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Hey guys! Does anyone use the Cooler Master TD500 Mesh case? I want to know how good the airflow and noise levels are for this case, using the stock fan configuration. Thanks!

Thanks for the reply! Bitwit customized the front to fit a couple 120mms, and I'm spending more on the gpu because the pricier models promote better airflow and less noise than the founders edition, and the rgb fits my build's theme.

So, I'm a first time pc builder and torn between a couple graphics cards in terms of their length and how they fit inside the Meshify C case. One of them is so long that it will obstruct the placment of a bottom fan behind the front of the case. Therefore, if you want a fan mounted at the bottom front of the case, you would have to mount it on the outside, right behind the front mesh panel. I'm wondering, does this make a huge difference in overall thermals? If so, is it a bad change or a good one? My idea is to mount 2x 140mm fans on the outside in this fashion, should I choose the longer card. Below is my build for reference, if it helps. The gpu in question is the MSI RTX 2080 Super Gaming X Trio, so just ignore the one I've listed in the build. Thanks! https://pcpartpicker.com/user/cimage/saved/#view=gB8gt6

Thanks! I'll definitely look into this more. Appreciate it!

Hey, let me ask you, do you know of any rgb cooler that would work just as well as the duo? If there's not really a good one out there that's as affordable, then that's fine. I understand the aesthetic is not as important as the functionality of the build, but I wanted to check.

Alright, thanks for the tip! I'll look into that cooler for sure.

Fantastic! Very much appreciated!

Thanks, man, really appreciate the input! Interesting. I've heard the Wraith Prism stock cooler works fine, and I intend on replacing the front case fan with 2 140mm fans, and maybe adding a 120mm for the top rear. Will this not yield me about the same results as the duo for thermals and noise?

Dude, this is awesome! I checked out your thread about psu misconceptions as well, that and the tier list is exactly what I needed to see. Thank you so much! I went ahead and changed the psu to the Be Quiet! Straight Power 11 550w 80+ Gold, and it saved me like $100! That'll definitely help cover shipping and any taxes for sure . I'm assuming this psu is still compatible and will be highly effective with everything else in my build?

Budget (including currency): around $1600, taxes included, ideally Country: US Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: big AAA titles and any other game in general, VR, streaming games/music performance, Photoshop, light video editing, DAWs and VSTs like Pro Tools, Reason, EZDrummer Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): https://pcpartpicker.com/user/cimage/saved/h46fP6. First PC build, plan on buying in the next couple of months. Would like to play games at settings up to 4k (2k compromise for some) @ a minimum refresh rate of 144hz. Hi guys! I'm a noob here, like many others, and I'm trying to build my first high end gaming PC that also will handle other tasks, as it states above. I've done almost 2 weeks of research and I think I've got everything right for what I want, but I just wanna make sure everything is compatible and that everything will stay cool and produce very low noise, especially for whenever I record music. And I wanna make sure I won't have to upgrade anything with this build for several years, at least. I also will be putting in a WiFi card, if that's important here. In addition, there are just a few more things specifically, that I'm trying to figure out. The first thing is the gpu. I definitely want the 2080 Super, but I'm not sure which brand and model I should get. I've seen different reviews of several, but everyone seems to have slightly opposing opinions of each one, so I don't know who to trust, really. Is the one I chose of good quality/high performance and will it keep temps and noise levels down? Or should I consider a different one? I'm ok with spending maybe $50 or $60 USD more on this chipset if it means buying a better version, overall, in terms of what I'm looking for. Next is the motherboard. The case I chose has 2 USB 3.0 connections, but the mobo I listed has 3.2 headers, so will I still be able to use those ports? I'm guessing I will since technically, 3.2 is just an upgrade in the 3.0 "line" and they seem to fit the same way. Am I wrong? Also, are the headers and mobo compatible with all the other parts? Finally, the psu. I've used online power calculators from different websites and watched a few YouTube vids on this, but I'm not sure how reliable those are and just wanna know, is there a cheaper, better quality alternative? Is this one overkill or just the right amount of watts? I at least think the amount of watts isn't too low. And will it stay relatively cool and quiet? I sincerly hope to hear back from the community on these things. I know it's a lot but I just wanna make sure everything works fantastically without issue before I build it, that it will be a good quality, high performing machine with great thermals and little noise, that will pretty much handle anything I throw at it, and will remain future-proof for a long time. And that I won't have any regrets. If you see anything that could be better and/or save me money without compromising the build's integrity, please let me know. Really do appreciate your thoughts! If you need more info, just let me know. Thanks so much!

lol wow, had no idea about the horrid input latency! When I bought the tv, it was waaaayyy before making this build, before I ever considered pc gaming as much as I consider it now. And my bad, I think I was unclear about a few things, but you did manage to answer my question all the same . I was aware the visuals would come from my pc settings, regardless, I just didn't have a good idea of how well those visuals would translate on the tv. Glad to hear it won't make as much difference from a monitor as I thought it might. I did check out rtings when I found out about game mode as well (though I didn't look enough to see the part about input lag being 60ms), the tv is def pretty decent from the time it came out. Obviously, no contest between the oleds and such now, but still a winner. Thanks again, for the help!

Thank you guys sooo much for your thoughts, it really helps! Since posting this thread, I found a serious in-depth review of my TV (which is 4k capable, but def too old to run any higher refresh rate than 60hz, btw) and found out it does have a game mode, in which I tried out on my PS4 and the input lag is greatly reduced, so i think at least to start it's still gonna be great for PC games. I can't believe I didn't know about this mode sooner, it makes SUCH a difference in console games lol! I'd still like to hear some thoughts on visuals though. Outside of lower refresh rates and frames, would you say that the graphic detail will still be highly noticable and miles better than on console, running on a 4k TV? Even if I'm playing at settings at 1080p or 1440p? It's a Samsung Curve NU7300 if you really wanna know, and my build consists of the Ryzen 7 3700x cpu and RTX 2080 Super gpu. Below is my full build so far if you wanna take a look. Thanks, again! https://pcpartpicker.com/user/cimage/saved/#

Hi everyone, I'm new hear and an overall noob to the pc world. I'm currently coming up with a parts build for the first time, and after a week of very through research, I am building a pc that uses a Ryzen 7 3700x and RTX 2080 Super, and I want to pair it with my TV as the display to keep playing from the couch and save money. Now, I know the high refresh rate monitors is generally the better choice for a smoother, more responsive experience with pc games, but I especially wanted to get the thoughts of people that have experienced this kind of high end pc gaming on a TV, in which the refresh rate is only 60hz. Is it really a lot less enjoyable and visually stunning to play this way for someone who's never experienced a high refresh rate monitor of 144hz before, firsthand? Does the CPU and GPU chosen here make up for a lot of what's missing in performance and graphics when playing on a TV (for example, will high framerates and resolution, let's say 120fps @ 1440p, still be quite noticable?), and certainly, will it still decimate the kind of fps, performance, and visuals that come from today's consoles? Is the input lag or response rate really unbearable when playing this way, even if you use a mouse and keyboard, and if using mouse and keys, is it still good and better than using a controller? I know I have a lot of questions, but it's been really hard for me to find tests or forums on these concerns specifically, via Google and YouTube. I very much appreciate your input. Thank you in advance.