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Sorry I never got back to you guys on this build. Build took about 2-1/2 hours and it booted into bios first try on main TV (was only HDMI cable in the house). Went to work (literally my work place) loaded W11 Pro, updated bios and all drivers, set fans, loaded Office 2021 Pro Plus and all...

So my direct and respectful question then is...Why do they have 2, 3 and 4 PCIe to 12 pin plug harnesses...if they all provide the same power? I am using the AX1600i.

Thank you for asking that. I have the same question as it relates to my EVGA 3090 Ti...since this is when all this "stuff" actually started happening. My card came packaged with a 3x8 to 12 (sense not used) cable and an EVGA PerFE 12 Cable was thrown in with the deal...which is 2x8 to...

Last one I bought 14 years ago was a GTX 295 and I just bought an RTX 3090 Ti right before EVGA said no mas. I betting this old man is good to go.

Renting software rubs me wrong.

Thanks.

Thanks. Kind of what I thought on Office. As for going to Windows 11...help bring up to speed because I'm OK with hardware, but a software idiot...by the standards in here anyway. Know my old 775 can be updated to W10, but not W11...so sounds like I have 3 paths. Load W7 on new box and...

Should finish this today https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zCn2Bj My current 775 build started with retail Vista Ult 64 progressively bumped to Windows 7 Ult 64. I'm also still running retail MS Office Ult and VISIO 2007. Question...can I use my old license/keys to install Windows II Pro and...

Fractal Design Torrent...if you're not tied to optical drives.

FWIW...I'm putting an AX1600i in my Torrent.

Thanks.

Question as it applies. We still have full Windows Office 2007 that works just fine. Do I really need to buy/upgrade for my new build that's getting OS Windows 11 Pro?

I got damn lucky with timing. Bought a new Ultra at $100 off the bottom..and now they are all gone.

I asked that same thing when BFG shut down, but my 295 card is still working as I type.

Remaining parts arrived this evening. It's time to play.

:rolleyes: Just my luck seeing I bought my 3090 Ti FTW3 Ultra directly from them couple weeks ago. Same thing happened when I bought my "BFG" GTX 295 for old faithful.

Hell, I'm still using this below after 14 years...right now...but that changes next week. x3380 @3.16 GHz GA-EP45-UD3R (rev. 1.1) GeForce GTX-295 8GB OCZ Reaper HPC DDR2-800 (4x2) WD1002FBSY 1000W PC Antec P182 case

Deed is done. Remaining parts should be in hand 5-9 days. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zCn2Bj

Made the final decisions and moving rest of money today. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kcFsjZ Last chance to set me straight.

Guess I was lucky after all, buying my 3090 Ti Ultra at $1,199.99 "in stock"...instead of waiting to buy at $1,099.99 "out of stock" then. ;)

PSU "On the Way", but the Torrent just arrived. Time to sh-t or get off the pot.

My over thinking and hesitancy "now" is the direct result of not getting the board I planned this build around. Looks and brand loyalty mean nothing to me. It's sole purpose is just to be a very reliable, do anything box that sits under the desk. If I want to show it off...I'll just turn it...

👍Thanks. Trust me...I've read and seen just about everything I can find on all these boards. "IF" I could just find an APEX p/n 90MB18I0-"M0UAY1" that would still be my choice, but they are just not available...anywhere. I'll probably get the Unify-X, but I'm going to give it another day...

Narrowed it down to the Unify-X and Hero.

I know. In all honesty...I don't need any of this, but I still want it as evidenced buying the KS, 3090Ti, AX1600i, Case, Cooler...and all the other goodies in my next buy basket when I finally pick an alternate board. I'm 63 and looking at retirement in a few...soooo...I've earned this one. 😉

Thanks. VRM board power might be the decider now since I WILL be running the KS. The ASUS Z690-E does not allow horizontal mounting of the D15 per Noctua so...it has been dropped from consideration.

This is where I'm at now. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare?CompareItemList=13-162-030%2C13-119-504%2C13-119-512%2C13-144-506

Thanks, but I'm sticking with a standard size ATX board. The Torrent case is not provisioned for a "clean build" using E-ATX or bigger without sheetmetal work I don't feel like doing. When I choose the board, then I'll buy the memory and drives.

Just ordered the PSU and Box. Still trying to decide about the MB. Updated PCPP. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LxpP78

I have a will call for the TG Contact Frame and Lapping Tool that should be here in the next week or two for my i9-12900KS. ;)

Thanks. I bought direct from EVGA and didn't know about the Step Up program. 👍

True, but I paid about half what the 3090 Ti went for just a couple months ago. I'm still driving my old 775 with a GTX 295...so it's time for a new box. ;)

https://www.evga.com/newsletter/ENL_2022-09-02/ Bought my 3090 Ti Ultra last week $1,000 off msrp and now it's $50 cheaper. Just passing it on.

The EVGA 3090 Ti Ultra showed up yesterday. Have to pick the MB soon.

MMX 200 E6600 Q6600 X3370 X3380 i9-12900KS...in hand waiting on board purchase.

Thanks, I'll look into it as long as it will take the i9-12900KS and it's ATX. Already committed there.

How does it go? A bird in hand is worth more than...;)

It's all about timing. https://www.microcenter.com/product/648569/evga-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3090-ti-ftw3-ultra-triple-fan-24gb-gddr6x-pcie-40-graphics-card https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=24G-P5-4985-KR

The Amazon, Newegg and MemoryC links for APEX all go back to 3rd party unauthorized in Hong Kong and China...and they are all "-M0EAY0" not "-M0UAY1". Even the UK and Germany options. I already drew a line in the sand with the first 2 purchases, so I'm not waiting for the next latest and...

Thanks. I chose the APEX for power, regulation, "SP caps", over all build quality and because it is an ATX board...not EATX...like the Kingpin and Tachyon. I also like 1dpc because it's a waste to run 4 sticks DDR5 on Z690s. My bad for not stating ATX in the first. The Torrent does not play...