Advice on 4k Gaming PC

[TonyCarter]

And also just noticed that the 1200 RMx Power Supply has changed to the 1200 HXi. Does that make any difference to the build?

The HXi is a higher tier, more expensive, and standard socket orientation (only one below the high-end AXi range).

HX1200i Fully Modular Ultra-Low Noise Platinum ATX 1200 Watt PC Power Supply (UK)

CORSAIR HXi Series Fully Modular Ultra-Low Noise Power Supplies with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 use the highest quality components to deliver 80 PLUS Platinum efficient power.

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The 1200RMx Shift had a 'shifted' socket orientation (they come out of the side, rather than the back)...but they're very low stock, so could mean a refresh is at hand.

RM1000x SHIFT 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (UK)

CORSAIR RMx SHIFT Series fully modular power supplies boast a revolutionary patent-pending side cable interface to keep all your connections within easy reach, for exceptionally convenient 80 PLUS Gold efficient power.

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Overview of Corsair PSU range...

Explaining the CORSAIR PSU Lineup (2023) | CORSAIR

A quick overview of our current PSU lineup and their differences.

www.corsair.com

If it's not significantly more expensive then I'd go for it...especially if you're interested in looking at power usage via the built-in sensors (via iCUE).

HXi Series Fully Modular Ultra-Low Noise Platinum ATX Power Supplies | CORSAIR | CORSAIR

This guide will help you install and get familiar with your new CORSAIR HXi Series Fully Modular Ultra-Low-Noise Platinum ATX Power Supply.

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BTW, I've got the HX1500i due to the HX1200i PSU I wanted being out of stock in early 2024. Don't know what the difference between the v1/v2 are though (and I've probably got a v2 as I've got a different iCUE LINK connector on the back than the v1 pictures show).

I also think the picture may be wrong, as I believe the v1 was the blue & white writing and v2 is the white writing with the single iCUE LINK socket....

V1?

V2?

 

[Scott]

HXi V2 looks to be ATX3.1 from a quick search so should be fine and dandy. It's a proper premium PSU so costs a bit more but as long as you're happy with that you'll not have a problem. It's the platinum range, so as good as it gets.

I wouldn't bother with the fans personally but if you want the look then you can't go wrong. Just be sure to get the LINK set.

 

[Jo4060hn]

OK brilliant. Thank you both. I got a few hours to think about the fans.

 

[SpyderTracks]

The HXi's are amazing PSU's, I had a 750W one that was used in 2 or 3 rigs over 15 years or so, amazing piece of kit, even running it flat out at the end.

 

[Jo4060hn]

So the cost of the 5080 was a bit more expensive than I was expecting so had to drop some of the specs back down. I didn't want to wait for a reply and risk them being sold out. I can edit anything that looks wrong.

Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000T RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Eight Core CPU (Up to 5.2GHz/104MB w/3D V-CACHE/AM5)
Motherboard
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (AM5, DDR5, M.2 PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
16GB ASUS TUF GEFORCE RTX 5080 OC - 2 x HDMI, 3 x DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB SOLIDIGM P44 PRO GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 7000MB/sR, 4700MB/sW)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB CORSAIR CORE XT MP600 NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (up to 5000 MB/R, 4400 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1200W HXi SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® PLATINUM V2
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR ICUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB HIGH PERFORMANCE CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
ONBOARD 2.5Gbe LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
NONE OR ONBOARD Wi-Fi (MOTHERBOARD DEPENDENT)
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 6 to 8 working days
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book
Logo Branding
PCSpecialist Logo
Packaging
PCS Common Pack Large
Price: £0.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/BHWyGpJFsh/

 

[TonyCarter]

Well the 5080 you've chosen is an expensive Asus one...some of the others are £100-£250 less.

 

[Jo4060hn]

I must of forgot about the options in a flap to get one I'll have a look at editing now.

 

[Jo4060hn]

Change to [32GB Corsair DOMINATOR TITANIUM DDR5 6400MHz CL32 (2 x 16GB) KIT] from [32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 (2 x 16GB)]
Item 3
Change to [1TB CRUCIAL T705 GEN 5 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 14,500MB/sR, 12,700MB/sW)] from [512GB SOLIDIGM P44 PRO GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 7000MB/sR, 4700MB/sW)]
Item 4
4 x Corsair ICUE LINK RX120 RGB PWM Fan + Controller Kit
Item 5
Change to [16GB ZOTAC GEFORCE RTX 5080 SOLID - HDMI, 3 x DP] from [16GB ASUS TUF GEFORCE RTX 5080 OC - 2 x HDMI, 3 x DP]

 

[Jo4060hn]

everything is back in. Decided to put the extra fans in as well.

 

[Jo4060hn]

Thank you everyone for all your help

 

[Jo4060hn]

Got sent a 360 pic of the build. Looking good

 

[TonyCarter]

Looks very nicely packaged in that case…not too much space, but at least some room to breathe.

 

[Jo4060hn]

Yeah, I thought it would either look empty cos the case was big or they would of had to put the gpu in sideways cos they seem to be monsters. But all the parts look comfy in there.

Does anyone know if the back panel will fit on with the side mounted fans? Mainly for when it needs to go on a road trip.

 

[TonyCarter]

The side panel has vents in it, so would normally be fitted all the time.

 

[Jo4060hn]

I was thinking the same thing but the description on pcs and I've read on other places that it needs to be removed with the side fans fitted. I'd prefer to leave it on mind.

 

[SpyderTracks]

I was thinking the same thing but the description on pcs and I've read on other places that it needs to be removed with the side fans fitted. I'd prefer to leave it on mind.

Not sure where you're seeing that, case side is normal on any case. That's why the vents are there is specifically for the side fans

Oh, I think you're getting confused, on the PCS description it states "motherboard cable cover needs to be removed" as an Asterix against the side fans, that's not the side panel, that's the cover that's over the side fan panel by default as in the section B of "removing the cable bar" in this manual on page 6, it's a cable management cover that would be on by default if you weren't using the side fan mounts.

https://assets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/QSG_5000T_RGB_WW_49-002505_AA_m.pdf

But no, the side cover should always be fitted.

 

[Jo4060hn]

Looking at it again I think i must of misread/misunderstood what it says. I'm guessing it means the panel in between the case side and the main compartment?

I'm glad of that cos I'd rather it stay fitted.

 

[TonyCarter]

Are you misreading the fact that the optional CABLE COVER needs to be removed to allow the side fans to b3 fitted.

 

[Jo4060hn]

Motherboard cable cover

 

[TonyCarter]

It’s the airguide / cover that goes between the inside space and the side cover.

If you put fans on the side then they’d be blocked by the airguide/cable cover, so it’s removed.

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