Teenage Engineering computer-1 Build

[@harlothompson]

I'll be doing a similar computer-1 build this week but with a 5700G and no GPU. Waiting for the 3060 mini cards to be readily available and reasonably priced. Excited to see the results.

[@bigbirdly]

same. got everything together and building this weekend

[@rickymanwaring2066]

Thank you so much for the F_Audio Description. Saved my baon. I couldn't figure it out.

[@esoterra]

Thorough video !! I’m using this as the basis for my build to check dimensions. Thank you.

[@esoterra]

In no specific order, this is what I have purchased for my build. CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D9L 46.44 CFM CPU Cooler Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix X570-I Gaming Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-4000 CL18 Memory Storage: Corsair MP600 Force Series Gen4 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive Storage: Corsair MP600 Force Series Gen4 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive Power Supply: Cooler Master V SFX Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM 64-bit Case Fan: Noctua A8 PWM chromax.black.swap 32.67 CFM 80 mm Fan Keyboard: Mad Catz The Authentic S.T.R.I.K.E. 4 Wired Gaming Keyboard Mouse: Mad Catz MMO7 Wired Laser Mouse Video: GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC

[@dustinlocke1278]

If anybody's curious, the parts list (just using Amazon links given) comes out to $3,800.62. Super cool build.

[@gogogoligorsky]

I got the GPU here from an eBay seller in Japan for just under $800 (instead of $2000+). I'm in Sweden and had to pay about $200 to customs. But that knocks a lot off the total price.

[@RiccardoCorbella]

Where’s the link?

[@gogogoligorsky]

Just search for "MSI Geforce RTX 3060 AERO ITX 12G OC" on eBay.

[@kRn3iRf2e]

Love the build! I want to try to recreate this with a 5900x, a single fan PNY 3060 (aero seems to be more $$$), and an extra fan like distreal suggests. This pc is a dream if I can get it all to work :)

[@baominhle3736]

how would it be possible to add an extra fan?

[@NateHurwitzBikes]

Doing a build very similar to this in February. Gathering parts now. 5600x processor, platinum PSU, a “be quiet” low profile cooler, slightly different storage (WD). All other components are the same (blackout case fan though from noctua though). Got the GPU from Japan eBay. Interested to hear about the volume so I can get it fixed proactively.

[@griffinjones6491]

Wondering if you had the same issue with your Be Quiet! Shadowrock LP cooler. I had to install it backwards to the fit the profile of the case and remove a plastic cover piece on the Strix B550-I motherboard.

[@NateHurwitzBikes]

@@griffinjones6491 yeah. Exact same issue. I actually went with the included cooler in the 5600x since I didn’t want to mess with my motherboard. I ended up returning the be-quiet cooler.

[@Dinsorsoos]

Probably the best build for this case, although I think I might go with a 3600 or 5600X

[@gogogoligorsky]

Thanks! Yeah, I went with the 5800x because it balanced good thermals, pricepoint, and benchmark performance for Blender.

[@baominhle3736]

how does the fact that the intake fan is blowing directly onto the flat top of the cpu cooler affect airflow? would it be better to go with a top-down cooler?

[@harlothompson]

I finally got the graphics cards thanks to a friend who was visiting Japan. It failed after less than a month of use and now MSI won't warranty it for repair or replacement. MSI NA says the card is region locked and they can't do a repair, and MSI Japan says all warranties must go through the distributor so unless I can somehow get to BIC Camera in Japan I have just lost $600 on this card. Buyer beware, MSI may be international but there products apparently are not.

[@dangeroosdave950]

Can I ask if you have gamed on the GPU yet? I am wondering if it is noisy or not. Rad build, I am loving this Orange case.

[@gogogoligorsky]

I use the PC for 3D rendering, not gaming, so can't help you there. When rendering animations, the fans are definitely going for it, but I don't know if I'd classify as noisy.

[@dangeroosdave950]

Thanks for the reply. Appreciate the input.

[@TROYOSTRANDER]

Hi David, Nice one using the tower air cooler! And what are your thoughts one year later...Anything you would change?

[@Dinsorsoos]

Hi again, did you have any luck solving the front audio jack issue?

[@teemuhalme5992]

Hey super cool build! Im currently building my own and would get my hands on asus rtx 3060 phoenix. The case says its capable to fit 40mm thick card, aero is 43mm, phoenix would be 51mm. Any idea if that could still fit? Big thanks for any help!

[@siddadood]

Same question. I think the asus is too big. Pny may be the move….but then you have a Pny card lol. I’m curious on thermals. It has one choked exhaust fan

[@gogogoligorsky]

Ah, I think it'd be a really tight fit... doubt there'd be much of any space between the GPU fan and the top of the case... maaaybe a couple mm.

[@siddadood]

i think i may try the asus over an aero card. i will let you know in a month what i do. remember the case is bendable lol so ill force to make it fit. If i dont end up going with asus 3060, im going zotac 1660 s or ti thats my other option cause it fits perfect. im not paying $780-900 for a 3060 aero. thats the only prices i see for aero. phoenix is better priced at around $6-700. I will keep you posted and may post a video myself

[@siddadood]

did you build yours yet?

[@LHunteres]

Bought the asus pheonix 3060 thinking that it would be small enough for this case. I don't know if I'd say it fit. I'm able to get the top of the case back on without any of the panels bending from the card's thickness. The fan is right up against the top which presented a problem for me. I can't get the fan speed below 30% at idle, which causes whistling due to the holes at the top of the case. I thought the card was the issue until I took the top of the case off to troubleshoot and found that the noise was far more tolerable. If I could find any other itx 3060/ti card at the price that I got the asus one for then I would skip the asus altogether. At the moment I keep the top off and named my build Teenage Catastrophe.

[@KJrishaug]

Great build! CPU question: Did you have to do any bios updates before setting up the mobo for the 5800x and a first boot?

[@gogogoligorsky]

Thanks! No, I didn't have to do a bios update. Smooth sailing.

[@davidpauldelacruz1014]

is there any clearance issue on the intake fan when using the Noctua NH-D9L? Thanks

[@distreall]

Nice, I made quite a similar build but with 5900x and 3060 Ti Aero :D Unfortunately, I used Noctua NH-L9x65, so it needs to work in eco mode. Is it a tight fit with NH-D9L? I'm a bit afraid that if it's too close to the case fan, it won't be pushing fresh air to the GPU card bottom. Also, I highly recommend sticking additional NF-A9x14 to the back, as close to GPU as you can. If you set it up to push air from the case, it helps to drop down the temperature inside. :)

[@gogogoligorsky]

The NH-D9L fits no problem, but I don't think anything bigger will fit. Good suggestion on adding another case fan. For my use case (rendering) I haven't been running into thermal issues, but I'll definitely consider adding a fan anyway.

[@Dinsorsoos]

What exactly do you mean by adding a fan close to the GPU? Do you mean mount to the side of the CPU cooler?

[@baominhle3736]

as there is only one case fan mount, where would you install the second one?

[@distreall]

​@@baominhle3736 I've installed two fans (92mm and 60mm) to the back grill of the case. I've used doublesided mounting tape to check temeperatures before drilling bigger holes for screws, but eventually left it with the tape and it holds really good.

[@Camdem]

is there space on the back for exhaust fans?

[@iokat64]

Nice build, thanks for sharing! Did you end up getting the audio to work? I saw another video where someone had the same issue, curious if you found a fix

[@gogogoligorsky]

I haven't made an effort to look into that. I've been using Bluetooth headphones and there's a headphone jack on the back. One day I'll open up the case and troubleshoot but it hasn't bugged me yet.

[@Dinsorsoos]

What’s the clearance like between the 80mm fan and the CPU cooler? Does the max 120mm specification seem about right? And does it seem to be taking into account the width of the 80mm fan?

[@gogogoligorsky]

The 120mm specification seems right. That's what I used to pick the Noctua NH-D9L for cooling the CPU. It looks to be about 10-15mm between that CPU cooling tower and the case fan. In my build, there are cables running in that gap though, so you'd need to do nice cable management if you were trying to make use of that little gap.

[@Dinsorsoos]

@@gogogoligorsky okay thanks for the info. I’m wondering how much air is able to move through that gap and around to the sides of the heatsink, since the intake fan is in the unusual position of blowing onto the flat top of the cooler. A top down cooler seems like it would be better for the position of the intake, but doesn’t have the advantage of the sideways cooler blowing in the direction of the exhaust.

[@gogogoligorsky]

@@Dinsorsoos Yeah, all good points. For my use case (3D rendering) the thermals haven't been a problem. I'm happy with my build, and also certain that someone like you would find a more effective cooling solution! Looks like more people are getting this case, so it'll be cool to see what they build.

[@Dinsorsoos]

@@gogogoligorsky may I also ask, how thick of a graphics card does this case seem to allow? Is there any space on the top of your card?

[@gogogoligorsky]

@@Dinsorsoos There's not much space on top of the card. About 10mm between the GPU fan and the top of the case.

[@LHunteres]

Hi! I just finished my build yesterday with the help of your guide. I'm also having issues getting audio out of the front panel jack. Did you ever resolve the issue?

[@paulomendez7205]

No yet. Waiting a solution from the manufacturer.

[@theplatter5317]

@@paulomendez7205did either of you find a solution?

[@farbodfaramarzi5491]

🔥

[@jeanbatiste]

great build, i wonder what thermals are like though 🤔

[@gogogoligorsky]

I built this primarily for 3D rendering using Blender, so I don't have a need for long sustained heavy thermal load. The performance is *way* better than the MacBook Pro I was using, and I haven't had any trouble with thermals. Though I don't have any specific numbers for you at full load.

[@jeanbatiste]

@@gogogoligorsky ah that’s good then, i love this case, wish they’d sell the atx version they showed a while ago

[@siddadood]

Does it not have hardware to mount the gpu?

[@gogogoligorsky]

There wasn't a mounting bolt included with the GPU (or the case.) I had a zip tie handy and that's been perfectly fine. Maybe I'll dig around and see if I have a little bolt to use.

[@maiastniki]

i think im gonna stick to the hd audio cables my x570 came with this is the only other tutorial on youtube and neither one can get the audio working with the stuff TE provided it also looks like theres just enough space to chuck a drive bay for my ssd lmao