Recoil 18 spec. Before I dive in. 🫣

[superconfirm]

Thoughts on this spec. Am using for all Adobe CC apps and 3D modelling.

Any additions/omissions? Thanks!

Chassis & Display
Recoil Series: 18" Matte UHD+ 200Hz DCI-P3 100% LED Widescreen (3840x2400)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 24 Core Processor 275HX (Up to 5.4 GHz) 36MB Cache
Memory (RAM)
96GB Corsair 5600MHz SODIMM DDR5 (2 x 48GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 5090 - 24GB GDDR7 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.2
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 9100 PRO M.2, PCIe 5.0 NVMe (up to 14,700MB/R, 13,400MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 990 PRO M.2, PCIe 4.0 NVMe (up to 7450MB/R, 6900MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
4TB SAMSUNG 990 PRO M.2, PCIe 4.0 NVMe (up to 7450MB/R, 6900MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 330W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Battery
Recoil Series Integrated 98WH Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
LIQUID METAL PERFORMANCE COOLING
Sound Card
4.1 High Def. Audio + Sound Blaster ™ Studio PRO 2
Wireless Network Card
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® KILLER™ Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x + BT 5.4
USB/Thunderbolt Options
2 x THUNDERBOLT 5 PORT + 2 x USB 3.2 PORTS
Keyboard Language
RECOIL 18 SERIES RGB BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 11 Professional 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Google Chrome™
Keyboard & Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED IR+FHD Hybrid Webcam
Warranty
3 Year Gold Warranty (2 Year Collect & Return, 2 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Dead Pixel Guarantee
1 Year Dead Pixel Guarantee Inc. Labour & Carriage Costs
Chassis
Clevo X580WNT-G (200Hz UHD+, U9-275HX, 24GB 5090, BE200, Blank KB)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 4 to 6 working days
Price: £3,970.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/recoil-18/RFtS0eMEEC/

 

[Tron1982]

Hello, before we can answer, what will be your uses ?
and maybe, could you read this and answer the questions ^^

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[superconfirm]

Mainly video editing in Premiere Pro - 4K footage (10 bit 4:2:2 off Sony fx6 and fx3). After effects animation. Photoshop and Illustrator design. Some ai generation, mainly video in Runway. Cap cut occasionally.

 

[Tron1982]

Hum ...
Okay, I am not an expert when it comes to illustrations, but I think this is really nice to work with large picture.
This being said, I would change the SSDs, if I am not wrong, samsung is not the best nowadays (and I have a 990pro in my laptop).
For the primary drive, I would take the crucial T705 and only use it for software and working project (I know this is only 1To, but it should be okay)
And for your secondary drives, I would take the corsair drive MP600 pro (2*4to would only cost you £22 more ^^).

Except from that, I think it is a powerful beast you got there ^^

 

[Ekans2011]

I agree with @Tron1982.

@superconfirm I'm just concerned that the lack of an external liquid cooler may cause thermal throttling issues in that chassis.

Is the 18-inch size critical? If not, a Recoil 16 AMD with an external cooler could be better suited for extended editing sessions.

 

[superconfirm]

Thanks for the feedback all. Take the points on m2 drives. Prefer 18” as when I’m editing onsite I have a second 18” portable monitor to extend displays. Had a message on Reddit from an existing Recoil 18” 5090 owner reporting that lack of liquid cooling wasn’t an issue. Mainly as the chassis can cool better being a bigger form factor and more space for airflow.

 

[SpyderTracks]

Thanks for the feedback all. Take the points on m2 drives. Prefer 18” as when I’m editing onsite I have a second 18” portable monitor to extend displays. Had a message on Reddit from an existing Recoil 18” 5090 owner reporting that lack of liquid cooling wasn’t an issue. Mainly as the chassis can cool better being a bigger form factor and more space for airflow.

The 18" model is a completely different make, doesn't use a watercooler.

 

[Ekans2011]

Prefer 18” as when I’m editing onsite I have a second 18” portable monitor to extend displays. Had a message on Reddit from an existing Recoil 18” 5090 owner reporting that lack of liquid cooling wasn’t an issue. Mainly as the chassis can cool better being a bigger form factor and more space for airflow.

That is true, however I am not sure how much difference a 2 mm increase in thickness would make.

If, for your purposes, you have been assured that the chassis has no thermal throttling issues, that is good news.