Dell keeps some base models around for quick shipping. Ones with higher end components such as yours are typically built to order. Still not sure why you'd get rid of the R8 for an R9 unless you've absolutely got to have that new case style. The R9s are essentially an R7 with a BIOS update. Anyway, as long as you're happy with your decision, that's all that matters.
R8, and R9 are very similar. But I personally like the new case. Which had a lot of influence on my decision. R8 is nothing special to look at while gaming. There’s a chance it could be a different mobo/ chipset. But doubtful. The main reason is the cooling improvement. And should be even better once I add the extra intake fan. The r9s also come with better ram sticks. And slightly upgraded power supply.
Yes. It has 850w gold for the i9 9900k+ 2080ti. And has liquid cooling for the CPU. If I can find two of the same exact fans that are in the case, I’ll probably do push full up at the top. And add front intake fan. I’ll upload pictures once I get it!
We should all wait until @Bmwpower603's R9 arrives. The top bezel is now a hump and it looks to me that the radiator cage depth may or may not change. If Dell takes this chance to deepen the cage for a beefier radiator, it could also mean a using thicker radiator with single fan or 27-30mm radiator with push-pull with no problems at all.
I would be interested in those fans. But might try and get them through dell to avoid the warranty issues. Would also need 1 or 2 y splitter.
Once thing is for certain. The r9 plastic casing seems easier to remove, compared to the r8. I won’t know until I get my hands on it though. I’m just going off the repair manual instructions.
Hopefully it arrives long before October the 16th expected date. The lunar light keyboard and mouse haven’t even been released. So I’m not in a hurry to get r9. But I am without a high end machine until then.. Still have my 1st gen i7 with cross fire HD 5870s lol...
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Dell keeps some base models around for quick shipping. Ones with higher end components such as yours are typically built to order. Still not sure why you'd get rid of the R8 for an R9 unless you've absolutely got to have that new case style. The R9s are essentially an R7 with a BIOS update. Anyway, as long as you're happy with your decision, that's all that matters.
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We should all wait until @Bmwpower603's R9 arrives. The top bezel is now a hump and it looks to me that the radiator cage depth may or may not change. If Dell takes this chance to deepen the cage for a beefier radiator, it could also mean a using thicker radiator with single fan or 27-30mm radiator with push-pull with no problems at all.
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I would be interested in those fans. But might try and get them through dell to avoid the warranty issues. Would also need 1 or 2 y splitter.
Once thing is for certain. The r9 plastic casing seems easier to remove, compared to the r8. I won’t know until I get my hands on it though. I’m just going off the repair manual instructions.
Hopefully it arrives long before October the 16th expected date. The lunar light keyboard and mouse haven’t even been released. So I’m not in a hurry to get r9. But I am without a high end machine until then.. Still have my 1st gen i7 with cross fire HD 5870s lol...