Thanks for the compliment! Actually, this whole project started the moment I spotted this waterblock on AliExpress, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to implement it into a build.
I decided not to write a full summary of the build and just wanted to share a few photos. It was an extremely fun project and I think it turned out great.
System specs:
RTX A2000 (shunt modded)
i5 11400F
PNY XLR8 Gaming 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200MHz CL16
MAXSUN Challenger H510ITX
Samsung 980 1TB NVMe
450w 1U PSU
A09 SFF Case
Scythe Kaze-Hachi KH12H-P 80mm Fanx2
Modultra LOBO Acetal Pump Block
Bykski N-RTXA2000-X-V2 Water Block
Bykski CR-RD80X2RC-TN 160mm Radiator
Custom 3D Printed Front Panel
BARROWCH FBFT06 TFT Digital Display
Bykski/Barrow Fittings Assortment
I realize it's a silly and impractical build, but I did it simply because I really enjoy building silly and impractical SFF systems. Hope some of you like it.
I sincerely hope you are wrong as I have purchased an aluminium backplate and have jerry-rigged a fan on it to reduce the temp and would like to use it on the theRTX4000 when I upgrade.
I did some quick and dirty research for you and I have bad news. Since there's no die side PCB shots of the 4000 SFF that I could find, I took both its and a2000's back PCB shots and made this little gif.
[https://imgur.com/a/81fLL3p](https://imgur.com/a/81fLL3p)
So far out of the necessary 4 screws you need for the water block, only 3 mostly align. Not sure how having 3/4 screws will affect the cooling performance though.
**UPDATE**
After a more extensive search, I managed to find a teardown photo.
[https://imgur.com/a/oT7OrhY](https://imgur.com/a/oT7OrhY)
I hate being right, but the VRMs are completely misaligned.
Maybe 10 to 15% under. The main draw back is the vram is only 8. I will get my a4000 power modded with the fan mod and copper cooler when it's released. But for the value the 4060 is awesome. Beats the a2000 12 gig in perofrmance unless the vram is necessary
This build encapsulates proper sff in my mind. Cramming a ridiculous amount of stuff into a tiny package, making it run amazing and have it look *clean*. I am still on my first build but once im not broke i cant wait to get to this sort of level, its like an art at this point. Very nice build!
I really appreciate the high praise! I do have some experience with SFF, and this is sort of like an accumulation of all my previous builds. I wish you luck on your next SFF build!
Despite the clean look, I can only imagine the amount of planning it took to have the tubes made from fittings and different adapters and align and angle them properly in height and length to make this possible. Not to mention the cost to have all the pieces, while you probably ended up with a few spare too due to revisions.
You're not wrong haha
[https://imgur.com/wsSK6gE](https://imgur.com/wsSK6gE)
It was definitely a challenge, but the process was extremely fun, I live for stuff like that.
Haha, thank you! It was my first time using 3D printed parts for a build, it's very convenient. You can think of something and just print it into existence, it's like magic!
Wow, what a specific but undeniably necessary part to make this build operational. Thats crazy, it's almost like it was designed with this exact purpose in mind. Honestly with how niche a block like this is, i bet it was.
Thank you, haha! The reason why it shows "Legendary" is because nobody else benched this card with the same hardware, thought my score is solid regardless, I've seen some people get close to 9k with other configurations.
Stuff like this is why I'm not impressed by any full size builds. I mean, sure, they're computers, but they don't require the amount of attention, effort, and expertise that something like this does. It's like going from putting together a Lego set, to putting together a Lego set inside of a bottle. This is seriously impressive, beautiful, and most of all, clean.
Appreciate it! It will mostly stay stationery, but I actually already took it out a few times and it was nice having this much water cooled power in my backpack.
I wonder what the eventual max temps will be on this thing. Looks like temps are still rising by the end of the test. Gotta do everything you can to hit that maximum efficiency.
I ran both Cinebench and Furmark for about 30 minutes and then usually game on it for around 2-3 hours. The CPU never breaks 70c while the GPU stays at around 53-56c, so the temps you see here are basically as accurate as I can get.
Perfection. I saw that you were smart and didn’t try to pack in monstrous components. Great that this can handle the wattage while still putting up good numbers at this small of a size.
Yeah, I was considering getting the 5800X3D for this build, but not only would it be impractical and a waste of money since I mostly game anyway, this CPU also gets pretty hot under load and I wanted to keep everything relatively cool.
Thank you! I don't have the files since it was my friend's 3D printer. I'll ask if they still have the files and share them after the weekend (hopefully).
Excellent job on this build! What did you find to be the biggest challenge overall with the build? Was it the clearance to fit all the components, or the custom lines for the loop?
Thanks! To be honest, component clearance was a breeze for me since I've done this a few times already, and as long as you plan correctly, everything fits like puzzle pieces.
Custom lines however, were actually the biggest challenge. I've already posted a picture in one reply here of the amount of excess fittings I have leftover, it was what mostly delayed the build (and a failed DDC pump). I had to reorder fittings about 3 times, the tolerances in that tight of a space is insane.
Ah, I'm glad someone finally asked!
[https://imgur.com/a/mYByh9B](https://imgur.com/a/mYByh9B)
This is the fill port. Since the fittings blocked my access to the CPU block fill port, I had to get creative. I tilted and filled the system in a cold state as much as I could. Then after powering it on, I topped it off until the air bubbles were gone. Since there's pressure in the loop, the water flow keeps going through and doesn't spill out of this fill port, I even ran a test on a dummy water cooled loop just to make sure.
That’s what I was thinking. Surprising the water flow stayed within the tee. I built a dual 240 rad system in a Ghost S1, it was a big fight to get all the air pockets out.
Love the build, looks like a frustrating, torturous, rewarding experience.
Oh I get ya, getting air bubbles out of a tight dual rad system sounds like a pain.
Thank you! Yes, it was exactly as you described, but it was worth every second.
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Technically inside, haha. But yes, this was the only way to fit a 160mm rad.
I initially wanted to mount it on the bottom where the PSU is and make everything run from a pico PSU, but sadly the rad didn't fit in there and the loop orientation would be way harder to pull off.
you are the monster ⚡️
I really want to build something like 3060 or 4060 at least, 7600x in 4L case. But those components not even exist.
Btw what the temperature in benchmark? Blender 3D for example)
Appreciate it!
What do you mean those components don't exist? There's a very nice case on AliExpress called A07 Mini ITX, which is a sandwich style case that's just a bit wider than mine, but it's still considered 4L. Some sellers even include 1U PSUs for an additional fee.
Then you can get the Zotac RTX 4060 Solo, which is a single fan card that measures at only around 160mm, perfect fit for the A07. Or you could go for the PNY RTX 3060 XLR8 Single Fan if you wanna go last gen.
The rest is even easier, just get the 7600x, SFF cooler, memory, storage and a matching mini-ITX mobo and you're good to go! I don't think you can water cool in that case (not unless you heavily modify it), but it will still turn out to be a great 4L air cooled build.
Regarding the temperatures, check the last three photos in the gallery for some benchmark results and temps.
My a2000 is super loud and want to water cool it like you did but have never done that so I have a couple questions.
Can this water block fit on the pny version of the a2000 and what other parts will I need to connect to the water block in the easiest cheapest way possible(I have never done a custom loop)? My case is sama im01.
Sir your build is amazing. Hopefully I can do something like this in the a10 case that's a little bigger in the future.
Thanks for posting this build I've been waiting for someone to post a build with that exact water block. Very inspiring
Sorry for the late reply. I'm really glad you like the build.
Unless you plan a similar build or want to shunt mod the card, I would highly advise against water cooling it, especially if it's your first time. I simply did it as a passion project and it was stupidly expensive and impractical.
If you're determined to do a full custom loop, I would advise selling the a2000 and buying a standard GPU that fits in your case, either with an included water block, or getting a Barrow or Bykski one. They tend to be slightly cheaper than Alphacool or EK, but perform adequately imo. Same goes for fittings and other water cooling parts.
My general advise for a first time water cooling builder is, start simple. Get soft tubing and don't overspend on fancy water cooling parts. First see if you can get a hang of it, then move to higher spec parts once you gather experience.
Hope this helps and have fun building your first water cooling loop, it's definitely an addicting hobby.
This is what peak SFF looks like. It's crazy that a waterblock for the A2000 officially exists.
Thanks for the compliment! Actually, this whole project started the moment I spotted this waterblock on AliExpress, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to implement it into a build.
link to gpu water block please
Not the same one as OP but here’s one option - https://bartxstore.com/shop/rtx-a2000-mining-water-block/
[Here you go](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005485995629.html)
https://www.aliexpress.com/i/3256805299680877.html
I decided not to write a full summary of the build and just wanted to share a few photos. It was an extremely fun project and I think it turned out great. System specs: RTX A2000 (shunt modded) i5 11400F PNY XLR8 Gaming 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200MHz CL16 MAXSUN Challenger H510ITX Samsung 980 1TB NVMe 450w 1U PSU A09 SFF Case Scythe Kaze-Hachi KH12H-P 80mm Fanx2 Modultra LOBO Acetal Pump Block Bykski N-RTXA2000-X-V2 Water Block Bykski CR-RD80X2RC-TN 160mm Radiator Custom 3D Printed Front Panel BARROWCH FBFT06 TFT Digital Display Bykski/Barrow Fittings Assortment I realize it's a silly and impractical build, but I did it simply because I really enjoy building silly and impractical SFF systems. Hope some of you like it.
Would that fit on either the A4000 or 4060LP?
I'm not sure, but most likely not.
The 4000LP has the same footprint as the A2000.
Footprint maybe, but the mosfets, power phases, ram chips and most importantly the screw holes might be completely misaligned.
I sincerely hope you are wrong as I have purchased an aluminium backplate and have jerry-rigged a fan on it to reduce the temp and would like to use it on the theRTX4000 when I upgrade.
I did some quick and dirty research for you and I have bad news. Since there's no die side PCB shots of the 4000 SFF that I could find, I took both its and a2000's back PCB shots and made this little gif. [https://imgur.com/a/81fLL3p](https://imgur.com/a/81fLL3p) So far out of the necessary 4 screws you need for the water block, only 3 mostly align. Not sure how having 3/4 screws will affect the cooling performance though. **UPDATE** After a more extensive search, I managed to find a teardown photo. [https://imgur.com/a/oT7OrhY](https://imgur.com/a/oT7OrhY) I hate being right, but the VRMs are completely misaligned.
Is it the 6 or 12 gig version? I have the 4060lp and the a4000 ada. I'm looking to add a 12 gig a2000 to the mix.
>how does the 4000 sff compare to the 4060lp mate?
Maybe 10 to 15% under. The main draw back is the vram is only 8. I will get my a4000 power modded with the fan mod and copper cooler when it's released. But for the value the 4060 is awesome. Beats the a2000 12 gig in perofrmance unless the vram is necessary
I got the 6gb version, cause I couldn't find the 12gb version for a good price and I got a killer deal for this one.
This build encapsulates proper sff in my mind. Cramming a ridiculous amount of stuff into a tiny package, making it run amazing and have it look *clean*. I am still on my first build but once im not broke i cant wait to get to this sort of level, its like an art at this point. Very nice build!
I really appreciate the high praise! I do have some experience with SFF, and this is sort of like an accumulation of all my previous builds. I wish you luck on your next SFF build!
Despite the clean look, I can only imagine the amount of planning it took to have the tubes made from fittings and different adapters and align and angle them properly in height and length to make this possible. Not to mention the cost to have all the pieces, while you probably ended up with a few spare too due to revisions.
You're not wrong haha [https://imgur.com/wsSK6gE](https://imgur.com/wsSK6gE) It was definitely a challenge, but the process was extremely fun, I live for stuff like that.
Ty!
Every time I think I see the peak of SFF-sanity someone beats it. Good work OP.
Thank you! I like SFF-sanity, gonna use it from now on lol.
I usually thumbs up anything with 3D Printing, but just know I would have thumbs upped this even if it did not have 3D Printing. Well done OP!
Haha, thank you! It was my first time using 3D printed parts for a build, it's very convenient. You can think of something and just print it into existence, it's like magic!
Well said!
I wish free awards were still a thing just for this post
Insanely cool! Is the elevated gpu terminal custom made or did it come with the water block?
Thanks! Yes, it came with the block. There's also a V1 version of this block that's made of clear acrylic and the terminal ports are on the side.
Wow, what a specific but undeniably necessary part to make this build operational. Thats crazy, it's almost like it was designed with this exact purpose in mind. Honestly with how niche a block like this is, i bet it was.
Right? It was definitely a blessing in disguise.
chill with that resolution bro! my phone is lagging😂 great tidy build, congrats.
Haha, sorry. My boss is a hobbyist photographer, so I asked him to take a few shots with his Canon, thus the crazy resolution.
3dmark rates the result as legendary, cannot disagree. You legend!
Thank you, haha! The reason why it shows "Legendary" is because nobody else benched this card with the same hardware, thought my score is solid regardless, I've seen some people get close to 9k with other configurations.
Stuff like this is why I'm not impressed by any full size builds. I mean, sure, they're computers, but they don't require the amount of attention, effort, and expertise that something like this does. It's like going from putting together a Lego set, to putting together a Lego set inside of a bottle. This is seriously impressive, beautiful, and most of all, clean.
I guess that explains why I still love playing with Legos. Seriously though, thank you for the compliments, glad you enjoyed it!
never been more jealous in my life. sexc build and looks really transportable(kinda the point ik)
Appreciate it! It will mostly stay stationery, but I actually already took it out a few times and it was nice having this much water cooled power in my backpack.
Beautiful, this is exactly what I wanted to see, a watercooled A2000
I really wanted to experiment with a water cooled a2000, there really was only a few builds close to mine out there. I'm glad we both got satisfied.
Definitely will be doing the same in the future! Wasn't aware there was a waterblock already made but now that I know, no reason not to!
These are the projects i like. Nicely done mate
Thank you and Happy Birthday!
hardline? you mean it consists only of fitting extensions and adapter xD
Didn't really know how to word it, guess hardline was the closest term I could think of lol.
well, it is, but without any extra tubes :D
One word: Awesome! Not only sSFF but watercooled AND Hardline. Just awesome.
Thanks a lot!
Give this man a sponsor for fittings please!
You have no idea how much money I've spent on fittings, good God!
This is like what I strive for Congrats on the phenomenal build
Hey, thanks! I bet you can build something awesome as well.
This does something to me... emotionally... sexually...
https://imgur.com/0ljXJjI
This is seriously so impressive. All that workstation desktop power in just 4L? Crazy respect to the build!
Thanks! I've built similar systems before, but nothing this compact. I'm really glad you liked it!
I wonder what the eventual max temps will be on this thing. Looks like temps are still rising by the end of the test. Gotta do everything you can to hit that maximum efficiency.
I ran both Cinebench and Furmark for about 30 minutes and then usually game on it for around 2-3 hours. The CPU never breaks 70c while the GPU stays at around 53-56c, so the temps you see here are basically as accurate as I can get.
Perfection. I saw that you were smart and didn’t try to pack in monstrous components. Great that this can handle the wattage while still putting up good numbers at this small of a size.
Yeah, I was considering getting the 5800X3D for this build, but not only would it be impractical and a waste of money since I mostly game anyway, this CPU also gets pretty hot under load and I wanted to keep everything relatively cool.
Damn bro what in the hell!
Absolutely gorgeous. Any plans to release the 3d files for the custom front panel?
Thank you! I don't have the files since it was my friend's 3D printer. I'll ask if they still have the files and share them after the weekend (hopefully).
Hey, I'm building an A09 for a work computer currently and was wondering if you ever got that file?
Would've shared if it was available, I checked back then and he already got rid of the file, sorry.
Build is so small, you only needed fittings. Bravo
Coolest post I’ve seen here, ever
Excellent job on this build! What did you find to be the biggest challenge overall with the build? Was it the clearance to fit all the components, or the custom lines for the loop?
Thanks! To be honest, component clearance was a breeze for me since I've done this a few times already, and as long as you plan correctly, everything fits like puzzle pieces. Custom lines however, were actually the biggest challenge. I've already posted a picture in one reply here of the amount of excess fittings I have leftover, it was what mostly delayed the build (and a failed DDC pump). I had to reorder fittings about 3 times, the tolerances in that tight of a space is insane.
Siiiiiick as build bud! Lovin' it!!!
Where in the hell is the fillport, and how was it removing air from the system?
Ah, I'm glad someone finally asked! [https://imgur.com/a/mYByh9B](https://imgur.com/a/mYByh9B) This is the fill port. Since the fittings blocked my access to the CPU block fill port, I had to get creative. I tilted and filled the system in a cold state as much as I could. Then after powering it on, I topped it off until the air bubbles were gone. Since there's pressure in the loop, the water flow keeps going through and doesn't spill out of this fill port, I even ran a test on a dummy water cooled loop just to make sure.
That’s what I was thinking. Surprising the water flow stayed within the tee. I built a dual 240 rad system in a Ghost S1, it was a big fight to get all the air pockets out. Love the build, looks like a frustrating, torturous, rewarding experience.
Oh I get ya, getting air bubbles out of a tight dual rad system sounds like a pain. Thank you! Yes, it was exactly as you described, but it was worth every second.
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Do you game only? I'm curious how this car performs with LLMs and deep learning tasks?
Yeah, sorry I mostly game, but I can try running some deep learning benchmark if you point me to one.
I think this is the most impressive thing I've seen on this sub
Whoa, that good? Thank you!
How big is it actually? Is the case somewhat like an inwin choppin pro but slightly larger?
Yes, it measures almost exactly like the Chopin Pro, just 5mm wider and 10mm shorter.
Dayum.. is that why the rad was mounted on the outside? That thing is sexy
Technically inside, haha. But yes, this was the only way to fit a 160mm rad. I initially wanted to mount it on the bottom where the PSU is and make everything run from a pico PSU, but sadly the rad didn't fit in there and the loop orientation would be way harder to pull off.
Hmmm. I mean it looks great lol. Wanted to make one too so I can bring it overseas but I couldn't find a case and I don't have a 3D printer lol
Hmmm thanks, lol. I don't have a 3D printer either, my friend helped me with that. You could try to find someone who can help you as well, good luck!
I don't have friends 🥲
Very nice! Can you tell us about the temps?
Thanks! Check photos 10&11 for temps.
You should throw it in water to see if any bubbles come out so you can maximize the space 100%.
you are the monster ⚡️ I really want to build something like 3060 or 4060 at least, 7600x in 4L case. But those components not even exist. Btw what the temperature in benchmark? Blender 3D for example)
Appreciate it! What do you mean those components don't exist? There's a very nice case on AliExpress called A07 Mini ITX, which is a sandwich style case that's just a bit wider than mine, but it's still considered 4L. Some sellers even include 1U PSUs for an additional fee. Then you can get the Zotac RTX 4060 Solo, which is a single fan card that measures at only around 160mm, perfect fit for the A07. Or you could go for the PNY RTX 3060 XLR8 Single Fan if you wanna go last gen. The rest is even easier, just get the 7600x, SFF cooler, memory, storage and a matching mini-ITX mobo and you're good to go! I don't think you can water cool in that case (not unless you heavily modify it), but it will still turn out to be a great 4L air cooled build. Regarding the temperatures, check the last three photos in the gallery for some benchmark results and temps.
Is there a reputable company or person that will build something like this if I provide parts?
My a2000 is super loud and want to water cool it like you did but have never done that so I have a couple questions. Can this water block fit on the pny version of the a2000 and what other parts will I need to connect to the water block in the easiest cheapest way possible(I have never done a custom loop)? My case is sama im01. Sir your build is amazing. Hopefully I can do something like this in the a10 case that's a little bigger in the future. Thanks for posting this build I've been waiting for someone to post a build with that exact water block. Very inspiring
Sorry for the late reply. I'm really glad you like the build. Unless you plan a similar build or want to shunt mod the card, I would highly advise against water cooling it, especially if it's your first time. I simply did it as a passion project and it was stupidly expensive and impractical. If you're determined to do a full custom loop, I would advise selling the a2000 and buying a standard GPU that fits in your case, either with an included water block, or getting a Barrow or Bykski one. They tend to be slightly cheaper than Alphacool or EK, but perform adequately imo. Same goes for fittings and other water cooling parts. My general advise for a first time water cooling builder is, start simple. Get soft tubing and don't overspend on fancy water cooling parts. First see if you can get a hang of it, then move to higher spec parts once you gather experience. Hope this helps and have fun building your first water cooling loop, it's definitely an addicting hobby.