What to buy next......

[SC_Nerd]

Hey guys,

So I have recently built the gaming PC setup I have always wanted, along with the parts I've wanted.

PC Specs:
ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-PLUS WIFI MB
Core i7-11700
32GB RAM
NVIDIA RTX 3070TI (ASUS TUF Gaming) - Don't need anything higher because its already kind off an overkill for the games I play
1 250GB NVME SSD (for OS)
1 TB SSD (for games)
2 x 2 TB HDD (for storage)
750W PSU

Peripherals:
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ (Monitor)
ASUS TUF Gaming K3 (Keyboard)
ASUS TUF Gaming M3 (Mouse)
Logitech Speakers (Don't need anything fancy, 2 speakers and sub currently)
Volkano Headset (Don't really need a fancy one because the online games I play, I don't chat)

All my parts are ARGB so the entire setup is in sync with Aura Sync.

The problem.....
I have a need to buy something for my PC (the never ending need to upgrade or buy stuff is hitting me hard)

Any suggestions?
Thanks...

 

[Switch]

A better chair.

 

[goldfritter]

Hey guys,

So I have recently built the gaming PC setup I have always wanted, along with the parts I've wanted.

PC Specs:
ASUS TUF Gaming Z590-PLUS WIFI MB
Core i7-11700
32GB RAM
NVIDIA RTX 3070TI (ASUS TUF Gaming) - Don't need anything higher because its already kind off an overkill for the games I play
1 250GB NVME SSD (for OS)
1 TB SSD (for games)
2 x 2 TB HDD (for storage)
750W PSU

Peripherals:
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ (Monitor)
ASUS TUF Gaming K3 (Keyboard)
ASUS TUF Gaming M3 (Mouse)
Logitech Speakers (Don't need anything fancy, 2 speakers and sub currently)
Volkano Headset (Don't really need a fancy one because the online games I play, I don't chat)

All my parts are ARGB so the entire setup is in sync with Aura Sync.

The problem.....
I have a need to buy something for my PC (the never ending need to upgrade or buy stuff is hitting me hard)

Any suggestions?
Thanks...

The way it works with CUD (the compulsion to upgrade stuff that you don't need to upgrade), is this:

Each time you wrote "don't need anything better..." ignore that feeling. You NEED to upgrade it.

But @Switch is right. Get a better chair. And not a "gaming chair," they are not good for your back, get a proper ergonomic one like from here: Office Chairs

Or here: https://carbonite.co.za/index.php?threads/herman-miller-size-b.456624/#post-2975485

 

[SC_Nerd]

@Switch , I actually never thought about that...

A better chair.

@goldfritter, Haha that is true even though I don't need anything fancier, it won't hurt to upgrade them as well...
But thanks for yours and switches suggestion on the chair...will look into that. Currently my chair doesn't support my back as good.

The way it works with CUD (the compulsion to upgrade stuff that you don't need to upgrade), is this:

Each time you wrote "don't need anything better..." ignore that feeling. You NEED to upgrade it.

But @Switch is right. Get a better chair. And not a "gaming chair," they are not good for your back, get a proper ergonomic one like from here: Office Chairs

Or here: https://carbonite.co.za/index.php?threads/herman-miller-size-b.456624/#post-2975485

 

[ThatGuyJD]

CUD is really bad. I'd suggest a custom loop as the next money sink. Enjoy the poverty. GLHF

 

[NI∀ƆOƆ‾⊥ᴚ∩ʞ]

Here is a nice chair for you,

https://carbonite.co.za/index.php?threads/netone%C2%AE-high-back-ergonomic-office-chair-chrome-base.458503/

 

[Areola Grande]

A decent set of headphones would go a long way too. You don't realise how bad cheap headphones are until you get good ones.

 

[moedeez]

CUD is really bad. I'd suggest a custom loop as the next money sink. Enjoy the poverty. GLHF

Also suggest consolidation of your drives with aura sync compatible drives.
Right @ThatGuyJD ?

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[ThatGuyJD]

Also suggest consolidation of your drives with aura sync compatible drives.
Right @ThatGuyJD ?

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Humor based on my wallet's pain. Funny guy, where your GPU?

 

[theD026]

I noticed the mouse, wired version? If so, there is a boat load of specials today.

What CPU cooling solution are you currently using in your setup?

 

[SC_Nerd]

A decent set of headphones would go a long way too. You don't realise how bad cheap headphones are until you get good ones.

@UrBaN_BuNnY , Thats true dude. And recently I noticed one speaker isn't working too good. So headphones it is!

Also suggest consolidation of your drives with aura sync compatible drives.
Right @ThatGuyJD ?

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@moedeez , I didn't think about drives with Aura Sync!!

CUD is really bad. I'd suggest a custom loop as the next money sink. Enjoy the poverty. GLHF

@ThatGuyJD , whats a custom loop??

Here is a nice chair for you,

https://carbonite.co.za/index.php?threads/netone%C2%AE-high-back-ergonomic-office-chair-chrome-base.458503/

@KURT_COBAIN , Thanks dude will have a look

I noticed the mouse, wired version? If so, there is a boat load of specials today.

What CPU cooling solution are you currently using in your setup?

@theD026 , Yep mouse is wired. Prefer it because of response times. Currently using air and not water cooling. Don't have much experience with water cooling and also scared I water might leak everywhere (seen some videos of that happening)

 

[Areola Grande]

@UrBaN_BuNnY , Thats true dude. And recently I noticed one speaker isn't working too good. So headphones it is!


@moedeez , I didn't think about drives with Aura Sync!!


@ThatGuyJD , whats a custom loop??


@KURT_COBAIN , Thanks dude will have a look


@theD026 , Yep mouse is wired. Prefer it because of response times. Currently using air and not water cooling. Don't have much experience with water cooling and also scared I water might leak everywhere (seen some videos of that happening)

You do not need water-cooling, not for that setup. Stick to a good air cooler and you'll be happy and carefree.

 

[SC_Nerd]

You do not need water-cooling, not for that setup. Stick to a good air cooler and you'll be happy and carefree.

This is the one I currently have:

Evetech Custom Computer Systems, Gaming Computers, Desktops Gaming PCs

www.evetech.co.za

Should I upgrade ?

 

[Areola Grande]

This is the one I currently have:

Evetech Custom Computer Systems, Gaming Computers, Desktops Gaming PCs

www.evetech.co.za

Should I upgrade ?

Honestly, I have no idea. Anything from Gamdias is an upgrade path in my opinion, but I haven't used or tested that product so I can't comment fairly.

A Scythe Fuma 2 or Hyper 212 are generally the go-to air coolers locally. Others may have other suggestions as well.

 

[Nyt Ryda]

The problem.....
I have a need to buy something for my PC (the never ending need to upgrade or buy stuff is hitting me hard)

Your setup is solid. Buy some games or subscribe to Gamepass.

 

[Areola Grande]

Your setup is solid. Buy some games or subscribe to Gamepass.

Don't be silly. Help the man.

 

[Nyt Ryda]

Don't be silly. Help the man.

Time for a 4090 and 1200w PSU then /s

But I agree with your earlier suggestion about replacing the Volkano Headset with something better.

The only other thing that stands out is the 250GB NVME on PC, that is a bit small even for an OS drive.
R1750 for nice Sabrent Rocket 1Tb on Wootware. It's PCIe 4.0 but still works on 3.0 motherboards just at slower speed (3500MB/s) so he'll get a free upgrade if he moves to a PCI 4.0 platform in the future

 

[SC_Nerd]

Honestly, I have no idea. Anything from Gamdias is an upgrade path in my opinion, but I haven't used or tested that product so I can't comment fairly.

A Scythe Fuma 2 or Hyper 212 are generally the go-to air coolers locally. Others may have other suggestions as well.

@UrBaN_BuNnY , I will look into those...

Time for a 4090 and 1200w PSU then /s

But I agree with your earlier suggestion about replacing the Volkano Headset with something better.

The only other thing that stands out is the 250GB NVME on PC, that is a bit small even for an OS drive.
R1750 for nice Sabrent Rocket 1Tb on Wootware. It's PCIe 4.0 but still works on 3.0 motherboards just at slower speed (3500MB/s) so he'll get a free upgrade if he moves to a PCI 4.0 platform in the future

@Nyt Ryda , Haha then I will definetely head towards poverty as @ThatGuyJD said
But yes I have been noticing as well that my 250GB is getting low... that could be a good upgrade as well.
And also a better headset

 

[TheJudge]

Did I miss what case you have?

 

[SC_Nerd]

Did I miss what case you have?

@TheJudge , its this one here: Evetech ARES Gaming Case - Best Deal - South Africa

 

[TheJudge]

Don't know what the thermals and sound are like with that case but damn a quality case and good fans can make a huge difference.

 

[SC_Nerd]

I don't really hear it much and thermals seem fine. Goes to max of 60