Hey everyone! I'm planning to build a new PC and here's what I have in mind:
- **Case**: be quiet! Light Base 900FX
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- **Mainboard**: MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI
- **GPU**: XFX Radeon RX 9070 XT Mercury
- **CPU cooler**: Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 420mm A-RGB
- **RAM**: G.Skill DIMM 32 GB DDR5-6000 (2x 16 GB) Dual-Kit
- **SSD**: 2TB SAMSUNG 990 PRO M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVME
- **Power supply**: 1000W be quiet! Pure Power 13 M ATX 3.1 - PCIE 5
I'm aiming to keep the total cost under 2800 Euros. Do you have any suggestions for improvements or changes? Thanks in advance!
4 Answers
Just so you know, a 420mm cooler is really more than you need for the 9800X3D. But hey, it's your build; do whatever makes you happy!
You probably don't need a 420mm AIO for the 9800X3D—it's a bit of overkill. Otherwise, your build looks solid. Just a thought: that case tends to suit high-end workstations, and you could save over $100 by opting for a different case if you want.
Thanks for the tip! Do you have any case recommendations? Would a 360mm cooler be sufficient for the 9800X3D?
If you're open to saving some cash, the case, motherboard, cooler, and maybe the power supply might not need to be that expensive unless that's the look you're after. But if you're committed to that style, it's tougher to cut costs.
I'm aiming for an all-black build, so if there are any other parts that would fit that better, I’d love to know! Also, do you think 850W is enough for my setup?
It really depends on the pricing of each part. If you can provide that, we can help better due to budget adjustments. Just a heads up, some components might be overpriced depending on where you look.
I already got the RAM and SSD at a good price, so I have some flexibility to potentially upgrade my CPU or GPU. I want to stay under 2.8k Euro.
Thanks for mentioning that! Would a 9950X3D be better suited for a 420mm cooler? And is 360mm adequate for the 9800X3D?