So is the problem room ? I’m not technical so I had to use a lot of forums to build the PC. Is there anything detrimental about choosing this case?
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TonyCarter
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It's just the layout, included fans, construction, airflow that make a case a good or poor one.
The 3500X does the space of the 4000X/5000X in a slightly different way. On the 3500X, length for larger GPUs is increased because there are no fans at the front of the case like there is in the 4000/5000X...it used bottom/side mounted fans instead.
The location that the case is going to be positioned can also affect which case is better/worse, as the 3500X takes air from the side/bottom vs front (4000X) or front/side (5000X). The 3500X is taller than the 4000X, but slightly shorter than the 5000X.
There's nothing inherently wrong about any of them, but some will offer better options than others (better airflow, more space for GPUs, heavier construction, better fans, etc.) and we'll try to match a case to a build, as there's little point putting a £1000 case into a £1500 build, and pointless trying to save £30 on a case that might restrict a £1000 CPU/GPU combo of airflow.
The 3500X does the space of the 4000X/5000X in a slightly different way. On the 3500X, length for larger GPUs is increased because there are no fans at the front of the case like there is in the 4000/5000X...it used bottom/side mounted fans instead.
The location that the case is going to be positioned can also affect which case is better/worse, as the 3500X takes air from the side/bottom vs front (4000X) or front/side (5000X). The 3500X is taller than the 4000X, but slightly shorter than the 5000X.
There's nothing inherently wrong about any of them, but some will offer better options than others (better airflow, more space for GPUs, heavier construction, better fans, etc.) and we'll try to match a case to a build, as there's little point putting a £1000 case into a £1500 build, and pointless trying to save £30 on a case that might restrict a £1000 CPU/GPU combo of airflow.
Thanks Tony, so will the 4000d work with the spec I’ve built. I’m just worried that it’s going to overheat or something. I’m not looking to upgrade once it’s built as I’d like a PC that is good for years to come. So it’s likely that I won’t touch the inside once built.
SpyderTracks
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As already said, for the level of components you'd need the 5000X
TonyCarter
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This.
The 4000X/4000D is smaller than the original choice and will mean everything is crammed in more - hence worse airflow - and you've got some high-end components that really could do with the bigger, more premium case.
Ekans2011
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In my opinion, the case, motherboard, and PSU are the only components that should never be touched.
The rest can (and, in the case of the GPU, should) be upgraded to meet your requirements during the system's lifespan
So will this mean it overheats? Can I add anything to help instead of getting a new case ?
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100%.
For most uses I'd even argue the CPU shouldn't need to be touched for the lifetime of the build.
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I don't understand, the 4000D is not sufficient for specs, you need the 5000X, it's in the configurator, you can amend the specs through your account at any time, doesn't affect anything until the systems in building.
You can't just fit any case and hope for the best, they're designed for a certain level of components.
The 4000d is not suitable for your system.
But why would it let me buy it if the components won’t fit ? I’ve built that PC on this website and purchased. There was no warning ?
Ekans2011
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Because the configurator does not design the PC for you, it merely alerts you if a component is physically impossible to fit. For the rest, PCS assembles the PC based on your (smart) choices.
SpyderTracks
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Theres too many factors to be able to teach you about, it’s not just what it can fit, it’s the airflow it’s able to move through the system for the level of heat being generated. It's the interior design to optimise flow rate to be able to move that air out of the case.
As you step up tiers, you step up power = more heat, = higher fan tier requirements etc etc, also, size tends to increase the higher tiers you go so you need more space for airflow and components.
The configurator cannot design a suitable system, that’s not what it does. All it can do is say if things physically connect.
So what is the fix I don’t know how to build a PC ? I just wanted a PC that worked and I was recommended that size case for this spec.
SpyderTracks
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I don’t understand, I thought you were ordering a PCS build?
Im not understanding what the issue is, you’ve already been advised of the specs for your budget?
you were never recommended the 4000d, you were recommended the 3500x which is out of stock and as a replacement the 5000x
I thought the 4000d and 3500x were the same size. So as the 3500x was out of stock I got the 4000d as I didn’t want the CPU to go out of stock. I thought you said the 4000d is slightly better anyway. So are you saying the 3500x would have been fine but the 4000d will not work ?
TonyCarter
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The 3500X is bigger than the 4000X, but smaller than the 5000X. But the layout of the 3500X gives it a lot more usable space than the external dimensions suggest.
Corsair naming/numbering is not especially clear (1000D is HUGE).
For comparison sakes only...
Corsair naming/numbering is not especially clear (1000D is HUGE).
For comparison sakes only...
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SpyderTracks
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No, I said the 5000X, the one I recommended was slightly better than the 3500x
The 4000d is worse and not suitable.
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As already said just change the case
Yiu can amend it in your PCS account at any time before it’s in build
I didn’t know I could do that ? Do I have to call up ?