Hey everyone! I'm gearing up to build my first PC soon, hopefully next month once I get my finances figured out. I've already snagged a few parts while prices are rising, and I'd love your input to make sure I'm on the right track. Here's my parts list with prices from my favorite retailers:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor - £399.95
- **CPU Cooler**: be quiet! Silent Loop 3 76.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler - £99.95
- **Thermal Compound**: Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut 1 g - £6.79
- **Motherboard**: Asus PRIME B850-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 - £149.99
- **Memory**: Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 - £349.99 (already bought)
- **Storage**: Crucial T500 2 TB M.2 NVME SSD - £210.99 (already bought)
- **Video Card**: Asus PRIME OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB - £649.99 (already bought)
- **Case**: Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower - £134.99
- **Power Supply**: be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W - £129.98
- **Case Fans**: be quiet! Silent Wings 4 (3 total) - £57.94
Overall, the total is around £2,192.56. I've been stressing over this build for weeks, and I'm feeling a bit anxious since it's my first time. Are there any mistakes here or improvements you would suggest? Thanks a ton for your advice! <3
2 Answers
Consider upgrading to a 360mm AIO cooler if you can; they generally offer better cooling. That said, it sounds like you're limited on space due to your case and GPU. Are you sure you need that upgrade? Let’s figure out if a bigger case could be a good choice for you.
Your build looks solid to me! While I might choose different parts based on my personal taste, there’s nothing technically wrong with what you have. It should perform really well! Just make sure all parts are compatible before you finalize everything.
I think the 360mm radiator won't fit in your current case, especially since the top only allows a 240mm. Definitely check your case specifications before making a change!