i think wait for cyberpunk release only change ....since not much big hungry graphic game titles this year

If you are using 1080p 60hz monitor , I think you should change cpu, look at techdeals channel , he shows all the improvement over Intel CPU up to current gen.

Anyon has experience to change gpu cooling into AIO?

good idea

i always advice the same 2 my other buddy shooting big loads seeing new iphones every year

eating maggi mee daily after splurging on graphics card is no longer relevant in pre-2020 era

i confess i did b4 with my shiny 8800GTS the 640mb edition more than 1 decade ago

i did try 2 go meal less 4 topping up 8800GTX the 768mb edition but not worth it in the end

good times pre-2010 mang

have done a little bit of research on that

unless you're OCing the GPU kau-kau, and it's already/near out of warranty, IMO it's not worth it

you'll need a bracket like NZXT Kraken G12, an existing/new AIO
and you'll need to strip off the existing GPU cool component, which gonna void the warranty

while the GPU core will get better cooling from the AIO, but a lot of these setup neglected the ram cooling, which is done by a single fan only, a lot of higher end cards will experience RAM overheating especially those with GDDR6
and you'll need additional DIY heat sink on those RAM in order to cool them down properly.

Btw, a noob question on GPU power source

my new card has 2 connector, 6 pins & 8 pins

and from my PSU (Super flower 600w) I have 2 PCI-E power cables
one with 2 x 2+6 pins connector (the other connector is a Y split from the main one)
the other cable is just with one 6+2 pins connector

Currently I'm plugging on both cables from PSU, leaving one splitted 6+2 connector dangling, and my GPU seems to run just fine

question is, can I just use the single cable with 2 connectors (splitted) to power up the GPU?

yes, you can just use the Y-cable.

If you are worried you can just touch the Y cable after a long gaming session and unless its very hot just keep using it that way should you prefer having 1 less cable visible in your casing.

great, thanks
gonna try tonight

ok, some will call me stupid and wasting money for getting a reference 5700 XT

but IMO, after 2 nights of testing it with the latest drivers, I'm not complaining.

I was building my first proper gaming rig after a few decades, so my brain was pretty outdated in terms of current technology advancements.

But after a few reads, decided to go for the red camp, all these while I was the blue camp, no harm to try, right?

Anyway, was locking on a 2nd hand RX570 as my GPU, as I won't be playing the latest games anyway, mostly are just oldies, but then the seller FFK me big time, and bcos of that my rig built was delayed for weeks, and I was really pissed about it, and my advice to you, don't go browse for expensive stuffs when you're pissed and wasn't thinking rationally, then there I bought myself a 5700 XT reference card.

A week after, it arrives, and buyer remorse started to kick in after reading a lot of bad reviews about the reference card, it's hot & noisy & unstable, as most claimed.

But after trying it in my rig?
It's buttery smooth, no hang, no crash, no weird artifacts, no weird color & so... rock solid stable.
Trying a few games, playing Apex Legend in fullHD max, 2k & 4K, all no issues at all
Only noticed the hotspot temp was at max of 99C when playing at 4K, and the fan was a bit louder, but still fall within acceptable range, it's still a lot quieter than my PS4Pro. Playing it in 1080 is whisper quiet.

gonna try a few more games later, Metro Exodus and Destiny 2 are next

After watching Tech deals channel I have decided to upgrade my GPU only. Upgrading CPU+mobo+ram cost just can't justify the performance gain.

oem powercolor rx 580 8gb on shopee and lazada.
rm419 to 425.

it's obviously a mining card but nothing wrong with that. just buy if you want one.

oc your cpu to 4.3 or 4.5.
call it a day.

I always get a better idea after watching techdeals as he always focus on pricing. He is one of my fav reviewer.

Would you guys recommend Asrock 5700 XT challenger? Not that many review on the card but most of them end with it is a solid choice right after Pulse.

AMD Overtakes Nvidia in Overall GPU Shipments for the First Time in Five Years

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/amd-nvidi...port,40266.html

Wow, nice temp you have there. Did it shop gave free boiler?

u should watch linus 5700xt review basically the reference model will run quiet till oblivion

This post has been edited by S4PH: Sep 2 2019, 11:53 PM

saw it before my card arrives, that's one of the video that's worried me

but I guess it's the bug in the early drivers

Am using the latest drivers now, never encountered any of the shutdowns, hangs, or bugs encountered by them.

i would recommend you undervolt it and increase the fancurve, u will get more stable clocks

it's running pretty stable at stock now IMO
played Metro Exodus on 4K Ultra for an hour plus, so far so good

how's your 5700 xt now? still crashing with the latest drivers?

tbh, you're also one of guys that makes me has buyer's remorse after reading your posts
as we will be sharing the similar combo as well, ASRock B450 + 5700 XT

anyway, what's your undervolt and fancurve settings? mind sharing?

cheers!