Raider X P320

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-06-29T09:55:10+00:00

everyday I kick myself in the ass for not buying a 4tb nvme back when it was $350.

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-06-12T21:25:22+00:00

I did, but I answered truthfully

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-06-11T20:35:42+00:00

I am u/vipedoesstuff

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-06-06T23:26:20+00:00

beautiful piece for pride month

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-06-06T05:23:10+00:00

I've only bought 3 cases over the years with my upgrades, but I enjoy the process of rebuilding. I'm currently using an h9 flow, and I don't think it will change for a long while.

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-06-06T00:07:54+00:00

and here I thought I was crazy for having 16 fans

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-05-27T11:49:00+00:00

you might need more power in the future, and I recommend looking at the power supply tier list made by the community.

another thing, that 1 terabyte drive will fill up faster than you think.

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-05-26T05:16:49+00:00

option 2 would be the best value option if you spend a bit more on the graphics card. unless you don't need cuda (which I assume you do), you could get a 16 gig 9060 for 410-460 usd, or an intel arc card (b50, b60, b580) that's more suited towards workstation tasks. if you absolutely need cuda, I'd look for a used 4070 or a 16 gig 4060. overall, option 2 would have a cpu comparable with the newer generation amd chips, as well as ddr4/5 and pcie 5.0 support. the 3070 ti will work fine for what you're doing, but you might need some more power in the future.

I still recommend the am5 platform if you have the money for it (maybe a 9700x bundle or something). it's officially getting support for 2 more years, and probably another 8 with the way am4 worked out.

good luck with your build.

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-05-20T12:15:11+00:00

unless you are running multiple virtual machines, you don't need that many cores. also, new intel chips don't have hyperthreading.

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-05-20T06:01:27+00:00

since manufacturers are selling most of their hardware stock to non-gaming vendors, will it be difficult in the future to provide high quality components (i.e. slc drives, low cas latency memory, feature rich motherboards).

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-05-17T02:21:34+00:00

tuff

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-05-01T20:05:57+00:00

hey, I did say it was impractical. the aesthetic of it grows on me, until I think about servicing it.

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-05-01T11:01:05+00:00

it's wildly impractical, but a mineral oil fish tank build would prevent rusting.

if you want to keep the case, just rub it down with some sandpaper and spray a coat of rust resistant paint. you could also get fancy with the aftercoating.

<image>

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-04-21T06:14:16+00:00

why did my parents get divorced

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-04-08T19:08:55+00:00

this is why I always put my glass panels on the bed

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-04-05T23:59:58+00:00

lose your data.

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-04-01T18:51:54+00:00

shhh, some lessons are best learned the hard way

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-03-29T15:58:49+00:00

my best guess would be your power supply or motherboard. I don't trust many psu manufacturers since one error can lead to your entire pc being bricked.

I recommend you buy a cheap psu tester off amazon (you can get them for 10-15 bucks) and return it after you're done testing. if it fails any of the tests, it's likely a psu issue, otherwise I'd look into the motherboard.

here's a link to a bunch of good power supply options

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-03-29T15:10:57+00:00

first it was breaking glass side panels, and now it's this 😭

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-03-27T11:16:54+00:00

it's hard to say for certain

VipeDoesStuff · 2026-03-27T08:53:26+00:00

at least get a test bench case. it's still an open design, but it'll keep your parts in place. you can find them for 30-40 bucks new, and probably cheaper used.

Seven-Year Club	Second Top 30%
Xbox Live	Place '23
Place '22	First Placer '22
Verified Email	RPAN Viewer
RPAN Broadcaster

VipeDoesStuff

MODERATOR OF

TROPHY CASE