Upgrade advice needed please.

Plec said:
LOL - it's an INTEL build too (should have guessed :p).

Yes, so the memory speed isn't that important.

*Skimming threads as i'm waiting to talk - just saw your name come up Orbi :)
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My preference was for an Intel build. Other than gaming I will be using it for music production and AMD cpus have issues with audio latency.
 
Plec said:
My INTEL comment wasn't a criticism of your choice of CPU (I'm not a martyr to either brand - just bang for performance) and you seem to have a valid reason for your CPU choice - i was ribbing @orbitalwalsh.
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It’s all good, I was actually looking at AMD systems but after speaking to a Pro Tools user friend he advised staying Intel. I’m glad I checked because AMD is definitely the more affordable option.
 
Think I’m pretty happy with this as is now. I just need to find out about my Windows licence then I’m good to go.
I’d order it tonight if I had half a clue when my 3080 was due to arrive.
Must be patient!

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £1,332.55 (includes shipping: £14.70)​
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orbitalwalsh said:
You forgot the P12 fans to replace the stock AIO fans at £5 per fan :)

And yes, Dark rock 4 pro is a very quiet CPU cooler and can handle 10 cores... AIO at cooler temps
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Ah yes, need to add the fans back on, 3x 120 and 1x 140 for the rear.

That Dark Rock looks like it might be tricky taking ram in and out with it mounted? Not sure how high the ram I’ve chosen is and if it would clear it?
A silent (quiet) system would be preferable.
 
Plec said:
Yes, although the front tower is notched it would be difficult to remove memory - even with 2 sticks you will have to remove front fan.

That said - once the memory is installed and the system is stable - you shouldn't have to touch the memory if you're getting 32GB.

But, admittedly AIOs do make overall component access easier.
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Definitely something to think about while I wait for the 3080.
 
Keeping this here until I’m ready to buy.

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £1,353.47 (includes shipping: £14.70)​
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mickyflinn said:
Consider

CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX BLACK 32GB (2X16GB) 3600 MHZ AMD RYZEN TUNED DDR4 MEMORY DUAL KIT

£150

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...zen-tuned-ddr4-memory-dual-kit-my-4cl-cs.html
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I’ve got Corsair LPX ram in my current build and never had a problem with it. I did look at this but thought the Ryzen tuned part meant it was not for Intel. If one ram kit is much the same as another I may as well save a few quid. Cheers

@orbitalwalsh my 420 days are long gone now but I’m always tempted when taking our boys to the swings and the kids there are at it.
 
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