Hey everyone! It's been a while since I've built a PC—about 5 years! I'm working on a new build and aiming for an all-white aesthetic. I've decided to splurge a bit on the motherboard, but I have some existing storage drives to bring over, so I only added one m.2 drive for the new boot drive. I'm unsure if my RAM and power supply choices are ideal, and I'd love your insights on whether I've made any mistakes or if there are better options. Here's my part list: [PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QYkKWc)
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Hey! There are a few things you might want to consider:
- It's generally not great to use four sticks of DDR5 RAM. It might not work properly and could run at slower speeds. Instead, if you need 64GB, go for two 32GB sticks.
- I’ve noticed there are cheaper RTX 5070 Ti options that are about $100 less than what you’ve listed.
- For the power supply, the Montech Century II 850W is a solid choice and costs less. Just some budget-friendly alternatives!
Yeah, definitely check for white variant cards! It’ll fit your aesthetic perfectly!
I'd recommend sticking with two sticks of RAM instead of four. Most users are fine with 2x16GB, but if you want 64GB, then go with 2x32GB instead. Also, you might want to consider a 4TB SSD, depending on your storage needs. But overall, your build looks compatible and is coming together nicely! Just check the case fans since it’s a white build.
You might not need to spend so much on the motherboard unless it has specific features you need. A good mid-range B850 motherboard could save you some cash without hurting performance. Just a thought!
That's a good point about the RAM. I was thinking of filling up all the slots for looks, but I might just go for the 2x32GB instead. Do you know if there are any good white graphics cards?