Recent content by davidbenpark

Thanks for the suggestions. I have a really long desk and the pc is about 2.2m away from the peripherals. I could maybe go with a hybrid approach - extension cable for the soundbar and then try a hub for the webcam, soundcard, mouse, keyboard and Xbox controller dongle (forgot to mention...

This stuff is making my head spin. The rear IO on the MSI B650M Project Zero has 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C. I want to know how many watts this port outputs, because I want to know if I can use it to power a USB hub that will power a Creative Sound Blaster GS3 speaker, a Presonus Audiobox 26c, a...

These are brilliant suggestions everyone, thank you very much. I'm going to ponder it all and feedback with decisions.

Wow this is cool! I totally missed that the 9000 series CPUs had launched. I get your logic with the mobo and storage upgrades, too. Can you tell me why you switched RAM for ones with higher CAS, please? Just a better brand? And is the PSU just a better brand/quality too? Thanks!

Hello! My friend has asked me for advice on parts for his Fractal Design Terra Mini-ITX build. He needs the small form factor due to his tiny desk. He's a graphic/web designer primarily using Figma. He doesn't game, and says he still doesn't want to, but I want him to, so I'm forcing him to get...

Good explanation, thank you (y) I can see why the obstacles below the bottom case fan would make it a poor intake. I've now got enough fans to do a thermals comparison. I'll try the 2 configurations and report back in a week or so: Bottom case fan set to intake with PSU facing down Bottom...

I'd like to understand better what the problems are because, while I acknowledge your exasperation and the knowledge you have, I don't know what to do with the info unless I glean a bit more detail from you. The PSU sucks air from under the case where there's a 1 inch gap, and exhausts out the...

I'm basically discovering that there is such a thing as reverse fans, as well as fans with the rgb visible on both sides - both of which would do the job (I think). I'll need: 3x 120mm radiator fans for the AIO 3x 140mm case fans - 1 for the bottom and 2 for the top Hopefully that's enough...

Here's now I understand what the case manufacturer recommends: - Intake from the right and left by the AIO and GPU fans - 1 fan at the bottom of the case pulling in through the bottom front vents, then exhausting up the way - 2 fans at the top of the case, and 2 at the rear as exhausts - PSU is...

Sorry, not quite! Please see the picture I posted in my previous reply to USAFRet. Sorry I've not been clearer. I'm a total amateur. I can totally see why you thought that.

Good point! Ok so you can see the RGB is facing the radiator. I'd like it to be facing into the case. There's no glass to the right, so putting the fans on the outside of the rad would just hide them even more. Here's what I'm trying to achieve:

Thanks for the confirmation Lutfij! I'll likely just buy those ones. I appreciate your point about reduced static pressure, but I just want the case to look perfect, and I think I've got a little headroom on the cooling side as my ryzen 7900 only hits 40 in idle, and 78deg under 98% load in...

I've just build a new rig and have one issue to resolve. Case: Thermaltake The Tower 300 AIO: Thermaltake TH360 V2 Ultra ARGB Motherboard: MSI B650M Project Zero with 2 x RGB LED connector and 3 x System Fan header Because the AIO has to intake to pull cool air over the rad, the fans are in...

Great feedback 35, thank you - food for thought. I did try the G.Skill configurator, but my mobo was not listed. I think because it's a 'connect from the back' one it's a bit niche, which has made finding RAM pretty tricky. I did notice, however, that 95%+ of the RAM compatibility is the same...

I'm building a new system with specs: Ryzen 7 7900 CPU MSI B650M Project Zero Motherboard XFX 7900 XT GPU I've ordered everything apart from RAM, and I'm aiming for: 64GB (2 x 32gb) CL30 or 32 6000MHz I'm trying to stick to the QVL list but I'm having 4 problems finding something to match...