Hello all,
I've been tasked with building a new computer designed specifically to run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (or 2024) and to be taken to various events around the UK. It will be displayed 95% of the time on a single 49" Ultrawide screen. (Perhaps on occasion connected to a Meta Quest 3 for VR but performance for this isn't a focus)
I built my own PC last year using a Lian Li Lancool 216 and found it to be an excellent case, however the glass panel on one side concerns me when it comes to transporting. I'd rather have 'solid' (or hard mesh) panels to minimise chance of breakage. Aesthetics of the case are a complete non-priority. Function over looks.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a case which is solid on all sides? It will be transported in a protective case however due to the fact it will be lifted in and out and set down a couple of times per week it's the one concern I have.
As to the size.. I'm open to recommendations. If it can be compacted down from a full size case - even better! The only confirmed hardware is an Asus ProArt RTX 4080 Super, the rest can be negotiated. I'm happy for a smaller case as long as it all fits. I was considering a 9800X3D to pair alongside it (as with my own build) but I still get sweaty palms about the fact I experienced two dying on me, so had considered a 7800X3D instead. I'd also prefer a non-ASRock/ASUS motherboard (despite quite liking my ASRock X870 Pro RS, I still can't be sure that wasn't the offender when it came to killing processors). The only other point I'd prefer is no watercooling (as I feel this could be a liability given the constant transport). ~1TB of storage would be more than enough.
Budget for hardware (excluding GPU/monitors/keyboard/mouse/software) is roughly £1,000. Can be stretched by up to 20% if absolutely essential.
Happy to consider any and all options - even Intel if the use case is right! As mentioned, nothing besides the GPU is set in stone.
Many thanks indeed!
I've been tasked with building a new computer designed specifically to run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (or 2024) and to be taken to various events around the UK. It will be displayed 95% of the time on a single 49" Ultrawide screen. (Perhaps on occasion connected to a Meta Quest 3 for VR but performance for this isn't a focus)
I built my own PC last year using a Lian Li Lancool 216 and found it to be an excellent case, however the glass panel on one side concerns me when it comes to transporting. I'd rather have 'solid' (or hard mesh) panels to minimise chance of breakage. Aesthetics of the case are a complete non-priority. Function over looks.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a case which is solid on all sides? It will be transported in a protective case however due to the fact it will be lifted in and out and set down a couple of times per week it's the one concern I have.
As to the size.. I'm open to recommendations. If it can be compacted down from a full size case - even better! The only confirmed hardware is an Asus ProArt RTX 4080 Super, the rest can be negotiated. I'm happy for a smaller case as long as it all fits. I was considering a 9800X3D to pair alongside it (as with my own build) but I still get sweaty palms about the fact I experienced two dying on me, so had considered a 7800X3D instead. I'd also prefer a non-ASRock/ASUS motherboard (despite quite liking my ASRock X870 Pro RS, I still can't be sure that wasn't the offender when it came to killing processors). The only other point I'd prefer is no watercooling (as I feel this could be a liability given the constant transport). ~1TB of storage would be more than enough.
Budget for hardware (excluding GPU/monitors/keyboard/mouse/software) is roughly £1,000. Can be stretched by up to 20% if absolutely essential.
Happy to consider any and all options - even Intel if the use case is right! As mentioned, nothing besides the GPU is set in stone.
Many thanks indeed!
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