White Corsair Maximum RGB Build
by Andrew M Posted on: 2/4/2022
Build Description
This was my first build, and it is specifically for gaming. I most often play competitive shooters but also enjoy open world single-player games. I intended to prioritize aesthetics, in creating something I would be proud of and impress friends. The RGB is one of my favorite things about it, and I love to tinker with the visuals while casually waiting in lobbies. Because of this, I went after most Corsair iCue products to mitigate mis-matching brands and troubleshooting RGB synchronization.
Obviously, the biggest obstacle was obtaining a graphics card - especially one that would blend in with the white theme. I was lucky enough to be offered a EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra LHR at MSRP. This is the main piece that I sacrificed the white aesthetic theme for performance.
Obviously, the biggest obstacle was obtaining a graphics card - especially one that would blend in with the white theme. I was lucky enough to be offered a EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra LHR at MSRP. This is the main piece that I sacrificed the white aesthetic theme for performance.
Favorite Feature
To try and overcome the off-theme GPU, I found an ARGB GPU backplate and an ARGB GPU support bracket to complement the area with some color.
Intel Core i7-12700K Alder Lake 3.6GHz Twelve-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included
Qty: 1
$349.99
ASUS Z690-P Prime WiFi DDR4 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
Qty: 1
$239.99
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming Triple Fan 12GB GDDR6X PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card
Qty: 1
$1,299.99
I wish this was a white version of some 3080 or higher Nvidia card.
Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 PC4-28800 CL18 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit CMH16GX4M2D36KW - White
Qty: 2
$94.99
4 x 8 GB sticks
Corsair iCUE 5000X RGB Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX PC Smart Case - White
Qty: 1
$199.99
The white fans came pre-installed on the front but had black wires running through the case, while the individual white fans I purchased separately came with white wires.
ASUS ROG STRIX 850 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply - White
Qty: 1
$239.99
iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX Liquid CPU Cooler — White
Qty: 1
$199.99
XPG 1TB GAMMIX S70 Blade
Qty: 1
$119.99
Corsair / iCUE Logo Fan Stickers
Qty: 12
$1.99
These are currently in the mail, but I will apply them over the visible fan hubs to replace the darker stock stickers with these white reflective ones.
CORSAIR iCUE SP120 RGB Elite Performance 120mm White PWM Single Fan
Qty: 7
$19.99
You can get 3x packs of these as well.
KOTTO Braided ATX Sleeved Cable Extension Kit for Power Supply Cable Kit
Qty: 2
$12.99
I ended up using these as extensions from the PSU for the sole purpose of the combed cable aesthetics. I needed 2 packs for the GPU and CPU power cables. It made the cable management in the back of a case an absolute mess.
Spectrum White RGB GPU Backplate Custom Made for ANY Graphics Card Model now with Vent Cut Outs and ARGB (Addressable LEDs)
Qty: 1
$54.99
These backplate designs are completely custom and seem to not have a big impact on the GPU temperature.
upHere 5V Addressable RGB White Graphics Card GPU Brace Support Video Card Sag Holder
Qty: 1
$14.99
I was not comfortable with the sagging appearance of the GPU and didn't need the slots below it, in which this support bracket uses for installation.