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[RTS2468]

I would like to show everyone my setup, and get feedback on what everyone thinks of it. I have had this system for over 8 years(proof of futureproofing) and haven't really upgraded except the gpu.

Here are the specs:

 

HARDWARE:

CPU: AMD FX-6300 (4.6GHz-5.1GHz)

MB: Asus Crosshair V Formula

RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600 16GB (4x4GB)

GPU: eVGA GTX 980ti HydroCopper
Case: Ancient Cooler Master HAF 932

PSU: Seasonic 80 Plus Gold 750w Modular

Boot Drive: Corsair Force GT 120GB SSD

Storage Drives: 3TB Seagate Barracuda, 2TB WD Black, 1TB WD Green, 120GB Lite-ON SSD

Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster x-Fi w/ Simplifi Digital 7075 7.1 Amp

Optical Drive(lol): LG Blu-Ray Re-writer

 

WATER-COOLING

Block(s): CPU: XSPC Raystorm AMD|RAM: XSPC Universal 4 Slot Full Copper| MB: EK-FB Asus C5F-Z - Acetal+Nickel| GPU: EK-980ti HydroCopper

Radiator(s): XSPC EX-120| XSPC EX-360

Reservoir: Koolance 452X2

Pump(s): 2 x XSPC Vario D5

Fitting(s): Bitspower Deluxe White Multi-Link

Tube: Bitspower Crystal Link

 

 

I would love to have some feedback on my system, to know any suggestions and recommendations. 

 

 

Edited July 5, 2018 by RTS2468
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[LienusLateTips]

Well, the FX 6300 is a speed limiter, I can say that.

 

Cable management is exceptional.

[RTS2468]

Very much so, I am looking for a FX-8350, or an AM4 board that i can find on the cheap. and fully upgrade to ryzen. But with a baby and another on the way, It may be a while. lol

[LienusLateTips]

15 minutes ago, RTS2468 said:

Very much so, I am looking for a FX-8350, or an AM4 board that i can find on the cheap. and fully upgrade to ryzen. But with a baby and another on the way, It may be a while. lol

Should upgrade to Ryzen straight from the 6300. The 8350 really isn't worth it.

[RTS2468]

On average, how much does the AM4 MB, DDR4 Memory, and CPU go for? 1,000?

[LienusLateTips]

4 minutes ago, RTS2468 said:

On average, how much does the AM4 MB, DDR4 Memory, and CPU go for? 1,000?

Let's just say you go for a R5 2600, 16GB DDR4 memory and a high end B350 mobo.

 

R5 2600 - $190

16GB @ 3000mhZ - $150

MB - $90

 

 

R7 2700 + 16GB + X470 board

 

R7 2700 - $290

16GB @ 3000mhZ - $150

MB - $140

 

 

 

You could save with similarly performing last gen parts, such as the R5 1600 for $160 or the R7 1700 for $220.

 

 

Also, quote people when you reply so they will get a notification.

[RTS2468]

Woops

[RTS2468]

3 hours ago, LienusLateTips said:

Let's just say you go for a R5 2600, 16GB DDR4 memory and a high end B350 mobo.

 

R5 2600 - $190

16GB @ 3000mhZ - $150

MB - $90

 

 

R7 2700 + 16GB + X470 board

 

R7 2700 - $290

16GB @ 3000mhZ - $150

MB - $140

 

 

 

You could save with similarly performing last gen parts, such as the R5 1600 for $160 or the R7 1700 for $220.

 

 

Also, quote people when you reply so they will get a notification.

My bad on not quoting you. What about the FX-9000 series chip, I know none of the FX can compare to the new AM4 chips, but until i can get enough to get the top of the line AM4 Motherboard(only way i will upgrade my motherboard, to future proof it), the Crosshair V formula has lasted me since 2011, I want to make sure i get something that will last as long. I saw one of the linus episodes where the MB already had the VRM/MOSET set with a water block. I have found that watercooling everything you can, really does keep your components from failing, well at least in my experience.  I know i dont need a threadripper(yet) so that isnt a problem, and I dont want any RAM with heat spreaders, and so far its 140 for 2x8GB. so i would say around 600-700 total, most of it will be the motherboard. Will my Seasonic 750w 80 plus gold PSU be enough? I appreciate your feedback.

[Just_Tyler17]

not bad for a water cooled build?

 

[RTS2468]

3 minutes ago, Just_Tyler17 said:

not bad for a water cooled build?

 

I already have 90% of the water cooling parts, If and when I do upgrade to AM4, i would need an AM4 CPU block, and Motherboard Block, but hopefully i can get the motherboard with the built in block. 

[LienusLateTips]

3 hours ago, RTS2468 said:

My bad on not quoting you. What about the FX-9000 series chip, I know none of the FX can compare to the new AM4 chips, but until i can get enough to get the top of the line AM4 Motherboard(only way i will upgrade my motherboard, to future proof it), the Crosshair V formula has lasted me since 2011, I want to make sure i get something that will last as long. I saw one of the linus episodes where the MB already had the VRM/MOSET set with a water block. I have found that watercooling everything you can, really does keep your components from failing, well at least in my experience.  I know i dont need a threadripper(yet) so that isnt a problem, and I dont want any RAM with heat spreaders, and so far its 140 for 2x8GB. so i would say around 600-700 total, most of it will be the motherboard. Will my Seasonic 750w 80 plus gold PSU be enough? I appreciate your feedback.

9000 series chips is a overclocked 8000 series chip.

 

Why would you buy a high end motherboard? A mid range X470 unit would do you very well and last you for a very long time (10-20 yrs). This isn't 2006 where the caps will blow.

 

What SeaSonic Gold is this?

[RTS2468]

8 hours ago, LienusLateTips said:

9000 series chips is a overclocked 8000 series chip.

 

Why would you buy a high end motherboard? A mid range X470 unit would do you very well and last you for a very long time (10-20 yrs). This isn't 2006 where the caps will blow.

 

What SeaSonic Gold is this?

Well you know my fears, lol.  The PSU is a Seasonic X750. As long as there is a block for the board, i would buy mid-range, but i will have to look at EKs site, and/or whoever i could find that supports it.

[RTS2468]

Here is what my setup looks like, as well as my temps(at idle).