I'm planning a high-performance, all-black stealth PC build and I'm not worried about the budget at all. Here are the specs I've chosen:
- Motherboard: MSI X870E Tomahawk Max Gaming Wifi
- CPU: R7 9800x3D
- CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12A
- GPU: RX 9070 XT Aorus Elite
- SSD: Kingston M.2 NV3 2TB + Crucial T705 1TB
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance CL30 6000MTs 2x16Gb
- PSU: Lian Li Edge 1000W Plat+
- Case: Corsair Frame 5000D
- Fans: Noctua NF-A12 PWM Chromax.black.swap
- Fan Hub: Noctua NA FH1 x3
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this setup!
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Overall, your specs look solid, but there are a few choices that could be better. For instance, if you don't specifically need USB 4.0, consider switching to the B850 motherboard for better future-proofing and storage options. Regarding the CPU cooler, the NH-U12A isn't the best value compared to something like the Phantom Spirit 120, which performs better at a lower price. Also, you might want to look into getting a 5070 Ti instead of the 9070 XT since Nvidia generally leads in performance overall. Finally, for the SSD, there are better NVMe options available, so I’d suggest checking out models like the MP44L or SN770 for better performance at a similar price point.
Thanks for the advice! I'm new to building PCs, so your insights help a lot. Would you recommend a specific 5070 Ti model, or are there not many performance differences among them? Also, someone suggested a 990 Pro 4TB SSD, so I'll look into that too. Appreciate it!