NVIDIA RTX 4090: getting the right case for a MONSTER card by Jose Antunes

When you thought NVIDIA’s RTX 3080 was huge, suppose once more: the RTX 4090 is a beast. Even circumstances with the earlier era won’t be sufficient for the RTX 4090.

Shopping for a card with earlier era NVIDIA playing cards, whether or not it is the RTX 3080 or the RTX 3090, was a problem as a result of each variations had been missing and a few folks needed to wait months to get the cardboard they wished. . At the moment, I keep in mind first we had an MSI Suprim 3080 card that simply did not slot in my case, I imagine this mannequin matches most trendy graphics playing cards. On the time I needed to tune in for one more MSI RTX 3080, Gaming Trio X, and it suited my scenario.

In case you are questioning, my case for RTX 3080 PC construct is, Corsair Carbide 300RWhat Corsair sells is: “Nice techniques begin with a terrific chassis, and the Carbide Collection 300R provides a outstanding variety of options in a compact chassis. Easy accessibility, loads of room for growth and superior cooling, highly effective PCs that do not take up a lot house the 300R It makes it the right option to create.”

I hate huge laptop circumstances, so the Carbide 300R was and nonetheless is a good answer. Initially purchased for a PC made earlier than the RTX 3080 so it has an extended lifespan, Hosting RTX 2070 it matches completely within the house out there for graphics playing cards. I used to snigger at my son’s Nox Hummer PC case, saying it was so huge we could not invite his girlfriend to remain… however when the MSI RTX 3080 Suprim arrived, he was the one who laughed as a result of his case was sufficiently big for the cardboard and mine wasn’t. Because it’s the one mannequin I might slot in my case, I needed to await the smaller MSI RTX 3080 Gaming Trio X to launch.

size will not be a problem

As a footnote, let me say that Could Son has lately turned to a extra “pleasant” answer – by way of footprint – a white case from LIAN LI, the supplier of some attention-grabbing circumstances. It has the LANCOOL-II-Mesh-rgb, a mid-size case in white (additionally out there in black) that I have been a bit envious of, not due to the RGB lights however due to its design, inside quantity, and cooling choices. After I give it some thought although, I by no means cared for circumstances, at all times on the lookout for an answer that fits my wants, one among which is simply sufficient room to suit all the pieces I want. Till now…

There was no want to attend for the graphics playing cards to return out this time: I used to be pleased with the RTX 3080 I received from MSI so I ordered an RTX 4090 MSI Gaming Trio X and was instructed it might take a couple of days to ship. After deciding to maintain my earlier construct utilizing an Intel i7-9700K that is still versatile, I dreamed of eradicating my RTX 3080 and plugging within the RTX 4090. I believed it would not work.

Corsair says the Carbide 300R is designed to simply accept a most GPU size (mm) of 450mm, so the MSI RTX 4090 Gaming Trio X with 337mm ought to match snugly within the chassis. Nevertheless, I had my doubts as I used to be already having hassle becoming the RTX 3080 within the Corsair case by way of peak, not size. After measuring all the pieces and evaluating specs on-line for a couple of days, I made a decision to not danger it and ordered a brand new PC case from my provider of my selection.

Final case on the town

It was the very best resolution I’ve ever made. After wanting round for an answer I selected: LANCOOL-III-Mesh from LIAN LI, which is the later model my son has. The LANCOOL III, in keeping with the corporate, “premium mid-tower chassis provides higher thermal efficiency than the LANCOOL II by together with 4 pre-installed 140mm PWM followers, and options advantageous mesh panels designed to make sure enough airflow is delivered to the chassis. The system is at peak efficiency. high-end elements whereas working.

My model does not have an RGB fan… however my new RTX 4090 has a rainbow of colours which might be extra delicate than the disco-looking lights in my son’s PC case… and turned away from me. I simply introduced residence the LANCOOL III, the final product out there within the retailer, and began porting my PC construct from the Corsair Carbide 300R to its new residence.

I made a decision to maintain my earlier construct working till I selected which new Intel CPU from 13.^pearl I’ll purchase a Gen 1 so it made sense to maneuver the earlier construct to the brand new case, as my outcomes might differ, so I wished to do some testing to see what I’ve gained by switching from the RTX 3080 to the RTX 4090. It’s going to enchantment to those that wish to maintain their previous CPUs working for some time. That is for one more submit; At present, I wish to share my expertise of shopping for a brand new protected.

Two points with most PC circumstances: peak and width

Simply after I received to the tip of shifting elements between circumstances, the RTX 4090 arrived and it was tempting to plug it in…however I made a decision to attend to proceed with Cinebench and different testing on the RTX 3080. After I unpacked the RTX 4090 simply to have a look at, I shortly realized it would not match my Carbide 300R, and as I suspected, it is a peak difficulty, not a size difficulty. The RTX 4090 has 77mm and the RTX 3080’s 56mm leaves no vertical house contained in the case.

This can be a downside many will face, and there’s one other downside: As a result of an adapter is required to connect with the RTX 40 collection, it’s worthwhile to have a wider chassis than most skinny circumstances folks purchase. The Corsair Carbide 300R measures 485mm x 210mm x 449mm and the LIAN LI LANCOOL III is 523mm x 238mm x 526mm. The distinction between 210mm and 238mm implies that even when I might match the RTX 4090 contained in the Carbide 300R, I would not be capable to exchange the cable. The cable nearly touches the glass of the LANCOOL III…

Photos posted right here – mine samsung s22 ultra in motion – offer you an thought of ​​how the identical construct and elements match contained in the Carbide 300R and LANCOOL III. I additionally present you what the LANCOOL III with the RTX 4090 seems like. Do not get me improper, the Carbide 300R is a superb Corsair PC case – and I am going to proceed to make use of it for a second PCVR that I wish to construct in 2023, nevertheless it’s the RTX 4090 that I can not use it for MONSTER in any means. It isn’t simply measurement, however power, however that is one thing for one more article.