NCase M1 - Upgraded to a 4080, don't think any bigger GPU will fit
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imgur.comPosted Aug 31, 2023, 1:35 PM UTC
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imgur.comBuild specs:
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
- Gigabyte Aorus B550I PRO AX
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition
- Ncase M1
- NZXT Kraken X53
- G.Skill Ripjaws V F4-3600C16D-32GVKC
- Corsair SF750
- Samsung 860 EVO 1TB
- Samsung 970 EVO 1TB
- Samsung 980 Pro 2TB
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Nice. Can you install the side panel with that GPU + cable?
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It's the sleeved version of this cable from Corsair. It's way more flexible than the default one. That way it fits against the panel.
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yeah I don't think it will either - I have a never-used NCase M1 that I bought just before they stopped making them and initially intended to do a 12900k + 3090 TUF build, but took so long to get parts that I ended up with a 13900ks and 4090 FE, and had to swap to an Dancase A4 H20 to fit the graphics card. I think the gpu thermals would be better in the M1 but the 4090 FE is just too wide.
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Isnt the 4080 the same size as the 4090? Both have 137mm width I think
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oh you're right - I thought the 4090 was larger than the 4080 but apparently they are exactly the same dimensions? Are you able to put the side panel on that M1 with the graphics card power cable installed?
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Yes but only with the cable from Corsair. The one Nvidia supplies is way to hard to bend and I trust it less haha
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I went with amd 7900 xtx as it seemed to be the biggest that would just fit naturally.
Glad you had success.
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How did you actually get the 4080 FE in the case did you have to take the frame apart?
I briefly flirted with doing this to my M1 and FE but it seemed like getting it into the case was going to be a pain.
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Yeah it was terrible, wouldn’t recommend it. Had to remove the front IO completely and take the frame apart a bit. I really dont want to upgrade again for while
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Thanks for the info. I’ll just wait for my M1 EVO then haha.
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did you have to take the frame apart?
Absolutely. Do not attempt unless you are okay with bending the front panel forward a decent amount and then bending back before reinstalling PSU and everything
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Oh I didn't bend anything and left the PSU, just removed the front IO and removed the cables. Was still very tight.
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No kidding thats great!
I was basing my comment off trying to stuff a evga rtx 3080 12gb ftw3 into my Ncase and not only having to bend that sucker, but also cut a corner for a perfect fit since I never plan on taking this PC apart (Fiance gaming rig). Thought it would be the same deal since my 4080 felt huuuge but fit snug in the formd t1
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Does the side panel close or does it have a bulge?
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