I'm planning to order all the components internationally for delivery to Armenia. Even after shipping and customs, the total should still be considerably cheaper than buying locally. This is my first build, so I'd appreciate a final review before placing the order.
I originally hoped to stay near $2,000, but current memory and graphics-card prices pushed the realistic budget closer to $3,000. I already have a keyboard, mouse, and 1080p monitor, although I plan to upgrade the monitor later. I also found a good deal on the case through another marketplace.
The parts I'm considering are:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR5 32GB 6000MHz CL30
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite A
- SSD: Biwin Black Opal NV7400 1TB
- PSU: Lian Li Edge Gold 850W
- AIO cooler: be quiet! Light Loop 360mm
- Case fans: AsiaHorse Nyota 120mm, with one standard and five reverse-blade fans
- Case: Lian Li O11D Mini V2 Compact
I was also considering an RX 9070 XT, but I'm more comfortable choosing Nvidia. Are there any compatibility concerns, weaker component choices, or changes you'd recommend before I order everything?
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The SSD choice is worth checking carefully. Some similarly named entry-level drives use QLC flash, which generally has lower endurance and can slow down more under sustained writes. For an operating-system drive, a TLC-based model is preferable. The Biwin Black Opal NV7400 is a more suitable choice if its specifications and warranty are confirmed; its listed endurance is also substantially higher than the cheaper alternative.
Thanks for pointing that out—I hadn’t looked closely at the flash type. I’m going with the Biwin Black Opal NV7400 because it costs nearly the same and has a much higher listed endurance rating.