Help with new build

Aaron Bolton · 18 Oct 2020 at 12:54

Could people cast their eye over a system I'm just about to order and let me know if there is anything major wrong with it, cheers

EVGA 750 Watt BQ Semi-Modular ATX PSU/Power Supply
Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO Black 64GB 3600MHz 2x32GB DDR4 Memory Kit
Corsair 275R Airflow Tempered Glass White Mid Tower PC Gaming Case
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Gen3 24 Core TRX4 CPU/Processor
ASUS AMD Threadripper PRIME TRX40-PRO PCIe 4.0 ATX Motherboard
CORSAIR Hydro H115i Addressable RGB PLATINUM Liquid/Water Intel/AMD CPU Cooler
Corsair MP400 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD/Solid State Drive
EVGA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB XC3 GAMING Ampere Graphics Card

mickyflinn · 18 Oct 2020 at 13:06

@Aaron Bolton Hi is this a workstation build or gaming ?

Aaron Bolton · 18 Oct 2020 at 13:17

it a Mixed system I'm actually in infrastructure engineer so I use VMware and things like GNS3 a lot but I have started to play games occasionally like CS:G0 \ Destiny so I'm just trying t build a system which will cover most bases really

my main problem is I'm not a system builder so I don't understand things like memory speed etc isn't my thing I'd normally just by a DELL XPS Desktop\Laptop but would really like to get back in to system building again

Chaos666 · 18 Oct 2020 at 13:19

Aaron Bolton said:
my main problem is I'm not a system builder so I don't understand things like memory speed etc isn't my thing I'd normally just by a DELL XPS Desktop\Laptop but would really like to get back in to system building again

pretty good system you got there... will you be building it yourself?

Aaron Bolton · 18 Oct 2020 at 13:21

Yes, I'm capable of building it myself, is there any I've list which you think id be better staying away from or I would be better paired with some other component?

Chaos666 · 18 Oct 2020 at 13:26

i think since you are going with a pretty powerful cpu you should go with a 360rad.. especially if you are planning to do anything that loads cpu for longer periods. if you are not fussed about the looks arctic has a well priced 360 aio

Aaron Bolton · 18 Oct 2020 at 13:44

Chaos666 said:
i think since you are going with a pretty powerful cpu you should go with a 360rad.. especially if you are planning to do anything that loads cpu for longer periods. if you are not fussed about the looks arctic has a well priced 360 aio

Thanks, this one is listed as compatible with the case I'm looking at it just the block which is RGB and not the fans lol but I guess I could deal with that

https://www.corsair.com/uk/en/Categ...s™-PRO-RGB-Liquid-CPU-Coolers/p/CW-9060031-WW

Chaos666 · 18 Oct 2020 at 13:49

if you don't need rgb https://www.overclockers.co.uk/arct...ormance-cpu-water-cooler-360mm-hs-07d-ar.html
if you really need it than go with corsair..

mickyflinn · 18 Oct 2020 at 14:01

Aaron Bolton said:
it a Mixed system I'm actually in infrastructure engineer so I use VMware and things like GNS3 a lot but I have started to play games occasionally like CS:G0 \ Destiny so I'm just trying t build a system which will cover most bases really

my main problem is I'm not a system builder so I don't understand things like memory speed etc isn't my thing I'd normally just by a DELL XPS Desktop\Laptop but would really like to get back in to system building again

You should get 4 x 16gb ram so it can run in quad channel configuration for better perform.

I would get a 850w psu like a corsair rm has a 10 year warranty

geekyadz · 18 Oct 2020 at 14:47

Aaron Bolton said:
Thanks, this one is listed as compatible with the case I'm looking at it just the block which is RGB and not the fans lol but I guess I could deal with that

https://www.corsair.com/uk/en/Categories/Products/Liquid-Cooling/Hydro-Series™-PRO-RGB-Liquid-CPU-Coolers/p/CW-9060031-WW

Just a heads up:

Looking at the Corsair page you linked to it says:

"*Purchase bracket CW-8960054 on *removed - personally I would search OC for that model numebr* for compatibility with AMD socket sTR4/sTRX4"

Some cases have RGB (though most seeem now to be ARGB or DRGB - same thing) which can be used on the approipate header on the motherboard.

Corsair Link also works with Asus board to "better" sync your RGB colours (my Asus board works with it anyway. Needs Asus Aura install for it to work but doesn't control the ARGB header annoyingly). If you want I can post some screenies to show you?

Aaron Bolton · 18 Oct 2020 at 16:17

Chaos666 said:
if you don't need rgb https://www.overclockers.co.uk/arct...ormance-cpu-water-cooler-360mm-hs-07d-ar.html
if you really need it than go with corsair..

it only about £15 difference so I think ill go with the Corsair RGB

Aaron Bolton · 18 Oct 2020 at 16:18

mickyflinn said:
You should get 4 x 16gb ram so it can run in quad channel configuration for better perform.

I would get a 850w psu like a corsair rm has a 10 year warranty

Thanks

these are the kind of thing I'm not familiar with as in the memory channels

Would 8 x 8GB be even better?

Aaron Bolton · 18 Oct 2020 at 16:20

geekyadz said:
Just a heads up:

Looking at the Corsair page you linked to it says:

"*Purchase bracket CW-8960054 on *removed - personally I would search OC for that model numebr* for compatibility with AMD socket sTR4/sTRX4"

Some cases have RGB (though most seeem now to be ARGB or DRGB - same thing) which can be used on the approipate header on the motherboard.

Corsair Link also works with Asus board to "better" sync your RGB colours (my Asus board works with it anyway. Needs Asus Aura install for it to work but doesn't control the ARGB header annoyingly). If you want I can post some screenies to show you?

Hi thanks I hadn't notice the need for the extra bracket and some pics would be great

geekyadz · 18 Oct 2020 at 16:45

Aaron Bolton said:
Hi thanks I hadn't notice the need for the extra bracket and some pics would be great

I've just done a google search for the extra bracket: unfortunitely it isn't available on OC so I cannot put a link to it (it was under the tech spec section, hence why you probably missed it).

I'll upload some screenies into my Google Photos and post a link once uploaded

mickyflinn · 18 Oct 2020 at 17:52

Aaron Bolton said:
Thanks these are the kind of thing I'm not familiar with as in the memory channels

Would 8 x 8GB be even better?

No you have room for future upgrade.

Up that psu to a 850w and a quality unit.

Think i would get the CORSAIR HYDRO SERIES ICUE H150I PRO XT RGB PERFORMANCE LIQUID COOLER - 360MM to keep that threadripper cool.

Or this Rgb cooler.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...MIgsDB-sm-7AIVWeDtCh1hgwDqEAQYBSABEgIsa_D_BwE

You can fit a 360mm at the top of this case and has some rgb .

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phan...pered-glass-drgb-glacier-white-ca-0ab-pt.html

Aaron Bolton · 18 Oct 2020 at 18:17

geekyadz said:
I've just done a google search for the extra bracket: unfortunitely it isn't available on OC so I cannot put a link to it (it was under the tech spec section, hence why you probably missed it).

I'll upload some screenies into my Google Photos and post a link once uploaded

thanks, they are on amazon so at least I can still pick one up else where

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Hydro-H100i-Mounting-Bracket/dp/B07MHD8B9Z

Aaron Bolton · 18 Oct 2020 at 18:24

mickyflinn said:
No you have room for future upgrade.

Up that psu to a 850w and a quality unit.

Think i would get the CORSAIR HYDRO SERIES ICUE H150I PRO XT RGB PERFORMANCE LIQUID COOLER - 360MM to keep that threadripper cool.

Or this Rgb cooler.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...MIgsDB-sm-7AIVWeDtCh1hgwDqEAQYBSABEgIsa_D_BwE

You can fit a 360mm at the top of this case and has some rgb .

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phan...pered-glass-drgb-glacier-white-ca-0ab-pt.html

Thanks, I think the CORSAIR HYDRO SERIES ICUE H150I PRO XT RGB PERFORMANCE LIQUID COOLER need the extra bracket

mickyflinn · 18 Oct 2020 at 18:35

Aaron Bolton said:
Thanks, I think the CORSAIR HYDRO SERIES ICUE H150I PRO XT RGB PERFORMANCE LIQUID COOLER need the extra bracket

Yes thats true m.

If you get 360mm aio cooler the case you chose you will have to put it at the front not ideal, that's why I made a diffrent sugestion.

Aaron Bolton · 18 Oct 2020 at 19:02

I think i come to a final parts list thanks to every here but still open to any opions

Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO Black 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 Quad Channel Memory Kit
Corsair 275R Airflow Tempered Glass White Mid Tower PC Gaming Case
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Gen3 24 Core TRX4 CPU/Processor
ASUS AMD Threadripper PRIME TRX40-PRO PCIe 4.0 ATX Motherboard
Corsair MP400 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD/Solid State Drive
Corsair White LL120 RGB 120mm Dual Light Loop 1 Fan Expansion Pack
Corsair RM850 850 Watt 80+ Gold Fully Modular PSU/Power Supply 2020 Update
Corsair 360mm H150i ELITE CAPELLIX RGB Intel/AMD CPU Liquid Cooler (this one doesn't need the extra bracket)
EVGA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB XC3 GAMING Ampere Graphics Card

Aaron Bolton · 18 Oct 2020 at 19:03

mickyflinn said:
Yes thats true m.

If you get 360mm aio cooler the case you chose you will have to put it at the front not ideal, that's why I made a diffrent sugestion.

ah I see thanks