New PC case and GPU recommendations

[ErnstB 13]

Hey

Actually I am running a rather old system consisting of:
Windows 10 Prof
i7 9700K 4.7GHz
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero
2 x 16GB, 3000 MHz, DDR4-RAM, DIMM
Asus GTX 1070
Monitor Asus VE278 1920x1080 60Hz
Corsair RM850x *2018* (850W)
Fractal Define R6 USB-C - White Midi Tower

MSFS is running quite "fine" (except for some stutters at heavy airports with AI) locked at 30fps.

I need to change the PC-case since Fractial does not want to supply any replacement for the 2nd time broken power switch, 1st (warranty) replacement was totally smooth

If possible, I only want to change the case and GPU.

Case e.g. NZXT H7 Flow Mid Tower (alternative?)
GPU: RTX 4070 Ti 12GB  or  RX7900XT 20GB GDDR6

What are your suggestion particularly regarding my CPU etc combo?

Thanks for your suggestions/experiences

[flyforever 267]

I just built a new pc with the Lian 216 case. It's a beauty. The only drawback is that it does not provide front hard drive bays. It does have front power button, usb ports and a reset button. They are all located on the side, which is fine if you don't need to change or remove drives frequently with docking stations.

Edited October 16, 2023 by flyforever

[Biggles2010 343]

3 hours ago, ErnstB said:

I need to change the PC-case since Fractial does not want to supply any replacement for the 2nd time broken power switch, 1st (warranty) replacement was totally smooth

Any momentary pushbutton switch will work as a replacement power switch. Just cut the 2 wires from the broken switch and connect them to the replacement. Polarity does not matter. Just experiment with a suitable location for the new switch and save a lot of money. The power switch wires are low voltage low current so no risk is involved.

[ErnstB 13]

8 hours ago, flyforever said:

I just built a new pc with the Lian 216 case. It's a beauty. The only drawback is that it does not provide front hard drive bays. It does have front power button, usb ports and a reset button. They are all located on the side, which is fine if you don't need to change or remove drives frequently with docking stations.

Thank you!

Looks like a good alternative with real great cooling!

[ErnstB 13]

6 hours ago, Biggles2010 said:

Any momentary pushbutton switch will work as a replacement power switch. Just cut the 2 wires from the broken switch and connect them to the replacement. Polarity does not matter. Just experiment with a suitable location for the new switch and save a lot of money. The power switch wires are low voltage low current so no risk is involved.

If I remember right this is a 4 wire switch. But I have a closer look into that and perhaps tinker something, really saving some money.

Thank you for this tip!

[Silverbird 115]

I would vote for the  Lian 216 case also that's my next case I and I own a lot of cases lol the one I had in mind was also  the corsair icue 4000d rgb airflow currently have all my stuff on my fractal design meshify c.

[787flyer 633]

Re GPU, if you are planning to keep the 27" 1080p monitor, I would say the RX7900 is overkill. If you were eyeing a higher res monitor then maybe it makes sense but the RTX4070TI or even the RTX4070 (cheaper but for little significant graphics performance loss) would be a better combination. This GPU would be plenty for the simming you have in mind with that monitor. The PSU is definitely capable.

 

[Biggles2010 343]

9 hours ago, ErnstB said:

If I remember right this is a 4 wire switch. But I have a closer look into that and perhaps tinker something, really saving some money.

If there are 4 wires then 2 of those wires probably go to a reset switch. The other 2 will be to the power switch.  It's easy to live without a reset switch. Many cases don't provide them any more. You just need to identify the 2 wires for the power switch. You can trace these back from the multi pin socket for front panel components, always situated at the base of the motherboard. If you have a manual that will make it even easier to identify them. The power switch operates simply by creating a momentary short circuit between the 2 power switch pins on the motherboard. If you replace the switch, make sure to use a momentary push button so it only connects while the button is pressed. Do not use an on/off switch as this could cause motherboard damage.

[ErnstB 13]

Thank you all for your suggestions.

For the time being I followed Biggles2010 descriptions which are working, with a 230V switch.

But I've decided to build a new system with up-to-date components in a not-Fractal case.

[martin-w 3,236]

19 hours ago, ErnstB said:

which are working, with a 230V switch.

 

Jeepers, that's a bit hefty for a PC switch. 😁 

 

This any good...

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chassis-Switch-Button-Computer-Supply/dp/B09BFWYGJB/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1Q2NZAYUQUG7U&keywords=pc%2Bon%2Boff%2Bswitch&qid=1697729640&sprefix=pc%2Bon%2Boff%2Bswitch%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-4&th=1

Edited October 19, 2023 by martin-w

[ErnstB 13]

Hi martin-w

Very good tip! Thank you.  I'll check with Amazon Germany. Lower postal fares.