Hi all, I'm looking at making some changes to my current build.
PCPartPicker Part List
I'm looking to transfer the system into a Meshify S2 (I've been really happy with the C) to allow for a little more room to expand for the future, currently the radiator is only 1-2mm away from touching the GPU.
With the move, I'd like to swap out the X52 for an X62 or X72. I've heard conflicting reports of which is better. The overall vibe seems to be the X72 has marginally better performance due to a slightly greater surface area, but is quite a bit louder due to having 3 120s vs the X62's 2 140s. Does anyone have any experience in this area? I'm leaning towards the X62 at the moment.
Currently I have the X52 front mounted as it was the only position it would fit, should I consider going top mounted in the bigger case?
Finally I was looking for some recommendations on fans to upgrade the Kraken's stock fans. I've read that the stock fans are quite good, but something like good Noctua's would be an upgrade. Does anyone have any experience with swapping out Kraken fans? I saw a few complaints that the CAM software wouldn't play nice with the new fans.
Finally after that case change, I'll be looking at upgrading the GPU next year, maybe to a 2080 if the announcement or release of the 30 series pushes them down at all. Would my current CPU be a bottleneck at all if I got a 2080? Should I be looking at upgrading the CPU at all? The i7-9700k looks to be good value, but doesn't seem like it would be much of an upgrade from the current CPU.
All input is appreciated, I'm still relatively new to all this. The current build is my first.
PCPartPicker Part List
Type | Item | Price |
---|---|---|
CPU | $344.99 @ SuperBiiz | |
CPU Cooler | $164.98 @ Amazon | |
Motherboard | - | |
Memory | $69.99 @ Newegg | |
Storage | $57.99 @ Amazon | |
Video Card | $798.99 @ Amazon | |
Case | $98.98 @ Newegg | |
Power Supply | $89.99 @ Newegg | |
Monitor | $169.99 @ Amazon | |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1815.90 |
| Mail-in rebates | -$20.00 |
| Total | $1795.90 |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-25 22:07 EST-0500 | |
With the move, I'd like to swap out the X52 for an X62 or X72. I've heard conflicting reports of which is better. The overall vibe seems to be the X72 has marginally better performance due to a slightly greater surface area, but is quite a bit louder due to having 3 120s vs the X62's 2 140s. Does anyone have any experience in this area? I'm leaning towards the X62 at the moment.
Currently I have the X52 front mounted as it was the only position it would fit, should I consider going top mounted in the bigger case?
Finally I was looking for some recommendations on fans to upgrade the Kraken's stock fans. I've read that the stock fans are quite good, but something like good Noctua's would be an upgrade. Does anyone have any experience with swapping out Kraken fans? I saw a few complaints that the CAM software wouldn't play nice with the new fans.
Finally after that case change, I'll be looking at upgrading the GPU next year, maybe to a 2080 if the announcement or release of the 30 series pushes them down at all. Would my current CPU be a bottleneck at all if I got a 2080? Should I be looking at upgrading the CPU at all? The i7-9700k looks to be good value, but doesn't seem like it would be much of an upgrade from the current CPU.
All input is appreciated, I'm still relatively new to all this. The current build is my first.