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That's right, the price was relatively low at €950.
that's why I bought it because the LG is normally €1300 here where I live. :)

Nice, sounds like a really good deal like the one I got on my demo unit which was just a retail without a box and almost full warranty :D
 
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Nice, sounds like a really good deal like the one I got on my demo unit which was just a retail without a box and almost full warranty :D
Demo OLED sounds a bit scary to me - how long has it been on the store floor? Typically those displays are run constantly at max brightness (in special "retail demo" modes that increase overall brightness and color saturation) for at least the opening hours of the store (though likely longer - I doubt they bother to configure every demo TV to match those hours exactly, and they might run 24/7). For an OLED, even with LG's excellent WOLED implementation limiting burn-in, that can lead to some significant panel degradation. It might not be very visible right now, but the lifespan of the unit might already have been significantly shortened. If nothing else, I'd keep a very close eye on it. And of course if used as a PC display, use all possible means to avoid further degradation (avoid sustained high brightness uses like web browsing; autohide the taskbar, avoid desktop icons, use a desktop background slideshow, avoid long-term play of games with high contrast UI elements, etc.). That price sounds like an absolute steal, so if it's good that's great, but I wouldn't expect it to last all that long.
 
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Demo OLED sounds a bit scary to me - how long has it been on the store floor? Typically those displays are run constantly at max brightness (in special "retail demo" modes that increase overall brightness and color saturation) for at least the opening hours of the store (though likely longer - I doubt they bother to configure every demo TV to match those hours exactly, and they might run 24/7). For an OLED, even with LG's excellent WOLED implementation limiting burn-in, that can lead to some significant panel degradation. It might not be very visible right now, but the lifespan of the unit might already have been significantly shortened. If nothing else, I'd keep a very close eye on it. And of course if used as a PC display, use all possible means to avoid further degradation (avoid sustained high brightness uses like web browsing; autohide the taskbar, avoid desktop icons, use a desktop background slideshow, avoid long-term play of games with high contrast UI elements, etc.). That price sounds like an absolute steal, so if it's good that's great, but I wouldn't expect it to last all that long.

Mine was sold as a demo unit because the retail package was missing after it's been unpacked and plugged in for testing and comes with almost 2yrs warranty so I am not worried.

I am not sure how you can misplace such a large retail box but I guess it happens :roll:
 

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56% the size of the H510, but still fits ATX and is technically still SFF? Crazy how it's barely bigger than a Cooler Master NR200 (~18.25L vs. 19.4L internal), but ATX boards are 2.5x the size of ITX.

Went with grey this time, the white panels on the Cerberus were too jarring.

 
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56% the size of the H510, but still fits ATX and is technically still SFF? Crazy how it's barely bigger than a Cooler Master NR200 (~18.25L vs. 19.4L internal), but ATX boards are 2.5x the size of ITX.

Went with grey this time, the white panels on the Cerberus were too jarring.


SFF Chad Approves! :roll:

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56% the size of the H510, but still fits ATX and is technically still SFF? Crazy how it's barely bigger than a Cooler Master NR200 (~18.25L vs. 19.4L internal), but ATX boards are 2.5x the size of ITX.

Went with grey this time, the white panels on the Cerberus were too jarring.


please show finished build when done... i'm confused as crap where the PSU goes...
 
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please show finished build when done... i'm confused as crap where the PSU goes...

Looks like Cerberus X case so the psu goes in the top right corner. Although I've also seen it with the psu in the top left corner as well..... Very interesting case.


 
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56% the size of the H510, but still fits ATX and is technically still SFF? Crazy how it's barely bigger than a Cooler Master NR200 (~18.25L vs. 19.4L internal), but ATX boards are 2.5x the size of ITX.

Went with grey this time, the white panels on the Cerberus were too jarring.

The Cerberus and Cerberus X are still some of my favourite cases out there. Love it! Looking forward to seeing the build.
please show finished build when done... i'm confused as crap where the PSU goes...
Depends on what choices you make when ordering (included brackets/mounts), but it can fit a vertically mounted SFX (or ATX? Can't quite remember) PSU in the front top with an extension cable, it can fit an ATX or SFX PSU above the CPU area (where that 92mm fan is mounted), or it can fit an SFX PSU in place of the bottom three PCIe slot covers (while still allowing for the use of a full ATX motherboard). Which is the best depends on cooling needs, AIC needs, etc. Bottom PSU is good for fitting an AIO in the front and a single AIC; front PSU is good for CPU air cooling + however many AICs you want, rear-top PSU is good for front AIO+more than one AIC.
 

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The Cerberus and Cerberus X are still some of my favourite cases out there. Love it! Looking forward to seeing the build.

Depends on what choices you make when ordering (included brackets/mounts), but it can fit a vertically mounted SFX (or ATX? Can't quite remember) PSU in the front top with an extension cable, it can fit an ATX or SFX PSU above the CPU area (where that 92mm fan is mounted), or it can fit an SFX PSU in place of the bottom three PCIe slot covers (while still allowing for the use of a full ATX motherboard). Which is the best depends on cooling needs, AIC needs, etc. Bottom PSU is good for fitting an AIO in the front and a single AIC; front PSU is good for CPU air cooling + however many AICs you want, rear-top PSU is good for front AIO+more than one AIC.

It's over in the other thread, though I might take some more photos during the day tmr, this was just practice working with the Godox SL60W

The rear SFX bracket is good for watercooling, if I had balls I'd probably get that and do rads in the bottom and the front. Unfortunately rear SFX/ATX is horrible for aircooling so SFX internal is the only way.

I initially flipped the rear NF-A9, thinking I'd get some extra intake from the back and encourage more exhaust up the top where the A9x14 is. BIG MISTAKE. CPU, RAM and GPU were all struggling big time, imagine that, moar intake isn't always better.

I put it back to exhaust like I always had it and voila, CPU back to normal, GPU back to normal, and RAM comparable to open testbench. Looks like I can run my 3800CL14 profile again. With the fan the wrong way around, DIMM temps were something like 6 degrees higher, even with the A9x14 helping exhaust out the top.
 
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I like how you can order it for SFX or ATX. And all the other options including the top, handle and feet
It's steel case right? The feet and handle aluminum



 
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I like how you can order it for SFX or ATX. And all the other options including the top, handle and feet
It's steel case right? The feet and handle aluminum




Frame is steel I think, but the panels are alu. A bit different than what you usually see though, 5052 powdercoated as opposed to the usual 6061 CNC. Still, panels are on the thick side at 2mm, but it's not exactly Ghost S1-level fit and finish.

But I like that it's no-nonsense and functional.
 
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"Acid green" coolant had me raiding my old 80s toy box...
 
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Seems ok.

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About 8c cooler than the 5800X running Blender for an hour 66/67 vs 75/76c........ More than I was expecting at my mandated 800rpm max fan speeds.


Runs slightly warmer during gaming just like the 5800X did.
 
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About 8c cooler than the 5800X running Blender for an hour 66/67 vs 75/76c........ More than I was expecting at my mandated 800rpm max fan speeds.


Runs slightly warmer during gaming just like the 5800X did.
Congratulations, sweet new CPU. :clap:

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Man that is sweet!

Just close your eyes and jam into any hole. I can only imagine that type of freedom!

You're gonna get in trouble with the innuendo thread police man. lolol :roll:

 
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Turns out my NF-A14 2000rpm wasn't actually dead. Since I bought a NF-A14 2000rpm IP67 thinking the former was dead, may as well push-pull the NH-C14S.

The CPU temp improvement (~2C or so, probably gets it on par or better than U14S) is no surprise, but the second fan enables a big improvements in DIMM temps, maxed at exactly 44.9/44.6C in mem testing. That's identical to being on the bench with a dedicated 92mm RAM fan, and compared to 50.1C with the janky 92mm exhaust fan I put in there a few days ago. B-die @ 1.5V VDIMM.

The best part is that the 2000rpm industrial 140mm is MUCH quieter than a 1500rpm 92mm :eek: it's as quiet as 1 x 140mm at idle, and a bit louder in load.

So remember, it's not about the airflow, it's about how you use it :laugh: I did offset the second fan slightly towards the DIMMs to get more air where it matters.

 
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Turns out my NF-A14 2000rpm wasn't actually dead. Since I bought a NF-A14 2000rpm IP67 thinking the former was dead, may as well push-pull the NH-C14S.

The CPU temp improvement (~2C or so, probably gets it on par or better than U14S) is no surprise, but the second fan enables a big improvements in DIMM temps, maxed at exactly 44.9/44.6C in mem testing. That's identical to being on the bench with a dedicated 92mm RAM fan, and compared to 50.1C with the janky 92mm exhaust fan I put in there a few days ago. B-die @ 1.5V VDIMM.

The best part is that the 2000rpm industrial 140mm is MUCH quieter than a 1500rpm 92mm :eek: it's as quiet as 1 x 140mm at idle, and a bit louder in load.

So remember, it's not about the airflow, it's about how you use it :laugh: I did offset the second fan slightly towards the DIMMs to get more air where it matters.

Push and Pull with the beloved Noctua downfiring C14S cooler?

This man loves the pure science of enclosed spaces.

Why didn't I ever think of that? Thank you hyper-intelligent smart brother.

That's the greatest Noctua happiest ending episode ever. :)

And now it's time for, @freeagent to grind his push and pull nomenclature. :rolleyes:
 
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MicroCenter has 5 LG CX OLED 48" in stock at the nearest branch to where I live... about a 2 hour drive from me... $1,099

I'M SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING GOING IN THE MORNING RIGHT WHEN THEY OPEN...

agh that is such a great price for such a legendary screen... @nguyen I know you own this one... and I completely agree with your earlier statement about the move to that screen is the biggest upgrade in immersive gaming experience you have had in years.

OLED is truly next level, especially if you game in a room with blackout curtains (which I do)

I don't think I can resist at this price point. :)
 
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MicroCenter has 5 LG CX OLED 48" in stock at the nearest branch to where I live... about a 2 hour drive from me... $1,099

I'M SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING GOING IN THE MORNING RIGHT WHEN THEY OPEN...

agh that is such a great price for such a legendary screen... @nguyen I know you own this one... and I completely agree with your earlier statement about the move to that screen is the biggest upgrade in immersive gaming experience you have had in years.

OLED is truly next level, especially if you game in a room with blackout curtains (which I do)

I don't think I can resist at this price point. :)

Go for it man, I'm sure MMO will look like the best AAA games on the OLED CX :D
 
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