I'm about to commit to a new PC build and I'd love it if someone could take a look at my planned components. I'm trying to reuse as many parts as possible, but I want to ensure there are no major incompatibilities. Also, do you think I need to upgrade my power supply? Here's the list:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 GHz 16-Core Processor
- **CPU Cooler:** Noctua NH-U12S 55 CFM CPU Cooler
- **Motherboard:** MSI MPG X870E EDGE TI WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
- **Memory:** Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
- **Storage:** Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2 PCIe NVME SSD, Samsung 860 Evo 1 TB SSD
- **Video Card:** MSI GAMING TRIO OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB
- **Case:** Fractal Design Define S2 ATX Mid Tower
- **Power Supply:** Corsair RM750x 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular
Total Cost: $2679.19. Let me know if I missed anything!
2 Answers
What kind of tasks will this PC be handling? Are you using any specific features of the X870 chipset that you couldn't get with a cheaper B850 motherboard? That could make a difference in your decision.
I might actually suggest going with the B850 now that I double-checked, especially if you're mostly multitasking and not doing heavy workloads.
You might want to consider upgrading your power supply to at least an 850W, even though 750W would technically work. The current PSU lacks PCIE 5.1 support, and the newer ones have the 12VHPWR connector that you should ideally use without an adapter. Personally, I'm using the be quiet Pure Power 13M 850W with a similar setup, and it works perfectly.
For me, the price difference in Canada between the X870 and B850 was only about $20, which is why I went with the X870. But it's worth checking the specifics based on your needs.