Hey everyone! I'm putting together my first custom PC and I'd love your input on my choices. I'm not totally sure if I nailed the right parts for my budget, and I'm also curious if my liquid cooler will fit properly in my case. Here's what I've got so far: an RTX 5070, a Ryzen 5 7600X3D, MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a Lian Li O11 VISION COMPACT case. Any suggestions or concerns?
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Your build looks solid! The combination of the 5070 and 7600X3D is great for gaming. Just keep an eye on cooler clearance in that O11 Vision Compact; some AIOs can be a bit tight. Also, if you think you might upgrade your GPU later, consider investing in a slightly better PSU. Overall, though, it looks good! 👍
Have you thought about alternatives for the GPU? The 5070 is nice, but the 9070 XT might give you better performance for a similar price, especially at 1440p. Just a heads-up, your case doesn't come with any fans, so you'll need to add some. I suggest getting a few matching fans to fill it out! Here's how you could upgrade: try a different motherboard with wifi, switch the storage to a good quality NVME, or adjust the power supply to handle future upgrades. Check out this [PCPartPicker List](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/GcvPpK) for some ideas!
If you're eyeing the 5070, ensure you're paying MSRP or consider waiting for deals on the 9070 XT or 5070 TI. Be patient—graphics cards are available at MSRP if you watch sites like r/buildapcsales or local stores like Best Buy. I've seen some decent stock on the shelves lately!
Great point about the fans! What size do you recommend for that case? Also, is swapping fans on the radiator just a matter of using screws?