Hey everyone! I'm gearing up to upgrade my PC and I'd love your feedback on my planned build. Here's what I'm considering: an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, an Asus ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING motherboard, and G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB RAM (32GB). For my graphics card, I'm looking at the Asus TUF GAMING OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. I plan to reuse my case and storage drives (1 m.2 NVMe and 2 SSDs) from my previous setup. I usually game on two 1440p monitors and I'm curious if this build is solid enough, especially since I'm currently dealing with performance drops in recent games like Helldivers 2 and Roadcraft. What do you think about my choices? Also, can anyone suggest a good power supply and 360 AIO cooler for this setup? I had my eye on the Arctic Freezer 3, but it's not available at my local store. Thanks for any help!
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Honestly, that motherboard is way overpriced for your needs. You could easily find a solid X870 board for around $200-240 that wouldn't compromise your PCI lanes. Also, consider downgrading the RAM; I saw 64GB kits on sale for about $150-170 that perform equally well. And really, $999 for the 5070 Ti? There are options at $800-850 that would give you similar performance. For your PSU, the Montech Century II 850 is a great choice—reliable and affordable. As for cooling, I think an AIO isn’t necessary for the 9800X3D. A budget cooler like the Thermalright Phantom Spirit SE should work just fine unless you plan to overclock.
I agree about the mobo price, but he might appreciate the extra features. I've been in the same boat—wanting better performance and sticking to budget. That RAM deal sounds tempting too!
Seriously, why spend more on the motherboard than the CPU? High-end boards are usually for those who maximize all the features—if you’re not going to use those extra capabilities, save your cash. Some good alternatives are the Asus B650E or the MSI MAG X670E; they offer great performance at a better price point.
I built a similar setup myself. I'd suggest going for the 7800X3D instead; it offers great performance without the hefty price tag of the 9800X3D. The motherboard you chose is excellent, with loads of USB ports and BIOS features. Just a tip: save a Wi-Fi driver on a thumb drive before setting up Windows—it'll save you some trouble! Regarding your graphics card, Nvidia's pricing is pretty rough, so consider if the upcoming 5080 Ti is really worth it; I found it to be quite steep for a slight performance increase. As for your PSU, you should aim for at least 1000W—Seasonic is a solid brand if you're willing to spend a little more. And for cooling, why not choose an AIO that matches your case fans? It keeps everything looking neat and helps with cable management too!
Thanks! I actually plan to stick with my existing case, do you think it’ll work well with this setup? Also, about the 5080 Ti—do you think the price difference is worth it for the marginal performance boost?
Your current case should be fine as long as it's compatible with the components. I reckon you'll be good! As for the 5080 Ti, it's really about what you're looking for in terms of future-proofing; if you can wait and see how it performs in benchmarks, that might help your decision.
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely look into those alternatives. I just want something that will last a good while.