Ordered but doubts on case?

[BetSco]

Hi guys.

Recently ordered the below.

Case


PCS SPECTRUM II ARGB MID TOWER CASE (PWM) *WHITE*


Promotional Item


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Processor (CPU)


AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Eight Core CPU (4.2GHz-5.0GHz/104MB w/3D V-CACHE/AM5)


Motherboard


GIGABYTE X670 AORUS ELITE AX (AM5, DDR5, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6E)


Memory (RAM)


64GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5 6000MHz (4 x 16GB)


Graphics Card


24GB AMD RADEON™ RX 7900 XTX - HDMI, DP - DX® 12


Graphics Card Support Bracket


NONE (BRACKET INCLUDED AS STANDARD ON 4070 Ti / RX 7700 XT AND ABOVE)


1st M.2 SSD Drive


2TB SOLIDIGM P41+ GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 4125MB/sR, 3325MB/sW)


1st Storage Drive


2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB CACHE


Power Supply


CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ - MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET


Power Cable


1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)


Processor Cooling


CORSAIR iCUE H100i ELITE CAPELLIX XT RGB High Performance CPU Cooler


Thermal Paste


ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND


Extra Case Fans


1 x PCS ARGB LED Fan


Sound Card


ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)


Network Card


ONBOARD 2.5Gbe LAN PORT


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 Professional 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 Standard Warranty (6 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)


Delivery


TIMED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND - MON-FRI (BEFORE 10:30AM)


Build Time


FAST TRACK 3 WORKING DAY DISPATCH


Welcome Book


PCSpecialist Welcome Book


Logo Branding


PCSpecialist Logo


Packaging


PCS Trade Pack - New 2023


Price: £0.00 including VAT and Delivery



reading the case is loud and terrible airflow! Do I need to amend the case???

 

[SpyderTracks]

The case is definitely not suitable for the build.

What’s it for? What make and model monitor are you pairing it with?

What’s your max budget?

There are some other things that leap out also

 

[BetSco]

It’s for a high level music studio and music production and competitive games.

Budget £2800 inc vat

Paired with an Alienware 360hz 1440p monitor

What’s wrong with the case? I paid for fast track build so can’t amend it now so just advise on how to fix after delivery.

Thanks.

 

[SpyderTracks]

It’s for a high level music studio and music production and competitive games.

Budget £2800 inc vat

Paired with an Alienware 360hz 1440p monitor

What’s wrong with the case? I paid for fast track build so can’t amend it now so just advise on how to fix after delivery.

Thanks.

The case isn’t at all suitable for the components, you’re likely to get thermal issues as a result, certainly on that gpu. And yes it will be very noisy.

You can’t “fix” it, you have to have suitable components to match the build. The only way you can “fix” it is to replace the case.

You’ve also selected additional thermal paste which will reduce performance from the included thermal paste which is higher quality.

Was there any requirement for windows pro?

Standard warranty also is not a great idea

Are you saying it’s already been built? The idea is to get advice before ordering

 

[BetSco]

Please explain why this more expensive thermal paste is worse than the default standard?

I require windows pro as I do a lot of remote work on tablets etc with clients.

I’ve now changed the case to a cooler master HAF500 and I’ve upgraded the cooler to the icue h150i link and paid an additional £135. If that isn’t good enough then I’m screwed.

I just hope it doesn’t delay my build as I have a deadline for an album for a client and it’s already been pushed back due to my old pc dying.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[steaky360]

Please explain why this more expensive thermal paste is worse than the default standard?

I require windows pro as I do a lot of remote work on tablets etc with clients.

Also please explain to me exactly what’s wrong with the case and why the thermals aren’t doing great. It seems like your saying a lot of contradicting stuff

More expensive doesn't always mean better. The paste that's pre-applied to the AIO coolers is really good.

Not sure what spyder said that was contradicting but his suggestion (as I read it) was to change your case to something a bit more suitable. Generally a larger case is usually more appropriate for higher end hardware simply due to having more space in it for improved airflow.

 

[BetSco]

More expensive doesn't always mean better. The paste that's pre-applied to the AIO coolers is really good.

Not sure what spyder said that was contradicting but his suggestion (as I read it) was to change your case to something a bit more suitable. Generally a larger case is usually more appropriate for higher end hardware simply due to having more space in it for improved airflow.

Yeah sorry I edited my post after re reading it as I understood it better.

I’ve now gone for a larger case (Coolermaster HAF500 and also a better liquid cooler (Icue h150 link)

I should have checked here before I purchased

I hope this will work better?

 

[brigil]

If you can still change things post the configuration link, you will then hopefully get advice before close of play today. I’m no expert so will leave that to others, but I would up the warranty to silver as it’s only £5.

 

[SpyderTracks]

Yeah sorry I edited my post after re reading it as I understood it better.

I’ve now gone for a larger case (Coolermaster HAF500 and also a better liquid cooler (Icue h150 link)

I should have checked here before I purchased

I hope this will work better?

No one suggested you needed a different cooler, what was your reason for that?

 

[Scott]

I would definitely switch the RAM out. The performance hit for 4x vs 2x is drastic. Better to have a couple of fast drives to hold instruments & other resources. Putting everything on the primary drive is best avoided and can/will hamper performance. The slow drive isn't going to be much use for any productivity but is fine for storing finished projects or generic storage. I wouldn't put any games on either of the drives selected.