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[Gray2233]

(hence the need for AliExpress waifus )

And corner sofas?

Probably a perception left over from the old days of PCs, with those cramped little cases that had no airflow and 1x 80mm fan.

The good old days, I've fond memories of adding the odd cheeky roof fan to cases back then with the aid of a dremel.

 

[REM]

Well the build is still very much in the planning stage right now but it will be ordered in the next week or so ...... I'm very grateful for the input guys so thank you

Might have to put a little rush on it (without the Mrs seeing) as things are starting to go out of stock

 

[tamzzy]

Well the build is still very much in the planning stage right now but it will be ordered in the next week or so

well you should buy the ram sooner rather than later: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/klev...dr5-dual-channel-kit-black/MEM-KLV-07036.html
it won't be as "cheap" next week i'd suspect

 

[Gray2233]

well you should buy the ram sooner rather than later: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/klev...dr5-dual-channel-kit-black/MEM-KLV-07036.html
it won't be as "cheap" next week i'd suspect

GPU's aren't far behind, a lot of panic buying at the moment from people afraid consumer stock is going to dry up for the unforeseeable future.

 

[Gray2233]

Actually, just checking the 5080's, the MSI card appears to be out of stock and the Palit I specced is up £40.

Regardless:

Well the build is still very much in the planning stage right now

If you're still open to the idea of M-ATX here's a variant with a nice wood accented case, the B4 can be positioned vertically or horizontally too which is pretty cool:

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Lian Li B4 mATX Wood Black (SKU: CAS-LIA-07997) = GBP70.90
• 1 x Lian Li RS 1000W RS Hub ATX 3.1 PCIe 5.1 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply (SKU: POW-LIA-06176) = GBP109.99
• 1 x Lian Li Galahad II Lite Performance AIO 240mm All In One CPU Cooler - Black (SKU: COO-LIA-04593) = GBP39.95
• 1 x AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Eight Core 5.60GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail (SKU: PRO-AMD-06938) = GBP399.95
• 1 x KLEVV FIT V EXPO 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz C30 DDR5 Dual Channel Kit - Black (SKU: MEM-KLV-07036) = GBP398.99
• 1 x KIOXIA EXCERIA G3 2TB SSD NVME M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 Solid State Drive (SKU: STO-KIO-07152) = GBP259.99
• 1 x Palit GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity 3 16GB GDDR7 PCI-Express Graphics Card (SKU: GRA-PAL-04404) = GBP1499.99
• 1 x Asus Prime B850M-K (Socket AM5) DDR5 Micro-ATX Motherboard (SKU: MOT-ASU-06006) = GBP118.99

Total: GBP2898.75 (includes delivery: GBP0.00)​

I'm pretty sure everything listed will fit but you need to be careful with how it's configured, so double check.

I'd normally specify the Sapphire B850M Nitro + or Pulse for M-ATX but there's no stock, could be worth spending another £30-40 on something better but the above would be fine.

There's also the Lian Li A3 which is an excellent case with a few more visual options:

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Lian Li A3-mATX Tempered Glass Micro-ATX Case (Black) (SKU: CAS-LIA-04811) = GBP69.95
• 1 x Lian Li B4 mATX Wood Black (SKU: CAS-LIA-07997) = GBP70.90
• 1 x Lian Li A3 mATX Wood Edition - Black (SKU: CAS-LIA-02630) = GBP73.99
• 1 x Lian Li A3 mATX Wood Edition - White (SKU: CAS-LIA-03651) = GBP69.95

Total: GBP284.79 (includes delivery: GBP0.00)​

 

[REM]

TBH I've actually taken a liking to the Lian Li Vector V100R mini, I looked into it more and I really am liking the design and with my concerns about airflow and cooling put to rest I'm definitely leaning that way

1 PRO-AMD-06938 AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Eight Core 5.60GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail £399.95
1 POW-LIA-06176 Lian Li RS 1000W RS Hub ATX 3.1 PCIe 5.1 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply £109.99
1 STO-KIO-07152 KIOXIA EXCERIA G3 2TB SSD NVME M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 Solid State Drive £259.99
1 MEM-KLV-07036 KLEVV FIT V EXPO 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz C30 DDR5 Dual Channel Kit - Black £398.99
1 COO-MSI-03870 MSI MAG CORELIQUID A13 360 BLACK ARGB Performance All In One CPU Cooler - 360mm £69.95
1 GRA-MSI-04826 MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Ventus 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 PCI-Express Graphics Card £1,559.99
1 MON-MSI-01491 MSI 32" MPG 321URX QD-OLED 3840x2160 240Hz 0.03ms FreeSync Premium Pro Gaming Monitor £698.99
1 CAS-LIA-06780 Lian Li Vector V100R Mini ARGB mATX Tower Case - Black £59.99
1 MOT-MSI-05547 MSI MAG B850M MORTAR WIFI (AMD AM5) B850 micro-ATX Motherboard £179.99
£3,737.83


I'm not completely sold on the monitor but its the black version of the one @tamzzy recommended, having a white one will completely mess with my OCD

 

[Gray2233]

I'm not completely sold on the monitor but its the black version of the one @tamzzy recommended, having a white one will completely mess with my OCD

There's always this:

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x MSI MAG 322UP QD-OLED E16 32" 3840x2160 (UHD) 165Hz 0.03ms FreeSync Premium Pro Widescreen Gaming Monitor (SKU: MON-MSI-06106) = GBP548.99
• 1 x MSI Lucky Plush Screen Wipe (SKU: MON-MSI-09499) = GBP0.00

Total: GBP548.99 (includes delivery: GBP0.00)​

Lower refresh rate but I don't think there's too much between them otherwise (do double check), to be honest at 4K in AA and AAA games 240hz is a bit of a tall order anyway.

165hz is ample for me personally, it's what my ultrawide runs at.

 

[tamzzy]

TBH I've actually taken a liking to the Lian Li Vector V100R mini

go for the RGB, you know you want to

 

[tamzzy]

Lower refresh rate but I don't think there's too much between them otherwise (do double check), to be honest at 4K in AA and AAA games 240hz is a bit of a tall order anyway.

the 240hz is a newer gen panel

here: https://tftcentral.co.uk/articles/qd-oled-generations-infographic-and-faq

 

[Gray2233]

the 240hz is a newer gen panel

here: https://tftcentral.co.uk/articles/qd-oled-generations-infographic-and-faq

Fair enough.

Still, I don't think I'd fancy paying almost £150 more but it's certainly not something I'd be disappointed by.

Frankly, I'd be more inclined to get the white version you listed and pop it on an arm, there's barely any white showing on the screen itself.

Edit: As an aside I just looked up my PHILIPS Evnia 34M2C6500-34, seems to be a Gen 4 and is currently available for a little over £400 (which is about what I paid for it).

Lovely screen, 3440x1440P so easier to run and depending on the games you're into I find the extra FoV much better than a higher resolution. That said, I also run a 4K 65" TV and swap between the two depending on what I'm doing -- couch vidya for RPG's, platformer/adventure type stuff and nearfield at the desk with the Philips for anything I'd use a M&K for like FPS/RTS/Sim etc.

 

[tamzzy]

@REM updated parts list:

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Eight Core 5.60GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail (SKU: PRO-AMD-06938) = GBP399.95
• 1 x Gigabyte B850M GAMING X WIFI6E (Socket AM5) DDR5 Micro ATX Motherboard (SKU: MOT-GIG-03861) = GBP154.99
• 1 x KLEVV FIT V EXPO 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz C30 DDR5 Dual Channel Kit - Black (SKU: MEM-KLV-07036) = GBP398.99
• 1 x Palit GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity 3 16GB GDDR7 PCI-Express Graphics Card (SKU: GRA-PAL-04404) = GBP1499.99
• 1 x KIOXIA EXCERIA G3 2TB SSD NVME M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 Solid State Drive (SKU: STO-KIO-07152) = GBP259.99
• 1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Nucleus CR360 Lux D-RGB All In One CPU Cooler - Black (SKU: HS-00W-EK) = GBP64.99
• 1 x Asus TUF Gaming 1000W ATX 3.1 PCIe 5.0 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply (SKU: CA-05Z-AS) = GBP115.00
• 1 x Lian Li Vector V100R Mini ARGB mATX Tower Case - Black (SKU: CAS-LIA-06780) = GBP59.99

Total: GBP2966.88 (includes delivery: GBP12.99)​

 

[Gray2233]

@REM updated parts list:

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Eight Core 5.60GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail (SKU: PRO-AMD-06938) = GBP399.95
• 1 x Gigabyte B850M GAMING X WIFI6E (Socket AM5) DDR5 Micro ATX Motherboard (SKU: MOT-GIG-03861) = GBP154.99
• 1 x KLEVV FIT V EXPO 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz C30 DDR5 Dual Channel Kit - Black (SKU: MEM-KLV-07036) = GBP398.99
• 1 x Palit GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity 3 16GB GDDR7 PCI-Express Graphics Card (SKU: GRA-PAL-04404) = GBP1499.99
• 1 x KIOXIA EXCERIA G3 2TB SSD NVME M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 Solid State Drive (SKU: STO-KIO-07152) = GBP259.99
• 1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Nucleus CR360 Lux D-RGB All In One CPU Cooler - Black (SKU: HS-00W-EK) = GBP64.99
• 1 x Asus TUF Gaming 1000W ATX 3.1 PCIe 5.0 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply (SKU: CA-05Z-AS) = GBP115.00
• 1 x Lian Li Vector V100R Mini ARGB mATX Tower Case - Black (SKU: CAS-LIA-06780) = GBP59.99

Total: GBP2966.88 (includes delivery: GBP12.99)​

Nice changes.

Parts update in cost and availability daily, it's really best to get in fast with anything we specify.

I think I would still lean toward the Lian Li RS Hub, I know one or two have had some coil while complaints on here lately but that can happen with anything you buy unless there's a specific flaw.

Good rule of thumb for finding PSU's for the OP: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...RB6Xt6JWkc/edit?gid=1078495601#gid=1078495601

Don't use it entirely as gospel, it is useful and a strong reference point but you never know when a company might change OEM/design without being entirely honest.

The reason I like the RS Hub is largely because it has an actual USB hub internally which can be useful for adding certain things, usually bling related. It also has rotational power connector, so if you're close to a wall or tight on space it can help with your layout:

 

[tamzzy]

Good rule of thumb for finding PSU's for the OP: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...RB6Xt6JWkc/edit?gid=1078495601#gid=1078495601

yep, got that bookmarked in my google sheets

 

[tamzzy]

I think I would still lean toward the Lian Li RS Hub, I know one or two have had some coil while complaints on here lately but that can happen with anything you buy unless there's a specific flaw.

i know it's usually random, but two in a short span of time sets alarm bells ringing though. might be a bad batch going through...

 

[Gray2233]

i know it's usually random, but two in a short span of time sets alarm bells ringing though. might be a bad batch going through...

Aye, sometimes best to err on the side of caution and the PSU is probably the biggest PITA to deal with if it has a fault.

 

[REM]

go for the RGB, you know you want to

SOOOOO BRIGHT


and please for the love of the digital gods PEEL THE DAMN CELLOPHANE OFF!!!

 

[tamzzy]

and please for the love of the digital gods PEEL THE DAMN CELLOPHANE OFF!!!

I've never removed the cellophane on any of my builds...ever

 

[REM]

holy sh...... the Ventus 3X 5080 has gone up £120 overnight

 

[Gray2233]

holy sh...... the Ventus 3X 5080 has gone up £120 overnight

Told you.

You really need to get in fast with the way things are.

The Palit I listed is still in stock but slowly going up too, I'd bite fast if I were you or you might be looking at £1600-1700 + for a 5080.

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Palit GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity 3 16GB GDDR7 PCI-Express Graphics Card (SKU: GRA-PAL-04404) = GBP1529.99

Total: GBP1537.98 (includes delivery: GBP7.99)​

 

[tamzzy]

not surprised