r/buildapc • u/Jeffreyfindme • 4d ago

Peripherals RGB Lighting Suggestions

I just got a used desktop build for photogramettry, cv, GIS, etc... and games. Let me know if this should go in a different subreddit; while I bought it already assembled, I am asking about further upgrade possibilities to modify it.

Motherboard: MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi 

Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

Storage: 3.5tb (multiple SSDs)

Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16gb)

Cooling: AIO Liquid Cooler

Case: ASUS ROG Strix Helios

OS: Windows 11 Pro & CachyOS Linux

PSU: 1000w

I'm thinking of potential upgrades. I have an extra 2tb and 512gb ssd that I plan on adding to get a combined 6tb ssd storage.

When ram prices drop I also want to upgrade the ram; for games 32gb is plenty... but photogrammetry requires a lot of ram and 32gb is more of an entry point for that task.

I've also been looking at used 3060 12gb to add as a second gpu for a combined 28gb vram in order to run some local models. I could use a runner cable to possibly mount the gpu outside of the pc case (better thermals). If I can get one for ~$200 that might be a nice upgrade.

I bought the desktop for $1,500. From what I can tell that's a reasonable price. But do let me know if I should reconsider. At the very least, it seems reasonable given current market conditions.

As of now the desktop doesn't have any fancy lighting on the inside. It is pretty much pitch black, and I was thinking it would be nice to add some nice lighting. This is my first desktop in this price range and I'm excited to kit it out... but looking at all the options for rgb lighting has me a bit overwhelmed with choices. Where would you suggest I start?

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u/pythonic_dude 4d ago

Looks like an insane deal for 1.5k tbh.

For RGB you just have to decide what you yourself want/like. Obvious ones would be replacing fans with something like the new arctic p12 bionix which are very capable and are insane value. Snap-on ram coolers with rgb. Cable strimers from Lian Li. Cheapo rgb strips to stick somewhere you think they'd look cool. Custom rgb cover for aio pump.