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#441 ·
Guys just got myself a phanteks evolve shift x and mounted a black ice GTX240 in the front and GTS120 in the bottom I currently have the radiator fans in pull and the top fan by the motherboard in exhaust but my temps are not great and the case itself heats up quiet a bit. would having all the fans in push config drawing air from inside the case (negative air pressure) be better?


My specs are:

8700k @5GHZ 1.4v
GTX1080ti @2.37ghz +300 on memory
phanteks glacia 350i cpu block
EK full cover gpu block
Corsair vengeance pro rgb 3200
2 x 500gb nvme ssd
Silverstone 800w sfxl psu
 
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#442 · (Edited)
Hey all completed my mini Shift Skittles machine (non X)

8700k at 5ghz
1080 FE
Kraken 22


Temps are better than I thought 68c playing COD for 6 hours today

GPU temps at 79c but I was getting roughly the same temps on a NZXT Manta before

Recommend the case if you have patience because building itx is an experience (not the best) but rewarding.

I just with there was better cable management areas for Motherboard psu cables.
 

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#443 · (Edited)
Hi guys,i d like to build up in a shift x,since i already own a 30mm 360 and a 30mm 420 rad and dont want to buy a 240+120 i m asking you a question.
do you think it s possible to place a rad between the chassis and the front panel like in pic1, placing the 3 fans inside the case?i assume there's not enough space for a rad there,so the idea is to mod the front panel and crate the space to fit the rad .Or place a rad like in pic 2 is phisically possible ?
 

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#444 ·
Hello all! I have had my Shift build for quite some time now but I just stumbled upon this thread.

Here is my current build. I am planning on switching to the X and upgrade to an 8700k and a 240mm AIO in hopes of cooler CPU temps.

My Specs:
CPU: Intel 8600k. Delidded. OC to 4.8GHz @ 1.31v.
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i v2. (2) 120mm fans in a pull push config. CPU Temps are around 41c Idle, 70c under load.
MB: Asus ROG Srix z370-I
RAM: 2x8GB TridentZ RGB 3200mhz
Storage: 512GB WD Black M.2 & 500GB Samsung 850 EVO.
GPU: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti iCX Gaming
PSU: 500W Silverstone SFX-L
Case Fans: (2) Corsair LL140 RGB with Lighting Node Pro

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#445 · (Edited)
Hello all,
I'm planning to buy shift (non X) and build my first itx pc but I've read about some problems so I'm counting that most experienced people here would be able to help me.

First question is about PCI riser cos I've read that for some people it doesn't work in 3.0 mode and they need to force gen 2 in BIOS. So do any of you experienced that issue?
Second is about airflow and GPU temps. I just want to know if this case fit RTX2070 for example this one https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N2070GAMING-OC-8GC#kf
Did somebody tried to fit RTX in this case?
And last question is about CPU cooling. Is it better to buy AIO or some air cooler for i5-9600k (not planning to OC at this point).
EDIT: I've looked at Kraken X42 and it looks nice so the question is will it fit inside?


EDIT2: So I've checked RTX prices and I'm pretty sure that I'll stay with my current GTX1070 for now. Aslo I've found this reddit topic with answer to my question bout X42 https://www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/comments/72w9wj/got_my_kraken_x42_to_fit_n_the_phanteks_shift/ so can you give me some X42 alternatives? I do not take M22 into account.
 
#446 ·
Howdy!!

i was wondering if my GPU can fit

http://sapphirenitro.sapphiretech.com/en/vega64le.html

I recently move from GTX 1080 since im dual booting Hackintosh Mojave for working & Windows 10 For gaming
this card detects with mac seamlessly... but Apple not releasing nVidia webdriver mojave for GTX 10XX up thats why im moving revently to Vega

the card is massive even compared with strix 1080, it takes 2.5 slot of PCI and 54mm of thickness

anyone can help me? i dont want spent a fortune to get the case and Motherboard but in the end i cant use the GPU
 
#448 ·
Hey guys, I am looking at getting this and was wondering.. with a bit of modding or without... would a Kraken X72 360mm AIO fit in the shift X? I am downgrading from a thermaltake view 71... and well hope that i can get it to fit...

Thanks
 
#449 ·
mauikutan said:
Howdy!!

i was wondering if my GPU can fit

http://sapphirenitro.sapphiretech.com/en/vega64le.html

I recently move from GTX 1080 since im dual booting Hackintosh Mojave for working & Windows 10 For gaming
this card detects with mac seamlessly... but Apple not releasing nVidia webdriver mojave for GTX 10XX up thats why im moving revently to Vega

the card is massive even compared with strix 1080, it takes 2.5 slot of PCI and 54mm of thickness

anyone can help me? i dont want spent a fortune to get the case and Motherboard but in the end i cant use the GPU
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It will fit in width probably, but most definitely not in height if it's 2.5 slots. If you watercool it, that's another story.

cdnGhost said:
Hey guys, I am looking at getting this and was wondering.. with a bit of modding or without... would a Kraken X72 360mm AIO fit in the shift X? I am downgrading from a thermaltake view 71... and well hope that i can get it to fit...

Thanks
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Not really, you'd need to mod it heavily to fit a 360.

cdnGhost said:
Hey guys, I am looking at getting this and was wondering.. with a bit of modding or without... would a Kraken X72 360mm AIO fit in the shift X? I am downgrading from a thermaltake view 71... and well hope that i can get it to fit...

Thanks
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240+120

steverebo said:
Guys just got myself a phanteks evolve shift x and mounted a black ice GTX240 in the front and GTS120 in the bottom I currently have the radiator fans in pull and the top fan by the motherboard in exhaust but my temps are not great and the case itself heats up quiet a bit. would having all the fans in push config drawing air from inside the case (negative air pressure) be better?


My specs are:

8700k @5GHZ 1.4v
GTX1080ti @2.37ghz +300 on memory
phanteks glacia 350i cpu block
EK full cover gpu block
Corsair vengeance pro rgb 3200
2 x 500gb nvme ssd
Silverstone 800w sfxl psu
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Remove the dust filters, put top as intake and rad fans as exhaust, get REALLY good fans (EK Vardar, Noctua Industrial, Delta's), and ramp up fan speed if all of this is still not enough.
 
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#450 ·
Hey guys.

I'm thinking of using this case horizontally with an EVGA GTX 1080Ti FTW3, with no glass panel on the bottom to let the card suck in fresh air.
Beyond dust, does anyone foresee problems with this configuration?

The rest of the case will be straight-forward: VIPER Patriot RAM and some sort of AIO. Still haven't picked a mobo, but I'm sure someone's covered that in an earlier post.
 
#451 ·
Sedici said:
It looks like you have the 4 holes already in your CAD file. Just unscrew the brackets from the glass panel, and rescrew it onto the acrylic one. I do recommend trying to get it cut out of thicker material though. 2mm won't match the thickness of the glass panel, and the threads on the screws will bottom out before sitting flush, making the bracket wobbly. 3-4mm is ideal. The original glass panel is 4mm thick for reference.

An alternative method is magnets. I used magnets to hold the custom panel on my smaller Shift case. This looked a little bit cleaner and just pops on and off.

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That looks amazing ! What material did you make that side panel from and where did you attatch the magnets ? Do the vents on the side actually help with cooling the case ?

Could you provide some more pictures ? Thumbs up for that build.
 
#452 ·
I finished my Phanteks Evolv Shift build and I'm quite happy with the results. But my SAPPHIRE RX 570 is getting a little to warm, so I'm thinking about making a side panel with acryl glas and vents to help the hot air get out of the case. Is it going to help and if yes by how much ?

This is my build: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/cLBbt6




(sorry for my bad englisch i'm german)
 

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#453 ·
PainJr said:
That looks amazing ! What material did you make that side panel from and where did you attatch the magnets ? Do the vents on the side actually help with cooling the case ?

Could you provide some more pictures ? Thumbs up for that build.
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Heyyy thanks! The panel is laser cut 3mm aluminum, that I brushed myself. I just put four small round magnets (15mm diameter) on the four corners of the side panel using glue. The panel just sticks onto the case because the case is steel.

I'm not sure if the vents help cool the side, but I would assume it would let maybe a little extra lingering heat escape. I don't have a lot of photos of it because it was a short side project. I do have these photos of when I took off the gray powdercoat and gave the case panels a brushed finish.

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This is another of the right side. I mocked it up on my desk, but the case is empty.

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I never used this case. It's just sitting in storage. I still have the CAD file for the side panel if anybody wants it. I think I could have made it like 2-3mm taller, but it works as is.
 
#454 ·
Sedici said:
Heyyy thanks! The panel is laser cut 3mm aluminum, that I brushed myself. I just put four small round magnets (15mm diameter) on the four corners of the side panel using glue. The panel just sticks onto the case because the case is steel.

I'm not sure if the vents help cool the side, but I would assume it would let maybe a little extra lingering heat escape. I don't have a lot of photos of it because it was a short side project. I do have these photos of when I took off the gray powdercoat and gave the case panels a brushed finish.

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This is another of the right side. I mocked it up on my desk, but the case is empty.

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I never used this case. It's just sitting in storage. I still have the CAD file for the side panel if anybody wants it. I think I could have made it like 2-3mm taller, but it works as is.
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Just wow. Your build is awesome and thanks for the pictures.
If you could provide me the CAD data i would appreciate that, maybe i'm going to try an aluminium side panel as well. How much did it cost to make that panel ?

Possibly next week i will let someone mod the front aluminium panel for better airflow. When it's done i will provide pictures.
 
#455 ·
PainJr said:
Just wow. Your build is awesome and thanks for the pictures.
If you could provide me the CAD data i would appreciate that, maybe i'm going to try an aluminium side panel as well. How much did it cost to make that panel ?

Possibly next week i will let someone mod the front aluminium panel for better airflow. When it's done i will provide pictures.
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Here's a link to a Google Drive folder which includes the raw .DXF file from Autodesk Fusion. Also has an .EPS file which opens using Adobe Illustrator. A lasercutter/waterjet place should be able to use the EPS file. The side panel was a couple of millimeters short for me, but not noticeable enough for me to get it remade. If anyone plans on using it, extend the top part 2-3 millimeters if you want.

The original dimensions are 471mm x 228mm.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14wOqHyFzTH_esAPc8lE5fQLQ41bYE88j

I live in Silicon Valley and had one of the dozens of local shops do it lol. It cost me $60, materials+cut time. A few other CNC places that take online orders are eMachineShop, Xometry, Ponoko, and Big Blue Saw. Lasergist laser cuts, but last time I checked they only do steel. And I think they also have a size limit which won't fit a side panel. Ponoko has a lot of acrylic options.

Big Blue Saw does waterjetting, and offers instant online quotes. Here's prices from BBS for the single side panel. ~3mm thick 6061AL

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#456 ·
InWin Mars Fan?! Will it help?

Finally, I bought all the parts for my PC build with Phanteks evolv shift mini case. (Not the X version, the smaller version)

I see a lot of reviews about the cases saying that there is rack of air flow.



Then I saw this unique fan from InWin. The MARS!! This fan is adjustable fan which can extend out and pivot to different position.

(please search for it, it is pretty cool)



So I was thinking about using the fan to improve the air flow in the case. I tried to install it on top of the case but it does not have enough clearance.

I am planning to mount it on bottom front and position it to the middle of the case.



Do you guys think adding this fan on the middle of the fan can improve any air flow or temperature of the case overall? Need advise!!
 
#457 ·
InWin Mars Fan, Will it help??

Finally, I bought all the parts for my PC build with Phanteks evolv shift mini case. (Not the X version, the smaller version)

I see a lot of reviews about the cases saying that there is rack of air flow.



Then I saw this unique fan from InWin. The MARS!! This fan is adjustable fan which can extend out and pivot to different position.

(please search for it, it is pretty cool)



So I was thinking about using the fan to improve the air flow in the case. I tried to install it on top of the case but it does not have enough clearance.

I am planning to mount it on bottom front and position it to the middle of the case.



Do you guys think adding this fan on the middle of the fan can improve any air flow or temperature of the case overall? Need advise!!
 

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#459 ·
My case mod of the front panel is finally done and at the end of the week i will put it back on my case.
Can‘t wait to test how my thermals will be improved. :D

Big thanks to mesasa from Reddit for providing the CAD and STEP data for that mod. :cheers:
 

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