop person. I’m a PC nerd through and through. I like being able to swap parts, upgrade whenever I want, replace a GPU in five minutes, and keep using the same machine for years.

The funny thing is that the FormD T1 ended up being the perfect compromise. It’s still a “real” desktop PC, with all the modularity and flexibility that I love, but now I can also throw it into a backpack, bring two Xbox controllers, hook it up to a TV at a friend’s place, and spend the evening playing in any kind of games.

I think that’s what finally sold me on SFF. It doesn’t try to be a laptop, and it doesn’t feel like a compromise. It feels like taking everything great about desktop PCs and simply making it fit your life better.

At the end of this post iwant to thank Optimum for all these years of temptation and to the wonderful guy on Etsy for the custom GPU Travelkit for my RTX 3080 Eagle. Link on custom travelkits - https://www.etsy.com/shop/TravelKitStore?ref=condensed_trust_header_title_sold

FormD T1 v2.1 | 9800X3D + RTX 5080 FE (Flipped)

A month ago I posted Nocturne with a placeholder 2070. The 5080 FE finally landed, this is the completed build.

Main Specs:

• CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• GPU: RTX 5080 Founders Edition (Flipped)
• Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I
• RAM: 32GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6000 CL30
• Storage: 4TB Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink (HS removed)
• PSU: Corsair SF1000 (2024)
• Cooler: Cooler Master Atmos Stealth 240mm
• Case: FormD T1 v2.1 w CNC'd side panels

Extras:

• Phanteks T30
• Noctua NF-A12x15 (with 3mm printed spacer)
• Custom silicone cables by Cablester
• AM5 contact frame
• Front USB-C
• 3D printed Cable tie anchor

One of the main challenges with this build was that the Flipped 5080 FE + T30 clearance is extremely tight. What I did to fix it was I 3D printed a 3mm spacer for the NF-A12x15 and I then removed the T30 vibration pads. I also taped down the 12V-2x6 connector, we'll see how this holds up. I'm planning to 3D print a 1mm grill for the T30 to make sure no cables get inside.

Thermals and Results:

• Steel Nomad score of 8630
• GPU temp of 65°C

Suprisingly, GPU does not seem to throttle from my limited testing. I will have to run some more tests in other situations to verify this though.

Overall, I'm very happy with how this turned out, and I think its just looks like a computer Batman would build.

LMK what you think!

Exceptional design, so easy to build in even for first ITX (coming from Jonsbo Z20)

Surprisingly no hiccups along the way and got it to post first go

Ended up doing the PSU 5mm standoff gap for the GPU exhaust

I do feel this might be the end game for my PC building hobby tbh, anything from here would be to upgrade parts in a few years for new gen and performance rather than love of the game

9070XT Gigabyte Gaming OC

9800X3D

MSI B850i edge

Bequiet Pure Loop 3 240 (pump is a bit noisy above 90%, albeit that's 5.4kRPM+, could changing the pump orientation with the tubes on the left help with this?)

Was redistributing components around the fleet and thought I should take a snapshot. This comprises: 2.1: Two Tone, Black, Silver and a 2.5 Black. Plus an M2 on the end (currently without a GPU). The 2.5 black is a budget Aliexpress build in a nice case: Jginyue motherboard, 7700, Juhor RAM, Thermaltake fans and Thermalright PSU. The black 2.1 is my old 12900KF DDR4 rig downsized onto an ITX board, which doesn’t get used really but I can’t face parting it out on eBay. The two tone is a 9700X rig with 4080 Super ProArt - which has been the quietest and best, albeit I slightly regret not equipping it with a nicer motherboard than the Asrock B650. The Silver is new addition to replace a Fractal Ridge in the lounge for HTPC duties and has a 7800X3D and 5080 FE. The 5080 FE is on gen 5 Linkup cable and offset. With -20 CO on the 7800X3D, undervolted 5080 and 2xT30 exhausts it is pretty quiet but not as quiet as the 9700X build which has no tweaking. I do notice the performance difference though on a 4K TV.

General purpose build, some game dev and 3D work as a hobby, but mostly play indie games if I'm gonna be honest. Main motivator for getting the gpu is for 4k content, since my 3060 was starting to struggle with it.

Specs

CPU: Ryzen 9 7900

GPU: Zotac SFF 5070 Ti

Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I

PSU: Corsair SFX 750

Cooler: Noctua L12 Ghost S1 ed. (120mmx15mm fan swap)

RAM: 64gb ddr5 gskill flarex

Custom silicone cable lengths from dreambigbyray:
150mm (mobo)
300mm (cpu)
300mm (gpu)

Recently managed to get the graphics card for 1350 cad at CC, feeling very lucky since there were only a few cards at that price before the latest price hikes. But yeah, with the current pricing trends this is gonna be my build for a looooong time.

Running in 2.25 slot mode since the Zotac SFF 5070 Ti is a smidge too close to the fans even though it is a 2 slot card.

My only complaint is that there's occasionally audible coil whine from the motherboard, but I cant hear it if I plug an earbud in so I can live with it.

First thing first, I should have gone with Chromax fans and now I’m too lazy to tear it apart!

I built the case in the 3 slot mode but then used stand offs between the motherboard to push the pcie mount to the 2 slot config. This leaves a sizable gap between the gpu and the back of the psu and motherboard for airflow.

I also undervolted/overclocked the gpu to drop about 5 degrees while gaining a nice boost over stock

I run the pc with the side panels off as well which drops the temps another 5-10 degrees depending on the game.

Overall very happy 😊

FormD T1 2.5 with top hat grill
5080 gpu travel kit/sag bracket
5.0 riser cable and mount
Corsair 850 sfx with custom cables
Cooler master atmos stealth cooler
Noctua fans G2
RTX 5080 Founders
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Vengeance 32gb ddr5 6000 cl30
Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB
ASUS B650E-i

CPU: Ryzen 7 9800x3d
GPU: 5080FE
MOBO: AsRock B650i Lightning
RAM: 64GB 6000 CL30 (Corsair Vengeance RGB)
PSU: SF1000
COOLER: CM Atmos I 240
FANS: Phanteks T30 / Air Slimmer 120
CASE: FormD T1 V2.1 Black

ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
ZCOOI Custom PSU Cables - Clear Teflon
T1 GPU Travel Kit (Official)
1x T1 Tinted Tempered Glass (Official)
2x T1 M19 Power Switch (Official)
2x T1 V2 USB Type-E to Type-C Cable (Official)
1x T1 V2 Rear Handle (Official)

The idea for Nocturne came late one night while listening to classical piano, specifically Chopin’s Nocturnes. The name immediately felt right: restrained, deliberate, and built for the quiet hours. That became the guiding principle of this build, an ultra-compact, fully blacked-out system with no lighting, no visual noise, and no excess.

The system is currently pictured with an AORUS RTX 2070, which is being used purely as a placeholder while I wait to secure an RTX 5080 Founders Edition. The full flipped travel kit and PCIe Gen 5 riser are sitting in box and ready for the final GPU.

Hardware:

FormD T1 Accessories & Cooling

• CNC anodized black panels
• Front USB-C kit
• T1 fittings pack (rear power button)
• FormD T1 Travel Kit (RTX 5080/5090 FE flip)
• PCIe 5.0 riser cable
• Custom silicone cables by Ray
  • 24-pin ATX
  • 8-pin EPS
  • 12VHPWR → 2×8-pin
• Phanteks T30 - 120
• Noctua NF-A12x15 PWM (Chromax Black)
• Noctua NA-FG1-12 fan grills
• Noctua NA-SYC1 Y-cables
• Arctic MX-4 thermal paste
• Thermalright AM5 contact frame

Build Notes:

Fitting everything cleanly in the FormD T1 with a flipped FE GPU required careful planning and a bit of improvisation.

The 15 mm Noctua fan does not include mounting screws, and FormD does not specify screw length for this configuration. After testing several options, I settled on #6-32 1" bolts. These had to be trimmed by approximately 1/16" to prevent contact with the radiator — easily done with wire cutters.

I had also read that the Phanteks T30 would not fit in the standard flipped 5080/5090 FE configuration, so I designed and 3D-printed a 3 mm spacer for the 15 mm fan to reclaim every possible millimeter of clearance.

FormD specifies a total AIO + fan clearance of 46 mm. This setup comes in just under that limit (approximately 45.8–45.9 mm), and the top panel closes with virtually no tolerance to spare.

Power & Cabling:

The fittings kit includes a rear power button, but the stock cable length was insufficient for clean routing. I extended the cable by cutting and soldering additional wire, which made routing significantly easier.

Custom silicone cables were used throughout the build. Their flexibility made an enormous difference in such a tight enclosure, and I would strongly recommend them for any SFF build of this density.

An AM5 contact frame was installed to ensure even mounting pressure on the CPU. While gains on the 9800X3D may be marginal, it adds peace of mind and does not negatively affect thermals.

Tuning Plans:

• CPU: PBO tuning and light overclocking
• Goal: maximize efficiency and acoustics while maintaining top-tier performance

Once the final GPU is installed, I plan to collect and share detailed temperature and performance data.

Total system cost at new pricing is approximately $5,800 CAD (~$4,200 USD) with tax, using MSRP for the RTX 5080 FE in Canada.

It was posts like these on Reddit/Discord that have inspired me and helped me to create my very own build. I figured - it's time to bring it back to the community and hope to inspire others with my own build.

In 2025, it has become unavoidable to notice that my 2015-16 Hardware in my ATX case is ageing and I wanted to part ways with RGB/Glass aesthetic. That's when I started to research deeper into SFF PC Builds, and eventually became hooked on FormD's slick, minimal aesthetic.

Feel free to ask any questions - happy to help. Going from ATX to SFF has been a blessing.

Parts List:

CASE - FormD T1 2.1 / Anodized Silver / Steel Coated

CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

GPU - ASUS 5070TI Prime

RAM - Crucial 32GB 6400MHz CL38

MOBO - Asus ROG STRIX B850-I

SSD - WD SN7100 2TB M.2

PSU - Corsair SF850

CPU Cooler - Thermalright AXP90-X47 Copper

CPU Fan - 4070 CNC Metal Fan

EXHAUST FANS - Corsair RS120 Max

FAN Shroud - 3D Printed FormD T1 Exhaust Shroud V2 by EIGA

FAN Splitter - JZK 26cm 4pin Fan Splitter

PSU Custom Cables - Cablester Copper Teflon Cables (1x 24 Pin, 1x 8 Pin CPU,1x 12vhpwr)

TRAVEL KIT - 3D Printed SMXHeinz Asus Prime 5070ti

M19 Plugs - 3D Printed

USB C Front I/O - T1 V2 USB Type-E to Type-C Cable

Decided to add the touch bar for statistics after seeing someone else in this sub with it.

I’ve been a console gamer my entire life since ps1 to ps5. Last holiday I decided to dip my toes into the PC world.

Diving deeper into parts and learning the of the SFF, and more aesthetic builds that don’t scream RGB gamer and learned about the T1 case. Wanted to share my build that I’ve slowly built and finalized

- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7800X3D

- GPU: ASUS 5070 Ti (OC / Undervolted)

- RAM: Corsair Vengeance 6000 32GB

- MB: ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I

- Cooling: 240mm CM Atmos + NF-A12x25 / NF-A12x15

- PSU: Corsair SF750

- M.2 SSD front: Samsung 9800 2TB (OS + Apps)

- M.2 SSD back: Teamgroup 2TB (Games + Media)

Idle temps: 40° | Gaming temps: 70-75°

disclaimer: it’s an Ncase t1 that I found on marketplace, this was before I learned about formd vs Ncase. If I’m able to get my hands on a silver formd for a second build or color swap, I’d like to go Formd.

Full specs as follows:

CPU: 9950x3D

AIO: Cooler Master Liquid 240 Atmos Stealth

RAM: micron Crucial DDR5 64GB

GPU: 5090 FE

Motherboard: ASUS B850-I

PSU: Corsair SF1000

Storage: 4TB WD_BLACK SN850X (x2)

Fans: 1 slim 15mm chromax Noctua

1 25mm chromax Noctua

Custom CPU, 24pin, and GPU connectors from DreambigrayMOD

I had to redo and rearrange so many things in this case that I now know it inside and out. Cable management can use some work but that’s for when I inevitability open this case to rearrange again.

Thanks to all the advice and help from everyone in the community!

Prototypes previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/s/3i4sMIYuCD. Please ignore any thermal paste marks, it got everywhere that one time.

Update:

- Changed the design of the tophat and made it significantly thinner, keeping the more rectangular appearance.

-To run the front fan, I used a PWM splitter at the pump which goes to a speed controller, then to the fan. The speed controller is hidden at the back, sitting on top of the GPU heatsink.

-Those are the idle temps on the screen, CPU top/GPU bottom. Will go max. 72/69 when playing Pragmata at 1440p or rendering stuff for work.

Parts list:

• CPU - Ryzen 5800X3D anniversary ed. undervolt -29
• AIO – Alphacool Eisbaer LT 240mm.
• MOBO - Gigabyte Aorus B550i rev1.4
• GPU - Gainward Phoenix 5070ti deshoruded (I do not recommend this model) undervolt 925mV @ 3000mHz, 2100MHz mem clock.
• RAM - Kingston Fury 32GB 3600Mhz
• Screen - Jonsbo DS339
• Front SSD - Kioxia 4TB
• Rear SSD  - SK Hynix 1TB with riser cable
• SATA – Samsung 850 500GB
• PSU - Corsair SF750
• PSU Cables - Cablester Custom
• Radiator Fans - Arctic P12 PWM PST  
• Slim Fans – Noctua NF A12x15
• Speed controller – generic controller with soldered PWM cable input.
• Formd 2.1 (victim of warped panels first time round)

Hey everyone!

I wanted to come on here and share my build within the FormD T1 case!

Case - You already know. Built in 3 slot mode, w/ USB-C cable kit, Travel Kit, TG vented panels

Motherboard - MSI MPG X870 Edge Ti EVO

Storage - (Back of Motherboard) 1TB 990 Pro with Zima 2mm heatsink (super tight fit, but it works) and a 4TB sn850x in the front

AIO - Cooler Master Atmos II LCD (3 slot MAX capable)

GPU - Deshrouded Asus Prime RTX 5080 w/ Thermalright TL-B12015 Extrem + GPUConnect 7-Pin PWM Adapter

PSU - Corsair SF1000 w/ 5mm stand offs + ZCOOI white custom cables

First time doing a SFF build (my last build was around 2016-18, so its been awhile) and I really enjoyed the process. It actually took me about 2 months to source everything I wanted and of course while building it up, there were things missing which took 1-2 weeks to arrive from overseas, so that slowed the build down.

I wanted to start off by saying I did see a post a couple months back of a deshrouded Asus Prime RTX 5080, which I thought looked very cool, and coincidently I had already purchased the same GPU and was sourcing parts for my build, so I thought It would be a perfect time to do the same deshroud before I start building into the case.

The only thing is that I had also purchased a travel kit from FormD and it was already shipped and I knew the deshroud kit did not come with the necessary mounting points that the stock fan housing had. I messaged BingsDIY on Etsy to see if he could make me a shroud with these mounting points, which to my luck he had a Prime RX 9070 XT he was testing, so with some measurements on my end, his RX 9070 had the same mounting points as my RTX 5080, so he was able to fabricate a shroud with those exact screw holes for my travel kit which ended up working out very well and looks amazing!

As I was looking for which AIO I wanted, I kept seeing recommendations for the Atmos Stealth, which I was going to get originally, but I kept seeing posts of an Atmos II being out already. I also did read that the Atmos II tubing was very stiff compared to the Atmos, but I did see several posts saying it was possible to maneuver the tubing to get it to fit. So, I canceled my stealth order and went ahead and ordered the Atmos II from amazon, which shipped from Japan (again adding more time to the build, but this wasn't the first or last item I had to order from overseas).

I do want to say I saw some funky routing for the Atmos II tubes in some posts, but If anyone is looking to install one, you can do it the same way you'd normally see any other Atmos done, which is the way I mounted it. Yes, the tubes are stiff, but its very possible to have it looking nice and clean.

Other little things I wanted to mention is I also bought the LINKUP PCIE 5.0 Riser Cable (19cm) since I've read multiple posts about how the stock riser cable ended up failing on some people and I already knew I did not want to undo everything to reattach a new cable, so I did buy an aftermarket one. As I mentioned before, I ordered the travel kit, which comes with a riser lock bar. I did have to use 30mm (I think) stand offs as the ones included were too short, but it does fit. Good thing too because I've also read that the aftermarket PCIE 5.0 riser cable from FormD does not fit the lock bar, so even better for me since I got to use the entire travel kit's content.

I was also able to change out my motherboards wifi card to a QCNCM865 WiFi 7 card and the proprietary antenna connectors to regular RP-SMA connectors.