Hi everyone! I just wanted to show off a build I’m starting that’s F1 themed, it’s going to be an all AMD build with a wind tunnel at the bottom of the case! The wind tunnel has a fog machine in the front and I’m using the case’s bottom exhaust fan to pull it through the tunnel.

It’s been a pretty long time since I’ve done a build (like 12 years) so any suggestions are appreciated 🙂

I have a Radeon 9070 XT and a 9950X3D on the way!

A few questions to the public:
– is anyone interested in following the build? I can probably keep this as a build thread or something, or start some build videos
– Any hard line cooling suggestions?
– Is there a good way to do the LED strip lighting inside without breaking the bank?
– the case was originally meant for a bottom-up air flow, I’ll have to modify it to a front-back flow, does this make sense? Do I need higher pressure air in the case or should it be more like the fans sucking air out of the back?

25 Comments

  1. CenturioLabia

    What kind of smoke is this? Seems unhealthy with the filter (?) going all dark in that area

    Edit: really cool and unique idea with the wind tunnel, I think it’s awesome!

  2. Cute_Newspaper_8507

    Im definitely interested! I’d love to see this work. I’d love to try it with a different car!
    As for your other questions, I’m sure there’s people more knowledgeable than I here to answer them

  3. -Laffi-

    If my dad was on Reddit he would have liked this very much!
    I mean, who wouldn’t like this :D?! It’s excellent!

  4. vikdotexe

    i cant wait for updates op, this is great

  5. elquanto

    You gonna build a sim rig to go with it?

  6. blahyaddayadda24

    As a person who helped construct a wind tunnel, I now absolutely need this in my build

  7. Additional-Ad-9784

    keep me updated with this, so awesome

  8. SecondVariety

    cool idea but ditch the fog – put little pieces of floss or string on the car instead and let that show the wind

  9. AnakinPuddlehopper

    This looks like a great start! I had a look into one of those model wind tunnels but the vapour cartridges wouldn’t last very long and would have to be replaced regularly if you had the tunnel on at all times when the pc was on.

    How are you getting around this? Or are you just not using the vapour often or replacing regularly?

    Might have to send Adrian Newey your pc when you’re done with it!

  10. Plaid_Kaleidoscope

    This is incredible! I love it.

  11. Affectionate-Ad4419

    Absolutely not something I’d do myself, but this is sick as hell! I love it.

  12. Catsooey

    Could you do this with aircraft? I’d love to see different warbirds in the tunnel. Especially my beloved Bf 109’s and Fw 190’s.

  13. SavageTiger435612

    Your next build must be a PC themed Formula 1

  14. Taowulf

    I always wonder what Haas was using for a wind tunnel.

  15. Panzerv2003

    Does it also sound like an F1 car up close? XD But for real it looks very cool.

  16. DarkCloud6

    You might want to put some frosted plastic panel infront of the LEDs, lighting might look more smooth

  17. Farfocele

    As an MV1 fan, I think this is certified cool.

  18. boi___wtf

    now figure out a way to make all 4 tires spin and you got yourself the absolute best possible build

  19. AmarildoJr

    Rumor has it that you can 100% reproduce the engine sound by turning on your vacuum next to it.

    JK it looks great bud.

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