Recent content by Peter Browne

as per OP title...rig for 4K gaming

Holly Crap, Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 8TB in Oz is around $2k One of the reasons for going NVMe/SSD is I may need to lay the machine on its side, to possibly put it into a cupboard in a bespoke wall unit below or next to a fold down desk (new apartment with limited space for dedicated desks). I...

One NVMe is dedicated to OS as C drive. The others for games, e.g. BF2042. I'll look at the Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 8TB for that. I don't think NAS would cut it for games. Though I am also looking at NAS for documents etc.

Is it worth going to Carbon X670E?

OK some upgrades to above: US $ PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15S chromax.black 82.51 CFM CPU Cooler ($109.95 @ Amazon) Motherboard: MSI MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($259.99 @ Amazon)...

I would like comments/suggestions please on the subject rig as detailed below. Prices US$ PCPartPicker Part List CPU: *AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: *Noctua NH-D15S chromax.black 82.51 CFM CPU Cooler ($109.95 @ Amazon) Motherboard: *MSI MAG...

@Foxhood thanks! Nice suggestion re Corsair Xeneon 32UHD144. Comes in about $300 cheaper in Oz than the PG32UQ . I will look at some reviews. Peter

I may go with a Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ

Buying a new rig, possibly Raptor Lake and GTX 4090 but we'll see what the reviews say. May just go with i7 and 3090 ti...

My ASUS PG279Q monitor has developed a vertical blue line. The monitor is about 5 years old. I could previously fix it by toggling the input cable on the monitor. But now it seems permanent. The monitor was AU$1500. Should I pay ASUS for a quote and repair or get a replacement? I believe...

Drawing up specs for a new gaming rig. Suggestions very welcome, in particular the cooler and the case. This is about a AU$9000 rig. Intel Core i9 13900K Raptor Lake 24 Core 32 Thread Up 5.8Ghz LGA1700 CPU ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO LGA1700 ATX Motherboard Noctua D15 Chromax Black CPU Cooler...