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The RAM will be pre-set with the XMP etc on in this configuration. Below is the changes I would suggest. As much as it's relatively inexpensive to replace the PSU, it's better just to cover all the bases in one shot and let the configurator handle it. The larger power supply won't use more...

I would opt for the Define 7 as selected above. It's an excellent case and the sound proofing is really good. It really needs paired with an AIO to get the performance from the airflow, but everything in the suggested builds is well matched. The H115i is the quietest of the AIO range, I had it...

I would also seriously consider a super ultrawide. The immersion factor cannot be underestimated. The peripheral vision in the car is night and day.

With racing sims you'll get what you want out of it really. I wouldn't pay any more money for over 144hz though. If you want that panel make sure it's for reasons outside of the refresh rate as it's completely pointless. A crisp and solid 120 fps is far better to have than moar frames with the...

This fits the requirements of being quiet and more powerful than a laptop. The AMD cards tend not to be as good for software utilisation outside of gaming, Nvidia are typically far better with a far higher CUDA core count for rendering etc, the budget wasn't there for an equivalent or...

I'm going off of my experience with Micro boards, rather than what the spec sheets say. Typically the VRM will be less capable, which in turn limits the level of CPU that they will comfortably run. Reduced PCIe lanes, reduced PCIe level (PCIe4 vs PCIe5, shouldn't impact this generation but it's...

As above. How CPU based do you see your processes and uses in the software? The 9950X is the best powerhouse AMD have on the AM5 platform, but if you need to unlock some proper processing grunt then you'll want to look at Threadripper. It will make AM5 look silly, never mind Intel. Unfortunately...

Like with all things, you get what you pay for. Does what you see as the difference between the Micro and non-Micro boards justify the significant difference in price? If it does.... then you know the reasons why you aren't choosing one of the higher end boards.... if it doesn't then you don't...

There's nothing that's standing out massively for me. As above, remove everything you possibly can to remove any outliers. Even getting into windows and removing all peripherals would be useful. Safe-mode would be handy as well as then it would only be basic drivers installed. If you get success...

Watching Matrix Resurrections for the second time just now. I wanted to give it another shot without the expectation, if that makes sense. I'm 26 minutes in and it's pretty genius. The way it's delivered up to this point is modern feeling and has good low-level psychology for dismissal...

I would try 1 stick of RAM. If it still locks, swap the stick being used around. Have you done any overclocking or anything like that? If you have, it would be worth resetting the BIOS to defaults, just to rule out any memory degredation etc.

You're not going to get a performance machine that's quiet for that budget unfortunately. Pricing has gone sky high since Covid times. You can get a build for £1500, and you can even get a quiet build for £1500, but it's not going to be a top performer for rendering. There are a number of...

Not watched it but seen the trailer for this tonight. Looks like it could be a winner. Steller line up for sure, don't often see a cast together like that!

A few tweaks would get you the 7800X3D, I think that would help tbh. If you're sticking with the 7800XT that would fare very well at 1080p. I don't think there are any value Nvidia options around that level, you would be looking at more than £100 to get the 4070 Super (next up). If you wanted a...

I think the expectation for the 9000 series 3D chips is January. If you are happy to wait until then it's possibly worth it. Unfortunately it's going to be unknown just how much of a difference it'll make until then. The 7800X3D is the best gaming chip you can get, especially when it comes to...

Yeah, that :ROFLMAO:

To bring the cost down a little the below is still the same level of performance. From here I would suggest 2 good options: 1 - Front an extra £100 to the budget so that you can get a £300 monitor Here 2 - Transfer your windows license to the new desktop to cover the costs. Case CORSAIR 4000D...

For the storage: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/forums/threads/why-more-than-one-storage-drive.94375/ For the RAM, with gaming being the primary use you want 2x sticks rather than 4x. You'll get a far less throughput with 4, unless you go into RAM clocking. 32GB is more than enough, you would...

The design hides it really well, as it's right there when you look for it.... but the overall design takes your eyes away from seeing it stand out. There's quite a large gap down each side of the glass, it's around 1" wide each side (maybe just under, 20mm or so). The angle into the fans you...

Difference of opinion from me. The case recommended is bang on. It's a fantastic all around case which reviews very highly on airflow and all other tangible measurements. Presuming that a case with a glass front has less airflow with one with a mesh front isn't scientific at all. Sure, you can...