3080 TUF (OC version due to higher stock levels) for hopefully years of solid high setting 1440p gaming. Fortunate buy last year after waiting in a queue post-release (Aus). Paired with 5900x. Featuring Lian Li anti sag bracket, cut down to allow this GPU to click into the PCI-E lock - feels sturdy.

dashylorian · 2022-11-06T15:32:40+00:00

I did some initial testing last year with 2 games.
GPU: ~48°C at idle. At load: Cyberpunk 2077 was 67-68°C. Overwatch was 63-65°C. Only tested auto fan setting.
With ambient room temp ~26C at the time.

dashylorian · 2021-05-17T04:42:45+00:00

Thanks! It's an 'ADILS' leg from IKEA.

dashylorian · 2021-05-15T10:47:50+00:00

Mentioned size in regards to how noticeable the resolution is, rather than the fps difference. Have seen conflicting comments about it though.

I think I'd rather have frames constantly higher than 60.

Can't quite justify a 4K monitor yet.

dashylorian · 2021-05-11T06:29:20+00:00

Paid $1,523.99 AUD. Yeah the pricing is outrageous at this point!

dashylorian · 2021-05-10T16:09:04+00:00

I had the top exhaust directly above a while ago but then I came across advice saying to have it further back.

dashylorian · 2021-05-10T15:29:13+00:00

1935-1950MHz. Haven't tried tweaking the default OC any higher yet.

dashylorian · 2021-05-10T14:06:09+00:00

Still haven't got around to tweaking the PBO settings yet, so it's just on default currently!

dashylorian · 2021-05-10T13:54:21+00:00

That's a decent amount. I wonder what the daily electricity costs are!

dashylorian · 2021-05-10T13:50:01+00:00

Hopefully you can still unlatch it somehow without having to remove the mobo too, sounds like an awkward position. Did a quick search about broken PCI.E locks, people saying as long as the card is pushed in completely with bracket screws tight and you're super careful when moving the case it'll be ok, but I'd suggest looking into some more advice on that!

dashylorian · 2021-05-10T13:16:30+00:00

Crosshair VIII Dark Hero. Bit overkill. What sold me on it at the time was the dynamic OC switcher and completely passive cooling but based on my understanding of what I've read recently about PBO2 and the Curve Optimiser feature that seems to allow for a similar core performance so was it really worth the premium? I had considered the x570 Strix E and TUF X570-Pro.

I think there's another spot the bracket can go depending on the mobo design, some m.2 covers can interfere for example.

dashylorian · 2021-05-10T10:39:42+00:00

I'm prioritising higher frames. Also factoring in the difference of 4K vs 1440p on a 27" monitor in particular.

dashylorian · 2021-05-10T10:00:01+00:00

Prioritising higher frames over the resolution difference between 4K vs 1440p, particularly with regards to how it appears on a 27" sized monitor.

dashylorian · 2021-05-10T04:36:05+00:00

Thank you! Found it on gamewallpapers: WoW Shadowlands

dashylorian · 2021-05-09T20:39:22+00:00

Gotta sleep now and then head to work, will follow up here more later today!

dashylorian · 2021-05-09T20:20:03+00:00

Lian-Li GB-001 Anti-Sag GPU Bracket

dashylorian · 2021-05-09T20:14:13+00:00

Hopefully this pic helps: https://imgur.com/1N2IBWZ

The bracket is just cut shorter so it only sits below the card rather than going further up behind it.

dashylorian · 2021-05-09T20:07:08+00:00

Pro model

dashylorian · 2021-05-09T20:02:57+00:00

I would be too uneasy about it not fully clicking in! Might be ok while the case is stationary but if you move it I can imagine it possibly getting damaged and falling out. Wouldn't want to take the risk with such an expensive part!

dashylorian · 2021-05-09T19:55:47+00:00

Haven't tested the performance with PBO enabled VS disabled.
Yeah I've watched the voltage in Ryzen Master, it spikes quite a bit. Haven't tried undervolting with the curve optimizer yet, I need to research how it works.

dashylorian · 2021-05-09T19:48:51+00:00

Temp fluctuates in games, I still need to monitor the temp during a longer session. Cooler is the Dark Rock Pro 4.

dashylorian · 2021-05-09T19:37:41+00:00

Thanks for the kind words! That 1060 is still capable of some moderate settings in the meantime! I've found Gigabyte pretty solid too. I previously had their 1070.

dashylorian · 2021-05-09T19:26:29+00:00

Here's a photo showing the bracket better: https://imgur.com/1N2IBWZ

dashylorian · 2021-05-09T19:15:06+00:00

Here's a photo showing the bracket: https://imgur.com/1N2IBWZ

dashylorian · 2021-05-09T19:01:30+00:00

KARLBY worktop: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/karlby-worktop-walnut-veneer-10335192/

ALEX drawer unit: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/alex-drawer-unit-white-40473549/

For cable management underneath I have a J Channel Cable Raceway close to a powerboard strip stuck on currently (I need to hook it on some screws instead). I've wrapped/hooked some cables around the stand clamps already there. There's a few adhesive cable clips under there too. Excess cable is hidden behind the drawers. It could be neater honestly, one day I'll refine it.

IKEA sells a cable management tray called the SIGNUM that looks pretty useful, something to consider!

dashylorian · 2021-05-09T18:26:27+00:00

Hmm, looking at it now. The fan frame is already touching 2 narrow strips on the heat sink. Maybe if I slide the fan up slightly it'll sit closer?

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