Open Test Bench Build
Core Hardware
Intel® Core i7‑3770 (Ivy Bridge) – LGA1155
Asus P8Z77‑V LK – ATX
G.Skill Ripjaws‑X 16GB (2×8GB) DDR3‑1600 – F3‑1600C9D‑16GXM
Samsung 840 EVO 500GB SSD – SATA III
MSI Radeon RX 550 AERO ITX 2G OC – PCIe 3.0
TP‑Link TL‑WDN4800 N900 Dual‑Band PCIe WiFi Adapter
Power
Corsair RM850 (Model RPS0020) – 850W Modular ATX PSU
Case / Test Bench
DALAIBUKESI DIY Aluminum Open‑Frame Test Bench – ATX
ORICO 2.5"‑to‑3.5" SATA Drive Bay Adapter – 1125SS‑2
Universal Radiator Mount Bracket (120mm / 240mm / 360mm)
Cooling & Lighting
Thermaltake 120mm Non‑Addressable RGB Fans ×3
Thermaltake 12V RGB + Fan Hub
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I am using some parts from other builds to create my Open Test Bench Build. This will allow me to quickly test GPUs, fans, SSDs, etc.
The 2.5"‑to‑3.5" SATA Drive Bay Adapter allows for quick swap of 2.5" SSDs and HDDs - no screws required!
The Radiator Mount Bracket allows for attaching the case fans which are connected to SATA power. While these will run with no fan controls from the motherboard, this arrangement takes a fan header cable out of the mix, simplifying cable management. Fan speeds at max will help with GPU cooling during stress tests.
The Thermaltake 12V RGB + Fan Hub is connected to the Test Bench reset button to cycle RGB color and RGB on/off.
In addition to minimizing cable management, the Corsair RM850 850W Modular ATX PSU will allow me to add/remove PCIe power cables as needed, depending on the GPU's requirements, while providing more than enough power overhead.