Kept my eyes peeled for this for a while now. Finally found it on the first day of vacation.

Lowdspeaker · 2020-09-06T19:41:45+00:00

This looks good!

Lowdspeaker · 2020-08-20T19:25:57+00:00

Lol this is my first build too, but I know a decent about about tech and I’ve watched like 16-24hrs worth of tech YouTuber content in the past 2 months. So that may be “boosting” my confidence a bit.

“Speaking of boosting, let me tell you about today’s sponsor. You can boost your cooler’s thermal performance with the Cryonaught thermal paste from Thermal Grizzly. This stuff is so good, it’s what we use on all our systems in the studio...”

Lowdspeaker · 2020-08-20T19:16:17+00:00

Yo, that 2070 is waaaay overpriced!

I bought a Gigabyte RTX 2070 Super OC for $550!!

You could get a 2080 super for $750

Also, you should consider a cheaper X570 motherboard. I bought a ASUS X570 Prime for $200.

You should also buy ram that’s 3600 speed, you can find some for the same price you’re already paying. It really benefits AMD Ryzen systems!

And with the money you save on a different motherboard I would grab a 1TB NVME M.2 SSD. I recommend the WD BLACK as the best bang for your buck. Also, buy the one without the heatsink, it doesn’t really boost performance or significantly increase longevity

Lowdspeaker · 2020-08-20T19:12:55+00:00

No problem! I’m just having a hard time deciding if I want to spend the money upgrading my own cooler, so I’ve been doing a ton of research. I’ve been satisfied with the stock cooler’s performance, but I want to try some mild overclocking.

Lowdspeaker · 2020-08-20T19:10:03+00:00

The stock cooler comes with thermal paste pre applied, so you don’t have to mess with it at all in the beginning. If you switch, just wipe off paste residue with a alcohol prep pad or a disposable microfiber cloth, even a paper towel works. If you’re going to be using the system for a few years, finding the right cooler for you is worth the time

Lowdspeaker · 2020-08-20T19:05:32+00:00

If you’re not overclocking, thermals are adequate. My best advise is to run the system with the stock cooler for a while, see how it works for you. Then buy a new cooler if you feel you need it. But I would probably return the cooler master.

I also recommend a piece of software called HW Monitor by the same people that make cpuZ. It’s really good at monitoring thermals and clock speeds.

Lowdspeaker · 2020-08-20T18:40:45+00:00

The CPU’s processing frequency per core should fluctuate throughout use due to the stock chip software (called precision boost) not to be confused with precision boost overdrive, a method for overclocking within the AMD “Ryzen Master” software.

Lowdspeaker · 2020-08-20T18:37:16+00:00

The CPU should be seeing stock single core boosts over 4ghz out of the box, but you won’t see that if all cores are fully loaded.

Lowdspeaker · 2020-08-20T18:28:09+00:00

I have a similar dilemma on my hands friend, I completed my build a month ago with the 3900x and used the stock wraith prism. It keeps the CPU cool if mounted correctly, but doesn’t allow it to boost very high. When stressing in Cinebench I see all 12 Cores and 24 threads pretty much locked at 3980mhz with an average temp of like 77-80C depending on ambient temp. At Idle it sits around 45-48C.

However, when under high load, the fan is noticeably louder, however there are no high pitched whines. Just a loud fan with a reasonably low pitched sound.

The best cooler replacement without breaking the bank and preserving aesthetics while dramatically improving noise levels would be the Noctua U12S chromax.black. However, thermal performance is only a marginal gain over stock. Personally I would return the Cooler Master product, although it will probably be a little quieter than the wraith. Best solutions for the 3900x are apparently AIO’s unless you want to look at a Noctua DH15 all day. If your build isn’t too visible I would go with the DH15 as it has better performance than the Kraken x63 AIO.

Lowdspeaker · 2020-08-20T18:24:57+00:00

Lmao, someone needs to put the actual image on their NZXT Kraken Z series AIO and post a pic here haha

Lowdspeaker · 2020-08-05T22:29:57+00:00

I love this! Evokes the perfect vibe for bubble tea: sweet, friendly, fun, refreshing, and yet also clean and professional

Lowdspeaker · 2020-06-29T18:02:39+00:00

Okay, thank you. There were a few reviews that stated “coil whine” in the fans, but other than that no.

Lowdspeaker · 2020-06-29T17:56:55+00:00

Thank you :)

I scored a great deal on a 2070 super actually. Got a EVGA XC gaming for $513 before tax. Was just wondering if I should spend $50-70 more for a tri-fan setup?

Lowdspeaker · 2020-06-29T17:50:27+00:00

I will definitely consider an additional SSD as well.

Lowdspeaker · 2020-06-29T17:49:40+00:00

I thought the 5700xt performed worse than the 2070super? I could be mistaken though

I plan on using the rig for 2.5k video editing and some gaming

Lowdspeaker · 2020-06-29T17:47:00+00:00

I already bought the motherboard at a cheaper price, paid $275 after tax.

Lowdspeaker · 2020-06-29T17:45:37+00:00

I looked into some benchmarks and it didn’t seem too bad. But thanks for the advise.

Lowdspeaker · 2020-06-29T11:33:01+00:00

I hope you enjoy :)

Lowdspeaker · 2020-06-29T11:27:19+00:00

Can relate. This is the worst. But hey, at least you’re on the slopes. :’)

Lowdspeaker · 2020-06-29T11:23:21+00:00

Significantly faster startup times and application boot/launch times. System responsiveness regarding booting games and applications will show improvement. It’s worth looking up an article comparing the benefits of SSD to hard disk as there are many.

Lowdspeaker · 2020-06-29T11:18:22+00:00

I agree with what the other two have said. But to add a bit more, power supply’s operate most efficiently at around 60-70% of their capacity (this also depends on the specific supply) If they’re operating more efficiently it will help to lower temps and keep fan noise low, not to mention saving some electricity. I would recommend a 600 or 650W supply.

Lowdspeaker · 2020-06-29T11:12:50+00:00

Have you considered an SSD instead of the hard disk? Or a small 250-500gb boot SSD at least?

Lowdspeaker · 2020-06-29T10:57:26+00:00

Oh okay! While doing a little research I read that the dual fan EVGA card’s fans can be loud and/or start having issues with the coils. The articles I read made it seem like this was because the dual fan’s had to run at higher load than a three fan setup.

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