I would prefer the RAM to be RGB, any recommendation?
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Only the Arctic Freezer 63 will clear that RAM by a microscopic balls hair. Its a very good cooler.
You were severely underestimating the size of the AK620. They are huge and you cannot see your mb at all. What you see is the cooler. It's also overkill for that CPU.
That's it if you want a decent air cooler.
If you want the best AIO money can buy (from Wootware that is) then you get the Arctic Liquid Freezer 3.
You'll have all the disco lights you want then. Just be aware that that thing is far thicker than most AIO's so that can pose a whole new set of problems altogether.
You'll also need to throw it out after 5/6 years whereas an air cooler will only need the fans changed, so R2/3k compared to R400 upkeep.
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I think let's work on the replacement RAM because I really like that CPU Cooler, you also get to see the CPU stats.
I would rather get a replacement RAM
Sorry man, but then you'll have to forego the ARGB on the RAM because no ARGB RAM on Wootware <43mm.
That's all you have to play with. 43mm.
Plenty low profile RAM under that. Just use the G-Skill's I linked already. You must also be aware that any RAM reset/change means that monster comes off first.
Or, if the display is what sparked your interest may I suggest taking a look at the Lian Li 207DX Digital instead of the chassis you chose? I would buy one myself but I have only 450mm depth to play with because I'm not using a desk. PC gaming comes with sacrifices for all of us.
Looks like I have to let go of the RAM
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The JEDEC LPDDR6 memory overview which is published looks rad. In quick review, it doesn't look to be a dramatic improvement over LPDDR5, but I expect a good bump with much better latencies. It will still be some time until it is adopted, and it is said that Zen 6 will support both DDR5 and DDR6 memory controllers. The JEDEC specs might have shown some interoperability issues in regard to voltage, but time will tell. Overclockers will love this.
At this point, some people are waiting on AMD to enable CUDIMM support on AM5. Initially it was said that AM5 can't support it, but Zen 5 supports it, and, and, and... Zen 4 doesn't support it, and I don't think that it will be a simple BIOS update. AMD likes to throw vague support out in the public.
At this point, some people are waiting on AMD to enable CUDIMM support on AM5. Initially it was said that AM5 can't support it, but Zen 5 supports it, and, and, and... Zen 4 doesn't support it, and I don't think that it will be a simple BIOS update. AMD likes to throw vague support out in the public.
You don't have to, you'd have to adjust the height of fan to clear the ram though, which would make it less attractive and less functional.....however, since the CPU isn't as demanding as a higher end chip, you might be fine. Depends also on your case clearance so keep that in mind. Or you could save yourself the trouble and go with a smaller cooler and use that money for a small 5-7inch external display for telemetry etc
Fulcrum29
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The early teases at Computex is something. Companies sure put a lot into their new products. Just sad that prices are only going into one direction.
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Just incase someone is planning to buy the 5060: Nvidia and their dirty tricks.
www.techspot.com
Nvidia's RTX 5060 launch and the erosion of independent GPU reviews
Update (May 22): Our preliminary review of the GeForce RTX 5060 is now online. Believe it or not, Steve set up an AM5 test system in his...
www.techspot.com
Just incase someone is planning to buy the 5060: Nvidia and their dirty tricks.
Nvidia's RTX 5060 launch and the erosion of independent GPU reviews
Update (May 22): Our preliminary review of the GeForce RTX 5060 is now online. Believe it or not, Steve set up an AM5 test system in his...
hope to get a 5120 x 2160 monitor someday.
wonder if LG will bring these in to SA.
www.rtings.com
wonder if LG will bring these in to SA.
LG 45GX950A-B Review
The LG 45GX950A-B is a premium ultrawide gaming monitor. It's the first 45-inch WOLED display with a 5120x2160 resolution, also known as 5k2k, resulting in a pix...
www.rtings.com
Fulcrum29
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Gigabyte's X3D Turbo Mode 2 "AI" BIOS Tuning Tech Boosts AMD Ryzen CPUs By 15% In Games & 35% In Apps, 3 New Ice Boards Unveiled
Gigabyte has released three new X870 ICE motherboards & its brand new X3D Turbo Mode tech to further boost AMD Ryzen CPUs performance.
wccftech.com
So this is like the standard "Turbo mode" that disables the one CCD and SMT, but also with overclocking. Big claims, and those claims should be best results and not applicable to Zen 4 since it doesn't like overclocking.
All this can be achieved with normal tweaking, but people who don't know can switch it on. I can only hope that this isn't an "ASrock" in the making
I must say, Gigabyte boards have proven to be stable, even where their specs come in below its competition. I don't use Turbo Mode, it culls my productivity results, and I haven't shown much to any gains gaming. There are games like Cyberpunk 2077 that can best utilise SMT. All I want to know is when AMD will release its core/thread optimisation driver to also support Zen 4. Sandbagging...
Fulcrum29
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I haven't seen a single US/Canadian reviewer at the DeepCool booth at Computex, lol. Maybe they will get there at some point in time. They have two new integrated liquid cooling cases. It is an existing series, but one model, the CL6600 (I think?) looks nice.
And their existing AK series now also have wood.
For those with Fractal cases, this might be something.
Otherwise, there is nothing new at their booth. Just some new revisions.
The best thing I have seen at Computex is that new Hyte case. This is nice!
This is ignoring the new Fractal Design case, but that product is already launched, and too expensive. The Hyte X50 doesn't have a price yet, but they are aiming to launch it at $150 in the US market within the current conditions.
gamersnexus.net
And their existing AK series now also have wood.
For those with Fractal cases, this might be something.
Otherwise, there is nothing new at their booth. Just some new revisions.
The best thing I have seen at Computex is that new Hyte case. This is nice!
This is ignoring the new Fractal Design case, but that product is already launched, and too expensive. The Hyte X50 doesn't have a price yet, but they are aiming to launch it at $150 in the US market within the current conditions.
A New Best: Fractal Meshify 3 Case Review, Thermal Benchmarks, & Noise | GamersNexus
Cases A New Best: Fractal Meshify 3 Case Review, Thermal Benchmarks, & Noise May 15, 2025 Last Updated: 2025-11-24 We analyze the Fractal Design Meshify 3’s design, specs, build quality, LEDs, and thermals The Highlights The Meshify 3 comes with 3 fans and focuses on looksAt its price category...
I don't know that HYTE case looks like it'll be a nightmare to produce at that price. Lian Li is being fairly safe, nothing spectacular.....and unfortunately DeepCool is a little overpriced in our market imo.... it's like Huawei in SA. If they dropped the pricing a little they'd get a lot more market share.I haven't seen a single US/Canadian reviewer at the DeepCool booth at Computex, lol. Maybe they will get there at some point in time. They have two new integrated liquid cooling cases. It is an existing series, but one model, the CL6600 (I think?) looks nice.
And their existing AK series now also have wood.
For those with Fractal cases, this might be something.
Otherwise, there is nothing new at their booth. Just some new revisions.
The best thing I have seen at Computex is that new Hyte case. This is nice!
This is ignoring the new Fractal Design case, but that product is already launched, and too expensive. The Hyte X50 doesn't have a price yet, but they are aiming to launch it at $150 in the US market within the current conditions.
A New Best: Fractal Meshify 3 Case Review, Thermal Benchmarks, & Noise | GamersNexus
Cases A New Best: Fractal Meshify 3 Case Review, Thermal Benchmarks, & Noise May 15, 2025 Last Updated: 2025-11-24 We analyze the Fractal Design Meshify 3’s design, specs, build quality, LEDs, and thermals The Highlights The Meshify 3 comes with 3 fans and focuses on looksAt its price category...
Fulcrum29
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Kopite has 'leaked' the 5080 SUPER's specs:
This product is coming sooner than expected. It was slated to only come next year, but rumours have it that the product has moved up to Q4. Now, I have been long watching the market conditions and allocations. I reckon this product is happening due to SK Hynix now meeting the required GDDR7 spec. AMD's board partners are also moving all to Samsung.
I am convinced that Nvidia will soon have more supply, which in theory should mean that their product pricing should normalise. For someone considering a 5080 now??? I would wait. It is also not long until the 5070 SUPER (and Ti SUPER) leaks. A 5070 SUPER could potentially have 18GB vRAM. I don't know how AMD would react to this, but at this time their products are more expensive than Nvidia's in the US.
Then there is also the slight chance that Nvidia will do away with some SKUs, otherwise they will compete with themselves at retail. They don't have any competitors in those product brackets. Currently, their high-end does sell, though limited in availability.
I could be wrong, and Kopite could be wrong, but Nvidia have long had the SUPER line-up.
Anyhow. Just sharing my thoughts.
This product is coming sooner than expected. It was slated to only come next year, but rumours have it that the product has moved up to Q4. Now, I have been long watching the market conditions and allocations. I reckon this product is happening due to SK Hynix now meeting the required GDDR7 spec. AMD's board partners are also moving all to Samsung.
I am convinced that Nvidia will soon have more supply, which in theory should mean that their product pricing should normalise. For someone considering a 5080 now??? I would wait. It is also not long until the 5070 SUPER (and Ti SUPER) leaks. A 5070 SUPER could potentially have 18GB vRAM. I don't know how AMD would react to this, but at this time their products are more expensive than Nvidia's in the US.
Then there is also the slight chance that Nvidia will do away with some SKUs, otherwise they will compete with themselves at retail. They don't have any competitors in those product brackets. Currently, their high-end does sell, though limited in availability.
I could be wrong, and Kopite could be wrong, but Nvidia have long had the SUPER line-up.
Anyhow. Just sharing my thoughts.
Fulcrum29
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So... the big debate at Computex. Did MediaTek's CEO call their new chip, A) The Big Sucker, or B) The Big ****er?
I like this man.
I like this man.