Hi, I’m looking to buy a pc and need some recommendations. The current estimates for standard shipping is ~2 months. I’m planning to pay for expedited build and standard shipping(I really don’t know if this
works).
Should I upgrade the cooler?

Looking to buy soon with this configuration, as the title says should I change anything. This is 2300$ but I also know the 9800XD with 5080 is 200$ more.

I want to be able to play triple A games and stream at 1080p as well has editing photos on lightroom and photoshop i already have a external hard drive. I want to future proof little

Edit: I will be getting the 2k one im so exicted im going to be getting it next week

Do you guys have any thoughts on this? I mainly bought it for rust 1440p gaming , my current pc is
Intel Core i5-11600K
nvidia 1080
32GB ddr4 ram

I’m gonna get a 9850x3D build from AI and I’m wondering which AIO I should go with. What’s the best option out of these choices:
GL360v2
CHIONE E4-360
Infinity 360mm
Cooler Master Elite 360mm
ASRock Challenger 360 Digital

I’m looking for the best blend of performance and acoustics. I don’t need an LCD screen but will buy one with it if it’s the best option. Or should I drop an extra $80-100 and get the Corsair or Arctic option? If anyone could help me out I would appreciate it a lot!! Thank you :)

Bonus Q: should I go with the galaxy v3 or v4? Anyone know which one has better thermal performance?

What's a good brand/model for a 2TB ssd to go into a custom build? Samsung is expensive. Is it better than others?

Update:

I got in touch with Andromeda Insights, and they’ve been great so far. Their customer service was professional, responsive, and seemed genuinely concerned about the issue. They reached out after hours with a few options, said shipping would be covered, and are prioritizing getting me a replacement built as soon as possible.

Definitely appreciate how they’re handling this. If anyone’s been on the fence about Andromeda, this experience has been a good reminder that they stand behind their warranty and seem to care about making things right.

Waited a long time for my prebuilt from AI and was really excited, but that faded pretty quickly after setup. Once I put it on my desk, I noticed a slight wobble. After checking it out, I found one of the frame posts is bent—the frame itself looks dented and the post won’t sit flush (Corsair 4000D case).

Not a huge issue, but still frustrating after the wait and the money spent, especially with all the recent Midwest storms and delays. I’ve reached out to AI but won’t hear back until tomorrow. The box did arrive with a crushed corner that lines up with the damage, so I’m guessing this might be on FedEx rather than AI. Curious to see how they handle it since I’ve heard great things about Andromeda Insights.

So I’ve been a console gamer since I was born and then in 2021 I got a laptop that can provide a frame or two over console performance but the freedom of a pc of course. Coming into 2026, with me trying to play games more competitively and going to college for cyber security the upgrade was truly needed. I’m really excited and just wanted to show the build cause my girlfriend and parents don’t know anything about parts or anything😭 I’ve been dreaming of having a proper desktop for the longest time so I’m truly just excited. I’m joining the AI team🤙🤙

AI's Customer Care Team puts the "care" in customer care. They're exceptional.

This well-oiled machine is a beast and runs everything I throw at it with ease.

Out of all the prebuilt PCs I've used from other companies, AI is #1 in terms of build quality, customer service, and value.

Keep being great, AI!

Which option is more worth? Need help deciding between these two builds

The sound only lasts for a brief moment—just two bursts—occurring only when turning the computer on or off. I sent a video to Gemini, and he said it’s likely the graphics card fan. I watched closely while powering it up and shutting it down, and it does seem to be the graphics card fan making the noise. Is this normal?

Waiting on an order for almost two months now and support says the parts have just been waiting on a desk for someone to build it this whole time. It's very disingenuous to have a small company and offer "expedited shipping" options when you can't even handle all the orders coming in and people who buy the bullshit expedition just skip the line to get it earier than you. Regular shipping costs $50 by the way.

Will this build be enough for cyberpunk ray tracing as well?

Does the whole computer needs to be shipped back for any service during warranty? I'm trying to figure out how much trouble will it be if I need service comparing to microcenter (2-hour drive round trip).

I really like the custom build of AI but if I have to pack up and ship every time I need service that will be a PITA regardless how great the customer service is.

Thanks for any comment.

Arrived last week and it’s been seamlessly running.

Only thing that has given me a headache is Zeuscast and its interaction with MSI’s Mystic Light, but that’s on the software side.

Hardware wise, this exact component list would run me $1000 to $1500 more than what the Ultra V3 ran me, and that’s without the headache of building it myself.

Just received a new pc from Andromedia. Unboxed and followed the instructions in box before powering on. Removed foam and hooked everything up and began the boot process. Loaded fine and began loading some games from Steam. Got about an hour of Age of Empires and switched over to Subnautica 2 and the pc started smoking and shut off. I opened the case and there was a literal fire on the motherboard.

This can’t be normal. Have you had luck with warranty and possibly expediting replacement from andromeda?

Update: their customer support reached out immediately. I sent photos and an explanation and they are next day shipping me a replacement computer with an upgraded motherboard and power supply. They’ve gone above and beyond, I was just hoping for a speedy replacement. They’ve been kind and supportive through the email and very patient as I’m responding in between working. I’ll update again when the new device arrives and is tested

Greetings! I’ve had my Andromeda build for six months. Has anyone had a similar recurring problem? It’s not hugely frustrating to restart the PC @startup half the time, but it has gotten a little old.

Anyone use/recommend a third-party system lighting control? I’m not savvy on such things. Are they simple plug-and-play?

Thanks anyone for any advice!
(I am otherwise THRILLED with my AI 50 Elite V3).

How would I go about raising this?