they're not good valueYou mentioned earlier that the case and fans were pointless, any reason? are there better options?
they're not good valueYou mentioned earlier that the case and fans were pointless, any reason? are there better options?
personally was thinking of something used so the value lost would be minimalGet something even cheaper - gaming graphics not required. Take a look at the Intel Arc A310 (NOT the Matrox A310) for around £100 new so as to allow your buyer a GPU with hardware AV1.
personally was thinking of something used so the value lost would be minimal
What would you consider better value?they're not good value
okay, given the budget, and what you have already, this is what I would do, you don't need the extra fans, the black version of the case is cheaper, and there is a cheaper 4080 super, that also has cool RGB , to show off through the window, the colours are adjustable, or, indeed, you could switch them off if you don't like RGBny advice, comments or thoughts are appreciated!
Yes and no. The case front needs to be mesh. There's only so many ways that mesh can be styled lol.Obviously the case front needs to look decent, but for fans I read that the t30s are some of the best right now.
I'm open to suggestions however.
Apreciate the replyokay, given the budget, and what you have already, this is what I would do, you don't need the extra fans, the black version of the case is cheaper, and there is a cheaper 4080 super, that also has cool RGB , to show off through the window, the colours are adjustable, or, indeed, you could switch them off if you don't like RGB
we're going to upgrade the cpu to a 5800x3d here, it's the better cpu, it can handle a 4090 should you ever upgrade to one, or a similar gpu of around the same performance
obviously you will reuse your current AIO in the top of the case
personally, I would reuse your 850w PSU providing you have x3 8 pin connectors from it to plug into the 4080 super 16 pin adaptor
so, if you do have x3 8 pin connectors, just ditch the PSU from this list
I will have a look around and see if any other cases tickle my fancy, but i am looking at something i can set and forget which wis why i was looking at getting the t30s as well.Yes and no. The case front needs to be mesh. There's only so many ways that mesh can be styled lol.
Yes the T30 fans are good, but it really is a case (lol pun) of diminishing returns once at the top, for money spent and for performance and silence.
You're better off with a case that already has decent fans. If you're desperate then some arctic p12 fans are more than capable.
Good catch! Thank you, i will take a look at those.Seeing as you have a 280mm AIO this thread casts doubt if it will fit in the top of the Corsair 4000D
Agree that the 7900XT gives the better price per performance/frame, however the 4080s have overall more power and has better RT performance.You can currently buy a 7900XT for £630 in the uk which is within about 10-15% of a 4080S, the 4080S would need to be around £800 to be competitive.
xecellent you won't regret it, this does beg the question, what was/is your real budget for all this?Anyway i am looking at a 4090 now
Anyway i am looking at a 4090 now
Exellent, you won't reget ityway i am looking at a 4090 now
I had £2000 in mind but I dont need to stick to it, as long as my wife doesn't find out!what was/is your real budget for all this?
This is in the back of my mind but its always going to be the same, and price and availability might be terrible for the first 6 months which means im 12 months from upgrading.I has no equal. For the next 6 months.
I need to get white as my desk and white, Ikea Alex units with a white breakfast bar on top for the extra depth.Lian Li Lancool 216 Mid-tower PC case - Black looks really good too, I'd go for it!
I had £2000 in mind but I dont need to stick to it, as long as my wife doesn't find out!
I would rather spend a bit more now and not need to spend anything for the next 5 years, with the 5800x3D, 32GB Ram and a 4090 i would expect this to last a minimum of 5 years before looking at upgrading again.
This is in the back of my mind but its always going to be the same, and price and availability might be terrible for the first 6 months which means im 12 months from upgrading.
I need to get white as my desk and white, Ikea Alex units with a white breakfast bar on top for the extra depth.
The PC will sit at the right side and i dont want a black box that sticks out.
ok, if you don't need to stick to £2000, what is your real budget?I had £2000 in mind but I dont need to stick to it, as long as my wife doesn't find out!
I would rather spend a bit more now and not need to spend anything for the next 5 years, with the 5800x3D, 32GB Ram and a 4090 i would expect this to last a minimum of 5 years before looking at upgrading again.
This is in the back of my mind but its always going to be the same, and price and availability might be terrible for the first 6 months which means im 12 months from upgrading.
I need to get white as my desk and white, Ikea Alex units with a white breakfast bar on top for the extra depth.
The PC will sit at the right side and i dont want a black box that sticks out.
If you want a more "showy" case there is the Montech King 95 Pro, can be had for ~ £125.