The Journey to Build a Compact Gaming PC

💻Building a slim profile gaming PC with maximum performance is a challenge due to space constraints.

🌡️Custom water cooling and external heat dissipation are used to achieve silent operation and keep the heat out of the room.

🔧Affordable off-the-shelf solutions and modifications are made to reduce costs and meet budget constraints.

⚙️Creative solutions are found for issues like insufficient space, incompatible motherboard form factor, and leaky water cooling fittings.

💰Considerations are made for cost-effectiveness, such as using discounted last-gen water blocks and affordable storage drives.

What are the challenges of building a slim profile gaming PC?

—The main challenge is fitting high-performance components within a limited space, including power supplies, GPUs, and motherboards.

How is silent operation achieved in the gaming PC?

—Silent operation is achieved through custom water cooling, which dissipates heat efficiently without noisy fans.

How is the heat kept out of the room during gaming sessions?

—The heat generated by the gaming PC is transferred to external water cooling pipes, which lead to the outer walls of a swimming pool for heat dissipation.

Are there any affordable solutions used in the build?

—Yes, affordable off-the-shelf components and modifications are used, such as custom front plates, low-profile CPU water blocks, and discounted last-gen GPU water blocks.

Does the build stay within budget constraints?

—Yes, cost considerations are made throughout the build, including using affordable storage drives and finding budget-friendly alternatives to expensive components.

00:00Introduction to the challenge of building a compact gaming PC.

02:58Discussion about custom water cooling and external heat dissipation for silent operation and heat reduction.

06:39Exploration of affordable solutions and modifications to reduce costs.

10:36Updates on the build progress and addressing challenges faced.

11:59Final thoughts and reflection on the completed build.