Recent content by longdog42

Have you tried adjusting the timings on the RAM to 16-18-18-36? I've the 8GB modules for the same RAM stick as you and they're at 16-18-18-36, you should be able to get some free performance if you can adjust it.

Worth noting for the future that most of the TUF/Strix motherboards have VRMs easily capable of running the 5800X (and even a 5950X). You're not making use of the 2 4x4 PCIe lanes with your storage config so the storage config is pretty poorly optimized as both SSDs aren't Gen 4. It would be...

PCS confirmed that they'll cover any excess charges on what you paid for in the order. I.e. if your system costs €2,000 and you paid the €2,000 to PCS you will 100% not be paying any more than that. There's multiple conversations of PCS saying they'll cover any customs/import fees. Regarding...

Sent an email to their queries team there. I don't particularly plan on using it but it would be nice to have for the future.

Yeah, OP of this forum has the case. I got it as well but it seems to be missing in the package. Also the GPU is a long boy and the screw in the GPU arm would go into the fans, any idea if I can change the position to the holes beside it?

I also got the H500M, just wondering if you got the front glass panel that (should?) come with the case?

My last correspondence with PCS via Email towards by build date said they were stocking the XFX (RX-68TMATFD8) and the Merc 319 (RX-68XTALFD9). Strangely though, mine seems to be the RX-68XTACBD9 based on the serial number & the GPU-Z So they might be getting a stock of the high binned...

Looks great, hope they serve you well. The large 1000R curve actually looks really nice when it's like that, very cozy.

it should be coil whine, I have a bit on my GPU when it’s under load. You have a quality PSU, so I wouldn’t worry about it too much - it won’t affect the lifespan of either component.

I believe Sapphire makes all the reference models so XFX should only be making the Core/Black cards themselves. I think there might be a cooling difference between the Core/Black as one is listed as a 2.7 slot and the other a 2.9 slot, so maybe one has fewer heatpipes. But the sample size for...

https://www.xfxforce.com/gpu/rx6000 https://www.xfxforce.com/shop/xfx-speedster-merc-319-amd-radeon-tm-rx-6800-xt-core-gaming-graphics-card-with-16gb-gddr6-amd-rdna-tm-2 Every review I’ve read on the Merc 319 have been on the ‘Black’ ones as well. But the PCS chat told me specifically they...

Does your model number on the warranty leaflet for the XFX Merc say ‘RX-68XTAC’? Curious since I thought they were stocking the base ‘Core’ model instead of the higher binned ‘Black’ ones.

I don't think the monitor is well received by reviewers, they cheaped out a LOT compared to the g7 - if you're looking for 144hz1440p displays there are better one out there. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-g5

Shipped with a load of others into Dublin Tuesday. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get it delivered since I’m not in Dublin. Called and their customer support said they were fairly certain it’s coming Wednesday.

Think we had the same Lady in the UK, just called there and she was infinitely more helpful and the information she provided was accurate since I could validate it by chucking the tracking number into TNTs customer ref tracking. All the other guys were giving me info saying it’s still in...