I'm building my first gaming PC mainly for playing a range of genres from FPS to open-world RPGs, along with some web browsing. I like using lots of mods and shaders for an enhanced experience, so I'm focusing on performance while also wanting a cool-looking case. I'm considering whether to go with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or the 7800X3D. The case I've chosen is the Lian Li LANCOOL 217, which has some fans installed already, but I'm contemplating if I should add more. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Here are the parts I've picked:
Case: Lian Li LANCOOL 217 ATX mid tower black
CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D (but thinking of switching to 7800X3D)
CPU Cooler: ID-Cooling FX360 Pro water 360mm
GPU: Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT (potentially upgrading to a 5070 Ti)
Motherboard: ASRock B850 Phantom Gaming Riptide
RAM: Teamgroup T-Force Delta RGB black DDR5-6000 32GB
Storage: Teamgroup T-Create 2TB SSD
Power Supply: Silverstone DA750 Gold 750W 80+ (thinking of switching to a 1200W 80+ Gold)
2 Answers
I seriously recommend against getting the ASRock motherboard. They have a reputation for frying AMD chips, including the X3D ones. If saving some cash is your goal, consider downgrading to the 7800X3D and use that to upgrade to a 5070 Ti instead. The priority should be on your GPU for gaming, after all! Also, while it's not a huge deal, you might want to look for RAM with CL30 instead of CL32 for slightly better performance.
What makes you think OP originally chose CL32 RAM?
Yeah, as others have mentioned, the ASRock is a no-go if you want to keep your CPU safe. Additionally, I suggest bumping your power supply to at least 850W or even 1000W Gold to ensure you have enough headroom. The 750W setup is on the edge, especially with your build.
I'm considering the Asus 1200W 80+ Gold; do you think that's excessive for this build?
Is the MSI Gaming Trio 5070 Ti a good option? I was thinking about switching to the Asus B850 TUF Gaming Plus for the motherboard.