Ultimate Silent ITX Build - Step by Step

[@miul84]

Everything is explained it good detail. Not to much blabla, but also I have never seen somebody show all the little Hubs and Adapters like you. Thats awesome. You have found the sweetspot between information delivery, education and entertainment. All the best for your Channel

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 Wow. I have really taken a lot of early criticism in my editing, my pacing, my narration and made a lot of changes and to hear your feedback is really reassuring and really awesome. I am gaining confidence in my ability to make the videos really watchable and I am trying my best to improve with each video and this one is my favorite build so far. I am really glad that you got something out of the adapter/hub/controller sections as they are really fun to tinker and work with. Its simply just a lot of effort needed to put everything to video but I am getting used to it. I hope you stay tuned as I plan on continuing to make as many videos as I can on these topics. I know the 4080 Super series is coming up. Maybe some of that will be interesting. Thanks again for watching

[@shinotabi]

couldnt agree more

[@vectornetwork]

Hi All. I recognize that we are using a separate MO-RA (monster radiator) to get the silence. So, while its silent and powerful, whether its small can be debatable. You're flat out right to question if it's truly ITX if we consider the MO-RA. One thing that was unexpected for me was that, once the MO-RA is built, there doesn't appear to be a reason to upgrade any of it. The MO-RA is already best in class. Same with the Noctua fans. The reservoir, D5 pump, fittings and tubing all are not expected to need any upgrades. So, this really opens up future builds. The only consideration needed is the CPU/GPU water blocks (in addition to like motherboard, RAM, PSU, etc) and your build can go into basically any case (the Terra is tiny) and it will be silent. You can freely pair an Intel CPU at 400+ watts and an NVIDIA GPU at 400+ watts and have it be completely silent in any case you want. The other thing that was pleasantly unexpected was that the MO-RA does kind of blend away. Hear me out. Unless you have the MO-RA right up against the Terra like it's some big brother looking down at it, it feels like you're just using the Terra when using the rig, if that makes sense. It's a different feeling, you got the PC running at full load, GPU at max, and it's just sitting there, tiny and silent. But then again, I love regular ATX mid-tower rigs too. I have one as my main editing rig. I won't stop building those. Thanks again and please enjoy watching. I will continue to try my best to improve with each video. 🙏

[@GoldFus1on]

Thats not itx period. Builting within the constraints is the fun and ethos of ITX.

[@moejahi3d3]

Says who? You? Do you set the "etos" is for everyone? Lol get real. This is awesome. A small pc case on your desk and the cooling hidden under the desk. Best of both worlds. Ultimate performance. Small footprint on desk. Purists really need to get a grip.. Snowflakes wjo think a category is just for them. #yalouz ​@@GoldFus1on

[@tlovsoe4211]

ITX is motherboard standard (170mm x 170mm) it would be a small form factor build (SFF). One large benefit of a remote radiator is the option to place it in a cooler environment eg. outside or keep it out side your room so your room does not become too hot depending on the climate you live in.

[@rieyuki]

A big reason to build in ITX is to have a small footprint on your desk. Whether or not you use an external radiator is OUTSIDE the scope of ITX specifications. “Fun and ethos” is not in ITX specs, neither is “building within the constraints”. ITX case used? Check. ITX motherboard used? Check. This is ITX.

[@NPurvis7622]

Was actually exactly what I was looking for, thanks for the build!

[@Div617]

Absolutely amazing work! I have the same Mora 420 setup and you have provided one of the most comprehensive guide to hook all these up on youtube, so thank you for that!!

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 Right on MO-RA brother! It feels great. I am super proud of this video. I think I pour a little too much heart and soul into this one. It took something out of me. Worth it. Story-time. So, I was done with the build and start the benchmark and honestly I was not impressed with the noise level. I even lowered the Noctua NF-A20s down to like 20% and still was like, "Hm, louder than I imagined. I guess this is..fine..." About 2 hours of benchmarking later, it occured to me. The noise is coming from the PC and not the MO-RA (they were next to each other). I checked and the NF-A12x15 was running at 100%. I turned that down and immediately the whole room fell silent. Like, silent. I had a moment. I think I almost teared up. And then it occurred to me. This is all about it being silent. That's the best part. Tiny and silent and ...wow, immensely powerful. Thanks again for watching

[@greggreg2458]

Amazing work! The MO-RA is a real monster! I love watercooling, it's the true only way for high end deadly silent gaming, i own a Corsair 1000D with 2 480 and 2 360 rads, both 60mm thick, push pull, 600rpm max, deadly silent.

[@All_Dead_In_Shimoda]

I've been considering a build like this for awhile now and you nailed every aspect. The quick connects, ultra silent and raw cooling power makes it the ultimate setup. You've earnt a sub from me 👊😎

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 I sincerely appreciate the good feedback. This build has been living rent free in my head for a while now too and I am super happy that I was able to get it all on video. Thanks again for watching and I hope you stay tuned

[@BeardOvBorgia]

Very detailed video and highly technical build, you nailed it bro, bravo 👍 I also own the Mo-Ra420, and it has been one of my best investments for long term cooling solutions

[@vectornetwork]

Thank you for the comment 🙏 I might have put a little too much of my heart and soul into this one. This is my favorite build to date. It is near the endgame here. I am not sure what else I would want to improve. The MO-RA can be perceived as "overkill" but after putting it together, I had to stop myself from doing this too all my rigs. It only occurred to me after the build that the MO-RA unit with Reservoir, pump, etc., all consists of parts that aren't expected to be upgraded. So, that provides the PC build much more variety and options. Thanks again for watching and commenting.

[@svenwort2055]

Beautiful

[@Coles-bootleg-vids]

Instant sub, I don't wanna miss any more cool and genuinely creative builds like this

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 Thank you PC brethren and I appreciate the kind words.

[@Mikey-Likes-I.T]

liked and subscribed! I like the fact that you were not afraid to mix and match other manufactures fittings together to get the look that you wanted. Maybe putting a set of custom length cables in there as well to help out when you have to maintain it. I am putting together two builds myself and that is one of the things that I wish I had included with it.makes cable management hell easier.

[@matheusmarim7844]

Beautiful design and video. I'd love to see more of these types of builds out there. The idea is great. Some day I hope to build a external rad on my build too. Thanks for this great content as always.

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏I sincerely appreciate the good feedback. I will continue to do my best to improve the videos and also to produce more of them. Thanks again for watching

[@jjlw2378]

I was always wondering the best way to power the Mora3. I thought about using an extra 850w PSU I have but your solution is much cleaner. Great Video! Best Mora3 video I've ever seen.

[@bearsdidit]

Great job on the build!

[@alexc5564]

Very good build and video quality 👌 thank you

[@SQUNTO]

absolutely awesome! subscribed

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 Thank you ! I read all the comments and your positivity gives me a boost!

[@MiyabiJNEP]

I love it! You’ve inspired me to try something similar in my NANOQ S. Cheers ✌️

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 I appreciate the kind words and feedback. Thanks again for watching

[@CHADCHOPS]

Subbed, love the step by step build videos!

[@Vertyk]

Insane clean build 🖤

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 I appreciate the kind words and I will try my best to improve with each new video.

[@RayOnTheRun]

Great build with premium parts and amazing explanations!! Just a tip, switch to wearing black gloves, the white ones throws off the camera's white balance and over exposes the video.

[@johnathan5496]

Im going to do this exact build thanks to this video. Great content. 10/10

[@yosialin2583]

is it small and silent?

[@szaborobi5718]

i also have a set of quick disconnects at the radiator side, so i can easily change tube lenght depending on the rad and case placement

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏Right on! I actually had that same plan from the outset. 4 QDCs total. But then changed it to just the 2 QDCs to simplify the build a little more and to potentially side step any comments on how too many "uneccessary" QDCs may impact flow-rate. Its why I also added a flow rate sensor. Turns out, flow-rate is totally A-OK :) Thanks again for watching

[@SamuelBSR]

You need to be a plumber to assemble all of that 😀

[@yu-i7476]

Ive been looking for someone to make something likes

[@cmja09]

ever since noctua created good fans, low noise, powerful sff has been possible

[@vectornetwork]

Please enjoy watching 🙏

[@AprilMayRain]

So impressed 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Kokinkun]

You've earned a new sub! You did such a great job in both explanation and recording. Would larger 19/13 fittings and tubing work inside the Terra or are you constrained to 16/10 due to clearance issues?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 I did not consider going larger. I typically choose between 16/10 and 13/10. So, I was already going with the large ones. Even if it did fit, one thing to keep in mind, there are 4 holes with 4 sets of fittings on the PCI slot passthrough bracket. That bracket is really just clamped together (sandwiched) and while its secure but that part of the case wasn't made for it. So, with so many fittings on that part, there is tension there and I wouldn't want more tension with bigger fittings. The way I relieved the tension was adding those 45 degree fittings on the outside, so the tubes and weight can be rotated downwards. That relieves the tension. Hope that helps

[@Kokinkun]

@@vectornetwork That helps a lot in providing context. I didn't realize the PCI-E passthrough was mostly pressure fit and the larger fittings would definitely add more tension. I'd love to build something similar for a future CPU/GPU gen as I have a 5900X and 3080Ti that are still doing great. They are housed in an O11 Mini with a triple radiator setup (HWL SR2 360, GTS360 and GTS280) but I've been curious about SFF and MORA builds for better performance and even greater silence. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question!

[@matomerah]

why are you whispering ? no need to shy, you did a great job

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏Wow, amazing and underrated comment. I am shy and I have been trying to improve the audio/narration/commentary/pacing as it has lagged behind the visuals. I appreciate the positive feedback

[@ImOnlyHereForTheZipline]

Late comment but I did something similar in my T1 after seeing this video, thanks for the inspiration it came out great!

[@chrisbrookshire861]

Fantastic video. Keep it up.

[@000hitec000]

I want to buy Alphacool Supernova 1260, will I lose something in performance compared to MO-RA3 420? The radiator will be half a meter from the computer, I will use one D5 pump. Should I use the same 200 mm fans from Noctua or Push/Pull on the Arctic P14?

[@alpenfoxvideo7255]

i'm pretty sure the D5 Next can power 4 of those fans by itself, without using the quadro and external USB cables. I did power 4x T30 from it and they were able to run at 3000rpm flawlessly

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏You're flat out right. When I was putting this together, I discovered that there was a fan input on the D5 itself. In retrospect, I would be able to cut out the Quadro and also the Hubby 7, if we are okay with a thicker internal USB 2.0 cable (for 2 inputs (sensor and pump), the hubby7 is needed once we have 3 inputs). But having the Quadro and the Hubby7 allows for more flexibility and a thinner internal USB 2.0 cable to the motherboard (only 1 input). Flexibility as in I keep this rig in a cabinet with a hole cutout for ventilation into the wall where I've attached a 92mm fan, so I'm able to plug in an additional fan into the QUADRO. But I do think having that fan input on the D5 is pretty cool. If I ever get around to using it in a video, I'll make sure to mention it. Thanks again for the comment and for watching

[@alpenfoxvideo7255]

@@vectornetwork your considerations are correct. I would just get rid of the external usb thing altogether. Once programmed that pump controller unit runs the parameters you set standalone, and has it's own water temp sensor. It's the beauty of customizing the setup for each their own

[@vectornetwork]

Oh, I totally did not realize it could be programmed like that. In retrospect, of course it can. That would be much simpler. The only thing missing would be flow-rate (I think?) and that could easily be put more on the PC-side to shorten the cable. But, not having a flow-sensor to completely get rid of that internal USB cable would be a trade-off completely worth considering. That is really cool, thanks for the info. I think deep down I wanted to show all the little Aquacomputer widgets and things. And, you're right on about the beauty of customizing for each user. It's what PCs are all about.

[@SC.Digi.Romania]

😃👍Nays,,eu sunt Sebi din Brașov,,mie-mi plac genul asta te PC,micuțe da forte puternice,,mă uit cu placere la videourile tale,,succes an continuare👍

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 I appreciate the kind words and that you are watching. I have more content on the way.

[@ByteCuriousX]

Would be cool to mount that radiator underneath the desk with spacers to allow airflow to pass through

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 Good idea, that would be cool and also entirely possible!

[@lsantana954]

glad i came across your video. this is similar to what i want to do next but with the m2 case.

[@JohnChenTech]

In regard to the comment I just deleted, the MORA3 is made copper tubing and aluminum fins. The loop should be safe. I had mentioned that the aluminum radior would corrode when mixed with brass, copper, and zinc. However, after doing a thorough investigation on the build specs of the MORA3, I learned that only the radiator fins are made of aluminum. Great build.

[@AllaunSilverfox]

Could you create a spreadsheet of the parts or link a pcpartpicker list?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 I have the parts listed in the description but I can likely do a spreadsheet. What type of information would you like to see in the spreadsheet besides the name of the part?

[@voidisciple2759]

in my mind this is ideal. I always hated gaming room/bedroom heating up because of gaming so if I could run a passthrough through the drywall to a different room that would be the best although now that I think about it I guess I could just pass through mouse keyboard and monitor cable aswell and leave the whole case over there and it doesn't matter. Ether way this thing is sick silent performance is under rated.

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 You got it! The best part of all of this is that its completely customizable to your own situation. I just released a new version of this Silent 4090 build, this time it can run standalone and it has a 14900KS and a Strix 4090. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHmQiop5iKmcaKcsi=5kQHakpxSxXW4o8F

[@Waffles435]

Honestly with how big that radiator is its probably a better idea to just get a normal ATX build. But other than that good job on the build looks very cool.

[@EinSwitzer]

motherboard and pcb also parts on those 2 / check temps with probes / make sure they aren't over heating so the chips can get liquid.

[@omni_0101]

I love my ITX builds and am planning on external radiator upgrade. Just getting tired of hearing it at full bore

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏This is the way. Noiseless is a tangible benefit.

[@Buddy63631]

Verry nice detail in this video! By far one of the best out there.. However I don't understand the point of doing an itx build if you have to have another itx cooling build attached to it. Why not just do one large build all together at that point?

[@Jared-qy1jh]

The advantage of having the cooling all external is you can stick it wherever you want, just limited by how much hose you have. So you stick it under a desk where you can't see it, on the wall, or even in another room. Then you've got zero noise and your PC is right next to you taking up barely any space on your desk, basically getting the cooling from a 3x 360mm build with an ITX footprint.

[@djbutch123]

I did this too hunting quietness. Unfortunately after removing all the cooling noise I realized just how bad the 3090FE coil whine is. Unfortunately not much I can do about that until I upgrade.

[@All_Dead_In_Shimoda]

You won't find much respite from coil whine if you go 40 series 👎 my Tuff 4090 has it tho not as bad as that 3090.

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for the comment 🙏Ha ha, I can relate, funny story. When putting this rig in my living room with HDMI to the TV...I found all the other fans, including the ice maker, and the other PC in the room but nothing from the terra or the mora. Coil whine is something I would like to address in a future video, but its so hard to pin down, especially with limited sample sizes. Thanks again for watching and commenting

[@Blastthehumans]

While this build is sick, do remember a couple of things: Yes, the water cooled part of the system will undoubtedly be near silent, BUT the choice of components matters a lot, like the motherboard (itx models may have a tiny whiny fan, which turns on from time to time). Same with the PSU. Certain models, like some Cooler master units, for example, cannot be called silent and at some times even moderate under load. Discl.: I daily drive an ITX system with a MoRa 360 rad. Cheers!

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for the comment 🙏 This is so spot on. The parts do matter. Each and every part was given lots of consideration. You're right all the little fans (PSU, mobo, etc etc). Funny story where when I was running this rig in the living room and listening for noise, I found every single other fan in the room, particularly the ice maker. Thanks again for watching and commenting

[@jet613]

I'm thinking about doing something like this. I'm running a 5800x and 4090 on two thick ekwb 240mm radiators. Temps aren't too bad at a max of 1200rpm. Hovers in the 70's while being pretty quiet compared to the air cooled version of the build.

[@THESHADOW97139]

It`s hot ....

[@pcgaming6906]

This guide is really clear, will you do an updated ITX build similar to this for the MORA IV series?

[@rieyuki]

Very helpful video! Question: regarding the 5-pin USB cable (from Hubby 7), did you connect it to a 9-pin mobo header? Just want to make sure I understand this correctly.

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 Yes, correct. My understanding is that the 9-pin USB mobo header allows for 2 of these 5-pin USB cables from Aquacomputer to be plugged in. Why does it only have 9 then and not 10? Well, your guess is as good as mine, but I also understand that it's really those first 3 wires (starting with the red) one that does anything and the second 2 black ones, I'm not so sure what they do. In short, you can plug 2 of those headers into that 9-pin slot. Hope that helps

[@rieyuki]

⁠@@vectornetworkthanks for confirming my own answer to my question - these components are expensive I don’t want to fry them! :) The answer to your question about why only 9 pins if there is room for 10 - it has to do with the single 9 pin connector (as opposed to two 5-pin connectors). It’s to prevent somebody accidentally plugging it in upside down, which would fry your components. This connector lacks a hole in the 10th position, and so if you were to try to plug it in upside down, pin #1 would be facing the part of the connector that lacks a hole, preventing incorrect insertion. But this physical design does not prevent incorrect insertion when dealing with 5-pin connectors. So I wanted to make sure what I’ve read by double checking with you! On a different note, something you may want to mention in future videos, is that for a 4090 with waterblock to fit inside the Fractal Terra, it has to be a 4090 Founder’s Edition (with Heatkiller waterblock). All the other 4090’s from other brands often have EK waterblocks as the only real solution - however, the water terminal on top is too high, about 5-10mm beyond the top of case. So, you’d be unable to use the Terra with EK waterblock, unless you want to run the computer without the top lid. 🤣I learned this the hard way, but fortunately it’ll fit in the FormD T1. The T1 even already has two passthrough holes in its rear. So I’m really excited. I’ll find a different use for the Terra, maybe my next build. Btw, ignore all the trolls calling your “ITX with MO-RA3 radiators” videos click bait. I’ve always been wanting to do SFF with reusable external radiator, and here you’ve shown me how.

[@vectornetwork]

Ah, yes that makes sense and its the way with all these connectors. Only really one way to plug them in, its like that with a lot of these. Yes, since you can plug these little 5pin connectors in backwards, that was when I actually had to learn which way was which and it seems like the red wire goes first and the last 2 wires are black. I figured aqua computer partly used these 5-pin connectors because it does get to a point where a user may need 2 or even 3 slots with all their peripherals. As for the HK block being only one that fit in the Terra, well...yea, that's kind of why its cool. It fits! Almost nothings fits in that thing. I wanted to initially put the Optimus block into the Terra but it wouldn't clear the top and they never seemed to release a block for the Founders edition. I put the Optimus block in the next version of this build, which improved on just about everything. I also ran this rig without the top on for a while. It's a option.

[@Northeast_Mainiac]

Would this be fairly easy to build for someone with 0 experience? I’ve built pc’s but never any water cooling other that the AiO cpu units by Corsair

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 This build, technically, is user-friendly. If someone has all the parts, it's straight forward. It does not have any hard tubing. The EPDM can be cut with a scissor. This specific soft tubing is GOATED (greatest of all time) and the installation with the fittings is so nice that I really can't imagine how a leak can happen at a fitting to EPDM location. Having said, I have sequel coming and I made improvements to nearly every portion. The base is a Delidded 14900KS and a Strix 4090 in an Optimus Block. The case I'm using Lian Li Q58 is easily to work with than the Terra and the build has less wiring in general, so that may be slightly easier. That video will be out within a month. Hope that helps.

[@Jakepf]

Would love to see this with a slightly bigger case so you can include a radiator

[@captnawkward8102]

Hi, Im pretty new to this, but are you using any sensors for the fan speed or are you running the loop at a constant speed?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 For personal case use, I use the Aquacomputer Aquasuite Software to manually tune the Fans based on the coolant temperature. IIRC the D5 and the Flow sensor both have coolant sensors. For the purposes of the video and the testing, I used a fixed fan curve. This way I can accurately reproduce the tests and the results and label them correctly. Also, I can then have a flat speed to measure the decibels. Hope that helps and thanks for watchinig

[@farmer979]

Beautiful build !! and very nice and detailed how to, Thank you ! Preparing a similar build, but with the next gen Ryzen 9000... Can't wait to see the results (also planning on delidding it if it still makes sense, though I hope they will improve the IHS performance) Anyway, I understand that all that wiring you had to make was because you used the external flow sensor ? As I'm currently using a D5 Next myself, I'm very happy with the built in sensors : The water temp sensor is spot on, and the flow sensor, while certainly not as accurate as an external one, seems to do the job pretty good (honestly for a 24/7 system, I really just need it to be able to detect and alert me when the flow is not sufficient, I don't care about a 100% accurate number) So if I'm right, I could then just run the system with a D5 next, powering the fans through the splitter, and just having to connect the pump to the SATA power (and USB if I want to get the monitoring into Aquasuite), without the controller and the USB splitter Am I right? Also, before your video, I was almost convinced that this kind of setup would require 2 x D5 pumps (this is what many people are still recommending for it) but I can see that your flow rate is very decent with the pump not even running at full speed... So now, I'm more convinced that this is actually overkill to get 2 pumps, as this would create more noise and mode importantly : more vibrations What's your feedback on this after running this build for a few weeks? Can you confirm that this is definitely enough for a GPU+CPU loop with the Mora 420? Many thanks ! 🙏

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏Hope your next build works out. I actually am planning a delidding video with a 14900KS and Iceman products. Hopefully I can get that video produced sooner than later. You're spot on about all that wiring. I anticipated questions about flow. I knew that Quick Disconnects always bring that question up. So, I added that flow meter and used the one with the screen to make it more visually fancy. Its also why I highlighted flow on the chart. Good thing is that we know for sure now that flow will be fine in this setup. You're also flat out right that we can completely get rid of the all the cables going to the PC if we remove the flow sensor and connect the fan to the Next D5 Pump. For the setup in the video, I also had a cabinet fan that I connected to the Quadro (since I placed this inside a cabinet and use it on my living room TV) so I wanted the extra fan headers. Although there really isn't anything stopping me from splitting a fan cable and adding it there. For the most part, in the video, I wanted to show the whole thing. Like if someone wanted to setup the whole thing with PC software control. I am doing follow-ups to this video. In the upcoming video, I'll be showing exactly what we are talking about here. I'll have new setup where its just the Next D5 Pump and since we don't need the extra Flow sensor, we won't need the Hubby7 and since we will be using the Pump connect and to configure the fans, we won't need the Quadro either and that means we won't need that Internal USB cable going to the PC. It's incredibly clean this way and its all possible because of the Next D5 Pump. Yea, as for 2 pump. Absolutely no need, right? My cables are extra long (wanted them longer for the video, but in practice, they can be much shorter) and I'm running the pump at pretty low speed. I care more about noise than flow. My feedback? It's sublime. It runs like it should. Next ITX build for this MORA is planned to be a Delidded 14900KS and a 4090 Strix. I'm sure the cooling will be enough, but I guess we will find out. Hope that helps

[@AndreiBirsan88]

I'm a bit confused. So does the pump and fans turn on when you turn the pc on, or do you have to turn them on manyally with that switch?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 In short, it has to be done manually with that switch. It's why it is there. The other option is to connect the SATA cable from your PSU in the PC to the pump. This will allow you 1 button to turn on everything, but at the tradeoff of being restricted by the length of the PSU SATA cable and also figuring out how to route the cable out of the case. The switch is the most streamlined way I could think of to do this. Hope that helps.

[@jonelsorel]

The temps advertised in the video are with the radiator kept in a closed cabinet?

[@rieyuki]

Hi can I ask another question? I’m doing the leak test right now (I.e. computer is not on). The LED on the D5 is on, but is off on the flow sensor. Everything is connected per your video. Is this expected? Sorry, the documentation on Aqua Computer products are really lacking… A review of connections, all parts are the same as in video (do I have this right?): Flow sensor: USB to Hubby 7 (only one cable) D5: SATA connector to PSU, and USB to Hubby 7 Quadro: Molex connector to PSU, single PWM connector to the 4 Noctua fans, one connection for ambient temp sensor, USB to Hubby 7 Hubby 7: USB 5-pin from flow sensor, USB 5-pin from D5, USB 5-pin from Quadro, USB 5-pin TO internal motherboard, SATA connector to PSU (you didn’t connect this in video, but wasn’t sure if I needed to provide power)

[@rieyuki]

So it turns out that on the Hubby7 you can specify power supply: either from USB/motherboard cable, or SATA. This is specified via the jumper on the upper left of the Hubby7. I switched the jumper to SATA, and then the red power light on the Hubby7 came on, as well as the LED display on the flow sensor. But then the flow sensor started giving me an alarm with the message “5v out of range”. I don’t know what that meant specifically. The SATA power to the Hubby7 is coming from a spare/unused SFX PSU (with jumper), and was also on same cable powering the D5 (no error there). So at least I know the flow sensor’s display works. I switched the jumper back to USB, just like in the video. Once the leak test is done I’ll turn on the computer and hopefully all the Aqua Computer stuff will be working then.

[@GGFEvents]

No mention where the inspiration came from?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for the comment 🙏 Wow, I went to check out your channel and you make really great videos and wow you have so many subs. I could really use some advice from someone that has been so successful making videos. This MO-RA build has been living rent free in my head for the longest time. No lie. Watercool has a picture of the MO-RA setup and that really caught my attention. The Fractal Terra is one of the most popular new ITX cases in recent memory. It looks so good and the HK block really makes it look industrial but also refined. I watched your video with the watercooled Fractal Terra (amazing video) and I really relieved when I saw all the differences. Perhaps we share similar inspiration? In any case, congrats on your channel and your creativity shows. I'll be happy to receive some feedback from you, in hope to improve the channel. Thanks again for reaching out

[@21Komtur]

Awesome

[@mixedd69]

Realy nice build, but one philosophical question tough, if it still SFF if you count external rad into equation 😅

[@KingCloudsCape]

I was thinking the same thing but then I saw how thin the rad is and I definitely think it still is, especially since you can hang the rad off your desk or something like that on hook to save space.

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 Ha ha, right on. I do recognize what you're saying it's likely similar thoughts (I had) and others where the MO-RA just seems way too big and a big dealbreaker and a nope nope. After actually having built it and setting it up, I discovered that the MO-RA did almost melt away, if that makes sense. Unless the MO-RA is right up against the ITX Terra case, it sort of blends away. And since, it is completely silent when its running, that adds to the effect. For example, in the cabinet (where I keep it for now), I store the MORA way in the back and push the ITX case way in the front. And when I'm using it, it feels like I am using just the ITX case and the result is the feeling of power but with silence too. The other thing I didn't take into account was that once the MORA is built, it opens up a range of new options for building future rigs. This is really for endgame users that want something new, but I tried to make the video as welcoming and clear for new users too. At least, it should be enjoyable to watch. Thanks again for your comment and thanks for watching!

[@mixedd69]

@vectornetwork video was quite fantastic tbh, new users will definitely find it attractive. As for MORA, you reminded me that I was eyeing it for quite some time, so maybe it's finally a time 😅

[@bunsinator]

Very helpful guide! Thank you for that! Quick question, though - for the external power brick to the D5 Next, what's the wattage? I'm looking at setting this up with the dual top module and two D5 Next pumps. I see that max wattage is 65 watts per pump - so can the power brick handle 130 watts? And can I connect two SATA power connectors to it?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏Do you mean the Anker power brick or the individual SATA adapters to power the Next Pump? Either way, I think either should hold up. I think I would have plugged in two laptops into that power brick. Hope that helps

[@Breene4422]

Based

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for the comment 🙏 I had to look that up to see what it meant. Sounds awesome 🙂

[@FusionKota]

Could you water cool multiple pcs with that thing?!

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 You can cool whatever you want with this thing :)

[@mectic5149]

why did you need the extra devices when you have the D5 next?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 Good question. Those extra devices are not needed. This way ensures that it can be done even without the Aquacomputer D5 Next Pump. But, the next version of this build in a more recent video does specifically show a cleaner and more streamlined way of doing this by utilizing the fan control on the D5 Next. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHmQiop5iKmcaKc Thanks again

[@mectic5149]

@@vectornetwork I see, thanks for the reply, the build is very nice

[@bluelemon0626]

I must say it's a smart solution, but I'm curious that the temother of other parts on MB , like South bridge chip and others ？ are there any issues after about 6 months ?

[@brunomarcos453]

ola meu amigo, no meu sistema uso 1 xd5 corsair 1 radiador 360mm e mo-ra3 noctua , vou ter mais performace usando 2 bombas ? vale a pena comprar duas bombas? agradeço pela atenção .

[@NikhilKumar-yq1fx]

My friend If i build by watching your video at home ,then will it be a good decision or i just ended up short circuiting the pc or leaking the water ?

[@bbrikeld]

Great video

[@sethdou10]

I used to do similar thing to my 1080ti, change the cooler to AIO with the help of G12, and with the radiator outside my itx case. works so well, over 40c when 100% load with very low noise level that you cant feel. I think there are potential space for some modular product to help people connect outside radiators with 4090 itx case.

[@falcon6329]

i think you forgot to remove the protection sticker from motherboard where the vrm fan is located at

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏You're flat out right. Sometimes I don't do each peel. I should really do each peel. Thanks for the feedback.

[@DizzerJoz]

Given that there is not much need to move much air inside the case (just psu&some passive components), what is the smallest case you could put this into?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 Good question. The Fractal Terra is quite small. I am not aware of too many cases smaller than this case. But I think you can keep going smaller if you really wanted to, but not too much more, maybe like 20% smaller tops. Hope that helps

[@BBB-ms7ft]

Sooooo impressive. btw could I change the fan inside the power???

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏My understanding is that we never tinker or open up PSUs. They are sincerely dangerous when open. Hope that helps.

[@BBB-ms7ft]

@@vectornetwork Ahh Got it. Thanks for replying. Then, how can I reduce the noise from their fan?

[@werqeful]

hey look at my tiny pc...oh that huge black box under my desk ? na it's nothing just my ehh sextoy case

[@I-Siamak-I]

can I fit a watercooled Strix 4090 with EK waterblock in this build?

[@dumpy5266]

The gaming will be silent, but the wallet will be screaming

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 I see no lies here

[@immortalnightbody]

Is is possible to pull this off with only air cooling?

[@MA-kz5rp]

Tetrabyte?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏I said it incorrectly? Let me know where I made an error. If it's the storage, I'm fairly sure I said Terabyte as intended. Let me know if it's something else. I would like to minimize any errors in the future.

[@vectornetwork]

OH I just got it now. I'm saying it wrong. I'm saying Tetrabyte, but its Terabyte. Got it. Will keep that in mind.

[@Marksm50]

Is it possible to have the fans on the mora, the pump, and flow sensor be powered by the PSU in my case?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 Great question. You nailed the very first question that needs to be asked in a build with an external radiator. Do you want the power coming from the PSU in the Case or from another source? If you choose the case, you either need to also move the Pump into the case or the distance from your case to your external radiator Mora will be limited by the length of that cable coming from your PSU. It's a tradeoff. Hope that helps

[@j.p.h.8126]

Nice setup but the huge external rad kinda defeats the purpouse of an itx system. Sure you can have the rad hidden and so on. But at that point you could just build a midtower system instead. Well thats just opinion on the matter. 🙂

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 I recognize that I'm using a separate MO-RA to get the silence. So, while its silent and powerful, whether its small can be debatable. You're flat out right to question the purpose of the build. One thing that was unexpected for me was that, once the MO-RA is built, there doesn't appear to be a reason to upgrade any of it. The MO-RA is already best in class. Same with the Noctua fans. The reservoir, D5 pump, fittings and tubing all are not expected to need any upgrades. So, this really opens up future builds. The only consideration needed is the CPU/GPU water blocks (in addition to like motherboard, RAM, PSU, etc) and your build can go into basically any case (the Terra is tiny) and it will be silent. You can freely pair an Intel CPU at 400+ watts and an NVIDIA GPU at 400+ watts and have it be completely silent in any case you want. The other thing that was pleasantly unexpected was that the MO-RA does kind of blend away. Hear me out. Unless you have the MO-RA right up against the Terra like it's some big brother looking down at it, it feels like you're just using the Terra when using the rig, if that makes sense. It's a different feeling, you got the PC running at full load, GPU at max, and it's just sitting there, tiny and silent. But then again, I love regular ATX and ITX builds too. I have an ATX one in an o11 EVO as my main editing rig and another ITX one in a Meshlicious. I won't stop building those either. Thanks again for commenting and for the feedback

[@DizzerJoz]

note that you can replace the mora with a louder, smaller fan for traveling. Probably you could even put one inside the case and turn it off while connected to the mora.

[@keminotv]

i fucking want it now i gotta spend my whole live savings

[@Trailerofdead]

Super Video! Alles super sauber und hoch detailreich erklärt!!! Super! Leider kann ich nicht sehen, wie deine RTX 4090 kühlt! Ich will mir unbedingt eine MoRa 420 Pro kaufen. Dennoch will ich das die GPU Hot Spot bei Max 60-65 Grad sein! Auch sehr interessant mit einem Mini ATX Mainboard und einem super kleinem Gehäuse!! 👍 TOP

[@carlosjavierperez5723]

Hello, what is the latency of the ram memory?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 it's CL32. The part # is CMK32GX5M2B6400C32

[@yuuki-i1u]

Is there someway to build it with a smaller radiator ?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 It is possible to build with a smaller radiator outside of the case, but not inside. For that, I released a new video that improves on this build by including a radiator in the case and ability to run standalone without the external radiator. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHmQiop5iKmcaKcsi=5kQHakpxSxXW4o8F

[@John-hl6lj]

Why build an ITX with a big radiator? whats the point

[@Blastthehumans]

The answer is simple: small footprint

[@grimmlinn]

@@BlastthehumansYou can have a small foot print with a usb-c dock or hub sitting at your desk and the computer behind a wall with less cost.

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 I recognize that I'm using a separate MO-RA to get the silence. So, while its silent and powerful, whether its small can be debatable. You're flat out right to question the point of the build. One thing that was unexpected for me was that, once the MO-RA is built, there doesn't appear to be a reason to upgrade any of it. The MO-RA is already best in class. Same with the Noctua fans. The reservoir, D5 pump, fittings and tubing all are not expected to need any upgrades. So, this really opens up future builds. The only consideration needed is the CPU/GPU water blocks (in addition to like motherboard, RAM, PSU, etc) and your build can go into basically any case (the Terra is tiny) and it will be silent. You can freely pair an Intel CPU at 400+ watts and an NVIDIA GPU at 400+ watts and have it be completely silent in any case you want. The other thing that was pleasantly unexpected was that the MO-RA does kind of blend away. Hear me out. Unless you have the MO-RA right up against the Terra like it's some big brother looking down at it, it feels like you're just using the Terra when using the rig, if that makes sense. It's a different feeling, you got the PC running at full load, GPU at max, and it's just sitting there, tiny and silent. But then again, I love regular ATX and ITX builds too. I have an ATX one in an o11 EVO as my main editing rig and another ITX one in a Meshlicious. I won't stop building those either. Thanks again for commenting and for the feedback

[@elteacher0223]

I did the same with the Meshroom D, I have an external enclosure with 2 rads, away from me. Besides silence, also internal component are way cooler now. I just love it.😊

[@ulmwurttemberg1682]

Fabricate your resume and at the end just add "You're flat out right to question my PhD in Astrophysics if we consider my one year at a community college."

[@shubsodhi5986]

yea but thn its not small form factor is it?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 I recognize that I'm using a separate MO-RA to get the silence. So, while its silent and powerful, whether its small can be debatable. You're flat out right to question if it's truly SFF if we consider the MO-RA. One thing that was unexpected for me was that, once the MO-RA is built, there doesn't appear to be a reason to upgrade any of it. The MO-RA is already best in class. Same with the Noctua fans. The reservoir, D5 pump, fittings and tubing all are not expected to need any upgrades. So, this really opens up future builds. The only consideration needed is the CPU/GPU water blocks (in addition to like motherboard, RAM, PSU, etc) and your build can go into basically any case (the Terra is tiny) and it will be silent. You can freely pair an Intel CPU at 400+ watts and an NVIDIA GPU at 400+ watts and have it be completely silent in any case you want. The other thing that was pleasantly unexpected was that the MO-RA does kind of blend away. Hear me out. Unless you have the MO-RA right up against the Terra like it's some big brother looking down at it, it feels like you're just using the Terra when using the rig, if that makes sense. It's a different feeling, you got the PC running at full load, GPU at max, and it's just sitting there, tiny and silent. But then again, I love regular ATX and ITX builds too. I have an ATX one as my main editing rig and another ITX one in a Meshlicious. I won't stop building those either. Thanks again for commenting and for the feedback

[@Z3pticon]

I hate to be a critic, but what is the use-case and advantages of this vs a regular ATX case? All i see is a added complexity and no practical gains?

[@Jared-qy1jh]

It's basically to move all that cooling area somewhere else so you can have the small case on the desk with all the performance of an ATX, and even quieter. You can stick the external radiator under the desk, on a wall, or even in a different room (especially if you want to keep your room cool in warmer climates). So you can hide it or stick it somewhere unimportant and free up all that space for your desk or wherever you want to stick a PC.

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 Feel free to always provide feedback. I see this as an endgame type use case. I tried to also make the video as clear as possible for potentially even new users to participate. So, its watchable even if someone would never build it. As for advantages over ATX? Well, I have so many ATX rigs and I won't stop building them. This is something different that has been living rent free in my head for a while. I wanted to show it. It was a challenge. Actual use case would be to have the small footprint of an ITX case on top of the desk and have the rest of the build underneath the desk. Neither unit would make noise under full load. It what I tried to portray in the thumb with the radiator unit slightly visible on the bottom. Thanks again

[@Z3pticon]

@@vectornetwork Thanks for the reply :D The video and production, and also the build was top notch.

[@Nyto242]

The music 😂

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for the comment 🙏Good or bad? Or just late? I only recently found the outtro song ... and its like 10 years old lol.

[@Nyto242]

@@vectornetwork 3:39 the music is good. it's often used for meme videos that's why it's funny

[@hailblue221]

what’s all this cost

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏An arm and a leg and blood sweat and tears.

[@tleytek]

why are you saying tetra byte?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏I did not realize I was saying it incorrectly until the feedback and I have since tried to say it right every time. Thanks again.

[@melomaniakjm]

50db so not silent?

[@max-lee]

nice. too bad we cant fit this in our backpack for travel. or move around.

[@yurii851]

what is the point of a small pc that needs a monster radiator? why not to build normal size pc with hard tube that will look insanely good?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 I recognize that I'm using a separate MO-RA to get the silence. So, while its silent and powerful, whether its small can be debatable. You're flat out right to question the point of the build. One thing that was unexpected for me was that, once the MO-RA is built, there doesn't appear to be a reason to upgrade any of it. The MO-RA is already best in class. Same with the Noctua fans. The reservoir, D5 pump, fittings and tubing all are not expected to need any upgrades. So, this really opens up future builds. The only consideration needed is the CPU/GPU water blocks (in addition to like motherboard, RAM, PSU, etc) and your build can go into basically any case (the Terra is tiny) and it will be silent. You can freely pair an Intel CPU at 400+ watts and an NVIDIA GPU at 400+ watts and have it be completely silent in any case you want. The other thing that was pleasantly unexpected was that the MO-RA does kind of blend away. Hear me out. Unless you have the MO-RA right up against the Terra like it's some big brother looking down at it, it feels like you're just using the Terra when using the rig, if that makes sense. It's a different feeling, you got the PC running at full load, GPU at max, and it's just sitting there, tiny and silent. But then again, I love regular ATX and ITX builds too. I have an ATX one in an o11 EVO as my main editing rig and another ITX one in a Meshlicious. I won't stop building those either. Thanks again for commenting and for the feedback

[@jackzziger7551]

Man, this is a itx case, not a Lamborghini that you drive 200 km per hour, you just play a fricking games on it, not a running nuclear plant on it.

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 I recognize. I'm not relaxed. I try to be. But I'm not. This is what I came up with and I have a sequel coming. It's a Delidded 14900KS and a Strix 4090 in a Optimus Block in an ITX case and I wonder if that will silent too.

[@henkdevries]

"small size"

[@MattTheriot]

Very technically impressive build, but I really don't see any practicality in having an SFF build reliant on being tethered to a large external radiator.

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 I recognize that I'm using a separate MO-RA to get the silence. So, while its silent and powerful, whether its small can be debatable. You're flat out right to question the practicality of the build. One thing that was unexpected for me was that, once the MO-RA is built, there doesn't appear to be a reason to upgrade any of it. The MO-RA is already best in class. Same with the Noctua fans. The reservoir, D5 pump, fittings and tubing all are not expected to need any upgrades. So, this really opens up future builds. The only consideration needed is the CPU/GPU water blocks (in addition to like motherboard, RAM, PSU, etc) and your build can go into basically any case (the Terra is tiny) and it will be silent. You can freely pair an Intel CPU at 400+ watts and an NVIDIA GPU at 400+ watts and have it be completely silent in any case you want. The other thing that was pleasantly unexpected was that the MO-RA does kind of blend away. Hear me out. Unless you have the MO-RA right up against the Terra like it's some big brother looking down at it, it feels like you're just using the Terra when using the rig, if that makes sense. It's a different feeling, you got the PC running at full load, GPU at max, and it's just sitting there, tiny and silent. But then again, I love regular ATX and ITX builds too. I have an ATX one in an o11 EVO as my main editing rig and another ITX one in a Meshlicious. I won't stop building those either. Thanks again for commenting and for the feedback

[@MattTheriot]

@@vectornetwork Interesting. And to clarify a build doesn't have to be practical to be entertaining to watch you build or for it to be a powerful and useful PC.

[@vectornetwork]

@@MattTheriot Thank you friend. I absolutely agree.

[@riezalyncacapit1502]

My dream pc gaming☹️☹️☹️☹️

[@Narveloz]

silent my ass, pump noise? did you put the radiator in the adjacent room?

[@QuentinDay-t1j]

full cost?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 Arm and a leg and blood sweat and tears

[@lucasmullin2718]

There are a lot of things that you can keep cool if you hook them up to A FUCKING AIR CONDITIONER THE SIZE OF MY APARTMENT

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 This did get a good laugh. I did reveal it almost immediately and its peeking there in the thumb, so people that really would nope out would at least not waste much time.

[@RyanKry]

Is he saying Tetra-byte instead of Tera-byte?

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for the comment 🙏 Yea, I've been trying to say it right ever since this video and people pointed it out. Thanks

[@Psoewish]

Is it actually ITX at this point? No, probably not. But damn if this isn't super cool regardless.

[@vectornetwork]

Thanks for your comment 🙏 It's a tough one. It's kinda like it is and it isn't; Schrodinger's ITX case.

[@A.H_610]

So complicated for a first time ever PC builder like me :(

[@OscarRPalma]

Insta sub!!!