Nova Advice

[leebee2110]

Hello,

Looking for a bit of advice. I've ordered the Nova (3700x, RTX 2070, 32gb ram) but have a few queries for some of the owners, if that's okay. Basically;

1) Is the RTX 2070 the refreshed mobile version or the original mobile version?
2) Is re-pasting recommended, or essential? (looking for peoples opinions)
3) People have mentioned doing a fresh install of windows. I've ordered the Windows 10 Pro. Do I need to re-install it on receiving the laptop?
4) Any other suggestions/tips would be welcome

 

[Deleted member 17413]

Im not sure if you would have to check with PCS regarding which version of the GPU it is, not sure the Mods would know which is currently stocked as they dont work for PCS, can try live chat or email/phone for custoemr services.
Shouldnt need to repaste on a new machine, unless you are upgrading teh paste so depends what you want to use.
If youve ordered windows you should only have to activate it, it should ocme preinstalled. Worth checking version number and upgrading/fresh install of latest from microsoft if a new one is available.

What were you going to use it for? And have you bought a cooler stand?

 

[leebee2110]

Im not sure if you would have to check with PCS regarding which version of the GPU it is, not sure the Mods would know which is currently stocked as they dont work for PCS, can try live chat or email/phone for custoemr services.
Shouldnt need to repaste on a new machine, unless you are upgrading teh paste so depends what you want to use.
If youve ordered windows you should only have to activate it, it should ocme preinstalled. Worth checking version number and upgrading/fresh install of latest from microsoft if a new one is available.

What were you going to use it for? And have you bought a cooler stand?

Thanks for the information, I've taken your advice and will speak to PCS directly. It'll be 95% gaming, basically any upgrade on an older laptop. I already have a decent cooling pad that my older laptop was never able to take advantage of, do to poor vent. Excited for it to arrive

 

[Deleted member 17413]

If gaming, why 32Gb RAM?
You may have been able to tweek the spec a little too, it will allow you to do amendments so might be worth posting the full spec and configurator link to see if anyone can tweek it to get the best out of it for you for same cost.

 

[leebee2110]

If gaming, why 32Gb RAM?
You may have been able to tweek the spec a little too, it will allow you to do amendments so might be worth posting the full spec and configurator link to see if anyone can tweek it to get the best out of it for you for same cost.

Thank you, I suppose I thought if I'm to spend £1600+, I figured may as well max some things out. I have a compatible m.2 SSD that I'd be adding in also to take me to 3tb. PCS confirmed it's the refreshed 2070 also.

Spec below (thanks again);

Chassis & Display
Nova Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD 144Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Eight Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.4GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair 2666MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 - 8.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st Storage Drive
1TB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (520MB/R, 470MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated Micro-SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 230W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Battery
Nova Series Detachable 4 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
2 Channel High Def. Audio + SoundBlaster™ Cinema
Wireless/Wired Networking
GIGABIT LAN & KILLER™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 M.2 GAMING + BLUETOOTH 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x USB 3.2 PORT (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.2 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language
15" NOVA SERIES UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 10 Professional 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 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
Google Chrome™
Keyboard & Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
TIMED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND - MON-FRI (BEFORE 2PM)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Promotional Item
Get Death Stranding on PC with select NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs!
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland

 

[ubuysa]

@leebee2110 can you please post the full spec from the configurator please? There's a 'post to forums' link at the bottom of the page once you click Proceed.

It's difficult for people to make meaningful suggestions without seeing the whole spe

Edit: as I was (slowly) typing that you posted it! Many thanks.

 

[Deleted member 17413]

I think your build puts you at £1650 roughly on price?
Do you know the specs on the M.2 you are putting in, or its full name?

I would of stuck to 16Gb which saves about £60, and then maybe looked at using that £60 elsewhere.
If the M.2 you have is 1Tb and similar spec to the samsung evo them I would use that for the operating system and drop the one from the spec (PCS one). Also, I have killer networking...to be honest...I dont think theres a difference. The AX200 is a very highly rated adaptor, even with desktops where there are more options.
Do you have a Win 10 that you will no longer be using as well? You can transfer the licence rather than buy another copy, which is another saving.
Increase the size on the SSD as a main storage drive.

Chassis & Display
Nova Series: 15.6" Matte Full HD 144Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 3900 12 Core CPU (3.1GHz-4.3GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair 2666MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 - 8.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA 120 2.5" SSD, (up to 560MB/sR | 540MB/sW)
(Put your own M.2 SSD in and install Win 10 onto that)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated Micro-SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 230W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Battery
Nova Series Detachable 4 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
2 Channel High Def. Audio + SoundBlaster™ Cinema
Wireless/Wired Networking
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x USB 3.2 PORT (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.2 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Keyboard Language
15" NOVA SERIES UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Keyboard & Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Chassis
Clevo NH55AFW (8GB RTX-2070, 144Hz N7, Blank KB)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Price: £1,514.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/nova-15/UdGCsTZRv4/

If you do need a Win 10 licence still it was £1665

 

[leebee2110]

Thanks @sibun1 much appreciated. I shall certainly take a look. The SSD is a Sabrent Rocket 2280 -1TB. Pretty fast in my current setup

 

[Deleted member 17413]

From their site:
The Sabrent 1TB ROCKET NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 Internal SSD High Performance Solid State Drive (SB-ROCKET-1TB) delivers all the advantages of flash disk technology with PCIe Gen3 x4 interface and it is fully compliant with the standard Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), commonly known as M.2.
Based on 3D TLC NAND Flash memory, its performance speeds can reach up to 3400 MB/s (read) and 3000 MB/s (write).
https://www.sabrent.com/product/SB-...ernal-ssd-high-performance-solid-state-drive/

I’d use your M.2 and the spec ive put, fresh install win 10 on it and switch the license across

 

[leebee2110]

From their site:
The Sabrent 1TB ROCKET NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 Internal SSD High Performance Solid State Drive (SB-ROCKET-1TB) delivers all the advantages of flash disk technology with PCIe Gen3 x4 interface and it is fully compliant with the standard Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), commonly known as M.2.
Based on 3D TLC NAND Flash memory, its performance speeds can reach up to 3400 MB/s (read) and 3000 MB/s (write).
https://www.sabrent.com/product/SB-...ernal-ssd-high-performance-solid-state-drive/

I’d use your M.2 and the spec ive put, fresh install win 10 on it and switch the license across

Thanks again for the advice

 

[DeletedUser]

Assuming you meant repasting as soon as you get the laptop, no, it isn't necessary...unless you want to add your own high-grade thermal paste. Re-applying thermal paste should only be necessary, I think, once a year (maybe twice a year...can't remember which is recommended) along with giving the inside a good clean (beyond the usual fan and vent clearing) to keep it in optimal condition

 

[leebee2110]

Assuming you meant repasting as soon as you get the laptop, no, it isn't necessary...unless you want to add your own high-grade thermal paste. Re-applying thermal paste should only be necessary, I think, once a year (maybe twice a year...can't remember which is recommended) along with giving the inside a good clean (beyond the usual fan and vent clearing) to keep it in optimal condition

Very helpful good sir, thank you.