I'm completely new to hardware, and putting this build together has been a challenge for me. I'm concerned if there are any major red flags or problems with my current setup. My plan is to use this machine primarily for gaming and live streaming/recording over the next six months. After that, I intend to upgrade the graphics card to something like an RTX 5090. I want to ensure that all my components are compatible not just for now but also for future upgrades. One thing that's particularly confusing for me is whether I should opt for water cooling or stick with air cooling. Any advice would be appreciated! Here's a rundown of my current parts:
* **CPU:** Intel Core i7-13700K
* **CPU Cooler:** Noctua NH-D15 G2 HBC
* **Motherboard:** Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX (DDR5)
* **Memory:** Corsair Vengeance DDR5 32 GB (2x16 GB) 6000 CL28
* **Case:** Corsair 4000D Airflow TG White
* **Case Fans:** 4x Coolleo 120 mm FDB ARGB PWM
* **Power Supply:** SilverStone Triton 1000Rz Gold ATX 3.1 Fully Modular
* **Graphics Card:** Gigabyte RTX 4070 OC 12 GB
* **Primary SSD:** Corsair MP600 Elite 2 TB NVMe PCIe 4x4 with Heatsink
* **Bulk HDD:** Seagate Barracuda 4 TB 7200 RPM SATA III
2 Answers
It looks like you might want to consider going with an AMD setup instead of Intel. The AM5 platform is currently more favored for gaming, especially with options like the Ryzen 5 or other AMD CPUs that have great performance. Just keep in mind, switching to AMD means you’d need to change the motherboard too.
Yeah, I’d recommend switching to an AM5 motherboard and using either the Ryzen 5 9600X or something like the 7800X3D or 9800X3D for better gaming performance. Pair it with a strong Gigabyte or MSI B850 motherboard for best results.
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