Time to upgrade the old girl...

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

They have, but there is still a bargain to be had.

Hmm... I seems there is a maximum discount of £50

I just tried to get M.2, CPU and motherboard which would have been a discount of ~110, but it capped at £50...

2700X and B450M Mortar for for £350 though...

Edit: Correction... Ebuyerexpress had the CPU for £1 more, but I added it to basket and an additional promo was added which brings my total for the CPU and motherboard to £335

Happy with that. Double thanks to CTF for spotting that one, probably saved me a cool £40-50

It is capped at £50,but it was worth a try to see if you could save a few quid.

Was looking at changing over my old IB setup too,but have't got the dosh to do it now!

[Biscuit]

It is capped at £50,but it was worth a try to see if you could save a few quid.

Was looking at changing over my old IB setup too,but have't got the dosh to do it now!

Definitely a shame you dont have the cash right now, as in most places you cant get a 2700X for less than ~£290 that I can find. Getting the motherboard and CPU for £335... I'm pretty chuffed.

Just hope there isnt some kind of flash sale in the next week or so

This seems be a pretty decent RAM deal. Samsung B die, 3466 and CAS 16 aint too bad. Not in the supported list for the motherboard though... do I still have to worry about that?
https://www.ebuyer.com/772384-g-skil...3466c16q-16gvk

Edit - scratch that, not sure it is Samsung and the latency is misleading, its 16-18-18-38

[Spreadie]

Thaiphoon Burner will tell what RAM you have

[Biscuit]

I ordered this stuff:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not perfect, but much cheaper than the alternatives

Also ended up just going with a 500GB WD Black

[Hoonigan]

I've not read the thread, I'm in a lazy mood. Just read the OP.

My one piece of advice would be to buy a 1x 2TB NVMe SSD instead of 2x 1TB. Those slots are at a premium and with the current volatility of NAND memory pricing, you may find a much cheaper 2TB drive which you can run side by side. The penalty for going 1x 2TB is very small, only adding like 5-10% premium but I believe it'll be worth it in the long run.

[Biscuit]

I've not read the thread, I'm in a lazy mood. Just read the OP.

My one piece of advice would be to buy a 1x 2TB NVMe SSD instead of 2x 1TB. Those slots are at a premium and with the current volatility of NAND memory pricing, you may find a much cheaper 2TB drive which you can run side by side. The penalty for going 1x 2TB is very small, only adding like 5-10% premium but I believe it'll be worth it in the long run.

I only ended up getting a 500 lol.

I have a Pretty substantial NAS, so really no need for loads of storage in fairness.

[Biscuit]

After doing some "sound testing" tonight, I think I might re-evaluate my position on the PSU.
It seems to cycle a little too frequently between fan on and off, and the fan isn't the most pleasant sound to my ears.

Not looking for a bargain here, want to get something I'll be happy with this time at around 700w that will last.


I've also decided to replace all my case fans with Silent Wings 3 (at quite an expense) just so that the sound is consistent. I also quite like the sound Be Quiet fans make, even compared to the Noctua ones I currently have in there.

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

After doing some "sound testing" tonight, I think I might re-evaluate my position on the PSU.
It seems to cycle a little too frequently between fan on and off, and the fan isn't the most pleasant sound to my ears.

Not looking for a bargain here, want to get something I'll be happy with this time at around 700w that will last.


I've also decided to replace all my case fans with Silent Wings 3 (at quite an expense) just so that the sound is consistent. I also quite like the sound Be Quiet fans make, even compared to the Noctua ones I currently have in there.

A Seasonic Focus Gold 650W/750W should do the job or the closely related Antec Earthwatts Pro Gold 650W/750W.

[Biscuit]

A Seasonic Focus Gold 650W/750W should do the job or the closely related Antec Earthwatts Pro Gold 650W/750W.

Thank mate. Task for tomorrow

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Thank mate. Task for tomorrow

BTW,this is the 2700X stock cooler which is RGB:

https://www.pcper.com/files/review/2...6/DSC04823.JPG

[Biscuit]

BTW,this is the 2700X stock cooler which is RGB:

https://www.pcper.com/files/review/2...6/DSC04823.JPG

Can't see me using it tbh. Black Rock should perform much better and I have no interest in RGB.

[Biscuit]

RAM and SSD arrived but...



Literally sent me an empty box... Wtf?!

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Where did you get the SSD from??

[philehidiot]

Where did you get the SSD from??

He didn't get an SSD from anywhere. He got a box.

</pedant>

[Biscuit]

Where did you get the SSD from??

Amazon. Another one arriving tomorrow with minimal effort which is good.

Really obviously been taken out by a warehouse worker.

[peterb]

Amazon. Another one arriving tomorrow with minimal effort which is good.

Really obviously been taken out by a warehouse worker.

I'm sure they can track it back to the individual concerned.