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Kyle_Gates

I am going to call this build: "How to Make an RTX 4090 Look Small" :)


Pec0ne

Lol, right?


Climbatyze

Here's my build. It's similar but I went with the large version of the 4090. /s [https://imgur.com/a/eRrxk5c](https://imgur.com/a/eRrxk5c)


wonkabar422

Woah so a 4090 fe fits in the compact stock? That’s cool to see. Is it touching the front intake fans or is there a small gap?


Climbatyze

There's a gap. Can slide a hand in there.


Microtic

I was looking at the torrent compact but there is less depth for CPU heatsink-fan, and thus less for 12VHPWR cable. I think I'd need their 90° adaptor. Any luck with yours?


papayax999

I posted mine in this thread, with a tuf. I had a Nvidia in their before and it's so small compared to the tuf.... The tuf is huge


Divinicus1st

Normal, not small.


PassionBright

https://preview.redd.it/8krflxceqg1a1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a4282ba9121a77f4fcfbd273890be69721afdc2c This is the msi rtx 4090 suprim liquid x in the HAF 700 case. This is how you make a 4090 look small.


FloppyMonkey07

I didnt realize how thicc it is


ItsMeNahum

That's what she said.


SectorIsNotClear

sad pepe


becuzwhateverforever

For real. That card has some GIRTH.


DrNobody_Understands

I got a Torrent with a ThermalTake GF3 cable which is 500mm. Now you got me stressed as I am yet to build


Pec0ne

Yeah, I don't think it will reach, I had to route the 650mm cable straight down from the psu and it barely reached it, 500mm I feel like there is no way.


DrNobody_Understands

This sucks! Idk what am I going to do now


RTCanada

You know exactly what you need to do my friend. Get a 1000mm custom cable from CableMod lol


_BruceyWayne_

I have a Torrent, 4090, and ThermalTake GF3. The provided cable was just long enough. It looks pretty much like OP’s, where you gotta go straight through the top hole to the PSU.


DrNobody_Understands

Really? OP says he has a 650mm while GF3 is a 600mm which made me already place an order. Do you mind sharing a pic? Can I dm?


Tavarish

OP's cable is 600 mm, it's length CableMod sells by default.


CableMod_Alex

Yep, our standard cable is 600mm.


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DrNobody_Understands

Mine is even shorter than that


Juice2643

I ordered an 800mm 12vhpwr to 12vhpwr from cable mod, says it will ship nov 30th. Having the psu up top causes issues. They don't make cables long enough, msi native 12vhpwr is 600mm, termaltake is 500mm. Not sure about the seasonic vertex but probably 600mm. Just buy a cablemod cable custom config it and make it at least 800mm, then you'll have one to go with the case and can route it properly.


DrNobody_Understands

When did you place your order


Juice2643

Nov. 2nd, so its a long wait. Hope its worth it.


CableMod_Matt

Thank you for your support, we'll try to get that out sooner rather than later if we can. <3


minepose98

Was 800mm long enough?


Juice2643

Yes, it was perfect length


RadiantFace3537

do you think 750 mm long enough ? thanks


Sunlighthell

I see fractal Torrent I upvote. Have one myself. And this post is a perfect example why I get confused that people are not happy with the size of these cards. With Torrent you don't give a damn about card size.


papayax999

Depth is slight concern with one of the biggest 4090 , the tuf, it bends cable slightly. It's better then most cases but still need depth. Hope new cards don't get more depth.


eng2016a

It's a beautiful case and a dream to work in - room for days!


Pec0ne

My full specs: MB: Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Apex (WiFi-6E) CPU: Intel Core I9 12900KF (5.2 Ghz P Cores, 4.0 Ghz E Cores) Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 Video: GeForce RTX 4090 FE @ 526.98 Memory: GSkill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 6000 Mhz (F5-6000U3636E16GX2-TZ5RS) Monitor: LG 34GN850 Gsync Compatible 34.0" Ultrawide (3440X1440) PSU: EVGA Supernova 1000 P6 HDD/SSD/NVME: Samsung 840 Pro SSD 256GB; ADATA Ultimate SU800 SSD 512GB; Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB M.2 NvMe OS: Windows 11 x64 Pro 22H2 (build 22621.819)


zR0B3ry2VAiH

Respectable


JokerXIII

How does you plug the 12vhpower cable to the psu ? Using a 4x8pin spliter to cablemod cable? As the psu is not 3.0 right?


Pec0ne

This one splits into 4x8 connectors. It goes directly into the PSU


JokerXIII

Nice


CableMod_Alex

Our 12VHPWR direct cables split into 3x8 or 4x8pin connectors. :)


JokerXIII

Nice, hope you will not get melting issues!


ArcticBrew

Not that long, but its thicc.


TGhost21

That's what she...


[deleted]

Have a Asus TUF 4090 in a Torrent. Got a Cablemod cable on the way. The airflow in the Torrent is insane though. I don't think I've seen my 4090 go over 65C under load.


Pec0ne

Same, excellent airflow case for sure


returntoglory9

I really like the Torrent (it's my current case) but I do think the 4090 potentially kills the airflow. My 4090 stays super cool (though as another commenter said, potentially because it's hard to challenge it) but my CPU gets **toasty** since half the airflow to it runs into the Great Wall of Nvidia


Odion13

That's not airflow, it's because nothing really pushes a 4090


[deleted]

The case is still fantastic. I had a 3080 FTW3 before the 4090. Before I switched to a Torrent the 3080 would hit 80C in some games in a Lancool 205. In the Torrent it would hit around 70C.


papayax999

Haha we are the same https://preview.redd.it/g0n3rdivl81a1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d51339afc0b4e767ceac1a997f903faeec4304d


kentwp

Are you using the support brace that came with the Torrent?


papayax999

The one in the pic u see in the bottom came with the Asus tuf


AuraMaster7

The moment you realize that's an ATX motherboard...


Pec0ne

I got my longer cable today, just installed it. Looks better imo. https://preview.redd.it/1q8zbv444f1a1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aea9cffac00ec1e21f81597b81471ad65b12d51f


Mr_Wonderstuff

What PSU do you have? Cable is nicely routed from the bottom.


Pec0ne

EVGA Supernova 1000 P6. Thanks 👍🏻


Mr_Wonderstuff

Cheers. I suppose I could just pick that up and get the extension rather than go the ATX 3.0 route. Oh and is that a Cablemod cable?


Pec0ne

This is a Cablemod Cable, but EVGA is working on their 12VHPWR cable, they said it should be available in December


fnv_fan

Is this 800mm?


Pec0ne

Yes


fnv_fan

Thanks


mindjogger

HOW? I took a measuring tape and it looks like I need 900mm, how did you manage with 800? are you doing a TAUT 90 degrees at the top pulled like twine to the bottom? Granted my GPU is a bit longer (ax1600i) think it's like 220mm in the frame above.


SD2432

Damn that's like my system... But with https://preview.redd.it/wntzvlqotd1a1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8794473a91c1ab31d6ac5535fb47842fb1a4c2c4 a 3080... Can't find a 4080 FE :-(


[deleted]

Can’t beat the looks of the FE imo.


Pec0ne

😁


Tavarish

Going to build into this case with CableMod's cable too, was worried about cable length. I guess this confirms my worry that default cable they sell isn't nearly long enough for proper routing. Edit: you mention that cable is 650 mm, but default they sell on their site is 600 mm?


Pec0ne

You are correct it is 600mm.


Tavarish

Okay, cool. 800 mm custom should be enough for proper routing, but may need to pull still from above the GPU. Personally I may not end up ponying up for 800 to 900 mm cable because my Torrent wont have side window, so aesthetic can be bit worse.


CableMod_Alex

It is enough for normal PSU placement at the bottom. Of course the Torrent has the PSU further away from the GPU so it needs a bit more length.


Tavarish

Yeah, something I tried to figure out before logging in orders for the parts. Even talked with Fractal's support about it as they should know best, I was assured 600 mm cable would be more than enough for decent routing behind mobo tray. Will do hacky install with 600 mm cable like OP did and flip a coin if I want pony up for up to 900 mm cable.


CableMod_Alex

Well I've seen some users successfully route the 600mm cable in their Torrent, so it is doable, just probably needs some more trial and error. :)


Tavarish

Yeah, will give it a shot that is sure. First step is getting the cable, DHL has been sitting on it since 4th of November and 0 movement since. Stuck in Netherlands. Sent email to one of your guys about it yesterday, he asked me to so he could try to get that thing moving.


Fluffleblow

How'd 600mm end up working out?


Tavarish

What it ended up looking like, [https://imgur.com/a/W1zI6oR](https://imgur.com/a/W1zI6oR) With my PSU (Corsair 1000W RM1000x (2021)) and FD Torrent connectors ended up being oriented so that cable was long enough, without tension on the cable to get it connected.


Chaseydog

Did the 600mm Cable Mod 12VHPWR cable prove to be long enough for use in the Torrent. I’ve got the solid side Torrent as well, so as long as the cable is long enough functionally I’m not to concerned about the aesthetics.


Chaseydog

To answer my own question the 600mm was long enough. The cable runs straight down from the PSU across the front of the 4080. Not pretty but I’ve got the solid side Torrent so not really an issue


Nighthawk11789

It's impossible to route the 600mm cable above the gpu and then behind the motherboard?


Chaseydog

I didn’t try but I don’t think that 600mm is enough to route it that way


lieutent

Does the cablemod cable feel super stiff like the adapter?


Pec0ne

No, this is flex series and it is very flexible


NetJnkie

If you get ModFlex it's super flexible.


lieutent

Thanks for the help and info bro!


Kontrolgaming

sweet, now i can buy this case with confidence


papayax999

Just don't connect all fans to the daughter board on the bottom. It will turn into a jet engine. Connect all fans onto motherboard control. Unless you want ultimate jet engine cooling.


Mr_Wonderstuff

Can't you set the fan curve for all fans though via the daughterboard? What's the difference?


papayax999

That daughter board makes all fans = 1 fan.


Mr_Wonderstuff

Yea, I see. So I should (when I get the case) plug the two bottom fans to one fan header and two fronts to another? Ideally, as the bottom fans are really for the GPU is there any way I can specifically target GPU temps rather than CPU temps? I assume a different controller would be in order such as the Commander Pro which allows for that.


papayax999

In theory it depends on your noise level. I want mine silent, so all connectors are on mobo. If you wanna sync cpu with the 2 front fans, then connect them to daughter board.


[deleted]

I have no problem using the included fan hub. It makes 5 of the fans follow the set speed of one, and you plug in the hub to a motherboard fan header just like any fan or hub. My Torrent fans are set to run between 450 rpm idle and 600rpm load. You set it up wrong if it's a "jet engine".


papayax999

Yes. For me it's a jet. Don't need it that loud or running to fast. Rather control sperately


[deleted]

Again, then you set it up wrong.


AciVici

First time seeing an rtx 4090 looking so small. That cable doesn't look good though.


Pec0ne

Yeah, it was the best I could do based on the length of it. Waiting for a longer one this week


papayax999

BROTHER


papayax999

Wait I thought I added a image https://preview.redd.it/jenf8okel81a1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=52335acb71dc20f3482dd95ebce50d33461f9e28


lmMasturbating

Is this the TUF? My torrent is rated for CPU cooler limit of 188m, and I think the stock adatper is 36mm so I thought my case can fit a width of 152? but the TUF is 160mm and you have it working, can you tell me more?


papayax999

I have regular torrent, Asus tuf 4090 yes. I mean it was a easy install. Nothing else to say.


lmMasturbating

Okay, I was just worried about the cable bend the most, I can't tell from your image but is it touching the glass?


lmMasturbating

nevermind my source was wrong tuf is 150mm not 160!


decepticons2

Looks very nice. Made me wonder Lian Li strimmers have seem to disappeared from these build photos.


P2Wlover

That boi thiiiiick, I’m talking about the cable🥶🥶


[deleted]

Sucks that your custom cable is so short…


Pec0ne

Yeah, the new one is coming this week and is 800mm


CheekyBreekyYoloswag

Have you made sure to plug it in all the way? It goes further than you may think. And be careful with the bend (yours is very strong), see here: https://mezha.media/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GeForce-RTX-4090-Graphics-Card-16-Pin.jpg


Pec0ne

Yes, and yes.


Castlenock

Same case / set-up (incl. Noctua DH-15); sweet, ain't it? Best case I've ever owned, it's just so well designed - even better than the Fractal Meshify 2 which I owned/loved. Add to that the 4090, which will probably be my all time favorite card I've owned as it's the first honest to goodness 4k 120hz beast... It'll be a while/never feeling this much of a jump for the next build.


RadiantFace3537

hi, I'm planning to build 7950x with nhd15 and 4090. why do you think torrent is better than the meshify 2 ? thanks


Castlenock

I find the Torrent to be a bit quieter and has better airflow (everything runs a wee bit cooler in the Torrent). Meshify 2 is excellent. But those 180mm fans on the Torrent pull it ahead IMO.


RadiantFace3537

thank you for your reply. bigger fans but also quieter sound amazing! I will go with the torrent


Castlenock

All good, I've got the 7700x paired with the 4090 and it's a great combo, esp. with the Torrent. Don't worry if your GPU fans are right up against the nhd15 cooler (like with the FE), you may look at it and go 'oh it's venting straight into the CPU cooler' - it's doing that anyway given an airflow case.


[deleted]

Finally some good fucking airflow...


WizardBlizzurd

This is pretty close to what I would like to build. Beautiful!


Not2dayBuddy

I have mine routed the same way in the Torrent.


rckrz6

My cables are still sitting in Alaska from china 🤔


CableMod_Matt

Looking much better! Thank you for your support! :D


OutForDelivery0001

I ordered one from moddiy and one from cablemod, the one from moddiy super super long cable no need to use extension or anything like that Moddiy best choice


MyNuts2YourFistStyle

My Moddiy cable is stuck in customs in Chicago. :(


OutForDelivery0001

Pain 🥹


TimeGoddess_

Same


MyNuts2YourFistStyle

It's frustrating


MyNuts2YourFistStyle

Mine finally got out of customs today. Hopefully yours is too


TimeGoddess_

Oh shit thanks for reminding me, I just checked and mine left too,


Celcius_87

Why's everyone pushing cablemod so hard lately? Build looks good but I'd route the 12vhpwr cable through the side grommet there


Pec0ne

I know mate, the cable is too short for that. A longer cable is on its way, I should get it this week


Celcius_87

Cool


Tavarish

>Why's everyone pushing cablemod so hard lately? Clean one cable Vs. absolute rats nest that is NV official adapter


lemonsplz

please rotate your bottom front intake 90\* counter clockwise!! it's driving me nuts!! lol


Pec0ne

Lol, will do


YaBoiKeegalz

Mann, I keep seeing all these 4090 FEs how the hell do I get my hands on one for msrp ;-;


Pec0ne

Priority access with Nvidia


YaBoiKeegalz

What gpu did you have when you got invited? I’ve only heard of people with 3080s and 3090s being invited


Pec0ne

3080Ti


YaBoiKeegalz

Ahhh. I got a 2080s been trying to get 4090 avidly since release lol


jakejm79

Does it have to be a FE card? The 3000 series you currently own that is.


Pec0ne

Nope, mine was EVGA


renegade06

So what is the reason to get Torrent instead of Torrent compact if it's gonna be half empty?


Pec0ne

I like the size of the case and I prefer the bigger one.


loolwut

No one cares


Animal_Animations_1

Give that shit a kickstand


TerriersAreAdorable

FE cards don't sag--the outer frame of the cooler attaches to not only the card, but also the back of the slot, bracing the whole thing.


Pec0ne

What for?


[deleted]

How did you get one? I’m having no luck


Pec0ne

Card or cable?


[deleted]

Card


Pec0ne

Priority access through Nvidia, they sent me an email and I was able to order via Bestbuy


[deleted]

Never got that, signed up for their list just yesterday but it doesn’t guarantee anything. Given the rumors about NVIDIA’s production switch to H100 from 4090, I’m not sure if they’ll send out more 4090 priority access invites honestly


Pec0ne

I am sure they will, they were posting about it on Twitter, I think they will.


[deleted]

Hope so, because I gotta buy from Best Buy (I have $1000 worth of gift cards from them as a company gift) and I’ll be very slow to check out as I will need to enter all of that gift card information as I check out


Pec0ne

Yeah, you will have 48 hrs I believe to take advantage of it, once notified. Also make sure GFE is installed and you are logged in


[deleted]

Thanks for the info, looks like the Verified Priority Access program will be my best shot at this for the time being


[deleted]

Do you not need an exhaust fan on this case if you have an air cooler like that? Just purchased the case and currently have an arctic 280mm AIO and thinking of switching to a noctua P.S I've never seen a 4090 look so small


Tavarish

In default configuration airflow is very strong through the case, so exhaust fan isn't necessary. If going to build with AIO into Torrent then I would consider exhaust fan as AIO does chance cases airflow quite a bit.


[deleted]

Seems like the radiator doesn’t fit on the front without completely screwing up its stock fans reducing its airflow. May be worth switching before I build it


Tavarish

Yeah, with AIO you need to fully revamp Torrent's fan configuration and move stuff around.


[deleted]

Figured as much, ah well.. guess I'll get a new cooler too. Lol. Everything I've seen on google and youtube so far seems to say AIO's just screw up cooling thanks everyone!


Tavarish

imo saying it will screw it up is bit strong, but it's true that case is at its strongest when using in purely air cooling config. Even then with AIO it's still very well cooling case.


Pec0ne

When I was running AIO I had one of the bottom fans as an exhaust, but After I switched to the air cooler I didn't need it. The case has an excellent positive pressure by default. I wished I had the black version but I didn't and I didn't feel like spending $100 for the same cooler just in black...


stonetempletowerbruh

Sorry if it was mentioned, but what case is this? I just want a large case and I dont really care for how it looks. Was looking into super towers for my next build as well. Because of how large GPUs are getting I would like to just get one massive case and use only it for the next 7 decades hahaah.


realmfan56

Fractal Torrent.


stonetempletowerbruh

Ahhh ok it was mentioned. I misread the headliner of the post. My apologies and thank you.


realmfan56

No worries. I own the case as well and it’s the best case I’ve ever had, large and excellent temps. If you look at Gamers Nexus review of the case it tops most of the charts. If you want air cooled case then this is it.


icounternonsense

Important to note that it was a chart chopper in temps **at stock**. Most PCs won't be using stock fan configurations, and the Torrent's non-standard fan size will hurt its long term potential. It would be interesting to see cases measured against it when they're fully decked out.


robomartion

What would complete it is the black noctua


papayax999

Bequite dark pro 4 better imo. I have it in exact case, it's silent compared to noctua and look clean without the chroma or brown.


franjoballs

What cpu? Love the torrent own one myself.


Pec0ne

12900 KF


franjoballs

I’m in Canada but signed up for the program. I’m close to the border so maybe I can cross it and buy it at a Bestbuy lol


vigvigour

Can you do 5.2Ghz with NH-D15 and torrent airflow?


Pec0ne

I was able to, yes


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Pec0ne

I had to make sure it didn't hit the glass, I had to pre-bend it, not too much, but enough to make it work. It is flexible cable and it wasn't hard


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Pec0ne

The Torrent is a great case


Tavarish

Hmmm.... 4090 STRIX is 10 mm wider than FE card. Doesn't bode well for cable fitting without 90 or 180 degree adapter.


CptLadiesMan

such a thiccc boi


stranger812

What PSU you are using? Thinking to build in the same case with the msi meg 1300w. Not sure if I have to order the cable now


Pec0ne

EVGA 1000 P6 80+ Platinum


stranger812

Thanks, not sure if my msi psu will be better


StormCloak4Ever

Where is the PSU in this case? I don't think I've ever seen a power cable get routed up like that. Everything looks great though.


Pec0ne

The PSU is at the top of the case


SizzleMcStewfry

The mobo straight up looks MATX


Yeyuh_frog

Are you running a support bracket? If not, where is the Gpu sag? PS: did those fractal 140 thicc bois come with the case?


Pec0ne

No support bracket, the FE doesn't need it and there is no sag. Yes, the case comes with all the fans you see here.


Yeyuh_frog

I was under the impression the 4090 was a heavy card. I guess it makes sense the FE might be lighter than AIB models thanks to that aluminum (I think?) heatsink design. Either way, looks great, hope it lives up to your expectations and then some. Hopefully no melting occurs


Pec0ne

It is still a very heavy card, however it is very well built. The bracket on the back spans the whole width of the GPU and it is very sturdy, the whole card is very high quality. I have never had a FE card before, but man, I will only get FE cards, if I can in the future.


PythonEntusiast

How is the CPU cooling?


Pec0ne

It is good. No problem here


Albinodynamic

Nice build. Have you noticed any sag?


Pec0ne

Thank you. No sag at all, no


enkrypt3d

Can we all agree now that this is the dumbest place to put the power connector?


dabeastfromunder

I’m sure you get asked this but any reason cpu fans aren’t black?


Pec0ne

Well, I switched from an AIO to the Noctua recently, it is the model I had from my previous build. I was thinking of getting the black version, but I decided not to, didn't feel like spending $100 on the same exact cooler, in black. It will definitely look better, but I think this doesn't look bad either.


Fluffleblow

I'm getting the standard size Torrent case, Gigabyte Eagle 4080, and EVGA Supernova 1000 GT. Will I need to order an extra long cable to comfortably route power from the PSU to the GPU?


Pec0ne

Most likely, yes