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NZXT Desktops on sale. Shipping is $50.
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Example Deals (prices below are after in-cart discount):
- Streaming Plus PC $1799.10
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- GeForce RTX 3070 TI
- 16GB (2x8GB) 3000MHz (max speed)
- 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD
- B550 ATX Motherboard
- Kraken M22 120mm AIO Liquid Cooler
- 750W Gold Power Supply
- H1 Mini PC $1169.10
- Windows 10 Home
- Intel Core i5-10400F
- GeForce RTX 3060
- 16GB (2x8GB) 3000 MHz (max speed)
- 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD
- Z490I ITX Motherboard
- 140mm AIO Liquid Cooler
- 650W SFF Gold Power Supply
- Streaming Pro PC $2609
- Windows 10 Home
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- GeForce RTX 3080 TI
- 32GB (2x16GB) 3000MHz (max speed)
- 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD
- Gigabyte B450 Aorus Pro WiFi Motherboard
- Kraken X63 280mm AIO Liquid Cooler
- 750W Gold Power Supply
Top Comments
I had an amazing experience! The PC was packaged fantastically for shipping, and it only took a couple of days from order to receiving. Beautiful PC and highly highly highly recommend a custom build from NZXT!
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To add some background information I have built my computers since I was 12 and this is the first pre-built since I Had a Pentium 3 Dell XPS. I only got it because It had the specs I wanted and I wouldn't have to get on a waiting list for the video card.
But the computer I received has some interesting quirks.
As noted by other users, it's extremely loud. I think part of it has to do with the radiator placement. It's really weird the radiator is in the front and shooting inward towards the motherboard. It really should be on top and facing outward. But the case isn't designed for that and I think they were being cheap considering they have other cases that support an outward-facing radiator on top.
Among other things, It's really weird the only LED is the heatsink and everything else is dark in the case. Perhaps it's for a minimalist look, but for PC that has a window it really seems weird they used parts that weren't meant to be displayed.
Besides the odd/bad design choices, I noticed my pc has an NZXT 750W GOLD Powersupply instead of the Bronze 750W advertised on the website.
It also has 3200 T-Force ram instead of 3000 as advertised.
The motherboard has no drivers or dedicated drivers page. NZXT support page shows they rely on manufacturers' support for drivers. But when I checked out the bios all I saw was BD550 UD AC, which apparently is a catchall name for all Gigabyte OEM prebuilt boards. I assume it's supposed to be on the NZXT to provide software support but I have no clue.
But the weirdest thing of all... When I first booted my computer, it launched into a diagnostic testing mode of windows and not your typical new windows setup prompt. It was like they just tested pc and never rebooted it into a new windows setup.
Once I rebooted out of the diagnostic mode, I set it up, installed Nvidia drivers, and performed a windows update. After the final restart, I get a prompt that says It cannot activate windows as there was the part that has been changed.
Now I am wondering if perhaps I got a refurbished computer or got a rushed build to fulfill black Friday orders.
It's late now but I will be calling support tomorrow to get this handled and will also be taking a closer look at the internals to see how they built this thing.
Hopefully, there isn't anything too crazy or I'm definitely returning this.
I know it was for black Friday and NZXT is a small company but their quality control isn't looking that great.
Will be tempting to move this into my cosair mid tower and put the radiator up top like it should be. Anyone read the warranty yet? Guessing if I gut and rebuild the whole thing I will lose out on something from the warranty.
Will be tempting to move this into my cosair mid tower and put the radiator up top like it should be. Anyone read the warranty yet? Guessing if I gut and rebuild the whole thing I will lose out on something from the warranty.
Apparently, my computer was sent when it was still in prep mode and didn't even have a product key in place.
I will add I do have a 280mm cpu cooler like others have posted but my video card seems to be an OEM 3070ti, not founder's edition like the last poster had.
As for my motherboard it's, unfortunately, an oem gigabyte one that all builders get sent. NZXT didn't really have a way to update update the drivers or bios besides contacting gigabyte myself. It's pretty messy in my opinion regarding the motherboard but if you're not someone who tweaks or ocs their computer, it might not be an issue. I was given links to update the wireless drivers and chipset drivers though... Which is moderately useful...more so for the wireless drivers.
I've ran some stress tests and 3dmark. CPU was running well above average( I Imagine to due to the cooling) but the video card was ranked in the bottom 8% for cards like it. I found it's underclocked compared to stock cards listed on 3d mark and other benchmark references. I have not overclocked it or tweaked it in any way
As for the internals, everything seems fine although, like the previous poster, I am tempted to swap cases with my old NZXT case due to fan configuration.
The last thing I will add, I am receiving an additional package from NZXT but do not know what it is. NZXT made no mention and the only reason I know it's from them is due to having an account with UPS. I get notifications from UPS whenever packages are sent to my address. I think it's my Windows product key but it weighs one pound... I can't imagine unless it's coming with a bundle of useless disks that a piece of paper could weigh one pound lol.
*Update, it was my windows key and included a useless dvd. Well +1 for NZXT sending me my windows package to correct their mistake.
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Apparently, my computer was sent when it was still in prep mode and didn't even have a product key in place.
I will add I do have a 280mm cpu cooler like others have posted but my video card seems to be an OEM 3070ti, not founder's edition like the last poster had.
As for my motherboard it's, unfortunately, an oem gigabyte one that all builders get sent. NZXT didn't really have a way to update update the drivers or bios besides contacting gigabyte myself. It's pretty messy in my opinion regarding the motherboard but if you're not someone who tweaks or ocs their computer, it might not be an issue. I was given links to update the wireless drivers and chipset drivers though... Which is moderately useful...more so for the wireless drivers.
I've ran some stress tests and 3dmark. CPU was running well above average( I Imagine to due to the cooling) but the video card was ranked in the bottom 8% for cards like it. I found it's underclocked compared to stock cards listed on 3d mark and other benchmark references. I have not overclocked it or tweaked it in any way
As for the internals, everything seems fine although, like the previous poster, I am tempted to swap cases with my old NZXT case due to fan configuration.
The last thing I will add, I am receiving an additional package from NZXT but do not know what it is. NZXT made no mention and the only reason I know it's from them is due to having an account with UPS. I get notifications from UPS whenever packages are sent to my address. I think it's my Windows product key but it weighs one pound... I can't imagine unless it's coming with a bundle of useless disks that a piece of paper could weigh one pound lol.
*Update, it was my windows key and included a useless dvd. Well +1 for NZXT sending me my windows package to correct their mistake.
At some point I'll plan on getting a nicer motherboard and better/more RAM, then rebuild everything in another case. For now I'm just happy to have such a big upgrade. I was running a GTX 680 and i7 2700k prior to this. Both are still chugging along which is great, but they are definitely showing their age.
At some point I'll plan on getting a nicer motherboard and better/more RAM, then rebuild everything in another case. For now I'm just happy to have such a big upgrade. I was running a GTX 680 and i7 2700k prior to this. Both are still chugging along which is great, but they are definitely showing their age.
So now I'm just gonna mess around with mining on it and keep it as a spare pc.
The CPU liquid cooler tubes are so close to A1 memory slot, it will definitely touch/rub putting a stick there.
I couldn't find much info on the mobo as others said, but for documentation I'm just looking in Gigabyte B550 AORUS, shows memory should be dual channeled A1 + A2, so seems conflicting they install them in A2 and B2.
Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2
Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2
Usually the slots are color coded to make it easier on noobs like me
Apparently, my computer was sent when it was still in prep mode and didn't even have a product key in place.
I will add I do have a 280mm cpu cooler like others have posted but my video card seems to be an OEM 3070ti, not founder's edition like the last poster had.
As for my motherboard it's, unfortunately, an oem gigabyte one that all builders get sent. NZXT didn't really have a way to update update the drivers or bios besides contacting gigabyte myself. It's pretty messy in my opinion regarding the motherboard but if you're not someone who tweaks or ocs their computer, it might not be an issue. I was given links to update the wireless drivers and chipset drivers though... Which is moderately useful...more so for the wireless drivers.
I've ran some stress tests and 3dmark. CPU was running well above average( I Imagine to due to the cooling) but the video card was ranked in the bottom 8% for cards like it. I found it's underclocked compared to stock cards listed on 3d mark and other benchmark references. I have not overclocked it or tweaked it in any way
As for the internals, everything seems fine although, like the previous poster, I am tempted to swap cases with my old NZXT case due to fan configuration.
The last thing I will add, I am receiving an additional package from NZXT but do not know what it is. NZXT made no mention and the only reason I know it's from them is due to having an account with UPS. I get notifications from UPS whenever packages are sent to my address. I think it's my Windows product key but it weighs one pound... I can't imagine unless it's coming with a bundle of useless disks that a piece of paper could weigh one pound lol.
*Update, it was my windows key and included a useless dvd. Well +1 for NZXT sending me my windows package to correct their mistake.
I plan on running some 3dMark tests soon to see if anything else needs to be tweaked to work as advertised and will report back when I do. The fan is weird and revs up and down with no real rhyme or reason, so I am going to have to go into the settings and see when it is set to kick in.
Do you mind sending me the links you got from Gigabyte for the motherboard drivers?
Thanks.
I plan on running some 3dMark tests soon to see if anything else needs to be tweaked to work as advertised and will report back when I do. The fan is weird and revs up and down with no real rhyme or reason, so I am going to have to go into the settings and see when it is set to kick in.
Do you mind sending me the links you got from Gigabyte for the motherboard drivers?
Thanks.
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