I'm seeking feedback on my new PC build. Here's the list of components I'm considering: CPU is an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D at 4.7 GHz, paired with an ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 cooler. I'm using an Asus ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING motherboard and 16 GB of Kingston FURY Beast RGB DDR5 memory. For storage, I have a Kingston NV3 2 TB NVME SSD and an Asus TUF GAMING OC GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card. The case is a Lian Li LANCOOL 217, and I'm going with an Asus TUF Gaming 1000W power supply. The total cost comes to $2742.24. Any thoughts on this build?
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Trust me, you're gonna regret sticking with 2x8GB RAM. It's better to adjust your budget on other components like the PSU and motherboard to get 2x16GB instead. An 850W power supply could suffice for your needs; going higher might be overkill unless you plan on heavy upgrades later on.
Be cautious with the Kingston NV3 drive because it commonly uses QLC flash, which isn't very durable and can slow down over time. Instead, consider upgrading to one with TLC flash, like the Kioxia Exceria Plus G3 or WD Blue SN5000, for better longevity and performance.
You might want to reconsider the 2x8GB RAM configuration. That's pretty limited for gaming and multitasking. Instead, try to go for a 2x16GB setup, ideally at 6000MHz CL36. The lower the CAS latency, the better your performance. It’s worth the investment, especially with such a high-end build!
I get that! Just make sure to stick with the same brand for compatibility.
Would it be okay to drop down to 850W, or should I aim for 1000W to be safe?