Hey everyone! After spending countless hours getting input from my Discord friends, I'm finally wrapping up my first solo PC build and could really use your expertise—especially regarding compatibility checks. I already own several components, and I'm still in the market for a cooler. Here's my parts list: [PCPartPicker List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Z2J7kf).
I'm aiming for at least 60fps gaming at either 4K or 1440p, with some occasional video editing on the side. I also want to ensure it's easy to upgrade in the future. My budget is flexible, but I'd prefer to keep the remaining components under $1000.
Here's what I've got so far:
- **CPU**: Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- **Video Card**: Geforce RTX 5070 Ti ASUS TUF GAMING OC
- **Monitors**: Two Samsung Odyssey G70B.
Any advice or criticism would be greatly appreciated!
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Your build looks solid! For the cooler, it's really about what you personally prefer, but I'd recommend something like the Phantom Spirit 120 SE—it works great with the 9800X3D. Also, if you're looking to save, consider downgrading from CL30 RAM to a CL36 kit; it doesn't make a huge difference in performance and could save you around $60-$100. Overall, it seems like you have high-end components which will serve you well for upgrades down the line!
Thanks! Since RAM prices are high, I'm open to cutting costs if performance won't take too big of a hit. How can I find and compare RAM benchmarks? Also, do you know of any good kits available right now? I want at least 32GB, but I'm not into RGB. I thought about using RAM from my current rig temporarily; do you think that’s a good idea?