Hey everyone! I just finished moving into my new apartment and I'm excited to build my new PC. I've wrapped up the parts selection and would love some feedback before I commit to buying everything. Here's the link to my build: [pcpartpicker](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4b2LLc).
I have a few questions:
1. PC Part Picker is indicating that I might not have enough USB headers since my CPU cooler takes up 2, and the case needs another 2. Does this mean I can't connect all my fans? I've seen setups with all the fans connected, so I'm wondering if I can stack them or if I need a motherboard with more headers.
2. Does the O11 case come with a vertical GPU mount, or do I need to get that separately?
3. I'd like to confirm my fan configuration: I'm planning to have side and bottom fans as intakes, with the AIO on top and back as exhausts.
4. I've heard conflicting opinions about using 4 sticks of RAM versus 2. Is the performance impact noticeable when gaming? I'm curious if having 4 sticks is worth it in terms of performance given my gaming habits.
1 Answer
Using 4 sticks of DDR5 RAM can be tricky since they often run at the base speed, which may not support XMP/EXPO configurations. If you're mainly gaming, base speeds should be fine, but since you're considering video editing as a hobby, performance might be affected. Just make sure your workload justifies the extra expense! Also, about the USB headers, you're right that multiple fans might require more, so check if your motherboard supports fan splitters. As for the vertical mount for your GPU, you'll need to purchase that separately. Good luck with the build!
Thanks for the insights! I guess running at the base speed isn’t too bothersome for gaming. I just dislike the idea of having empty RAM slots. I’m aiming for 4K gaming with some light productivity. So, I might just stick to 2 sticks for aesthetics and performance!