It's a temporary setup just now, mate. I won't be using this until Intel or AMD release a CPU that isn't bugged and I'll also be looking to install the next iteration of GPU, 1180ti probably.
It doesn't even get switched on at the moment.
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It's a temporary setup just now, mate. I won't be using this until Intel or AMD release a CPU that isn't bugged and I'll also be looking to install the next iteration of GPU, 1180ti probably.
It doesn't even get switched on at the moment.
I've finally weighed up the options and made a purchase decision.
There's no way I'm giving Nvidia £1100 for an "upgrade" to my 1080ti, and there's no way I'm giving Intel £600 for a 9900k, besides I don't even think the mental amount of radiator space I've got planned for this build could keep a 9900k cool!
My first AMD system since the Duron 700 that I bought back in the day. I'll replace the 980ti with my 1080ti and finally get this system into service.
My basket at Overclockers UK:
There's no way I'm giving Nvidia £1100 for an "upgrade" to my 1080ti, and there's no way I'm giving Intel £600 for a 9900k, besides I don't even think the mental amount of radiator space I've got planned for this build could keep a 9900k cool!
My first AMD system since the Duron 700 that I bought back in the day. I'll replace the 980ti with my 1080ti and finally get this system into service.
My basket at Overclockers UK:
- 1 x Asus ROG Strix X470-I Gaming AMD X470 (Socket AM4) DDR4 Mini-ITX Motherboard= £174.95
- 1 x AMD Ryzen 7 Eight Core 2700X 4.35GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £299.99
Total: £485.44 (includes shipping: £10.50)
Project complete for now.
I've installed the 2700x + X470i, added my 1080ti and the system is going great guns with an Aquaero 6 controlling all the pumps, fans & sensors. I've got it hooked up to my external radiator in the garage, but I've tested and it would easily hold its own without it as Ryzen runs miles cooler than Intel - to be fair, @orbitalwalsh told me that in post #3.
I also bought an additional monitor with the cash I made from selling the Intel gear.
I'm hoping to drop in the Ryzen (3700x) next year, but for now it's time to stop building and enjoy.
I've installed the 2700x + X470i, added my 1080ti and the system is going great guns with an Aquaero 6 controlling all the pumps, fans & sensors. I've got it hooked up to my external radiator in the garage, but I've tested and it would easily hold its own without it as Ryzen runs miles cooler than Intel - to be fair, @orbitalwalsh told me that in post #3.
I also bought an additional monitor with the cash I made from selling the Intel gear.
I'm hoping to drop in the Ryzen (3700x) next year, but for now it's time to stop building and enjoy.
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Ooh, Ryzen 3000 I hear you say? 
Plans are being hatched once more, and there's 2 main targets to meet.
Plans are being hatched once more, and there's 2 main targets to meet.
- Get a 3950x into an ITX setup and do it justice
- Get my external cooling system versatile enough that I don't need to fret when the external temperature drops below freezing.
@LuckyBenski I thought you'd dropped that one, mate. I'd hang fire on it for now as I'm considering switching to a Dan A4.