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For the life of me I can't find a water block for the Zotac 2080 Ti AMP Maxx (ZTT20810H10P). There are blocks available for other Zotac products, like the 2080 Ti AMP Extreme and I don't know if they share the same PCB or not. I like to use this website, but they don't have any information either. https://www.overclock.net/forum/69-nvidia/1706276-official-nvidia-rtx-2080-ti-owner-s-club.html Anyone know any information?

Is there any downside to a micro ATX board aside from being more expensive than a normal ATX for the same features?

I work for a small engineering consulting business. Occasionally I have to go out and record equipment tutorials for clients. (A contractor or sales rep will explain how their equipment is properly operated and that video is kept for the building owners records for their maintenance staff). Our office uses a pretty bad camcorder from 2013 (JVC GZ-E306BU) My Samsung s8 has way better audio and video. I would like to propose a new camera to the owner. Do you have any recommendations for a lower priced 4k video camera? The places we record in can get quite loud with whining pumps and loud motors. It would be nice if the camera had the ability to knock out droning background noises as well. Nothing fancy, I just want a crisp recording with minimal blur and decent auto-focus. Anything is better than this McDonald's happy meal toy. Thanks!

Same deal with me; I do MEP consulting so the faster the better. We run on a decent local server in our office, so loading models isn't that bad. (Cloud collaborative BIM 360 projects are another story; wew lad). I think an SSD would do wonders for this office computer (launching programs, startup, ect.) However my computer is plenty fast, I was just wondering if there is anything I could buy for my own personal PC that would make the experience better. I would get a Quadro P2000 or something but they're not great for gaming.

Hey all, I'm graduating engineering college in 1 semester and got a job in architecture/mechanical systems design (yay me). This job allows me to occasionally work at home, so I'd like to be able to have the best possible WORKING and GAMING experience with my own PC. Budget is a non-issue, but I'd like to say within a reasonable price/performance ratio. At work I'll be using: Autodesk Revit - Contains very, very large building 3D models. AutoCad - Contains simple 2D floor plans and city utilities. Multiple different PDF Softwares - Editing and "marking-up" very high resolution PDFs. When I game, I usually go for: newer-ish game titles, high to ultra settings, 1080p, 60 fps-144 fps (depending if on my monitor or TV) I've been interning at this place for the past 8 months now and the work computer they supplied me is the oldest one in the office and frankly sub-par. Yet it can still handle the software, just much slower than my standards. Specs of my supplied office computer: Intel i7 4770 3.40GHz, 24.0GB Dual channel DDR3 - 798MHz, 1024MB ATI AMD Radeon HD 8570, 931GB Seagate ST1000DM003-1CH162 I'm aware all of the "slow" things can be supplemented with a decent sized SSD, and I plan to ask for one in my office computer. HOWEVER it still has bad, choppy FPS in the Revit model on low graphical settings. I just wanted to show you this information because despite the software being complicated, its still usable on an older, mediocre computer. Now, onto the main point of this thread: What should I upgrade in my PC to get the best possible performance in my gaming and work software? My current PC: Intel 6600k @ 4.20GHz, 16GB DDR4 2400MHz, 8GB GTX 1070, 500GB 850 EVO SSD & 2TB HD 7200rpm (Full build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cqYqXP ) Here is what Autodesk Revit recommends https://knowledge.autodesk.com/certified-graphics-hardware although, not the best card recommendations for price/performance or gaming. Thanks, I appreciate feedback

Where would you spend the extra $200ish for the best increase in performance?

Good call, my Ryzen knowledge is severely lacking.

Just so happens the cx550 is cheaper too, thanks

Good catch there, I read "mid tower" and just assumed it held a normal ATX config, not microATX. I'll have to fix that. He usually plays non intensive (not sure if only because his PC is a brick or otherwise) online multiplayer games. Most recently Gmod, CoD zombies, Dying light, sea of thieves, pubg, overwatch, those types.

Preface: My hardworking friend is having a birthday coming up on November 8th. 12 others and myself decided to throw down on a new, much deserved, PC for him. Since this build is funded my multiple people, as a gift, I'd like to keep the cost as low as possible. (Although, the budget is flexible, some are willing to pay more than others). PC's Purpose: The PC will primarily be used for gaming at 1080p, hopefully around 144fps for less demanding games and over 60fps for more demanding ones (at reasonably high-ish quality settings). What I Want Help With: 1. Critique on my current parts list. 2. I'm looking for components with a really good value, and good performance. 3. Parts that will last multiple years, or at the very least, be replaced free by manufacturer if broken. 4. Sellers that have really good deals/sales/events/specials between now and Mid-October. (We have a person who works at Micro Center who gets a "family and friends discount" early October, that's yet to be seen). 5. What components to upgrade given the remaining funds 6. Any suggestions. Here is a spreadsheet on the current budget/build: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18UW7L6qM-6ooJMnT4bSPTiu6JKlFHPeR_svigphBlnA/edit?usp=sharing The left sheet is my friend, Evan's Computer Build, and his suggestions. The right sheet is Me, Dan's Computer Build, and my suggestions. Please only critique the right side. I'm very open to suggestions, and I appreciate your time. -Dan