Need help deciding what to do about using a riser.

[Troll_Soda]

I am trying to recreate the pc desk that linus just built and i am currently in the buying stage for all of the parts. One thing i am having problems knowing what to buy is a pci-e riser for my gpu. I am needing to move my gpu off my motherboard to lay it flat next to it and for that i will need a riser. My question is should i trust the cheap risers on amazon or newegg when they have so many bad reviews about them destroying hardware? I have considered buying a good quality one like a 3m riser but at the same time the idea of a riser is so simple i can not see how as long as the cheap ones use a correct pin out they would not work. 

[The Sloth]

2 minutes ago, Troll_Soda said:

I am trying to recreate the pc desk that linus  just built and i am currently in the buying stage for all of the parts. One thing i am having problems knowing what to buy is a pci -e riser for my gpu . I am needing to move my gpu  off my motherboard to lay it flat next to it and for that i will need a riser. My question is should i trust the cheap risers on amazon or newegg  when they have so many bad reviews about them destroying hardware? I have considered buying a good quality one like a 3m riser but at the same time the idea of a riser is so simple i can not see how as long as the cheap ones use a correct pin out they would not work. 

 

its best not to risk hardware. 

[Guest]

Don't go for it if it's got bad reviews or abnormally cheap.

[Troll_Soda]

On 12/20/2016 at 9:23 PM, Abyss Gaming said:

Don't go for it if it's got bad reviews or abnormally cheap.

do you have any recommendations on some to use? 

[YedZed]

To be fair, trying to replicate that build can't be cheap.

[Troll_Soda]

On 12/20/2016 at 9:46 PM, YedZed said:

To be fair, trying to replicate that build can't be cheap.

You have a great point but so far I have done a fairly decent job at keeping it cheap by buying things like the radiator and water blocks used and  i am kinda wanting to keep it as cheap as possible without cutting major corners like this is necessary. so far everything should be about 800$ when i finish.   

[YedZed]

Just now, Troll_Soda said:

You have a great point but so far I have done a fairly decent job at keeping it cheap by buying things like the radiator and water blocks used and  i am kinda wanting to keep it as cheap as possible without cutting major corners like this is necessary. so far everything should be about 800$ when i finish.   

Wow, good job. What specs are you going for?

Also, aren't used watercooling parts kinda risky?

[Troll_Soda]

On 12/20/2016 at 9:54 PM, YedZed said:

Wow, good job. What specs are you going for?

Also, aren't used watercooling parts kinda risky?

 

I am going to be moving over my current system which is an Intel I7 4790k on an Asus z97 ar board. For my gpu I have an AMD r9 290 that will also be water cooled in the desk. Things like the radiator and waterblocks i don't see much that can go wrong with on them or even wear out so I don't mind taking the risk buying used, as for things like the pump yeah they can wear out that doesn't bother me either as long as I can get it cheap enough. (this is also my first custom loop so maybe i am completely wrong and will have to spend a hell of a lot more that I orginaly thought to replace all the used party, Fingers crossed i wont though.)

[YedZed]

35 minutes ago, Troll_Soda said:

I am going to be moving over my current system which is an Intel I7 4790k on an Asus z97 ar board. For my gpu I have an AMD r9 290 that will also be water cooled in the desk. Things like the radiator and waterblocks i don't see much that can go wrong with on them or even wear out so I don't mind taking the risk buying used, as for things like the pump yeah they can wear out that doesn't bother me either as long as I can get it cheap enough. (this is also my first custom loop so maybe i am completely wrong and will have to spend a hell of a lot more that I orginaly thought to replace all the used party, Fingers crossed i wont though.)

Well good luck! Will follow up.