Couple of recent purchases of this, and a few requests for pics / impressions.
Gallery CoolerMaster Vertical Graphics Card Holder Kit V3
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It was a bit tight but I managed to shoehorn mine in in spite of the existing WC Loop. Both Pump location and lower Rad were right at the limit of not being able to fit. I had to remove my 3D printed fan covers on the bottom rad as the tolerances on the bottom were too tight, as well as having the card as far rearward as possible in order to clear my pump mount (unable to move the rig outwards as it's right at the edge of the glass). I definitely would change up the loop a little bit if I were going to re-do it, but it works for now with the rig in place.
Keep in mind that I've got a rad installed in the bottom. Without that in place I'd be able to install it 3 PCI slot widths lower which should leave more than enough room for a tower cooler.
That said.... I'm pretty impressed with the full range of adjustments fore/aft and side to side. Assuming you're not using a case that's already challenged when it comes to exceptionally long cards I think they've hit the mark with a relatively universal kit.
edit: and holy crap is that ever dusty!!!!!!
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Micro Vac
This attaches to your Vac and sucks dust instead of blowing it everywhere .
This attaches to your Vac and sucks dust instead of blowing it everywhere .
I'm pretty sure my DataVac has a vacuum attachment.
Lysrin
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Looks good! And that's a very good indication of what my Radeon would look like lol I keep forgetting you have the same card. (Yes I know... it's in your sig every time you post...)
Only downside I can see is it would block access to my lower, maybe both, m.2 slots. Definitely have to take the GPU out to access those. But, barring a drive failure, I think they both have drives in them that will be there for a long while yet, so that isn't a big deal.
The GPU power cables will end up running up behind the GPU to where they connect?
And that's a very good indication of what my Radeon would look like lol I keep forgetting you have the same card. (Yes I know... it's in your sig every time you post...)Only downside I can see is it would block access to my lower, maybe both, m.2 slots. Definitely have to take the GPU out to access those. But, barring a drive failure, I think they both have drives in them that will be there for a long while yet, so that isn't a big deal.
The GPU power cables will end up running up behind the GPU to where they connect?
Looks good!
Only downside I can see is it would block access to my lower, maybe both, m.2 slots. Definitely have to take the GPU out to access those. But, barring a drive failure, I think they both have drives in them that will be there for a long while yet, so that isn't a big deal.
The GPU power cables will end up running up behind the GPU to where they connect?
Yes (they're on the card in the top pic). That's a bonus for my system as the cables have always been tight up against the glass in standard configuration. (This version of the 011 has stupidly minimal clearance above the motherboard considering how big it is...
)As far as accessing M.2 slots goes... Pretty sure I had to remove my card to get at it regardless, and with this rig it's actually pretty easy since the whole thing slides towards you on a rail and can be removed completely with a single thumb screw.
I really like the design. It's well engineered, and the fit/finish is pretty decent especially considering it's currently on sale @ $60.
Lysrin
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Ah I see that now. Missed that in first viewing. Cool.
maverick_brent
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What was the change in your temps from horizontal to vertical?
I didn't do a before/after, but current temps (for both GPU and CPU) are well within expected specs. I doubt the CPU changed at all and if anything I think the GPU's temps are better as it wasn't maxing out the fan during 3DMark runs.
I wasn't thinking of this as a performance mod, more as an aesthetic one, although given the range of adjustments on this rig a person could certainly get their card well centered to remove any airflow restrictions.
I wasn't thinking of this as a performance mod, more as an aesthetic one, although given the range of adjustments on this rig a person could certainly get their card well centered to remove any airflow restrictions.
Lysrin
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In your setup, I'd think the CPU is isolated from much change because of being in the loop.
The GPU is still going to be dumping as much hot air into the case as before, but as you said if it can be positioned, oriented, in such a way to make it easier for the other fans to get that hot air out of the case that'd be a benefit.
It's an interesting experiment for sure.
The GPU is still going to be dumping as much hot air into the case as before, but as you said if it can be positioned, oriented, in such a way to make it easier for the other fans to get that hot air out of the case that'd be a benefit.
It's an interesting experiment for sure.
