I'm new to building PCs and would love some guidance. I've put together a build on PCPartPicker, which you can find here: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KvYRpK. I'm particularly concerned about compatibility issues between the parts and whether everything fits size-wise.
Is the motherboard, CPU cooler, and power supply unit (PSU) adequate for the AMD 9850X3D? I'm open to suggestions on how to save some money as well. My main goal is to play CPU-intensive games like CS2, PoE2, Minecraft, and Factorio while maximizing framerates at high refresh rates with lower graphics settings. I also tend to keep a lot of browser tabs open and plan to experiment with self-hosting a basic AI server using Fedora.
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Honestly, there aren’t really any compatibility issues, but that cooler might struggle for such a high-end CPU. Is there a specific reason you picked that cooler? If cooling is a priority, you might want to look into a 360mm AIO cooler, as your case should accommodate it.
The CPU cooler you selected might not be beefy enough to handle the 9850X3D well. I suggest considering a more powerful PSU for this build, just to be safe. Upgrade your PSU to ensure it can support everything long-term.
Any suggestions for a PSU model and what wattage I should aim for? Also, would these recommendations change if I switched to a 9800X3D instead?
It's important to think about what you want to achieve with this build. If gaming is your main focus, consider scaling down to the 9800X3D. It might be a smarter choice financially and still give you great performance for many games.
I was really aiming for longevity—more cores and threads could be crucial in the coming years. I thought the $150 price difference was worth it.
I chose that cooler a few months ago when I was eyeing the 7950X3D, based on affordability. Would you suggest something better? Also, would that cooler work for the 9800X3D?