Hey everyone! I just put together my first PC build since my old pre-built system is starting to feel outdated. I'm planning to sell it to a friend. So, I'm sharing my build here for feedback. Did I choose the right number of fans? Should I consider getting a second set of 120mm fans? How do I determine if everything fits correctly? Any tips or advice would be super helpful! Here's the list of my parts:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16-Core Processor
- **Coolers:** Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 and Montech HyperFlow Silent 360
- **Motherboard:** Gigabyte X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7
- **Memory:** Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 32GB DDR5-6000
- **Storage:** Samsung 990 Pro 1TB NVME SSD
- **Video Card:** Sapphire PURE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
- **Case:** HYTE Y70 ATX Mid Tower
- **Power Supply:** Lian Li EDGE 1300W 80+ Platinum
- **Operating System:** Windows 11 Home
My total comes to about $2811.33. Let me know what you think!
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You've got a bit of a mix here. Two CPU coolers is definitely unusual; typically, you only need one decent cooler depending on your CPU's heat generation. A $700 CPU is excellent, but you might be overpaying for the motherboard and power supply. Consider simplifying things: a good 850W PSU is usually enough for most builds, even high-end ones. As for RAM, 32GB is often sufficient unless you plan on doing really heavy multitasking or running memory-intensive applications. Don't get overwhelmed; simplifying your build could save you money!
Good to know! So should I just go with the 360 cooler and drop the other one? And what about RAM—do I really need more than 32GB?