| System Name | The Dark side of the room |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
| Motherboard | MSI MEG X570 Unify |
| Cooling | Custom loop watercooling (Bykski CPU-XPR-POM-M-V2, Alphacool Eisblock GPX, Freezemod PU-PWM5B18W) |
| Memory | GSkill Ripjaws V DDR4 3600 CL16 (4 x 16GB) |
| Video Card(s) | XFX Speedster QICK 319 Radeon RX 6700 XT |
| Storage | 1 x Kingston KC3000 1024GB + 2 x Kingston NV2 2TB |
| Display(s) | LG 34WP65C Ultrawide 3440x1440 @ 160Hz freesync premium |
| Case | Thermaltake Core P90 TG (slightly modded) |
| Audio Device(s) | onboard Realtek® ALC1220 with Logitech Z906 |
| Power Supply | MSI MAG A850GF 80 Plus Gold |
| Mouse | Generic |
| Keyboard | Sharkoon Skiller SGK60 (with brown Kalih switches) |
| Software | Windows 11 pro |
| Benchmark Scores | It's a form of exhibitionism...;-), but fun in a way But showing off is triggering............. |
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| System Name | BigRed |
|---|---|
| Processor | I7 12700k |
| Motherboard | Asus Rog Strix z690-A WiFi D4 |
| Cooling | Noctua D15S chromax black/MX6 |
| Memory | TEAM GROUP 32GB DDR4 4000C16 B die |
| Video Card(s) | MSI RTX 3080 Gaming Trio X 10GB |
| Storage | M.2 drives WD SN850X 1TB 4x4 BOOT/WD SN850X 4TB 4x4 STEAM/USB3 4TB OTHER |
| Display(s) | Dell s3422dwg 34" 3440x1440p 144hz ultrawide |
| Case | Corsair 7000D |
| Audio Device(s) | Yamaha YSP-800 DSP soundbar/Bowers and Wilkins P7 Headphones |
| Power Supply | Corsair RM850x 80% gold |
| Mouse | Logitech G604 wireless |
| Keyboard | Logitech G413 carbon |
| Software | Windows 10 Pro X64 |
| Benchmark Scores | Who cares |
| System Name | Lightbringer |
|---|---|
| Processor | Ryzen 7 2700X |
| Motherboard | Asus ROG Strix X470-F Gaming |
| Cooling | Enermax Liqmax Iii 360mm AIO |
| Memory | G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (8GBx4) 3200Mhz CL 14 |
| Video Card(s) | Sapphire RX 5700XT Nitro+ |
| Storage | Hp EX950 2TB NVMe M.2, HP EX950 1TB NVMe M.2, Samsung 860 EVO 2TB |
| Display(s) | LG 34BK95U-W 34" 5120 x 2160 |
| Case | Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic (White) |
| Power Supply | BeQuiet Straight Power 11 850w Gold Rated PSU |
| Mouse | Glorious Model O (Matte White) |
| Keyboard | Royal Kludge RK71 |
| Software | Windows 10 |
Yes, EK has a lot of undeserved popularity IMO....their blocks are neither the best performers or the best value and yet are very expensive so I'm not sure why they're so popular. My best guess is marketing, mainly that when someone goes on youtube, for example, 8 out of 10 watercooling build videos will use EK parts. Not only does this make for boring and repetitive builds, but creates an creates the perception that because EK is so popular, it must be the best.
| System Name | BigRed |
|---|---|
| Processor | I7 12700k |
| Motherboard | Asus Rog Strix z690-A WiFi D4 |
| Cooling | Noctua D15S chromax black/MX6 |
| Memory | TEAM GROUP 32GB DDR4 4000C16 B die |
| Video Card(s) | MSI RTX 3080 Gaming Trio X 10GB |
| Storage | M.2 drives WD SN850X 1TB 4x4 BOOT/WD SN850X 4TB 4x4 STEAM/USB3 4TB OTHER |
| Display(s) | Dell s3422dwg 34" 3440x1440p 144hz ultrawide |
| Case | Corsair 7000D |
| Audio Device(s) | Yamaha YSP-800 DSP soundbar/Bowers and Wilkins P7 Headphones |
| Power Supply | Corsair RM850x 80% gold |
| Mouse | Logitech G604 wireless |
| Keyboard | Logitech G413 carbon |
| Software | Windows 10 Pro X64 |
| Benchmark Scores | Who cares |
