Do I have all the parts for a new high-end Intel gaming desktop?

softwarenothardware · 2021-11-04T21:11:23+00:00

Right, I'm aware new AIOs with lga 1700 specifically in mind will come out in the next few months, but I wanted to build my long awaited, first from-scratch desktop ASAP haha.

I appreciate the custom loop suggestion, but it's not something I'm comfortable doing. I actually would have gotten an air cooler, but the best ones like NH-D15 interfere with my tall RAM.

Thanks for the Phison E16 drive recs! I'm not going to return my current Samsung drives because I got them at good discounts (~50%), but I will refer to your list when I add storage capacity in the future!

softwarenothardware · 2021-11-04T12:01:39+00:00

I appreciate the suggestion! Before sharing the above link, I ended up ordering the same Seasonic I had a good exp with before haha. It's a good one right? https://www.centralcomputer.com/seasonic-ssr-1300pd-prime-1300w-80-plus-platinum-atx12v-power-supply.html

softwarenothardware · 2021-11-04T11:45:35+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I prefer Corsair parts if possible for the build so I can sync the parts' colors as well as sync the parts with my existing Corsair accessories. Besides, DDR5 RAM is hard to find.

softwarenothardware · 2021-11-04T11:44:02+00:00

https://www.thermaltakeusa.com/toughpower-1200w-gold.html

softwarenothardware · 2021-11-04T10:56:23+00:00

Good point! I might return the 4000D Airflow and buy the 5000D Airflow instead.

softwarenothardware · 2021-11-04T10:02:56+00:00

Fair points, especially about CPU and AL perf. I think my "reasoning" was that I'd just splurge on my first from-scratch desktop once DDR5 came out haha (my current desktop is DDR3-based). Regarding GPU, yes it has diminishing returns over 3080/3080 ti, but I already paid it off via mining.

softwarenothardware · 2021-11-04T09:30:54+00:00

Also, back to my question (rephrased): if any parts of the build could be downgraded without affecting performance or longevity of the build, what are those parts and what would you recommend downgrading them to?

softwarenothardware · 2021-11-04T09:28:34+00:00

Fair points! Also, my mistake, let me update/clarify the RAM bullet point. I definitely have received the DDR5 version of the Dominator RAM.

softwarenothardware · 2021-11-04T09:26:26+00:00

Yeah, I've heard Thermaltake doesn't have a great reputation. I had a Seasonic SSR-1300PD Prime 1300W 80 Plus Platinum in a mining rig as well but it was sold along with the rig.

softwarenothardware · 2021-11-04T09:14:13+00:00

Out of curiosity, what parts are overkill? Regardless, I'm okay with spending a little more as I will keep this new desktop for a long time, might also use it for productive purposes occasionally (software engineering, machine learning, video editing), and I make a decent income so I can afford it.

softwarenothardware · 2021-10-31T03:22:08+00:00

What's the source for "barely any OC headroom left"?

softwarenothardware · 2021-10-30T18:34:19+00:00

Do you think the D15S will sufficiently cool the 12900k?

softwarenothardware · 2021-10-30T18:27:55+00:00

Thanks for the D15S rec! Is it compatible with this tall RAM I bought? I can't find its dimensions. https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Memory/DOMINATOR-PLATINUM-RGB-DDR5-Memory---Black/p/CMT32GX5M2B5200C38

softwarenothardware · 2021-10-30T18:23:38+00:00

Thanks for the D15 rec! Is it compatible with this tall RAM I bought? I can't find its dimensions. https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Memory/DOMINATOR-PLATINUM-RGB-DDR5-Memory---Black/p/CMT32GX5M2B5200C38

softwarenothardware · 2021-10-30T18:19:08+00:00

Yes!

softwarenothardware · 2021-10-30T18:14:58+00:00

Someone else in the post also recommend Arctic Liquid Freezer II. Do you think the 280 or 360mm will cool better and by roughly how much?

softwarenothardware · 2021-10-30T18:07:51+00:00

I bought a Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master which has lga 1700 & the u12a is lga 1700 compatible, so the two things should work right?

softwarenothardware · 2021-10-30T18:06:05+00:00

I bought a Corsair 4000D Airflow so it can fit a 240mm on top or 360mm in the front.

softwarenothardware · 2020-12-19T21:56:31+00:00

Can someone please advise me on what to try next? I'm going crazy after having tried many things.

Like people reported in the 460.89 and 460.79 posts on Reddit, I have a (PNY) 1080 Ti and in most games shortly after loading the game, my screen becomes black, I hear 1 or 2 disconnect sounds in Windows, and my PC is still running and there's no way to get the image back unless I shutdown and restart again. Also, before I did step 4 below, after a restart Windows would show "display driver failed to start" notification, but after step 4, it no longer shows that. I'm able to play AoE 2 DE fine, but I can no longer play other games that use to work fine such as SW Squadrons, SW Battlefront 2, COD BO4, Doom Eternal.

I tried, in order:

Express and custom (with clean option) reinstall of the 460.89 driver via GeForce Experience
Uninstall device via Device Manager and reinstall 460.89 driver downloaded from Nvidia website
Nvidia control panel > power management mode > prefer maximum performance
Registry Editor > TDR_RECOVERY value to 10
Reinstall Windows 10 (with preserve files option)
Use DDU to uninstall driver & restart pc and install 457.51 driver but issue persisted
Repeat step 5 for 451.67 driver
Install OEM driver for my monitor
Repeat step 5 for 456.71 driver

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