X570 AORUS XTREME | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:57:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png X570 AORUS XTREME | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 AMD Frame AAA Custom System Build – Part 4 https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-frame-aaa-custom-system-build-part-4/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-frame-aaa-custom-system-build-part-4/#respond Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:00:29 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=575551 This is it, the final part of the AMD Frame AAA custom build is here!

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Today’s video brings our mammoth AMD Frame Custom build project to an end. I've been hard at work getting the system ready to go to its new owner – don’t forget we will be giving this system away in a competition very soon! In this video we get the LCD screen installed in its enclosure and fitted to the frame, finish off building the rest of the system and take a look at performance. It's been a long project, but the end result is worth every moment.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
01:04 Recap and competition!
01:55 Part 4 update
04:11 LCD display enclosure
06:07 LCD enclosure building!
09:45 LCD Screen installed
10:45 Building up the custom loop
18:42 Showcasing the final system
23:27 Performance – tuning / FSR / Adrenalin Software
32:31 YOU can win this system!

KitGuru started work on the AMD Frame Build three months ago and its come a long way since then. We started off by modifying the X570 Aorus Xtreme motherboard, the EK-Quantum Velocity 2 water block and the new massive EK Surface X480M radiators, which set the tone of the system theme with a white and chrome look. In part 2 I made some beautiful custom power cables for the Seasonic Prime TX-1000 power supply, put the system on his test bench and showed us some of the features of the latest AMD software.

Behind the scenes, I've worked on preparing the remaining system components ready for Part 3 of the AMD Frame build, in which saw the build start to take shape. The Cooler Master MasterFrame 700 was treated to a covering of white paint, as were the EK-Quantum Kinetic TBE 300 D5 pump/res combo units and the EK-Quantum Vector Master GPU water block. The finishing touches were added to the radiator end caps and then the build began.

Core System Specification

Cooling Hardware

Additional Hardware Components

  • Barrowch multimode OLED display protector with alarm for overheating and Intelligent shutdown FBFT04 V2
  • Waveshare 11.9inch Capacitive Touch Screen LCD 320×1480 Resolution (H×V) HDMI Display Port IPS Display Panel Toughened Glass Cover
  • MDPC-X Cable sleeving – Natural White and Platinum X

In Part 4 we pick up where we left part 3, a few parts were tweaked such as the pump mounts, fan cables and cable combs. The custom loop was always going to be a major job to build as it is two separate loops for one system, also included in the loops are EK Flow Meters and two Barrowch multimode OLED displays which give the user a visual reminder of the coolant temperature as well as the ability to be configured with an audible alarm if the coolant exceeds the users pre-set temperature threshold.

When all this is put together in such a professional way the end product is not only a stunning-looking system but as James shows with his thermal and performance testing, it’s also an extremely competent top-of-the-range gaming system, able to churn out high FPS even at 4K resolution. We think this is one of the best open frame systems we have ever seen, paired with the beautiful white and chrome theme it looks superb.

Don’t forget, we will be giving this system away in a competition in the coming days. Entry to the competition will be handled on our Facebook page. Hence, if you have not already subscribed to KitGuru on Facebook make sure you keep an eye on the page for all the details of how to enter this amazing giveaway.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

Learn more about AMD:

Radeon™ 6000 series: https://www.amd.com/en/graphics/amd-radeon-rx-6000-series
Ryzen™: https://www.amd.com/en/processors/ryzen
Ryzen™ 5800X3D: https://www.amd.com/en/partner/new-ryzen-5800x3d-processor

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KitGuru says: The AMD Frame build is one of our favourite creations so far and one of the best-looking open frame systems we have ever seen. What do you guys think of it? Make sure you enter the competition for a chance to win it!

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AMD Frame AAA Custom System Build – Part 3 https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-frame-aaa-custom-system-build-part-3/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-frame-aaa-custom-system-build-part-3/#respond Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:36:27 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=573533 Let the fun begin! James starts to build the system and boy does it look good

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In preparation for part 3 of our AMD Frame custom build, I've been hard at work getting all the parts modified and ready to start building the system. Lots of parts that were black are now white, some parts have been wrapped in chrome effect vinyl and some parts have arrived from laser cutting. The system build gets underway in this video and boy it’s looking good. This could be shaping up to be the best white theme system we have ever seen!  

Timestamps:

00:00 Start/Recap
01:20 The hardware
01:55 MasterFrame 700 mods
04:24 Radiators mods
05:15 Waterblock for graphics card
05:42 Pump Res combo part mods & fixes
07:30 What needs done (and some more goodies)
08:41 Assembly of the parts
21:35 The build so far: and coming in Part 4 !
23:35 Which way to mount the graphics card? please comment
25:27 Tubing brand discussion
26:55 Making our own satin tubing
29:32 Check back for Part 4 soon!

There has been plenty of progress since the last time we saw the AMD Frame Custom build. I've finished off all the painting of smaller parts such as the EK pump/res combos, parts of the GPU water block, the whole Cooler Master MasterFrame 700 chassis as well as completing the mods to the EK Surface radiators which now have chrome-wrapped end caps to compliment the white fan mounts that were painted in the first video.

Painting the Acetal parts such as the pump housing, reservoir lid and GPU block end covers was tricky. Initially, there were treated like other plastic parts, so were roughed up with some 400 grit sanding pads, primed with a few coats of plastic primer and then painted with numerous white top coats. However, the acetal is a difficult surface to get paint to adhere to and with the slightest knock the paint would chip and peel off very easily.

This wasn’t going to be a durable finish so it was decided that the paint would be stripped, which wasn’t difficult as it peeled off very easily and a new technique applied. This time instead of going straight in with the plastic primer, an adhesion promoter was used first. A couple of coats of this were applied before the plastic primer and top coats, which seem to have worked very well and produced a much more durable finish that we are happy with now.

As well as painting all the parts ready for assembly, the radiator mod has also been finished. If you saw the first video in this series you will remember that the radiator fan mounts were painted white but a decision needed to be made on what to do with the end caps. These are now wrapped in vinyl with a chrome effect which really sets off the white and silver theme to a treat and fits in perfectly with the other modded parts of the system.

Core System Specification

Cooling Hardware

Now that these parts have been modded, building the system up for the final time can begin. Good progress is made on building the system up but there are one or two things that need to be changed for us to be totally satisfied with the finished product. The EK pump mounts need to be painted white, cable combs need to be swapped for white ones and the cables from the Lian-Li Uni Fans need some modification to match the rest of the system’s custom cable design.

In the next video, the last of the modding jobs will be completed and we will see how the system looks when it’s fully built up, including the 11.9-inch LCD display and custom ‘Ryzen | Radeon' logo panel which we got a sneak preview of this time around. Already this system is looking amazing but we can't wait to see how it looks when it's complete.

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Learn more about AMD:

Radeon™ 6000 series: https://www.amd.com/en/graphics/amd-radeon-rx-6000-series
Ryzen™: https://www.amd.com/en/processors/ryzen
Ryzen™ 5800X3D: https://www.amd.com/en/partner/new-ryzen-5800x3d-processor

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KitGuru says: Even partially built, the system looks absolutely amazing, could it be the best white build you have ever seen? We think it might just be… if we can say so ourselves!

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AMD Frame AAA Custom System Build – Part 2 https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-frame-aaa-custom-system-build-part-2/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-frame-aaa-custom-system-build-part-2/#respond Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:03:56 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=570361 AMD Frame Custom Build - It's time to make the cables!

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Progress of our latest custom project, the AMD Frame, has been steady since the initial launch of part 1 and today we are back working on the build. In this video we focus on modifying cables, as I make a full set of custom power cables for the Seasonic power supply from scratch, giving you the lowdown on how they are made – as we all love custom sleeved cables, right?!

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:52 Creating custom power cables (1:40 link to Seasonic custom video)
15:56 Cable making (timelapse)
21:54 Cables complete
22:18 Checking everything is working
23:09 AMD Adrenalin software
28:27 FSR & RSR / Other settings
30:08 Changing some of the wiring
33:31 Wiring mod timelapse
35:45 Improved cables straight into power supply!
36:45 Next mods for Part 3

In our AMD Frame Part 2 video, I give a refresher course on how custom sleeved PSU cables are made from scratch. We showed you the complete process in detail of how to make custom cables in one of our previous custom build projects, but today’s video is more of a recap on how it's done for those of you who may be thinking of making your own set of custom cables and need a quick refresh.

We take a look at the hardware that is needed to build custom cables such as the wire type, PET sleeving, terminal pins and connectors, as well as the tools you will find essential for building a full set of PSU cables from scratch. There are various ways to build custom cables, using different wire gauges, various types of sleeving and techniques depending on the guide you watch or read. This is our take on it, it may not be the only way about it, but it always results in a great-looking, reliable set of cables in the end.

Tools Required for Building Custom Cables:

Custom PSU Cable Hardware:

As you can see from the video, building custom cables is very time-consuming and can work out quite expensive if you need to buy tools, get quantities incorrect or make a major mistake and have to re-do some cables. You can buy custom-made cables from the likes of Overclockers UK,  Pexon PCs or cablemod but nothing is more rewarding than sitting back and admiring your work after taking the time to build your own.

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Learn more about AMD:

Radeon™ 6000 series: https://www.amd.com/en/graphics/amd-radeon-rx-6000-series
Ryzen™: https://www.amd.com/en/processors/ryzen
Ryzen™ 5800X3D: https://www.amd.com/en/partner/new-ryzen-5800x3d-processor

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KitGuru says: What do you guys think of our DIY custom cables? Are they up to scratch for the AMD Frame build? Will this guide tempt you into making your own set of custom power cables? Let us know!

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AMD Frame AAA Custom System Build – Part 1 https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-frame-aaa-custom-system-build-part-1/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-frame-aaa-custom-system-build-part-1/#respond Sun, 26 Jun 2022 09:00:36 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=564495 It's the start of a new KitGuru modded build series, this time with all AMD hardware!

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Today, we are sinking our teeth into another one of our special modded projects. Over the next couple of months, we are working with AMD to bring you a fully customised, wall-mounted gaming rig that is part of AMD’s AAA system designs. Using AMD's most powerful CPU and graphics hardware for gaming, this will be a unique custom PC that you won’t find anywhere else, so sit back, relax and enjoy.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
01:00 AMD partnership details
01:45 Core build components
05:28 The case and plan!
07:15 LCD Display
09:00 Cooling – EKWB products
16:02 Cable Sleeving
17:06 The plan for the system – COMPETITION!
17:34 Starting on some of the mods
18:33 Motherboard modding
32:14 Progress so far
35:16 Coming in Part 2

Our latest system build partnership with AMD brings you a customised wall-mounted gaming PC built here at KitGuru using AMD’s AAA philosophy, but what does AAA mean? AMD's AAA systems are built using Ryzen CPUs and Radeon graphics. The system is optimised using AMD software such as Ryzen Master for extracting every last ounce of performance from the CPU and Adrenalin to optimise GPU performance, as well as features such as Fidelity FX Super Resolution to boost gaming performance and AMD link that gives gamers the ability to stream their gameplay.

We will look at how the AMD software can help to optimise gaming and boost overall system performance later in the build series, but first, let’s take a look at the hardware and cooling that will make up the core system and the mods we have planned for the build. As well as AMD being our partner for this build, we have also had some help from vendors such as Gigabyte, G.SKILL, Kingston, EK Water Blocks, Seasonic and Cooler Master which means that we have some tasty hardware ready to be modded.

Core System Specification

Cooling Hardware

Additional Hardware Components

  • Barrowch multimode OLED display protector with alarm for overheating and Intelligent shutdown FBFT04 V2
  • Waveshare 11.9inch Capacitive Touch Screen LCD 320×1480 Resolution (H×V) HDMI Display Port IPS Display Panel Toughened Glass Cover
  • MDPC-X Cable sleeving – Natural White and Platinum X

All of that hardware sounds like a recipe for a very fast system, and as far as all-AMD gaming systems go, it does not get better than this.

As far as mods are concerned, we have a fair amount planned. In Part 1 we get underway by modding the motherboard, since the X570 Aorus Xtreme only comes in a black colour scheme and the theme for this build is white and sliver, we kick things off by stripping the board bare, soaking aluminium parts in a caustic soda solution to remove anodising and giving most of the shrouds and removable trim pieces a few coats of white spray paint. The three M.2 Heatsinks are polished to a mirror finish and coated with a sealer to protect against corrosion.

While we have the painting equipment out, we thought it would be a good time to colour code some of the other parts. The new EK Quantum Surface radiators are a dream with their modular design which makes them simple to disassemble and therefore prep and paint, which I’m sure will please the modding community. Both radiators and the EK Velocity² CPU water block were treated to a custom white finish to match our system theme.

As well as the mods seen in Part 1, we have a bunch of other customisations coming up for this system in future videos such as custom power supply cables, a dual loop custom cooling system, more white and chrome makeovers, case modifications, LCD display integration for system hardware monitoring and a whole lot more, so make sure you keep an eye on the KitGuruTech YouTube channel as you don’t want to miss what’s coming up.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

Learn more about AMD:

Radeon™ 6000 series: https://www.amd.com/en/graphics/amd-radeon-rx-6000-series
Ryzen™: https://www.amd.com/en/processors/ryzen
Ryzen™ 5800X3D: https://www.amd.com/en/partner/new-ryzen-5800x3d-processor

Follow AMD on social media:

AMD UK

AMD US/HQ

KitGuru says: So what do you guys think of how our latest AMD custom build project is shaping up? Let us know if you think there is anything else worth adding to the build and don’t forget, we are giving this system away once it's complete!

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Geometric Future Model 8 CowBoy Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/geometric-future-model-8-cowboy-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/geometric-future-model-8-cowboy-review/#respond Fri, 06 May 2022 09:05:44 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=559319 Has Geometric Future reinvented the wheel? This looks like an interesting case.

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When reviewing stacks of cases as we do at KitGuru, throughout the year we tend to see a lot of the same design elements over and over again. Maybe the odd RGB fan is included here or the odd bit of tempered glass there, maybe even a new airflow front panel perhaps. But when something that genuinely looks new and interesting passes through the KitGuru office we get a little bit excited. Thankfully, today is one of those days when we get to look at a brand new PC case from a new company, but will it impress? Let’s find out.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
01:03 Introduction / materials (leather?!)
02:32 Pricing / sizing
02:51 Front panel
03:17 Side panel
03:38 Inside the case
04:05 Top of the case
04:28 It's not a traditional layout
05:05 Front panel I/O
05:26 Support / Cooling / Design
06:55 Power supply / cable management
07:51 Storage
08:35 Underside of case
09:45 The Rails / fitting thoughts
10:57 Build components
12:16 Time Lapse Build
18:34 James thoughts on the build
22:36 Thermal Testing
24:41 James Closing Thoughts

Geometric Future is a new name to the European PC building enthusiast market but it already has some interesting hardware on offer, it's worth checking out their website to learn more. The latest release from Geometric Future is the Model 8 chassis series which is available in various configurations. We chose the Model 8 CowBoy for this review; however, all of the model 8 series share the same chassis structure but with various external aesthetics to choose from.

The Geometric Future Model 8 CowBoy is available to purchase from Amazon UK, the case is priced at just under £170 in the UK but for that, all you get is a bare-bones case, there are no fans, fan controllers, no RGB to speak of or any additional accessories bundled with the case. So this must be factored in when budgeting for your build if you are thinking of using this case.

Geometric Future Model 8 CowBoy Features:

  • Constructed from a combination of brushed aluminium, genuine full-grain cattle hide and 4mm tempered glass for a unique, understated but premium and modern exterior appearance.
  • Ventilation on three sides for excellent heat dissipation plus support for water cooling radiators up to 420mm long (rear) and 360mm (floor). Up to seven 120mm or five 140mm fans are supported.
  • Compatible motherboards up to E-ATX (SSI-EEB) are supported which also includes ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX. Up to six 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch storage devices can be installed on the rear of the motherboard tray.
  • Motherboard orientation rotated 90° from the usual ATX mid-tower layout gives an alternative and fresh appearance to the system, the graphics card is mounted vertically and the rear I/O is connected in a concealed top compartment.
  • The maximum CPU cooler height is 170mm, maximum graphics card length is a huge 400mm, which is enough for any current-generation Nvidia RTX or AMD Radeon 6000 series cards. The maximum power supply length is 220mm with ample cable management features built into the chassis.
  • Generous front I/O connectivity including two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports a single USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type-C port, as well as individual 3.5mm jacks for audio and mic connections.
  • Ample cable routing space of 29mm gap between the motherboard tray and right-hand side panel. Multiple Velcro straps are provided to keep cables neat and tidy with various eyelets to strap cables down.

Specifications

  • Case Type: Mid Tower
  • Material: Steel T1.0, Tempered Glass T4.0
  • Product Dimension: 500×230×500mm (H x W x D )
  • Drive Bay Max: 6×3.5″/2.5″ tray
  • M/B Compatibility: E-ATX12″×13″, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
  • Power Supply: ATX 12V(Length < 220 mm)
  • Front I/O Ports: USB 3.0 x 2 , USB 2.0 x 2 , HD Audio(CTIA-SPK/MIC ) , Type – C USB3.1 Gen .2
  • Expansion Slots: PCI-E x 7, Length <400mm (No Cooling of bottom)/ Width <175mm, Lateral PCI-E x 3, Length <412mm(No Cooling of bottom) / Width <150mm
  • Thermal Solution: Top 120mm Fan/120mm Radiator, Rear 120/140mm Fan or 420mm Radiator, Bottom 120/140mm Fan or 360/280mm Radiator
  • Max CPU Heatsink Height: <170mm

Thermal/Noise Performance Testing

To simulate thermal demand we run the Cinebench R23 multi-thread benchmark and 3DMark Time Spy Extreme stress test simultaneously in a loop for 60 minutes to fully load the system. This gives the CPU and GPU enough time to reach constant steady-state temperature. With this data, we can compare how the system handles the thermal demand and measure peak noise levels.

Thermal performance is measured with the case in various configurations, such as the default, with the tempered glass left-hand side panel removed and with the front panel removed to see how these configurations affect the CPU and GPU temperature. During testing, only stock case fans are used unless otherwise specified. All water pumps are set to maximum RPM and fans are set to a custom RPM curve by the Motherboard software/BIOS.

All temperature measurements are presented as Deltas – meaning the ambient temperature has been deducted from the CPU temperature giving us a Delta. Data shown in the charts represent the average component temperature over the length of the test as measured by HWiNFO and then the last 15 minutes of the data are calculated to get the average. The ambient temperature during thermal tests is between 18-20⁰C.

Noise levels are measured by placing a noise meter 300mm from the front of the chassis while the stress test is running and the peak noise level during the test is recorded. The noise floor (ambient noise level) in the room is 36dBA.

Test System:

Thermal Performance/Noise Overview:

During the build, I was concerned that the AIO and GPU would conflict in terms of airflow since the fans were pulling in opposite directions. This concern was a valid one as the optimal cooling configuration is to have the AIO fans flipped around, pulling air into the case from the rear and blowing towards the GPU.

With this configuration, the GPU temperature dropped by approximately 5°C on average compared to testing with the AIO fans exhausting air out of the rear of the case, effectively starving air to the GPU fans a little. In either configuration CPU temperature was excellent, but there was a considerable reduction in CPU temperature with the AIO fans pulling in clean air from the rear too.

In either configuration, noise levels were respectable at under 50dBA during a full system load. However, as we usually see, removing the tempered glass panel improves cooling and therefore slightly lowers noise output as the graphics card fans don't have to ramp up the RPM as much to keep GPU temperature under control.

Closing Thoughts

Geometric Future’s Model 8 series is a very solid attempt by a company that is new to the enthusiast market. It brings a fresh new look and interesting take on the mid-tower ATX format. Even though we have seen other cases in the past that use this 90° rotated motherboard layout, I think Geometric Future has grabbed the idea and brought it up to date with a clean, understated modern exterior paired with good build quality and support for all the usual hardware specifications we expect to see in a mid-tower in 2022.

The use of leather is an interesting choice and not something I can recall seeing before coming as a stock feature. From new, the leather is quite bright in colour, almost orange looking but according to Geometric Future, as time goes by and the leather ages, it darkens in colour turning brown. Does this mean that we finally have a case made to compliment the colour of traditional Noctua fans? I hope so.

I have one or two minor gripes with the case but these could be resolved quite easily. One is the lack of cable cut out grommets on the openings directly below the motherboard tray. There are two sets of large cutouts there without grommets, lot of cables pass through here so it can start to look quite untidy especially since the case has two glass outer panels that you can see right through.

The other minor issue is the rear air intake/vent and lack of a supplied dust filter. As we found during our thermal testing, with a thick graphics card such as the RTX 3080 Aorus Master, running the AIO at the rear with the fans pulling air in from the rear and across to the graphics card fans was optimal for both CPU and GPU temperature. The lack of a filter here means that the radiator could clog up quickly with dust, so regular system maintenance will be critical.

Other than these minor problems, once you get your head around the fact that everything is rotated by 90° and cables/connections are in different places compared with a traditional layout, building a system inside this case is no more difficult than it is in any other ATX case and, in our opinion, the finished product looks great, it's different than usual which we think is good, but it may not be to everyone’s taste.

In terms of build quality, we have no major concerns with the materials used, the case seems to be constructed well and it feels very sturdy to build a system in. Alignment of PCIe slots, motherboard standoffs etc are fine, nothing needed to be forced into position during installation. The tempered glass panels are quite heavily tinted but being the same on both sides of the case gives it a clean and symmetrical look from both angles.

So, overall we like the Geometric Future Model 8 series, it's a good case. It is also worth mentioning that in our test system the Geometric Future Eskimo Junior 36 360mm AIO liquid cooler performed well, the load temperature of the Ryzen 9 5900X was impressive. So, if you do decide to pick up the Model 8, it might be worth taking a look at the Geometric Future AIOs too!

The Geometric Future Model 8 Series is available to purchase from Amazon UK, prices start from £154.90 HERE.

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Pros:

  • Built using premium materials.
  • Available in various styles.
  • Interesting layout.
  • Good cable management features.
  • Support for multiple big radiators.
  • Unique aesthetics.

Cons:

  • No fans Included.
  • Missing grommets for cable cutouts.
  • Rear AIO fans may strangle airflow to thick graphics cards.

KitGuru says: The Geometric Future model 8 series is a solid early attempt by a new company to the enthusiast scene. With its rotated layout, exotic materials and sleek looks we like it a lot, what do you guys think?

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X / RTX 3080 Ti FE System Build https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-ryzen-9-5950x-rtx-3080-ti-fe-system-build/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-ryzen-9-5950x-rtx-3080-ti-fe-system-build/#respond Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:00:40 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=541658 James' last build of the year is a cool and quiet powerhouse workstation!

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Recently I managed to pick up an AMD Ryzen 5950X CPU for a great price, I bought it on a bit of a whim and didn’t really have any plans for it to begin with. However, a few days later I managed to bag a brand new Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition graphics card and instantly thought this CPU/GPU combo would make a nice new editing rig for myself as well as a chilled post-Christmas build video for you guys to enjoy.

Not long ago I built a new gaming system for a friend of mine, surprisingly I managed to grab a new RTX 3080 Ti for that build. The retailer that I bought the card from sold out of stock within minutes so I didn’t think I would be seeing another RTX 3080 Ti for a while. But lo and behold just a few days later I was notified of a new batch of RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition cards being available, so I couldn’t resist grabbing one of those at MSRP while I had the rare opportunity.

About a week or so before that, I picked up an AMD Ryzen 5950X CPU for a great price, at the time I wasn’t sure what I would do with it, but I couldn’t miss the opportunity. When the 3080 Ti Founders Edition card arrived, I thought this would be the perfect time to upgrade my own workstation/editing rig as my old 9900K/1080 Ti editing system was starting to feel a bit sluggish. So I picked up a few more new parts, recycled some storage from my old system and cracked on with the build.

System Specification:

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
  • Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 Aorus Xtreme
  • Memory: 32GB kit (4 x 8GB Modules) PNY XLR8 Epic-X DDR4-3200 C16
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition
  • 1st Storage Device: 1TB PNY XLR8 CS3040 PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVME SSD
  • 2nd Storage Device: 4TB Samsung QVO 2.5” SATA SSD
  • CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X73
  • Power Supply: Seasonic TX-1000 80+ Titanium 1000W
  • Case: Corsair 5000D Airflow Black
  • Fans: 7 x be quiet! Silent Wings 3

Since this is a workstation/editing rig, RGB lighting is kept to a minimum. In fact, the last few builds I have created all had a minimal RGB theme and I quite like it. I wanted to keep the system as cool as possible but quiet at the same time which I why I used a 360mm Asetek based AIO (NZXT Kraken X73) but changed all the fans in the system, including the AIO fans to be quiet! Silent Wings 3, which are a good compromise between airflow and noise.

The system turned out looking better than I expected, there’s just something about the minimalist aesthetics of RTX 30 series FE cards that give the system a real polished look to it that you just don’t get with most AIB cards.

Also, the more I build in the Corsair 4000D and 5000D cases the more I love them. The EATX and 5000D airflow combination in this build is a cable management dream as the motherboard tucks in behind the cable management tray perfectly. Since most connections on the X570 Aorus Xtreme are on the right side this means that loads of cables are completely hidden from view which looks very tidy indeed.

KitGuru says: This is my final build of the year, it's definitely on the understated side but I enjoyed building it nonetheless and think it turned out to look pretty slick. What do you guys think?

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Taiwan Excellence Awards were handed out recently with both Gigabyte and MSI winning awards for their innovative products. Two of Gigabyte’s motherboards and a content creation product from MSI were among the winners of the awards.

Gigabyte’s Z390 Aorus Xtreme Waterforce motherboard has won a Taiwan Excellence Silver award by impressing the judging panel with its innovative, cutting edge Ultra-Durable design. Along with the Aorus Xtreme Waterforce, Gigabyte had another award winner in the form of the X570 Aorus Xtreme motherboard picking up the Taiwan Excellence award for its next-gen design.

The Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Xtreme Waterforce includes an all-in-one monoblock that covers the CPU, VRM and the chipset to provide excellent out of the box liquid cooling performance. The motherboard features exclusive leakage detection which immediately activates a protection mechanism if any liquid is detected on the monoblock. Customisable RGB lighting is integrated into the monoblock and other areas of the motherboard for enhanced aesthetics.

“It’s an honour for us to receive a Taiwan Excellence Silver Award for the Z390 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE and a Taiwan Excellence Award for the X570 AORUS XTREME. Winning the awards is a testament to the hard work and dedication we put forth into developing these two motherboards,” said Jackson Hsu, Director of the GIGABYTE Product Development Division.

MSI was also a winner of the Taiwan Excellence Award with its Content Creation series Prestige P100 desktop system picking up a Silver Award too. The Prestige P100 aims to provide the best performance for content developers with its high specification, including Intel 9th generation Core K series processors, supporting a total of 64GB RAM and featuring the latest Nvidia RTX 20 series graphics cards. MSI claims the Prestige P100 no longer looks like a computer, but an art piece.

“MSI not only continues to maintain its innovative spirit in the Gaming industry, but also launches the Content Creation series with the combination of top-notch technology and modern boutique aesthetics, specifically tailored to content creators. It is a great honour to have the Prestige P100 achieved this time! In the future, MSI will continue to bring new and leading technology products to the world,” said Sam Chern, MSI Marketing VP.

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KitGuru says: Taiwan Excellence Awards pick out some of the most innovative and cutting-edge hardware from the year. If you had the chance, which hardware released this year would you hand an excellence award to?   

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