My anti budget PC

[tabascosauz]

I like that the main concern is the brand of RAM because it tells me the rest of the build should be ok. The warnings against Corsair are always about their RAMs in general not the Dominator line in particular (yet to see a bad report about it). I may change for GSkill if the price difference is better invested somewhere else.

Another question. The mobo has 4 internal USB ports, the case has 5 front ports. And there's 1 internal port used for LINK.

The mobo has:
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

The case has:
1 x USB 3.1 Type-C
4 x USB 3.0 (pcpartpicker says USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header Plug)

What's the best way to connect this?

The issue with Corsair DDR4 was either that the ICs were utter garbage (which they still would have been on any other brand), or on their low end early B-die products (pre-2020) they either used super bad bins and/or had super sketch PCBs that struggled with OC and compatibility. Later on the crappy B-die went away and Corsair was making some midrange-high end B-die without issues.

If there are any DDR5 issues, I'm not aware of any that don't fall into the super shit IC camp. You are exclusively considering pretty bog standard Hynix here (6000CL30/32), so those problems don't apply. Haven't heard of their Hynix being way worse than other brands' Hynix, which is really all that matters at the end of the day.

Yes, you might still get 16Gb M-die or a lower bin of A-die (e.g. 1.4V XMP, looser tRCD/tRP), but for the purposes of 6000CL30 XMP or tuned there are no issues.

As to the front headers:

- the Type-C header can only be 1 port
- assuming the 3.2 Gen1 port is a blue header, it can do 2
- as to the other 2, you might be able to convert them to run at 2.0 speeds with an adapter

Something like this

 

[Space Lynx]

I'd wait for next gen hardware from Intel/AMD/Nvidia...

yeah, I agree. it's literally next month. unless you get an insane deal like I did anyway, $196 for 7800x3d and $82 for m-die ram.

I am the polar opposite of this thread though, so I will see myself out now

I will say this though, if I am dropping that much money, you bet your ass I am getting a 4tb nvme

 

[Keullo-e]

If there's practically no budget limit, I'd scrap that AIO crap and put a custom loop.

 

[Onasi]

Honestly, I read through the thread and remain baffled. If you are going balls to the wall, no expense spared, then you absolutely should go for the best of the best. People already mentioned RAM, so I won’t dwell on it. The fans were brought up and I absolutely will echo what was said - the Corsair fans are mediocre at best and don’t deserve being in such a build. Just go for the T30s. There isn’t a reason not to. Same with CPU cooling. @Keullo-e already brought up the possibility of going custom water, but if this isn’t to your taste, then at least consider one of those ridiculously overpriced expandable EK AIOs. Or the Galahad or the Arctic Freezer if expandability is not necessary. Can throw on the T30s on that too instead of stock fans, why the hell not at this point.

The GPU is also a weird choice, I think. As mentioned, the 4090 is at the end of its cycle and investing even more into an overpriced AIO model just isn’t sensible. There is nothing to gain. Either go with a good air-cooled one or just bite the bullet and build your own. Or, if you really must, seek out if there are any Asus Matrix ones up for grabs, that one is even more ridiculously overbuilt and at least I know for a fact the chips were pre-binned there, so more OC potential if you fancy.

 

[Monso]

As to the front headers:

- the Type-C header can only be 1 port
- assuming the 3.2 Gen1 port is a blue header, it can do 2
- as to the other 2, you might be able to convert them to run at 2.0 speeds with an adapter

Thanks

If there's practically no budget limit, I'd scrap that AIO crap and put a custom loop.

I have a budget of around 5000. But more importantly I've never done watercooling. The AIO comes with a warranty. It seems easier and safer, but probably not better.

 

[Space Lynx]

Thanks


I have a budget of around 5000. But more importantly I've never done watercooling. The AIO comes with a warranty. It seems easier and safer, but probably not better.

I recommend you do REDUX PC so you have an easy warranty/customer support. I known several people impressed with ReduxPC, including my own sister who bought from them. $3800 total. shipped to your door ready to go.

 

[Gmr_Chick]

Interesting. I've seen bad reports about the Corsair RM1000x, that's why I've upgraded the PSU.

*looks over at the RM1000x inside her rig* Hmm....what kind of "bad reports" are we talkin' bout here?

 

[Super Firm Tofu]

*looks over at the RM1000x inside her rig* Hmm....what kind of "bad reports" are we talkin' bout here?

Probably forum ramblings along the line of 'all corsair is teh suxxor'

 

[Tomgang]

Ah yes, the no budget pc build. I remember 3 years ago when i was i that position and i build my own dream pc. The current dual system i have now. Fun times... And Exspensive.

To OP i will just point out that the current gen of cpu's and gpu's are at the end game. Nvidia, AMD and Intel are in the process of releasing there next next gen of cpu's and gpu's. That could happen around 4Q2024.

Point is you might want to hold some months before burning money. At least if you want to have the fastest hardware over a longer period of time. The current gen will only be the fastest for a few more months and then something new comes out. I know some say that you can wait and for new to out. But there is a time it's better to buy than not to buy. Either buy next/new gen in the early release or wait for the late end just before next gen release as stores then want to sell out old stock and that can give some nice discount in stores.

That was all from me. The choice is up to you to deside.

 

[ir_cow]

Personally no matter the parts, if I'm going with a high end build cost and are not into replacing it every year (like me - I have a problem - don't judge). I would honestly wait for RTX 5090 and either AMD or Intel new CPUs this year. 6 months for 30% more perf?

I'm guessing on the perf gains from leaks.

 

[Monso]

*looks over at the RM1000x inside her rig* Hmm....what kind of "bad reports" are we talkin' bout here?

Honestly I've read so many reviews, I won't be able to find the one that made me switch out of the RM1000x. The be quiet! Dark Power seemed to fair better in benchmarks about the noise level, if I recall correctly.

 

[Onasi]

Honestly I've read so many reviews, I won't be able to find the one that made me switch out of the RM1000x. The be quiet! Dark Power seemed to fair better in benchmarks about the noise level, if I recall correctly.

Noise levels are not an issue on any good quality modern PSU, it’s essentially a pointless metric. It will half of the time be under low load and the fan will be off and whenever it’s on it still will be inaudible over all the other case fans. I would not even consider that as a factor.

 

[Gmr_Chick]

Honestly I've read so many reviews, I won't be able to find the one that made me switch out of the RM1000x. The be quiet! Dark Power seemed to fair better in benchmarks about the noise level, if I recall correctly.

Ah....so you're just blowing smoke, basically. Gotcha.

Also, for the record, the RM1000x isn't noisy in the least. And frankly, I'm surprised about you claiming it's "noisy" when your gonna have 10 (noisy) Corsair fans in your build - I can almost guarantee that the fans will be miles ahead in the noise category.

 

[Space Lynx]

Nothing beats Corsair PSU's, all hail Johnny Guru, the legend

And on that note, I have recommended what I feel is best for you, now it is time for me to depart into the Cosmos, farewell lads and lasses

 

[64K]

Nothing beats Corsair PSU's, all hail Johnny Guru, the legend

And on that note, I have recommended what I feel is best for you, now it is time for me to depart into the Cosmos, farewell lads and lasses

Funny thing, johnny didn't do many actual reviews. It was OklahomaWolf that made that site great with his reviews. When he retired the johnnyguru site kind of fell apart. I do miss the site though. It was the best PSU review site the net has ever seen.

 

[Space Lynx]

Funny thing, johnny didn't do many actual reviews. It was OklahomaWolf that made that site great with his reviews. When he retired the johnnyguru site kind of fell apart. I do miss the site though. It was the best PSU review site the net has ever seen.

aye, he was great too. JohnnyGuru has been active elsewhere though since he joined the Corsair team, I have seen some of his posts on various forums talking about very detailed PSU stuff, I trust his knowledge, he has also brought quality control to Corsair PSU's imo just by his proactive nature.

 

[Monso]

Ah....so you're just blowing smoke, basically. Gotcha.

Also, for the record, the RM1000x isn't noisy in the least. And frankly, I'm surprised about you claiming it's "noisy" when your gonna have 10 (noisy) Corsair fans in your build - I can almost guarantee that the fans will be miles ahead in the noise category.

Well, I could go through my history to get you the pages I visited about the RM1000x. But it doesn't seem to me like you would care much for it? I don't really see the need to be confrontational about hardware.

But sure, here's just an example: https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/14ipkol

They say their RM1000x is making coil whine. That's 1 of the 20 pages I consulted about RM1000x in the last week. And that's not even a PSU I considered getting. That should tell you how many product discussions I've been through. Doesn't mean I would arrive at the same conclusion as you, though. I don't pretend to get the full picture without having bought a product.

 

[Space Lynx]

Well, I could go through my history to get you the pages I visited about the RM1000x. But it doesn't seem to me like you would care much for it? I don't really see the need to be confrontational about hardware.

But sure, here's just an example: https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/14ipkol

They say their RM1000x is making coil whine. That's 1 of the 20 pages I consulted about RM1000x in the last week. And that's not even a PSU I considered getting. That should tell you how many product discussions I've been through. Doesn't mean I would arrive at the same conclusion as you, though. I don't pretend to get the full picture without having bought a product.

no product in existence has a flawless rate of 100%

 

[Monso]

no product in existence has a flawless rate of 100%

From the same page:

"The RM1000x does have major coil whine issues on 240v"

They don't make it sound like an issue with just 1 product.

 

[Onasi]

They say their RM1000x is making coil whine. That's 1 of the 20 pages I consulted about RM1000x in the last week. And that's not even a PSU I considered getting. That should tell you how many product discussions I've been through. Doesn't mean I would arrive at the same conclusion as you, though. I don't pretend to get the full picture without having bought a product.

*sigh* Just like with GPUs, the coil whine on PSUs is not and has never been manufacturer or model dependent. It’s purely a sample to sample thing. It can also be there initially and then vanish, appear over time, appear only under certain loads and so on. You cannot judge something like that from anecdotal evidence from random Reddit threads.

 

[KLMR]

We are almost half way 2024. I wouldn't spend money on a 4090 when 5090 will be released in <6 months.

 

[Vario]

You can buy a Corsair case and enjoy it without buying the stuff that Corsair doesn't do well (fans, power supply, ram, cooler).
You are talking about a no budget PC build so just buy the best stuff:

Seasonic PSU, GSkill Ram, Phanteks/Noctua Fans

 

[Marcus L]

no product in existence has a flawless rate of 100%

"Bro trust me!" - Reddit

The RMx line of PSU's are some of the best reviewed and rated and in top tier lists, but hey, my man from reddit or 2k subs YT guy says otherwise

 

[Synthwave]

Well, if I had that kind of money for hardware, I'd buy better stuff. : D

Board can stay, I guess (why not some Crosshair though?).
If gaming/everyday tasks only, then you are much better off with a 7800X3D.
Galax HoF VGA
G.Skill Trident Z memory
OWC or enterprise Intel storage
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM fans
Noctua NH-D15 cooler
Power supply is fine, I guess, but overkill. Still would get a Seasonic Titanium instead.
Case...well, if design is an important factor, I'd go with a dark Fractal North (or a limited edition DeepCool Tristellar, with a completely different build, muhaha), but that's just me.

 

[Monso]

Let's change angle just for fun. Some messages claim I'm hard set on my choices and it's not the case, or I wouldn't be asking here.

Let's say we're all brainstorming a PC and I take in all the recommendations so far. It would look something like this:

CPU: AMD 8800X3D
Video Card: 5090
Motherboard: TBD
Memory: GSkill Z5 Neo 2x32GB
Storage: Crucial T700 4TB
Power Supply: Corsair RM1200x
Cooler: Custom water loop
Case: Lian Li O11 DEXL (no big complaint so far)
Case Fans: PHANTEKS T30

1. Does this make more sense than the first build performance wise?

2. I want RGB. How do you go about making this into a Christmas tree? It doesn't seem to me like you can reasonably put leds on fans that don't have them in the first place.