u/OkResponse1739

Hey, quick question about my T1 V2.5 build. I’m torn between two configs and want to know which is worth it:

Option A (current):

• 1.5-slot GPU gap (30mm offset)

• Cooler flush against side panel (0mm gap)

Option B (thinking of switching to):

• 1-slot GPU gap (20mm offset)

• 5mm gap between cooler exhaust and side panel

• Riser cable would be less stressed (shorter path)

Since the 5080 FE intakes fresh air from the side panel first anyway, is it better to keep the wider GPU gap or prioritize the 5mm CPU cooler gap?

My Specs:

•Case: FormD T1 V2.5 (NCASE)

•CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D

•CPU Cooler: Thermalright AXP90-X47 Full Copper (top-down, Noctua NF-A9X14-HS fan)

Hey, quick question about my T1 V2.5 build. I’m torn between two configs and want to know which is worth it:

Option A (current):

• 1.5-slot GPU gap (30mm offset)

• Cooler flush against side panel (0mm gap)

Option B (thinking of switching to):

• 1-slot GPU gap (20mm offset)

• 5mm gap between cooler exhaust and side panel

• Riser cable would be less stressed (shorter path)

Since the 5080 FE intakes fresh air from the side panel first anyway, is it better to keep the wider GPU gap or prioritize the 5mm CPU cooler gap?

My Specs:

•Case: FormD T1 V2.5 (NCASE)

•CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D

•CPU Cooler: Thermalright AXP90-X47 Full Copper (top-down, Noctua NF-A9X14-HS fan)

•GPU: RTX 5080 Founders Edition (blower/reverse flow – intakes from side panel, blows toward mobo)

•Mobo: ASUS ROG Strix B850-I Gaming WiFi (AM5 ITX)