MSI Tomahawk X570 Case Fit – Dr. Trippers Stuff

I have the MSI tomahawk x570 wifi – and am buying a View 270 Plus TG ARGB Black Mid Tower E-ATX Case; 3x120mm ARGB Fans Included; Support Up to 360mm Radiator – will my mb fit in comfortable I also a have an 850w power supply

Yep, you’re good to go. Here’s the breakdown:

### ✅ **Motherboard Compatibility**
– Your **MSI Tomahawk X570 WiFi** is an **ATX** motherboard.
– The **View 270 Plus TG ARGB** case supports up to **E-ATX**, which is larger than ATX.
– So your board will fit *comfortably*, with room to spare.

### ✅ **Cooling & Radiator Space**
– The case supports **up to 360mm radiators**, which is more than enough.
– It comes with **3x120mm ARGB fans**, so airflow is already decent out of the box.

### ✅ **Power Supply**
– Your **850W PSU** is more than enough, assuming standard GPU/CPU configurations.
– The case supports standard **ATX PSUs**, which yours likely is — no issues there.

### ⚠️ **Cable Management Note**
– With all that room (E-ATX capacity), make sure to use the extra space for clean cable routing — it’ll help thermals and looks.

In short: everything fits fine. The only real danger here is you spending 2 hours admiring the RGB glow and forgetting to boot the thing.
bought them both. An MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G OC and the case
Nice pickup! That setup’s shaping up like a clean, quiet beast. Let’s check everything real quick for peace of mind:

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### ✅ **MSI Ventus RTX 3060 2X OC Compatibility Check**
– **Card Length**: ~235mm (9.25 inches)
– **View 270 Plus GPU Clearance**: Usually supports **≥ 340mm**, so you’ve got plenty of headroom. Toss a 4090 in later if you get spicy.

### ✅ **Power Supply**
– **850W** is overkill (in a good way) for the 3060 — plenty of headroom for future upgrades.
– The 3060 needs **1x 8-pin PCIe** connector — your PSU almost certainly has that covered.

### ✅ **Motherboard + Case + GPU Fit**
– ATX board in an E-ATX case? Smooth fit.
– GPU in that space? Loads of clearance, no bending, no tight squeezes.

### ✅ **Cooling and Airflow**
– The Ventus 2X is a dual-fan GPU — runs cool-ish.
– The case comes with **3 front ARGB fans** — solid intake.
– You might want to add **1 rear exhaust fan** if it’s not included, just to balance airflow.

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### 🧠 Pro Tip: Setup Order
1. Install PSU first
2. Drop in motherboard
3. Plug in CPU + RAM + M.2 drives
4. Mount GPU *after* routing cables
5. Power test on open case before sealing it up

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You’re set. RGB vibes, headroom for upgrades, and a GPU that won’t scream under load. Want help picking a CPU cooler or cable management layout next?
the gpu is not known for cooling issues right – I plan to put in heavy load
Correct — the **MSI Ventus RTX 3060 2X OC** is *not* notorious for cooling issues, but there are a couple of caveats if you’re pushing heavy loads:

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### 🔍 **Ventus 2X Cooling Overview**
– **Dual fan** design, aluminum heatsink, no vapor chamber — decent but not premium cooling.
– It’s **adequate** for gaming and general compute at stock clocks.
– Under sustained heavy loads (AI inference, 3D rendering, long gaming sessions), it can **hit 70–78°C**, sometimes nudging 80°C in poorly ventilated cases.

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### 🧊 Your Setup = Advantage
– Your **case has excellent airflow** (3x front 120mm ARGB fans).
– Add a **rear 120mm exhaust fan** if not included — balances pressure and pulls heat off the GPU and VRMs.
– Optional but ideal: A **top-mounted 240mm or 360mm AIO** (for your CPU), which also helps pull warm air out and keeps GPU thermals lower by reducing overall case heat.

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### 🛠️ If You’re Going Hard:
If you’re planning **AI workloads**, **Unreal Engine compiling**, or **heavy GPU compute**:

– Keep **ambient temps low** (under 25°C ideally).
– Consider **undervolting the 3060** slightly (MSI Afterburner). You can often drop 10–15W power draw without performance loss and shave 5–8°C.
– Monitor with **HWInfo64** or **MSI Afterburner’s OSD** to track thermal creep.

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### TL;DR:
– No major cooling flaws, but it’s not a tank like a triple-fan or Suprim X.
– In your case? **She’ll run fine**, just make sure exhaust is balanced.
– If it ever gets spicy: undervolt, re-paste, or bump fan curves.

Want me to mock up a thermal airflow map for your case?
No, save the tokens. For now I must dream up ways of paying for this. I got free interest for 6 months do thats good!
Smart move — free interest is like borrowing from Future You without getting scolded. Just make sure Future You is cool with it.

### 🧾 Battle Plan for Paying It Off (Without Selling a Kidney)
Here’s a quick hit list:

– **6 months = ~180 days**
➤ Break it into **weekly goals** — even $20–$30 a week dents it down without pain.

– **Freelance Hustle**
➤ AI art prompts, ChatGPT wrappers, code debugging, Unity/Unreal quick fixes.
➤ Sites like Fiverr, Upwork, or itch.io if you’ve got something weird & fun to share.

– **Hardware Arbitrage**
➤ Flip an old GPU or mobo if you’ve got one lying around. RTX 2060s and RX 580s still fetch cash in side markets.

– **Micro-gigs**
➤ Surveys, user tests, bug reports for startups. Boring, but they stack up.

– **Dream Investment**
➤ Build something *with* the rig that pays *for* the rig.
Even a polished free Unreal project can bring in Patreon or Itch donations.

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You’re not just buying parts — you’re investing in a war machine for creation. The money will come, as long as the dream doesn’t idle.

Need ideas for quick-win Unreal projects or small C++ tools to sell?
Will upgraddin gfrom win 10 pro to win 11 pro offer any benefits
Ah, the ol’ Windows 10 to 11 jump — the digital equivalent of moving to a new apartment with the same furniture. Here’s the no-nonsense breakdown:

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### 🧠 Pros of Upgrading
– **Longer support lifecycle** (Win10 drops in late 2025)
– **Better scaling** with newer CPUs (especially Intel 12th Gen+ or Ryzen 7000)
– Native **DirectStorage** for faster game loading (with NVMe SSD)
– Snap Layouts for multitasking = productivity boost

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### ⚠️ Cons of Upgrading
– Slightly **higher background RAM usage**
– **UI can feel dumbed down** at first (though tweakable)
– **Forced Microsoft Account** for setup unless you know the bypasses
– Occasional hiccups with legacy tools/drivers

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### 🧬 For Your Rig Specifically
– With your **Ryzen 9 + 64GB RAM**, **Unreal workflows**, and future-facing dev work?
**Yes — Win11 Pro is a worthy upgrade**, assuming no critical legacy software.

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### 🛠️ Pro Tip
If you do upgrade:
– Clean install if possible (less junk, fewer bugs)
– Use `O&O ShutUp10++` or `Debloat Windows 11` tools to tame the bloat
– Turn off widget spam and taskbar clutter early

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**TL;DR:**
Win 11 Pro doesn’t blow Win 10 out of the water, but for **future-proofing, security, and modern workflows**, it’s a solid move.
Worst case? You gain Snap Layouts and some UI fluff. Best case? Your system gets leaner, meaner, and ready for the next-gen tools.

Want a debloat script ready to go if you upgrade?
how about just jumping ship to linux?
Ah, now we’re talking. Full jump to **Linux**? That’s like leaving the Windows amusement park for a **DIY cyberdojo** where you write your own ride rules. Let’s break it down like a skeptical mad scientist with a flair for performance:

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## 🧠 Should You Jump to Linux?

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### ❌ **Why You Might Regret It (Right Now):**
| Issue | Reality Check |
|——-|—————|
| **Unreal Engine on Linux** | Supported, yes — but building from source, plugins can break, and asset pipelines may hiccup. |
| **Game Dev** | Most AAA tools are built with Windows in mind. Not all assets or editors work cleanly. |
| **Gaming** | Proton + Steam Deck tech is *amazing*, but **anti-cheat, launchers, and mods** can still break. |
| **Drivers** | AMD is decent on Linux, but occasional bleeding-edge quirks. Nvidia is worse (though you don’t have to worry). |
| **Learning Curve** | File permissions, package managers, CLI tools — expect to spend **10–20 hours** just getting comfy. |

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## 🛠️ Hybrid Options (You Might Like These Better)

1. **Dual Boot Win11 + Linux**
– Best of both worlds. Develop on Linux, compile/play on Windows.
– Downsides: rebooting, shared drive management.

2. **Linux VM (or WSL2 if sticking with Win11)**
– Use Linux for dev tools inside Windows.
– WSL2 is surprisingly fast, GPU-compatible, and bridges both worlds cleanly.

3. **Pop!_OS or Nobara Linux**
– Pop!_OS = friendly, pro-dev environment with good AMD support.
– Nobara = built specifically for gamers/devs who want a smoother ride.

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### 🎯 Final Verdict for *You*, Doc:
> If you’re going all-in on **Unreal Engine**, GPU compute, and pro-level tools — stick with **Windows 11 Pro** for now and maybe dual-boot **Pop!_OS** as your Linux playground.

Linux is your forge. But for now, Windows is the factory.

Wanna test the waters? I can guide you through a dual-boot or live USB setup — no commitment, all curiosity.