I'm looking to upgrade from my current setup to a more powerful machine, hoping to make it future-proof as much as possible. My goal is to maintain solid gaming performance, especially since I plan to game on two UltraWide 3440x1440 144Hz monitors. I've put together a build that you can check out [here](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/sTyYjn). I'd love your advice on any improvements or potential issues with what I've selected, while keeping my budget in mind. Thanks!
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You might want to consider bumping your power supply up to 850W instead of the current 750W. Also, your motherboard seems like overkill unless you're planning to do some serious overclocking. For RAM, 64GB is a bit much unless you really need it; going with two 32GB sticks instead of four 16GB ones could save some cash. Overall, this rig should easily handle 1440p gaming at 144Hz!
Make sure your power supply isn't SFX; the shorter cables might be a problem for your ATX case, and you'll pay extra for the smaller size unnecessarily. Also, avoid using four RAM sticks with AM5; 64GB should be in two 32GB sticks. Another tip: Windows Pro isn't needed if you're just gaming—stick with Home unless there's a specific feature you really need. Here are some suggested tweaks that could save you $700 without sacrificing performance:
- A less expensive 360mm AIO cooler should work better than what you have.
- Consider a good B850 motherboard instead of the costly X870; it’s more than enough for gaming.
- Save money on RAM by going 64GB with just two sticks.
- Go for a more affordable NVMe drive, as premium ones don’t yield notably better gaming results.
- A cheaper variant of the 5080 could provide the same performance.
- The H7 case is more than sufficient, and adding a few PWM fans would be a good airflow upgrade.
- Finally, choose a standard ATX power supply for more savings.
Check out my adjusted build list: [PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/h7D96Q).
This is exactly the type of reply I was hoping for. Thank you!
From what I'm seeing, if you pair the 5080 with a 9800X3D, an 850W to 1000W PSU would be more ideal. Just a heads up, but overall, it sounds like you are on the right track with your build!
Noted, thank you!
I think there's a mistake with your PCPartPicker link. Try using a permalink for sharing—it works better for this kind of post. Here’s a couple of quick guides on how to set that up!
Good catch on the RAM, I'll upgrade the PSU as well. Thank you!