I'm about to build my first PC after six years with a pre-built system. I've done quite a bit of research on the components, but I'd love any feedback on whether I'm going overboard or if something isn't quite up to snuff. So far, I've only purchased the RAM during a price drop, which turned out to be a lucky timing. Here's what I've got planned so far:
- **CPU**: Ryzen 7 9800x3d
- **CPU Cooler**: Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
- **Motherboard**: MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK Max Wifi
- **RAM**: Corsair Vengeance 96GB (2x48GB) 6000MHz CL36
- **GPU**: Gigabyte Gaming OC Radeon RX 9070 XT
- **Storage**: Crucial P3 Plus 2TB M.2-2280 (I haven't researched this part too much, just wanted something reliable with 2TB)
- **Power Supply**: Corsair RM850 850W 80+ Gold Certified
- **Case**: Hyte Y70
2 Answers
Your RAM choice is impressive, but 96GB might be overkill unless you plan on heavy multitasking or specific applications like video editing. Also, make sure that the motherboard supports all the features you want to utilize, especially with that CPU cooler size.
Looks like a solid build overall! Your CPU and RAM are definitely high-end. However, you might want to double-check if your GPU is listed correctly, as it seems like you've included a discrete GPU. On another note, just make sure your PSU is enough for the GPU and all the components. It's always better to have a little overhead for stability.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll definitely look into the power requirements for the GPU.
Yeah, I'm mainly using it for gaming and streaming, but I wanted to future-proof a bit. I'll double-check the motherboard compatibility!