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I've only ever heard the word 'Tinlicker' in 2 contexts, and I don't know if either relates to the artist above. pejorative term for someone from a specific part of Cornwall (only heard it in Cornwall though) term for someone who modifies electronic circuit boards to give them unexpected...

They’re relatively low power draw compared to your GTX670 (about 100W) and will run on your PCIe 3.0 slot (the 1650 is pcie3, the 6500XT is pcie4 but backward compatible), so can’t see a problem running them. You will probably have to DDU uninstall the current drivers to ensure nothing’s left...

I notice you ordered it without Windows, so how did you activate/source your copy?

If it's not for gaming and just for driving a monitor, then it's probably simplest to replace the failing/failed GPU (if that is the issue). Not sure you can still buy a new GT670, and a current x70 level card would be £400, but I think you can probably make do with an older, slightly lower...

Yes, agreed, but I’ve just replicated the spec for pricing comparison for now, to show pre-built does not mean cheaper. Probably save the same once we upgrade some components and adjust the GPU to match the monitor (7800XT/7900GRE/4070 Super?)…assuming that’s what the OP wants.

Also FYI, here's a thread discussing part of the reasoning for our dislike of Intel... https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/forums/threads/intel-cpus-crashing-in-games.96599/

For reference, this is how much the same build would cost if it were on the AMD platform with the better performing, much cooler, and much more efficient AMD 7800x3D...about £300 less...which could go towards better motherboard, PSU, cooling Not that this is what we’d actually suggest for you...

Careful, he might change his name again and be stuck with it for longer this time ;)

Which pre-built system did you pick (I can't find that case & CPU combo on any of them)? So did you do any config tweaking yourself or did you just leave it as it came? Anyway, moot point now, as we'll hopefully get the go ahead from you to start building something more appropriate to your...

Is it a RMA for diagnosis/repair, or for refund/replacement? I agree that PCS should do better in this area, as whilst the parts will 'technically work' if PCS base their decisions on the power figures provided by Intel...however, everyone knows Intel are shysters and their CPUs draw about...

Isn't Hi-Fi Rush rom the studio that was bought and now just closed by Microsoft. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/05/microsoft-shuts-down-bethesdas-hi-fi-rush-redfall-studios/

Wow, a top-tier i9 on a low-tier Prime motherboard o_O You can't upgrade it to fix it, you'll have to return it, and then get some help from the 'Check this spec!' forum on configuring a more balance replacement (4K gaming I assume?).

That is my understanding too...but if the PCS guy was getting confused as you've said then there must have been something in the way it was phrased to create the confusion...unless he was just discombobulated by the sheer audacity to tell him how to do his job :LOL:

How long are you willing to wait? Depending on the specific CPU, and AMD's launch/release schedule, the CPU you want may not be 4 months away, it may not release until Q1 2025.

If they've questioned it originally, and you've told them to do otherwise, then it may have confused them...but I'd like to think they'd ignore it and realise what you meant. But I'd contact them and clarify that you want the AIO rad on the top, with the fans pulling air from inside the case...

...and to put your mind at ease about the AMD vs Intel arguments...here's the latest 14900K vs 7800x3D comparative benchmarks from Hardware Unboxed...running the i9 at the 'official' power specs (and not the over-powered specs that they claim were causing issues)...and the 7800x3D delivers this...

Just wait to you get to House of Gucci ;)

The only AIO I'd ever buy would be an iMac, and that wouldn't be for gaming...and I know it's completely locked down so I wouldn't be tempted to fiddle with it. ...and even then, I'd be tempted by a MacMini with a decent 27/32" screen instead, which would be just as portable (FWIW, I ended up...

I don't think you need the 4090 for 4K, and you could significantly reduce the cost by going to the 4080 Super...and keep the extra £500 for a GPU upgrade when you do need it in 2-3 years. I'd be going along similar lines to what you already have, but tweak it a little... Case CORSAIR 5000D...

I'd probably not even have specified exhaust/intake/push/oull on any of the fans, as the default would be front=intake, rear=exhaust, AIO=push. I'd only specify the flow it if I wanted something other than the default.