Re-Introduction

Mike_J_Smith · 18 Dec 2020 at 14:03

Guess I should put something in here as I originally joined in 2005 and have come here a few times since then to get help and advice, but probably never did an introduction.

Anyhoo, I'm back again looking for more advice to build a new gaming PC & interested in all the developments of the past few years.

I've picked up a second hand 5700XT, some new RAM, storage, and have ordered a new case & fans for the new year. I'm then looking to possibly upgrade CPU & MB and then finally g/c again if needed. Then plan to build my first water cooling set up. So definitely be looking for lots of advice & asking stupid questions

Hi!

Mike_J_Smith · 18 Dec 2020 at 14:13

Cheers, yes I am getting lots of info. My head almost exploded over aRGB! That's something new to me. It looks like it divides opinion but I like the look it gives, but not the lack of harmonisation across brands.

I'm going to have to ask a lot more questions on overclocking and watercooling. When I last did any serious overclocking it was 1, maybe dual, cores so I think there will be plenty to get my head around there.

Mike_J_Smith · 18 Dec 2020 at 17:23

Vince said:
I recently bought the wife a machine and overclocked/watercooled/sprayed it cutom colours etc. The whole machine cost a massive £400 but is a little monster Best £400 I spent as she doesn't steal mine now:

It's actually got a different board in it now but for a cheap build it's a rocket ship Sometimes it runs with white RGB and others Purple...

Nice! And a bargain as well :cool:

Mike_J_Smith · 18 Dec 2020 at 18:34

Vince said:
Indeed - So what you building? Anything cool?

Hopefully! I’ve got a lian-li dynamic xl on order which looks incredible; I get the feeling they’re a bit common but if anything that’s a plus for me because it means plenty of experience and knowledge out there. I definitely want to do a custom water cooling loop using hard tubes. I haven’t done enough research into that yet, but thought I’d get the components first then decide on that. But probably an ek distro plate and water blocks, so nothing too exciting to experienced guys but to me it’s gonna be epic!