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minitrue · 19-03-2021 02:53PM

Robert ninja wrote: »

As for the RAM, which would you recommend?

The 3600MHz you have in your updated config is the right speed, again they don't say the latency so it could be anywhere from CL16 (great) to CL20 (bad) but that's usually the way it is with pre-built machines. I don't see CL20 actually available anywhere right now so hopefully they didn't stockpile it!

On the motherboard choice I'd probably go with MidlanderMan's suggestion and just stick in the Intel wifi card if you want wifi.

Revoker88 · 19-03-2021 08:37PM

Intel have a show on the 23rd of this month,rumors they might announce the HPG graphics line up.

If they get them out this year and the madness in the GPU market continues id imagine they could have a very successful launch as in if their available people would be tempted.

Vicxas · 21-03-2021 09:29AM

EoinHef wrote: »

Intel have a show on the 23rd of this month,rumors they might announce the HPG graphics line up.

If they get them out this year and the madness in the GPU market continues id imagine they could have a very successful launch as in if their available people would be tempted.

Will they run into the same component problems that everyone else is facing.

Im actually distraught that we've still got insane GPU prices. Its making it impossible to build anything within reason

Aodhan5000 · 21-03-2021 01:59PM

Vicxas wrote: »

Will they run into the same component problems that everyone else is facing.

Im actually distraught that we've still got insane GPU prices. Its making it impossible to build anything within reason

Pretty sure I read somewhere that Intel's GPUs will be built on TSMC 7nm..... doesn't exactly bode well but sure anything is better than nothing I spose right now

GHOST MGG · 21-03-2021 05:49PM

I was building a PC this morning in a brand new gamemax f15 case..everything was done including watercooling and cable routing looked great..
I went to put the glass side panel back on...and it all happened in slow motion..it slipped through my fingers and shattered into a 1000 pieces.
Moral of the story is..treat those glass side panels like babies

Aodhan5000 · 21-03-2021 05:51PM

GHOST MGG wrote: »

I was building a PC this morning in a brand new gamemax f15 case..everything was done including watercooling and cable routing looked great..
I went to put the glass side panel back on...and it all happened in slow motion..it slipped through my fingers and shattered into a 1000 pieces.
Moral of the story is..treat those glass side panels like babies

RIP. You able to just buy replacement side panel or are you gonna have to buy a new case again?

GHOST MGG · 21-03-2021 06:11PM

Aodhan5000 wrote: »

RIP. You able to just buy replacement side panel or are you gonna have to buy a new case again?

I have been onto supplier by email..they will try and source spare door..but from what i can see online..gamemax dont do spare tinted glass case doors...Its looking like having to shell out for a new case.

K.O.Kiki · 21-03-2021 06:54PM

Lesson of the story:

Always lay the the case on its back before putting TG oon

You might be able to make one yourself from 3-5mm acrylic though.

BloodBath · 21-03-2021 07:04PM

GHOST MGG wrote: »

I have been onto supplier by email..they will try and source spare door..but from what i can see online..gamemax dont do spare tinted glass case doors...Its looking like having to shell out for a new case.

Ouch. They have a huge range of cases though.

I'd imagine many of them use some of the same parts. Maybe there's a cheaper version with the same side panel.

23-03-2021 09:47PM

Thinking of changing the case soon. Eyeing up the Meshify 2 Compact.

Squidgy Black · 23-03-2021 10:11PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Thinking of changing the case soon. Eyeing up the Meshify 2 Compact.

GamersNexus didn't have much negative to say about it which says a lot. Looks like a decent bet for good enough airflow and it's not the ugliest thing in the world either.

23-03-2021 10:38PM

I used have a Meshify C a few years ago and really liked it but it was just a bit too small. The 2 is a bit bigger which would suit. Also going to go back to a Black case after a few white one's.

MidlanderMan · 23-03-2021 10:53PM

BloodBath wrote: »

Ouch. They have a huge range of cases though.

I'd imagine many of them use some of the same parts. Maybe there's a cheaper version with the same side panel.

the F15 is the same case as the Lian Li Lancool 215, and a few other popular cases. The glass panel should be the same for all of them?

BloodBath · 23-03-2021 11:04PM

No idea, if you ordered it from Amazon I wouldn't feel too bad about sending it back and saying it was broken when you got it either.

Bezos can afford it.

Skerries · 25-03-2021 08:21PM

K.O.Kiki · 29-03-2021 07:11PM

Retr0gamer · 29-03-2021 09:08PM

I've given up on partsalerts. Now I just check the price of bitcoin. It's been plateauing for the last while and I'm hoping my willpower sends it crashing any day now.

Samuel T. Cogley · 30-03-2021 11:14AM

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I've given up on partsalerts. Now I just check the price of bitcoin. It's been plateauing for the last while and I'm hoping my willpower sends it crashing any day now.

Ether has had some steady rises last few days though.

Retr0gamer · 30-03-2021 11:20AM

I believe it will crash and stabilise eventually, the value at the moment is way over inflated. Usually follows a plateau, but how long that plateau lasts or even if there's going to be another rise again is another worry.

At least my new GPU bottlenecked PC boots faster than my monitor takes to turn and is super responsive. The 5800X is also making mince meat of tough sega saturn emulation so not like I'm not seeing any benefits until I get a GPU.

cherryghost · 31-03-2021 12:22AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq_o6UWf2Ug

Vicxas · 31-03-2021 02:16PM

Things are getting so bad im considering buying an Alienware

yoshiktk · 31-03-2021 04:23PM

Any one have spare thermal paste? Got myself a small upgrade, was sure that Ive some spare. Unfortunately dont have, would need to wait till next week for delivery.

Lu Tze · 31-03-2021 05:24PM

yoshiktk wrote: »

Any one have spare thermal paste? Got myself a small upgrade, was sure that Ive some spare. Unfortunately dont have, would need to wait till next week for delivery.

Where are you based? Might help

yoshiktk · 31-03-2021 06:07PM

Lu Tze wrote: »

Where are you based? Might help

Greystones. Wouldn't mind paying for postage.

wotzgoingon · 03-04-2021 08:47PM

Long time users may remember me mentioning more than once that high refresh gaming is not all it's cracked up to be. I had a 144Hz 1440p monitor a fair few years ago and came to that conclusion. It was also a Freesync monitor and yes I noticed a difference with Freesync but not high refresh gaming. Today I have a 120Hz 4k Tv and a 6900 XT that is well capable but again I don't see what it's all cracked up to be. But I also game on consoles so who knows if my eyes are just use to console gaming.

Anyone else notice the same?

MiskyBoyy · 03-04-2021 09:05PM

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Anyone else notice the same?

Personally, definitely notice a difference.

What type of games do you play?

wotzgoingon · 03-04-2021 10:12PM

GTA V, Watch Dogs 2 bit of Hitman(first reboot). I tried a bit of The Witcher 3 just to see what it played like. I honestly don't game too much even though I have a Series X and a 6900 XT.

Homelander · 03-04-2021 10:17PM

I think really it comes into play with competitive shooters like COD, Apex, Overwatch, etc.

Aodhan5000 · 03-04-2021 10:25PM

Homelander wrote: »

I think really it comes into play with competitive shooters like COD, Apex, Overwatch, etc.

Agreed. CSGO feels weird out on 60fps. Although I found freesync to be a very noticeable difference as well coming from what was a ****e monitor.

BloodBath · 04-04-2021 02:11AM

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Long time users may remember me mentioning more than once that high refresh gaming is not all it's cracked up to be. I had a 144Hz 1440p monitor a fair few years ago and came to that conclusion. It was also a Freesync monitor and yes I noticed a difference with Freesync but not high refresh gaming. Today I have a 120Hz 4k Tv and a 6900 XT that is well capable but again I don't see what it's all cracked up to be. But I also game on consoles so who knows if my eyes are just use to console gaming.

Anyone else notice the same?

You have a 60hz brain

Jokes aside it's fairly subjective. I definitely notice it panning and tracking in fps games. It just looks and feels a lot smoother. Playing around 60-80hz feels like I'm drunk.

Some shooters feel noticeable smoother than others with the higher refresh. Warzone still feels janky to me even at 120hz+. Probably down to the pathetic 20 tick servers.

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