After nearly nine years with a GTX 1080 Ti, I'm finally planning a new gaming PC and want it to last as long as possible. I'm aiming for a clean all-black build without RGB, and I'm buying in Brazil, so the prices are listed in reais. The current parts are a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Corsair Nautilus 360mm AIO, ASRock RX 9070 XT Taichi 16GB, ASRock B850M Pro RS motherboard, 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory, a 1TB WD Green SN3000 NVMe SSD, Corsair 3000D Airflow case, and an 850W Corsair RMe power supply. The total is R$15,217.47, or R$14,760.95 after the PIX discount. I estimate the system will draw around 480–500W and plan to add five Arctic case fans. I already have peripherals, so I'm mainly looking for feedback on compatibility, value, cooling, storage, and whether any parts should be changed for better reliability and longevity.
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The overall platform looks solid, but I’d also compare different RX 9070 XT models before buying the Taichi. There have been some reports involving the card’s power connector, and choosing a model with a more conventional connector arrangement could reduce potential risk. Check the exact power requirements and cable layout for the graphics card and confirm that the PSU provides the recommended dedicated PCIe connections. You may also find another 9070 XT that costs less while offering similar real-world performance.
Aside from the SSD and checking the graphics card’s power setup, the build looks well balanced. The 7800X3D is a strong gaming CPU, 32GB of DDR5-6000 is a sensible starting point, and an 850W Gold-rated PSU should be plenty for this hardware when properly connected. The extra case fans should also help maintain good airflow in the 3000D.
The main part I’d reconsider is the 1TB WD Green SSD. It’s an entry-level drive without DRAM, and sustained write performance can drop significantly after its cache fills. One terabyte is also fairly limiting for a system you want to keep for many years. If a 2TB TLC NVMe drive is reasonably priced where you live, it would be a worthwhile upgrade. Otherwise, you can keep the current drive for now and add a better or larger SSD later.
That makes sense. I already have additional storage in my current PC, so I can use the 1TB drive as a temporary system drive and add a larger, faster SSD later.
I’ll compare the other 9070 XT versions and verify the power connections before finalizing the purchase.