Hey everyone! I'm transitioning back to gaming on a PC after some time on console, but I've never built a PC before. I want to make sure these components are good to go and will fit inside my case. Here's what I've picked out:
* **Case:** be quiet! Pure Base 500DX
* **Motherboard:** MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WIFI
* **GPU:** XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT Triple Fan Gaming Edition
* **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
* **RAM:** Kingston FURY Beast (2x32GB)
* **SSD:** Samsung 990 Pro (2TB, Heatsink)
* **Power Supply:** ASUS TUF Gaming Gold (850W)
* **CPU Cooler:** Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360
Do you think this setup will work well together? Any potential issues I should be aware of?
2 Answers
Absolutely! But you should definitely check out Pcpartpicker.com to confirm everything is compatible.
You've got quite a powerful setup here! The GPU and CPU should pair nicely, but there's a catch with the AIO cooler: it might not fit up top due to clearance issues. The case specs say it only allows for a 240mm cooler at the top. You might want to consider mounting the cooler at the front instead, but make sure the GPU won't obstruct it since the XFX GPU is pretty long at 325mm. You could also look into a different case that can support a 360mm AIO cooler mounted properly at the top for better airflow.
Thanks for the heads-up! I’ll definitely look into other cases. Do you have any suggestions for a budget-friendly case that would fit? I don’t need anything flashy, just functional.