FormD T1 5090 Air-Cooled Meta

Step by step guide for a travel friendly high-end gaming build, featuring the 5090 Founders Edition paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU.

Parts List

Tools

I use the Xiaomi Electric Precision Screwdriver - Amazon (affiliate)

It comes with all the necessary bits you’ll need for this build, including the Torx T6 and T8 bits needed for fitting the travel kit to the 5090 Founders Edition.

Thermal Paste

I recommend Thermal Grizzly’s Duronaut thermal paste - Amazon (affiliate)

It has excellent performance and it’s easy to apply and clean.

Custom PSU Cables

I use custom cables from Cablester, which feature per-wire lengths for perfectly sized cable runs. I recommend going for their Teflon or Debossed cables in a color of your choice.

If you want to make your own custom cable sets, use these general lengths:

• Motherboard 24P: 170mm
• CPU 8P: 290mm
• GPU 12V2X6: 300mm

Screws

The T1 comes stock with Philips head screws which strip easily. Find replacement screws in either the Hex or Torx head variety for a more premium look.

• 12× M3 Flat Head 4mm
• 16× M3 Countersunk Head 5mm
• 11× M3 Countersunk Head 8mm

For exhaust fans, I use these fan mounting kits (affiliate). The washers from these kits can be used in other places as well, so get at least three kits.

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