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NZXT H500i - replaced built-in controller with Hue2 controller, replaced original fans with a 120mm and 140mm NZXT Aer RGB 2 for exhaust.

NZXT Kraken X62 - managed to fit the included static pressure fans on the front and 2 140mm Aer RGB 2's on the inside for push/pull config.

Shakmods white sleeved cables.

Cablemod Vertical GPU Mount for the 1080ti was a tight fit next to the Kraken radiator fans but had the benefit of that additional fan blowing directly onto the GPU radiator and granting me more room for heat dissipation for the GPU fans, as the stock vertical mount on H500i is too close to the glass for my card.

Tested horizontal mounting and found my temps almost just as bad as using the included vertical slot putting it next to the glass, which made sense since its blowing heat down which would hit the case and flow back up through the radiator so I highly recommend the cablemod mount for blower cards but be aware it adds in length to the GPU.

Comfortably overclocked the 9900 to 5Ghz, average idle temps are 34c and around 65-70c at load.
Still playing with the GPU fan curves/overclocks but i'm not too fussed as it stock boosts to 1974Mhz and stays at 64c on the Precision X1 Stealth curve which is great for 2K at 144/165hz (ROG curved TN panel) or 4K at 60/70hz (overclocked Samsung 4K panel)

My first custom build in a few years and I'm extremely happy with the results :)
Color(s): White
RGB Lighting? Yes
Theme: none
Cooling: AIO Cooling
Size: ATX
Type: General Build

Hardware

CPU
$ 380.00
Intel - Core i9-9900K
Socket: LGA 1151
Cores: 8
Integrated Graphics: Yes
Motherboard
$ 178.57
ASUS - ROG Maximus XI Hero
Chipset: Z390
CPU Socket: LGA 1151
Size: ATX
Memory
$ 56.99
Corsair - Vengeance Pro (3200MHz) (Black/RGB)
Type: DDR4
Capacity: 8 GB
Graphics
$ 999.99
EVGA - GeForce FTW3
Chip Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip: GTX 1080 Ti
Interface: PCIe x16
Storage
$ 109.00
Samsung - 850 EVO
Form Factor: 2.5 Inch
Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
Capacity: 500 GB
Storage
$ 109.23
Samsung - 970 EVO Plus
Form Factor: M.2
Interface: M.2 (M)
Capacity: 1 TB
Storage
Western Digital - WD Green Desktop
Form Factor: 3.5 Inch
Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
Capacity: 4 TB
PSU
Super Flower - Leadex
Wattage: 1000
Form Factor: ATX
Efficiency: 80+ Platinum
Case
$ 149.33
NZXT - H500i, White
Type: Mid-Tower
Side Panel: Tempered Glass
Case Fan
$ 38.95
NZXT - AER RGB 2
Size: 120 mm
Case Fan
$ 156.95
NZXT - AER RGB 2 - Twin Pack
Size: 140 mm
Case Fan
$ 19.99
Cooling
$ 158.00
NZXT - Kraken X62
Type: AIO
CableMod
Monitor
$ 4,676.10
ASUS - ROG Swift (PG27VQ)
Size: 27 Inch
Panel: TN
Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
Monitor
$ 2,678.16
Samsung - U32E850R
Size: 31.5 Inch
Panel: PLS
Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
Keyboard
$ 139.00
Razer - Huntsman Elite (Black)
Interface: Wired
Key Switch Type: Razer Opto-Mechanical
Type: Full Size
Mouse
$ 272.80
Razer - Mamba Hyperflux
Interface: Wireless
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