Configuring a PC, will be replacing the 4070 (place holder) with 4080 super. | PCSpecialist | Page 1

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:27 PM

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Is there anything you would change to make this fit the 4080 super better?

Case HYTE Y60 MID-TOWER PANORAMIC CASE
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Processor (CPU) AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16 Core CPU (4.2GHz-5.7GHz/144MB w/3D

V-CACHE/AM5)

Motherboard GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX (AM5, DDR5, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6E)
Memory (RAM) 32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 5600MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card 12GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4070 - HDMI, DP, LHR
1st M.2 SSD Drive 1TB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 7000MB/R, 5000MB/W)
1st Storage Drive 4TB SEAGATE IRONWOLF PRO 3.5", 7200 RPM 128MB CACHE
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive NOT REQUIRED
Power Supply CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIESTM 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 LCD XT RGB 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 NOT REQUIRED
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

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I couldn't ctrl V the screenshot, so hope that works.

analog frostBOT Jan 30, 2024, 12:27 PM

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Thanks for creating a spec thread!

Please be sure to include answers to the following questions so people can assist you quicker.

What is the purpose of your PC/laptop? (e.g. gaming, general work, 3D rendering)
What monitor resolution will you be using? (e.g. 1080p, 1440p, 4k)
What is your budget including currency symbol? (e.g. £2,000, 1000€)
Which country are you purchasing from? (Note that we only operate in the UK and Europe)
Any brand preferences?

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:28 PM

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Budget?

potent harbor Jan 30, 2024, 12:28 PM

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bright oak I couldn't ctrl V the screenshot, so hope that works.

Yeah you couldn't post images til you'd levelled - you have now - to be honest seeing it written out like you have its often easier to read anyway 🙂

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:29 PM

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£3200 and below idm really tho

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:29 PM

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And what's your use case, 7950X3D is a good CPU for a build that will be used for gaming and a high level of creative work, if that's your intended use?

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:29 PM

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use case?

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:29 PM

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What will you use the PC for?

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:29 PM

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oh nvm

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just gaming pretty much

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:30 PM

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Ok, then change CPU to the 7800X3D

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Will perform better for your needs. And then up RAM speed to 6000, drop the HDD and replace with a SSD. Go for size over speed for the second M.2.

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:31 PM

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hardy pulsar Ok, then change CPU to the 7800X3D

is the 7800x3d the 12 core one?

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:31 PM

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And I'd up the AIO to the 240 version, the H115 just for more legroom cooling wise.

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8 cores, 16 threads

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7800X3D is the best gaming CPU right now

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:32 PM

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bottom one yea?

potent harbor Jan 30, 2024, 12:32 PM

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Scroll up

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:32 PM

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Nope, 7800 X 3D

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:32 PM

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hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:33 PM

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Yep

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:34 PM

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so this no Hdd double SD?

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:34 PM

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Ryzen 9 CPUs you listed are better when you have high CPU load activities, like rendering video, etc. But they're not the best for just gaming

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Choose 1TB 980 Pro for 1st M.2, then a 2TB or 4TB for the 2nd M.2

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With your build/budget, you don't want HHDs, unless you have a requirement for a huge amount of archive space for documents, vidoes, etc

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Which, if you're only gaming, you won't need

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:35 PM

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hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:36 PM

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I'd pick a brand other than PCS, if I'm honest.

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:36 PM

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hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:36 PM

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Yep, good brand, good speed for a gaming drive

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:37 PM

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that or the corsair one?

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:38 PM

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I'd be happy with the solidigm P41 range. Save you about £30

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:38 PM

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64Gb ram?

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:38 PM

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32 is fine, just up the speed to 6000 from the 5600 you have

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6000 is the sweet spot for AM5 in terms of performance and stabilty

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:39 PM

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is this power supply fine?

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:41 PM

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Yes, you could up to 1000W to allow you to upgrade GPU in a few years without needing the change the PSU, but if you don't have the budget to do that now, 850W is good for 4080

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:41 PM

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ill jus do the 1000 its like £20 more

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:42 PM

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👍

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So what's the price vs budget loooking after all those changes?

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:42 PM

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how much would the 4080 super be?

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:43 PM

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In theory, cheaper than the 4080 non super

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:43 PM

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with the 4080 rn its

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:43 PM

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Exact price on PCS will depend on the model they select and pricing of it vs FE MSRP

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Ok so well below the £3200 mark you mentioned earlier.

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I'd treat myself to some braided cables, with the case you have, it will visually look at lot better

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:44 PM

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icl, if i didnt join this discord i woulda been spent like 3200+ (high number = good)

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:44 PM

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And easier to do that now and not later and have to do the cable management yourself

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bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:45 PM

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the £95 one?

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:46 PM

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But more expensive than the 30 series version, of course. But it makes a big difference. It was an upgrade I did for my 3070TI GPU, creates a much neater look in the case.

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:46 PM

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also did you say about changing this ?

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:47 PM

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Yes, to the H115 version

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the H100 is the 240mm (2x 120mm fans), the H115 is the 280mm (2x140mm fans).

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It both will cool the 7800X3D, but the H115 will do it better, and prob run quieter as it can cool at a lower rpm than the H100

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My PC after changing to the braided GPU cables

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versus before with the clunky default cables

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:51 PM

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and yea ill get the cables, just need to decide on pc case colour by 4080 super release

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and that cooler

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or

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:54 PM

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Top one, no need for the link variant

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:56 PM

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also with this current case, it says this when paired with the 4090 placeholder (4080 is out of stock). will this be an issue for the 4080 super?

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hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 12:58 PM

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No, support not neeed with vertical install, as it's better supported. And top is nornally the best option for AIO mounting

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 12:59 PM

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Does this look right?

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 1:01 PM

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Up the warranty to Silver, only costs £5.
Did you want the AIO with the LCD screen on the pump? Your original spec had it

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 1:02 PM

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what is the AIO, i thought that was the cooling system but i dont think im right

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 1:03 PM

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This is the AIO, all in one, the CPU cooler

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Your original spec had the 240 version with the LCD:

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But looks like the 280 version with LCD is out of stock

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 1:04 PM

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is it jus the lights im missin?

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 1:05 PM

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The LCD screen will allow you to show stats like CPU temp, animated gifs, it's basically a small screen on the pump. the Cappellix version just has a load of RBG leds that you can set to unicorn rainbow vomit etc

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 1:05 PM

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how would i get the LCD version?

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 1:06 PM

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You could buy the non LCD version now, and add the LCD later. Or wait for it to come in stock, but no idea when that might be

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 1:06 PM

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ill jus stick with the non LCD version

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where would it say LCD?

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nvm nvm

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 1:07 PM

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potent harbor Jan 30, 2024, 1:08 PM

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bright oak ill jus stick with the non LCD version

I do seem to hear of more issues with the LCD version as well anyway - though that may just be my memory (which is sometimes entirely untrustworthy)

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 1:08 PM

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the LCD does sound cool, but i dont think i would notice it.

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 1:08 PM

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Yeah LCD can be finicky.

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But I'm biased, I'd go all stealth black if I was choosing an AIO

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bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 1:10 PM

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you not a fan of rgbs?

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 1:10 PM

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Nah, certainly not rainbow changing ones, I have what little RGB in my case now set to a low white.

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No RGB = no software to run it = less issues = less € spent on non performance fluff

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 1:11 PM

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so this quite (4090 swapped with 4080 super) and its good to buy.

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i like the idea of monocolour rgb more then multi colour

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 1:12 PM

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I can't see any issues with that spec, but maybe someone else might have a comment. Different people, different perspective/opinion

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(just always remember I'm right of course)

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 1:13 PM

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yea you probably saved me a couple hundred, appreciate ye

hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 1:13 PM

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pics in #1128254319859355698 is the tax

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 1:13 PM

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i woulda jus added stuff cuz high £ number = good

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i gotchu went it comes ill take a picture of it

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 1:13 PM

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hardy pulsar pics in <#1128254319859355698> is the tax

not a fan of that tax word tho, thats where the money comes in

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btw this PC is wifi compatible right, cuz i dont have immediate access to ethernet

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like onboard network card is fine?

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hardy pulsar Jan 30, 2024, 1:25 PM

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Yeah the motherboard has built in wifi and ethernet

bright oak Jan 30, 2024, 1:57 PM

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ok thanks.

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lastly I think, is this monitor that i have good enough for this PC https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/alienware-27-gaming-monitor-aw2723df/apd/210-bfii/monitors-monitor-accessories

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pure quail Jan 30, 2024, 4:23 PM

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Yes 100% nice monitor and good brand choice. although with a 4090 you could (if you have the funds) go for a 4K monitor ? Alienware have just released their new AW3225QF – 32″ 4K 240Hz monitor which looks insane!

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Or if you want to go bigger (than what you already have) but stay at 1440p I highly recommend the AW3423DW or DWF

mystic gust Jan 30, 2024, 4:25 PM

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I have the 165hz version of it (AW2724DM) which is good so far

bright oak Jan 31, 2024, 2:57 PM

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do i set that to top?

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(bout to buy it)

hardy pulsar Jan 31, 2024, 2:58 PM

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Yep

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Side and top are the options for the Y60, top would look best

bright oak Jan 31, 2024, 3:00 PM

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is it worth payin 69 for fast trackin?

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and thoughts on case?

potent harbor Jan 31, 2024, 3:03 PM

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Depends how impatient you are as to whether teh fast-track is worth it, but dont skimp on something else to get fast-track

bright oak Jan 31, 2024, 3:04 PM

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i am pretty impatient, so imma go wit it

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i been gassing myself up for it since earlier this month

potent harbor Jan 31, 2024, 3:05 PM

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Remember if you get fast-track then make sure you really have made your mind up though as there wil be little chance to make last-minute changes

bright oak Jan 31, 2024, 3:07 PM

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does the build look right to you, im checkin now to make sure i didnt forget to add/change stuff

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also thermal paste, standard or artic?, or does it not matter?

potent harbor Jan 31, 2024, 3:09 PM

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The Corsair AIO's already have decent thermal paste pre-applied, so leave it with standard

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And ditch the norton free trial - its bloatware - Windows Defender does a perfectly good job for anti-virus anyway (and comes free with windows)

bright oak Jan 31, 2024, 3:18 PM

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do i jus keep delivery the same

potent harbor Jan 31, 2024, 3:22 PM

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It only affects what happens once its been dispatched - which is by default a next-working day delivery, so I know a number of people have upgraded it to sat/sun delivery if they think it'll be dispatched on a friday so that they dont have to wait til the monday for delivery

bright oak Jan 31, 2024, 3:23 PM

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pretty sure with fast track it will be a sunday delivery right?

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3 day as fast track its wednesday past midday

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so build starts tommorow

bright oak Jan 31, 2024, 4:52 PM

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With silver warranty do i still need to buy the protection?

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hardy pulsar Jan 31, 2024, 4:54 PM

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Warranty protects against component failure, protection insurces against theft and accidential damage normally.

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So if you think there's a risk of your PC being stolen, soaked in water, knocked off the desk by a cat, etc, you might consider the protection to be a worthwhile payment. Otherwise, if you think it's low risk or that you're covered under an existing home and/or contents insurance policy, you can skip

bright oak Jan 31, 2024, 4:56 PM

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ill jus get the 1 year

bright oak Jan 31, 2024, 5:32 PM

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Brought it, Thanks for all the help with sorting the specs and other stuff.

potent harbor Jan 31, 2024, 5:35 PM

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bright oak pretty sure with fast track it will be a sunday delivery right?

FYI: tomorrow will be the first working day, so Monday will be the third working day, they may get it out on friday if you are very lucky, but i suspect they normally go out on day number 3

bright oak Jan 31, 2024, 5:35 PM

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i think i payed for sunday delivery

potent harbor Jan 31, 2024, 5:36 PM

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Well if it doesnt get dispatched by friday its not arriving at the weekend as I believe there are no collections by DPD on saturdays as it is not a 'working day'

bright oak Jan 31, 2024, 5:36 PM

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i paid for the sunday but i guess if its not ready it will jus be delivered the monday or tuesday nyway

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right?

potent harbor Jan 31, 2024, 5:37 PM

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If it is not dispatched on friday you need to change it back to normal delivery (ie mon-fri) and you will be refunded

bright oak Jan 31, 2024, 5:37 PM

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how would i go about that?

potent harbor Jan 31, 2024, 5:38 PM

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You'd just go amend the order - you can do this from the PCS site

bright oak Jan 31, 2024, 5:38 PM

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im going from a 1660 super to a 4080 super, its like a 3X fps (functionality?) type difference isnt it?

potent harbor Jan 31, 2024, 5:40 PM

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Its a hefty increase, dont know how much, havent checked, probably more though

bright oak Jan 31, 2024, 5:40 PM

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im gassed icl

#Configuring a PC, will be replacing the 4070 (place holder) with 4080 super.