I. Preface
Recently, with the price reduction of DDR5 memory and solid-state drives, the installation cost has been greatly reduced, so the third brother has nothing to do, and installed a host based on i7 13700K + Gigabyte Z790 Snow Eagle + Yingchi RTX4080 Xingyao, let's share this host with you.
Second, the configuration scheme and accessories introduction
Configuration sheet at a glance.
This set of configuration is positioned for enthusiast games & high-end productivity, of course, for some more memory-eating rendering applications, you can increase the memory according to the actual situation.
Group photo of some accessories.
The CPU chose the i7 13700K.
At present, the boxed price of the U in other platforms has come to 27XX, and the price of a certain East and other platforms is quite different, please choose according to your own financial resources.
The U adopts a large and small core design, with 8 large cores + 8 small cores, a total of 24 threads, and the overall performance is still very strong.
The motherboard chose the GIGABYTE Snow Eagle Z790 AERO G DDR5 WIFI6, which adopts a minimalist designer style and supports D5 low-latency black technology, which is very powerful in terms of performance and functionality.
The outer packaging of the motherboard is white, giving people a simple and refreshing feeling.
On the back is an introduction to the functions and features of the motherboard.
The accessories of the motherboard are simple, practical and environmentally friendly.
The motherboard adopts ATX form factor, black PCB with silver heat sink, taking into account the appearance and practicality.
The power supply area of the motherboard adopts a full-coverage heat dissipation design, and the heat sink adopts a silver appearance, which has a good appearance and texture, and can also ensure the heat dissipation effect and keep the computer low; The motherboard adopts an 8+4pin solid pin power socket, which is stronger and can pass more current.
The motherboard adopts a 16+1+2 phase power supply design, with all-solid capacitors, 70A power supply transistors and 2 oz copper PCB design, which greatly guarantees the stability of power supply.
The PWM chip powered by the motherboard is ON Semiconductor NCP81530R, and the MOSFET adopts ON Semiconductor 5062, which is a Dr.MOS that integrates the driver IC and the upper and lower bridges, and a single device can withstand a maximum current of 70A.
The motherboard provides 4 DDR5 memory slots, supporting frequencies up to 7600MHz (OC), combined with the motherboard's memory low latency technology, which can further unlock the memory potential and improve the overall system performance.
On the lower left side of the memory slot, there is one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C front port and one USB 3.2 front port.
The right side of the memory slot provides one set of 12V RGB and one group of 5V RGB interfaces, which can realize various personalized RGB gameplay with GCC software;
It also provides 2 4-pin fan interfaces, with SmartFan 6 technology, which can customize the fan configuration, and if you want to dissipate heat or mute, it is up to the player to decide.
The motherboard provides four SATA 6Gbps ports, all of which are horizontal design.
The lower part of the motherboard is also covered with a large number of heat sinks, which not only ensures the heat dissipation effect of M.2 SSD (PCH), but also makes the appearance and style of the motherboard more uniform.
The first M.2 slot (PCIe 5.0) heatsink has been designed to be higher, so that it can handle PCIe 5.0 SSDs with ease.
The motherboard adopts the graphics card quick release design, that is, by widening the graphics card tab, so that the graphics card is not blocked by other accessories when disassembling.
Peeling off the heatsink, it can be seen that the first graphics card slot of the motherboard is PCIe 5.0x16 specification, and reinforced with alloy armor to ensure strength, and the other two are PCIe 4.0 ×16 slots.
The motherboard also provides 1 PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and 4 PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for full storage scalability.
The spring-loaded snap-on design of the M.2 connector allows easy tool-free access to M.2 SSDs.
The bottom of the motherboard is also set up with a large number of interfaces, such as 1 group of 5V RGB, 1 group of 12V RGB interface, 4 fan interfaces and 1 Q-Flash Plus button, among which, the Q-Flash Plus button can upgrade the BIOS without CPU, memory, graphics card.
The network configuration of the motherboard is also very powerful, among which the wired part uses the Intel I225-V 2.5Gb chip, and the wireless part uses the Intel AX211 chip, which supports WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
The motherboard adopts REALTEK ALC1220 audio chip, supplemented by high-quality audio special capacitors and audio splitter design, providing hardware guarantee for players' listening experience.
The motherboard adopts an integrated I/O baffle, the white design is fresh and elegant, and the interface is also relatively rich.
The motherboard is equipped with WiFi interface, DP, HDMI, 2.5G network port, audio interface and multiple USB ports, including 1 USB 3.2 Type-C interface (DP) and 1 USB 3.2 Type-C interface of 20Gbps.
The workmanship on the back of the motherboard is also very good, especially the back of the CPU socket is full of capacitors.
Recently, the price of DDR5 memory has dropped significantly, and the price of high-frequency memory is becoming more and more close to the people, here the Golden Baida blade series DDR5 6400 RGB 16G×2 is selected, the memory has a high frequency of 6400MHz, and A-DIE particles also have great overclocking potential, coupled with its price of less than 900 yuan, it is a very cost-effective high-frequency DDR5 memory in recent times.
Back at a glance.
Lined packaging.
At a glance on the front, it can be seen that the memory adopts a white thickened vest design to ensure the heat dissipation effect, and its appearance is also very good.
The gray diagonal line on the left side of the vest still looks very textured.
Close-up of the word "blade".
The label was placed on the back.
In a close-up, it can be seen that the XMP frequency of the memory is 6400MHz, the voltage is 1.4V, and the timing is CL 32-39-39-80.
The built-in double-sided lamp beads in the memory support dynamic lighting effect divine light synchronization technology, which can achieve a cooler gaming lighting effect after power-on.
At a glance at the ends, it can be seen that the workmanship of the memory is still very good.
The graphics card adopts the Inchi RTX 4080 16GB Star OC, as the second flagship of the RTX40 series, this graphics card is not only powerful in gaming performance, but also powerful in productivity.
The outer packaging is printed with the pattern of Xingyao Niang, full of two-dimensional wind.
Back at a glance.
The accessory provides warranty card, instruction manual, exclusive ARGB bracket of Xingyao, 12VHPWR power adapter cable and ARGB synchronization cable, etc.
Close-up of Xingyao's exclusive ARGB bracket, which can not only adjust the height freely, but also support RGB lighting effects.
The graphics card adopts 3 fan design, 3 high-specification fans with a diameter of 102mm, and 11 static frost fan blades to ensure heat dissipation efficiency; The fan also supports ARGB lighting effects, and can achieve a variety of personalized gameplay with graphics card software or board factory software.
The graphics card adopts the classic diamond-cut transparent shell design, with a crystal clear texture and ARGB lighting effect, and the atmosphere is full; At the same time, the transparent upper cover adopts a removable design, and players can carry out various personalized DIY transformations.
The 16Pin 12VHPWR interface has become the standard for high-end RTX40 series graphics cards.
The graphics card adopts the new Star III heat dissipation system, 4 8mm + 5 6mm nickel-plated composite heat pipes, with high-efficiency vapor chamber and large-area fin design, which can quickly dissipate heat and ensure the stable operation of the graphics card.
The graphics card adopts an all-metal backplate design, and the white appearance is also very good. The rear end of the backplane adopts an open-hole design, which increases the air flow and improves the heat dissipation effect.
The output interface adopts 3x DP 1.4a + 1x HDMI 2.1, which is also a relatively mainstream configuration.
The SSD adopts Kingston FURY Renegade 1TB SSD, which supports PCIe 4.0 M.2 interface, with high-quality 3D TLC particles, continuous read speed of up to 7300MB/s, and the recent price has been reduced to 699 yuan, further improving the cost performance.
The SSD comes in a very minimalist hard cardboard package.
Back at a glance.
There is also a plastic lining inside.
The SSD adopts 2280 length specifications, and a layer of graphene aluminum alloy patch is attached to the front, which can play a role in auxiliary heat dissipation.
The SSD adopts Phison PS5018-E18 main control and self-sealing 3D TLC NAND particles, and the performance is in the SSD of PCIe 4.0, which belongs to the first echelon level.
M.2 interface close-up.
In order not to affect the heat dissipation, the label was moved to the back.
The radiator was actually originally intended to be 360 water-cooled, but this time the chassis only supports 360 water-cooled in the front, but this will lead to insufficient space for the installation of the graphics card, so the final choice of Kyushu Fengshen Ice Cube 240, as for whether it can suppress 13700K, you can see the oven test behind.
A list of radiator packaging.
On the back is its parameter specification table.
Accessories are relatively rich, and the fastener supports all platforms I and A, including the latest LGA1700 and AM5.
List of radiator bodies.
The radiator adopts an infinite mirror cold head design and supports ARGB lighting effect, which can enjoy the immersion brought by infinite mirror image from multiple angles after powering on.
The cold head cover adopts a magnetic design, which needs to be removed when installing it on the motherboard; The cold head has a built-in high-performance motor, and the improved micro-waterway can enhance the water circulation and enhance the heat dissipation effect.
The water cooling adopts a large-size thickened copper base, which has higher heat absorption efficiency.
The radiator adopts a 240 thin row design, and the white appearance also looks relatively fresh and elegant.
The cold exhaust adopts dynamic balance pressure relief technology, which can release internal pressure, reduce the risk of liquid leakage and prolong the service life.
The radiator provides 2 clamps to keep the water pipes in a fixed shape for fresher routing.
The radiator comes standard with two 120mm white matte fans, which are designed with FDB bearings and support wide-area dynamic PWM speed regulation, which can achieve the perfect balance between noise and performance.
Since the silicone grease of the water block is disposable, I bought the Kyushu Fengshen DM9 master silicone grease, which has the characteristics of easy application, low thermal resistance, insulation and no corrosion, etc., whether it is a small white or a big god, it can be perfectly matched.
The outer packaging is relatively simple.
The accessories are simple and practical, and cleaning kits and grease scrapers are provided.
Silicone paste adopts tubular design, single tube net content 1.5g.
The grease is not that dry and it is very easy to apply.
The power supply adopts Kyushu Fengshen DQ1000M-V3L white version, the power supply has passed the 80PLUS gold certification, adopts all-Japanese capacitors, supports 7-year warranty, supports full module interface, and provides white woven cables, suitable for forming various white high-end platforms.
The outer packaging adopts the design of kraft carton + white paper shell of the jacket, giving people a simple and fresh feeling.
On the back is its parameter specification table.
List of attachments.
The power supply is directly supplied with a white woven cable, the overall material is relatively soft, very easy to route, players do not need to customize the third-party module line, reducing additional installation costs.
The power supply adopts a white appearance and has a high appearance; The body adopts a short body design, and the air intake adopts a square hole mesh design, which takes into account the appearance and practicality; The power supply adopts active PFC + full-bridge LLC resonant + DC to DC structure, which can provide high conversion efficiency with the use of various high-quality components.
The side of the power supply is very simple, with only one new version of the LOGO.
Full module interfaces at a glance.
The power supply is equipped with an independent AC switch, and the air outlet adopts a small square hole mesh design.
At a glance of the nameplate table, it can be seen that the power supply has passed the 80PLUS gold certification, and the 12V input is also as high as 999.6W, accounting for a relatively high percentage.
The chassis uses the Pure Base 500 FX, which is compact, reasonably laid out, cool, cool, and playable, making it ideal for creating various high-end platforms.
The outer packaging of the chassis is made of kraft carton, which is simple and environmentally friendly.
Specification table at a glance, everyone according to this table with accessories, basically will not roll over in terms of compatibility.
The appearance of the chassis is at a glance, the chassis adopts a pure black design, the left panel is tempered glass side transparent design, the overall style gives people a calm and quiet feeling.
The front face is designed with a very transparent hole mesh, and there are two light guide strips in the middle, which looks like a sword standing on it, and the effect is very cool when it is energized.
The top is designed with a hole design and equipped with a magnetic dust screen, which can support up to two 140 fans or one 280 water cooling.
The I/O interface is located in the front position at the top, and comes standard with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C port, USB 3.0 port, power on button, audio interface and light control button.
The lighting button can switch the lighting effect of the chassis, and after connecting the internal cable, press and hold the button to achieve one-click synchronization with the lighting effect of the motherboard.
At a glance at the rear, it can be seen that the chassis adopts a power supply under-mounted structure, and its rear is equipped with a Light Wings PWM 140 ARGB fan as standard, which takes into account the lighting effect and heat dissipation.
The bottom is equipped with a removable dust screen, and the four feet are equipped with shock-absorbing anti-slip feet.
Although the chassis is relatively compact, its internal space is relatively abundant, and it is perfectly compatible with accessories such as 360mm water cooling (front) and long graphics card (up to 369mm without front water cooling).
The chassis reserves more space for the back line and provides some cable ties for auxiliary cable management; Multiple disk bits are also provided on the back of the chassis for players to install storage devices.
An ARGB+PWM multi-function hub is also integrated on the back of the chassis, which can connect multiple groups of PWM fans and multiple groups of ARGB devices at the same time, and supports button control at chassis I/O.
In addition, long press the button to achieve one-click synchronization with the motherboard.
The material of the chassis is also very solid, with a thickness of 0.91mm at the motherboard tray and 0.70mm on the right panel.
Third, the installation show & lighting effect display
In fact, at the beginning, it was intended to use 280 water cooling to install it on the top of the chassis, but the heat sink of the motherboard and 280 water cooling fought, so I had to give up.
Then I changed the Kyushu Fengshen Ice Cube 240 water cooling, and at first I was worried that I couldn't suppress 13700K, but the later oven test proved that I thought too much.
The installation is almost complete.
Back line effect.
Cover the side panels and combine black and white for a special flavor.
Tail effect.
Another wave of light effects.
Side lighting effects.
Cold head lighting effect.
Memory lighting effects.
Graphics card lighting effects.
Pure white lighting effect is also good.
Fourth, test the experience
The GIGABYTE Z790 Snow Eagle features a graphical UEFI BIOS interface for easy and intuitive operation.
Just entered the BIOS default is EZ Mode, basically most of the common functions can be implemented here, in addition, the new version of BIOS has turned on the memory black technology - Low Latency (low latency) function by default.
As for other functions, they also need to be implemented in advanced mode, such as CPU and memory overclocking.
In this test, the system used is: Win11 64-bit; Motherboard BIOS version: F4; Memory X.M.P technology: On.
The screenshot of CPU, motherboard, and memory information is as follows.
Here's how the performance of the low-latency switch features differs.
CPU-Z comparison test.
In this test, the performance of both single-core and multi-core was slightly improved compared to turning off low latency.
7-ZIP compression and decompression comparison test.
In this test, the compression performance and decompression performance of the system were slightly improved compared to turning off low latency.
AIDA64 memory comparison test.
In this test, the read, write, and copy performance of memory was greatly improved compared with low latency turned off.
At the same time, the delay has been reduced considerably.
3Dmark Fire Strike comparison test.
In this test, compared with turning off low latency, the total score and graphics score were slightly improved, and the physics score was greatly improved.
3Dmark Time Spy comparison test.
In this test, the low-latency on was slightly improved compared to the low-latency off, and the total, CPU, and graphics scores were all slightly improved.
Game comparison test, at 1080P resolution, turning on low latency compared to turning off low latency, the frame rate of each game has been greatly improved, among which the larger ones are "Rainbow Six: Siege", "Far Cry 5" and "PUBG: Battle Royale", etc., the increase has reached 28.00, 15.00 and 12.55 frames respectively, considering that this is an increase in the same memory frequency, which is very impressive.
Although the increase at 1440P resolution is smaller, each game still has an improvement, with the larger ones being Rainbow Six Siege, Civilization 6, and Far Cry 5, with 8.00, 7.26 and 7.00 frame improvements, respectively.
Memory overclocking test, A-DIE is currently a relatively capable particle, I easily exceeded it to DDR5 7600MHz frequency, while keeping the timing CL 36-46-46-96.
Success lights up.
The AIDA64 score also passed, and it can be seen that the read, write, and copy speeds of the memory have exceeded the 100GB/s mark, and the latency is only 57.4ns.
After overclocking, compared with XMP frequency and SPD frequency, the read, write, and copy speed of the memory is greatly improved.
At the same time, the delay reduction is also considerable.
Limited to space, the test of other games will not be textured one by one, but directly on the summary map.
It can be seen that this configuration can basically kill all kinds of 3A masterpieces under 4K resolution and high special effects.
CPU oven test, CPU using AIDA64 for oven (room temperature 24.9°C), single hook FPU oven for 10 minutes, clear the temperature of the first 5 minutes, and record the average temperature between the 5th and 10th min.
It can be seen that the average temperature of the CPU core is between 91.1-96.1 °C, and the temperature of each small core is about 86.0 °C, considering the calorific value of 13700K, 240 water cooling can press it to this level, which is not easy.
The heat dissipation level of the GPU is also very good, and after 5 minutes of Furmark oven (room temperature as above), the core temperature is only 65°C at a maximum.
Power consumption test, it can be seen that the power consumption of i7 13700K + RTX 4080 combination is still relatively large, of course, Kyushu Fengshen DQ1000M-V3L 1000W means that the pressure is not large.
V. Summary
i7 13700K + GIGABYTE Z790 Snow Eagle + Gold Picte Blade DDR5 6400+ Inchi RTX4080 Star OC+ Kingston FURY Renegade 1TB + Kyushu Fengshen Ice Cube 240+ Kyushu Fengshen DQ1000M-V3L + German Pure Base 500 FX is still very powerful, capable of all kinds of large-scale games and productivity projects. The only thing I worried about becoming a shortcoming, the Ice Cube 240 radiator, also withstood the test of the i7 13700K's FPU oven, which immediately reassured me.
In the test, the GIGABYTE Z790 Snow Eagle motherboard gave me a great surprise, the motherboard's memory low-latency black technology is indeed worthy of the name, after opening compared to before opening, the performance has been greatly improved, this black technology that does not need to pay extra money and does not need to spend effort to set up, not only white players are very friendly, but also very helpful for all kinds of enthusiasts who are keen on overclocking.
The above is shared here, I hope it will help you with the machine, thank you for appreciating!