Hey everyone! So I'm diving into my first PC build after years of using laptops. I recently snagged an Asrock RX 9070 XT Steel Legends, which got me excited to take the plunge. Right now, I only have the GPU, but I'm considering the following components: AMD R7 9800X3D for the CPU, an Asrock X870E Taichi motherboard, Corsair RM1000x Shift White for the power supply, and a Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Digital Black cooler (though I've thought about water cooling but I'm worried about leaks). I'm also eyeing an Acer XB273UX1 monitor. As for RAM, I want 32GB but prices are a bit steep, so I'm thinking of buying used. I'll be using SSDs from my laptop, a Samsung 980 Pro 2TB and a Micron 3400 1TB. Any advice or suggestions for my build? Thanks in advance!
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Hey, can you share which country you’re in and what your budget looks like? It sounds like you're focused on gaming and some light tasks like document work. Also, which games are you planning to play? This can help a lot with your decisions!
I’d steer clear of ASRock motherboards, especially with your AMD 9000X3D CPU—they have a tendency to cause issues. You might be better off with ASUS, Gigabyte, or MSI. Also, the X870E is a bit overkill for gaming—consider something like the B850 instead, which might suit you better and save some cash. Regarding RAM, I get that prices are rough right now, but for your build, 32GB should be manageable if you can cut back on the motherboard costs. As for the cooler, the Thermalright Peerless Assassin is a solid pick! If you ever re-consider liquid cooling, just know spills are really rare, but if you want reliability and simplicity, air cooling is the way to go.
Didn't realize ASRock boards were problematic! Which brands would you suggest instead?
I'm from Bulgaria, and my budget changes—around $1,300 monthly. I want to grab the CPU next month and do combo buys for parts like the motherboard and cooler. I play games like God of War and Battlefield 4, so I want to be set before summer!