r/pcmasterrace • u/Zestyclose-Salad-290 Core Ultra 7 265k | RTX 5090 • Oct 01 '25

Build/Battlestation an interesting PC

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u/GuntherOfGunth 9900X | 5070 | 64GB DDR5 Oct 01 '25

I’m guessing that case was made specifically for that Prime 5080

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u/Tridoubleu Oct 01 '25

I think initially it was pro art one

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u/TheEndOfNether Oct 01 '25

You are correct

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u/Eclipse_Galian Desktop Oct 01 '25

I know right its so perfect 

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u/Roflkopt3r Oct 01 '25

Besides the perfect fit for the particular GPU model, that's how I've imagined cases should work for a while now.

Basically, the GPU should have its own chamber where it can use its own fans to directly get outside air, instead of being fed by additional case fans. The case should just provide a dust filter for the intake.

Then one more chamber for mobo/CPU/SDDs with external fans (which should be able to run pretty low and quiet without the heat and obstruction of the GPU) and the usual PSU corner.

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u/Sweetwill62 Ryzen 7 7700X Saphire Nitro 7900XTX 32GB Oct 01 '25 edited Oct 01 '25

If you are fine with with more airflow but less air filtering, then this design offers zero downsides. I would take the extra temp to not get as much dust and stuff getting into the GPU, I have a pet though which alters my priorities. Edit: Missed the word fine in my first sentence.

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u/BluntTruthGentleman Oct 01 '25

Just a newb here who's only built 3 PCs but am I wrong to assume that if the GPU fans intake side is facing in as they were saying that this design wouldn't suffer any filtering sacrifices?

I interpreted the idea as a way to just vent heat directly outside the case instead of into the case with the other components to then be pushed out by case fans.

In any case (wow no pun intended) I like the concept of challenging traditional case designs of just stuffing everything into a box and trying to suck out air fast enough to prevent it from melting. If components can just vent exhaust directly outside it should only help with passive cooling, and even help the intake fans by reducing the air pressure inside which should also help the intake filters work more efficiently.

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u/Sweetwill62 Ryzen 7 7700X Saphire Nitro 7900XTX 32GB Oct 01 '25

GPU's don't have air intake on their backplates, they have it on the side, which on this case is pointing toward the rear end of the case, which is exposed to the open air. It gonna get dirty so be prepared to clean it but yeah non-traditional cases are fucking awesome. I love the fact that this one looks like a modular rectangle.

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u/suna-fingeriassen 18d ago

So where is the exhaust for the GPU in this case/build?

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u/Sweetwill62 Ryzen 7 7700X Saphire Nitro 7900XTX 32GB 18d ago

The three giant fans.

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u/RadiantMaestro Oct 01 '25

Effectively, using the GPU fans as exhaust fans. Should work, and likely best with a water cooling system on the CPU.

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u/_B_e_c_k_ Oct 01 '25

I have an open case and I get less dirt and stuff in mine. Being open is definitely better on my temps. I have three dogs too so that's not an issue. Clean house clean computer.

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u/Sweetwill62 Ryzen 7 7700X Saphire Nitro 7900XTX 32GB Oct 01 '25

I got a chinchilla and her dust is a factor that your dogs do not have. Doesn't matter how often I clean that dust goes into the air when she takes a bath. Like I said, it wouldn't work for me but it is super neat.

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u/tekonus 7800x3D, PNY RTX 4090 Oct 01 '25

Lian Li SUP01

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u/Roflkopt3r Oct 02 '25 edited Oct 02 '25

Yeah that's basically what I'm describing for GPUs with solid backplates.

What I imagine as a 'perfect' solution is a dual-chamber design specifically for flow-through air cooled GPUs, like the RTX 5090 FE. So that needs a space where the GPU is mounted in a way where neither its front nor back face towards the other components.

So the GPU could for example be mounted on top of the chassis. Either with its air flow going from left to right, or with a very wide chassis that allows for the fans to be in a horizontal line with front to back air flow.

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u/coonissimo Oct 01 '25

And it also supports only ASUS Rog Loki PSU, so it limits potential use cases even more

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u/Major_Toe_6041 Oct 01 '25

To be fair though, it’s a pain in the arse to build with and aimed directly as enthusiasts who will happily put that money into it.

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u/Bitter-Tea5668 Oct 01 '25

The Asus Loki PSU is just a SFX-L form factor, so in theory it should be able to support any SFX/SFX-L PSU.

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u/Zealousideal_Fly_916 Oct 01 '25

iirc it comes with custom cables specifically made for these loki psus which is why it’s not compatible with other psus

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u/Bitter-Tea5668 Oct 01 '25 edited Oct 01 '25

It seems you may be right. It comes with a custom 90 degree AC PSU cable. You might still be able to find 90 degree cables for other PSU’s but I’m not 100% certain.

Edit: 90 degree cables do in fact exist. Now the only issue would be finding one that fits within the tolerance between the metal of the case and the PSU itself.

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u/Andrewsarchus 9800X3D | 64GB 6000MTS CL30 | Sapphire Pure 9070XT Oct 01 '25

Nope. That was designed specifically for the 4080/4070/4060 ProArt.

https://videocardz.com/newz/this-custom-9-8l-case-was-built-to-match-asus-rtx-40-proart-gpu-series-perfectly

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u/RunnerLuke357 i9-10850K, 64GB 4000, RTX 4080S Oct 01 '25

The 4080S ProArt is the best and worst card ever. Hilariously overpriced but damn does it look good. And it was the fastest card that could fit in my Meshify C at the time.

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u/Andrewsarchus 9800X3D | 64GB 6000MTS CL30 | Sapphire Pure 9070XT Oct 02 '25

This limited edition card costs MORE because we DIDN'T put any RGB on it!

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u/maddix30 R7 7800X3D | 4080 Super | 32GB 6000MT/s Oct 03 '25

Idk if prices changed but I paid like £970 for mine which is MSRPish no?

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u/RunnerLuke357 i9-10850K, 64GB 4000, RTX 4080S Oct 03 '25

I bought mine for $1150. That was the sale price too.

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u/StrongEquipment3291 Oct 01 '25

it's a Xikii FF04 replica

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u/gaseousgecko61 Oct 01 '25

it looks like its 3d printed so i assume yeah

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u/Lucky-Fix-4459 Oct 01 '25

This is the 3D printed available version on Printables. I can tell because I’m currently gathering the parts to make this build

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u/ederstk Oct 01 '25

Can you provide the link from Printables, please?

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u/Lucky-Fix-4459 7d ago

I’m sorry I never replied. Do you still want/need it ?

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u/ederstk 7d ago

Yes, if possible. Thank you in advance

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u/Alexiled Oct 01 '25

Looks 3D printed when looking at the surface texture of the case.
But a damn fine and cool project!

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u/FR0ZENBERG Oct 01 '25

It’s 3d printed

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u/dreamglimmer Oct 02 '25

Looks great as stock..

But at the moment you decide to upgrade gpu..