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The video showcases the detailed process of building an ITX water-cooled PC with an RTX 4080 on the AM5 platform in a small form factor case. The custom loop includes components from EKWB, Watercool, and Alpha Cool, with a focus on precise installation steps, including the AM5 CPU, thermal paste application, and GPU block cleaning. Components like the gigabyte B650i Aorus Ultra ITX motherboard, various storage options, memory, and cooling components are highlighted. The speaker also covers the cleaning process, radiator installation, loop assembly, undervolting GPU performance impact, and testing results on games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk 2077. Key elements include using quality fittings, efficient cooling systems, and optimizing performance through undervolting for improved power usage and FPS.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on building an ITX water-cooled PC with an RTX 4080 on the AM5 platform in the Meshlicious small form factor case. The custom loop uses water cooling components from EKWB, Watercool, and Alpha Cool, with Heatkiller soft tubing in black. The build includes the EK Quantum Velocity 2 AM5 CPU block with an integrated DDC pump and reservoir. Detailed steps include installing the AM5 CPU, using thermal paste, leveraging the AM5 backplate, and installing an ADATA XPG Gen 3 M.2 NVMe. The gigabyte B650i Aorus Ultra ITX motherboard for the AM5 platform is used in this build.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates the installation process by removing screws and plugs to access M.2 and NVMe slots on the motherboard. They install a PNY Gen4 M.2 and NVMe on the underside, then a Samsung 980 Pro Gen4 M.2 and NVMe on the top side. Additional components include G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5 memory, black fittings from EKWB and Barrow, EKWB Torque Micro 90 degree adapters, and a PCIe 4.0 Riser cable. The build features an Asus TUF RTX 4080 with a Watercool Heatkiller 5 water block. The speaker also disassembles the GPU block for cleaning, involving removing screws and the IO bracket.
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In this segment of the video, they explain the process of cleaning the cold plate by using isopropyl alcohol, focusing on not using it on acrylic. The steps include reassembling the parts with the O-ring, plastic jet block, metal jet plate, and housing using Torx screws. They then replace certain fittings and add components like the Arc tx4080, Corsair high power cable, and be quiet silent fans to the build, detailing the specific radiator and adapters used. Additionally, they install a drain port, manual exhaust valve, and coolant sensor in the system.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator demonstrates assembling a water cooling loop for the ITX build. They use a 30mm thick copper radiator, EPDM soft tubing, and an EPDM coolant. They connect the pump to the power supply, fill the loop, and add an exhaust valve. They install an Aqua Computer Quadro to control the loop and connect various cables for sensors, fans, and power. Finally, they mention upcoming testing with benchmarks for Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 in the enclosed case showing minimal temperature difference with sides off.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the performance impact of undervolting a GPU. By undervolting the GPU to 0.95 millivolts and increasing the core clock to 2730 megahertz, the CPU and GPU power usage combined for a total of 293 Watts, resulting in 71 frames per second for Red Dead Redemption 2. Undervolting also led to reduced wattage and slight FPS decrease for Cyberpunk 2077 and DLSS quality. The speaker also mentions temperature readings and noise levels during the testing process.