Predator Orion 3000 PO3-640 - RGB CPU Cooling Suggestions

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Hi, I am looking to upgrade to RGB CPU cooling but it's a bit of a minefield, so would really appreciate any suggestions/recommendation. I am due to get delivery in a few days, so trying to plan ahead.
I guess my first question would be how many fans could the case accommodate, and which kit would fit? Also, should I look at replacing the RGB fans at the front and back of the case? Again, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Is there space to add additional SSD's? I want to add a 1TB SSD from my old PC plus (hopefully) a new 2TB SSD?
Last question, I know the PC comes with 16 GB (2 X 8) memory, but I want to increase this. Still got to scope out the costs but if I keep the existing memory and add a further 2 x 16 GB giving a total of 48 GB, would this work or should I just swap out the lot for 64 GB?

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,219 Trailblazer
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    Your Predator PO3-640 does have two M.2 slots for SSDs. One supports only PCIe x4 NVMe drives, the other one allows an older SATA drive in that slot as well as an NVMe. Memory specs say: You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the specifications. Likely the installed memory will be 3200MHz JEDEC profile, but the BIOS allows you to install XMP memory instead. Check to verify what they installed initially before purchasing more, you'll want the same spec as installed though you can go with a different size. Install in matched pairs, so 2x8 and 2x16 are just fine for 48GB, just don't try 2x8 and 1x16 for 32GB. If that works at all it would drop you back to single channel...
    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.
  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 12,155 Trailblazer
    edited July 2022 Answer ✓
    Fans and cpu cooling are all a matter of your budget and choice? IMO (as I'm using the 140mm Noctua case FANS on my AMD 5950X cpu /RTX-3080 gpu  gaming desktop and they are great and very quite) for the most appropriate and best cpu dry cooling system that allot of community members have used and fitted to their Predator desktop restricted space, they all used the Noctua NH-U9S chromax.black and if you want to, you can also put 2x case fans on the top panel but you can also install a 240mm (2x 120mm fan) AIO water cpu cooling system, so measure your spaces if that is what you want or it will fit?  So have a look at the Noctua range with the links I've given you above, as Noctua have all the specs and measurements of all their products so that you can choose their appropriate products as in my opinion they are the best manufacturers of quite and most efficient fans. Btw, the OEM Predator Orion 3000 PO3-640 comes with 2x 120mm case fans with and adding any additional fans you will have to get adaptors so that you can add more fans also remember that this desktops PSU is 500W. See this "Acer Predator Orion 3000 review" with 2.5" SSD's you have space at the bottom for these drives.

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  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 44,891 Trailblazer
    >>> I am due to get delivery in a few days, so trying to plan ahead.>>>

    Come back after you actually get it, boot it up, and test drive it for a week or two.

    Jack E/NJ

  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,219 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    Your Predator PO3-640 does have two M.2 slots for SSDs. One supports only PCIe x4 NVMe drives, the other one allows an older SATA drive in that slot as well as an NVMe. Memory specs say: You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the specifications. Likely the installed memory will be 3200MHz JEDEC profile, but the BIOS allows you to install XMP memory instead. Check to verify what they installed initially before purchasing more, you'll want the same spec as installed though you can go with a different size. Install in matched pairs, so 2x8 and 2x16 are just fine for 48GB, just don't try 2x8 and 1x16 for 32GB. If that works at all it would drop you back to single channel...
    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.
  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 12,155 Trailblazer
    edited July 2022 Answer ✓
    Fans and cpu cooling are all a matter of your budget and choice? IMO (as I'm using the 140mm Noctua case FANS on my AMD 5950X cpu /RTX-3080 gpu  gaming desktop and they are great and very quite) for the most appropriate and best cpu dry cooling system that allot of community members have used and fitted to their Predator desktop restricted space, they all used the Noctua NH-U9S chromax.black and if you want to, you can also put 2x case fans on the top panel but you can also install a 240mm (2x 120mm fan) AIO water cpu cooling system, so measure your spaces if that is what you want or it will fit?  So have a look at the Noctua range with the links I've given you above, as Noctua have all the specs and measurements of all their products so that you can choose their appropriate products as in my opinion they are the best manufacturers of quite and most efficient fans. Btw, the OEM Predator Orion 3000 PO3-640 comes with 2x 120mm case fans with and adding any additional fans you will have to get adaptors so that you can add more fans also remember that this desktops PSU is 500W. See this "Acer Predator Orion 3000 review" with 2.5" SSD's you have space at the bottom for these drives.
  • AD2525
    AD2525 Member Posts: 9

    Tinkerer

    So, I can effectively swap out the 1 TB HDD that came installed with a new SSD, swap out the 256 GB SDD with a larger capacity SSD and add a 3rd SSD from my old desktop?

    I’m looking to add a liquid CPU cooler and was wondering what people think of the MSI MPG CORELIQUID K240 V2 240 mm Liquid CPU Cooler - RGB LED Does anyone know if this will fit the case or recommend anything similar that will fit?

    If I also want to swap out the 120mm case fans, is the space for any additional fans?

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