Does this $2200 gaming PC build look compatible, especially with the 360mm AIO?
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MellowCedar42
I'm putting together a gaming PC with a budget of roughly $2,200 and would appreciate a compatibility check before ordering. The planned parts are an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, XFX Radeon RX 9070 XT, Patriot Viper 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 memory, MSI B850 Gaming Plus WiFi motherboard, a Kingston KC3000 2TB M.2 SSD that I already own, a Lian Li Vector 100R case, an MSI MAG A750GL PCIe 5 750W 80+ Gold modular power supply, and an Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 CPU cooler. My main concern is whether the 360mm radiator will fit properly, especially at the top, without interfering with the RAM or motherboard. I'd also welcome suggestions for improving the build, but I'm buying in Poland where PC components are relatively expensive.
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The 360mm Arctic Liquid Freezer should fit in the top of that case, and top mounting is the best placement for it. Based on other builds using the same case and cooler, you shouldn’t need to replace the radiator fans. Just check the case manual’s radiator and motherboard-clearance diagram before installation, since the Liquid Freezer radiator is fairly thick. Installing the radiator and fans before mounting the motherboard can also make things easier.
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The overall parts list is well balanced for high-end gaming. A 750W Gold unit is generally enough for a 7800X3D and RX 9070 XT, assuming the power supply is a good-quality model and the graphics card’s power connectors are installed correctly. I’d still compare local pricing, because that particular PSU may be expensive in Poland. If a similar-quality 850W model costs about the same, it would give you more headroom, but 750W isn’t automatically a problem.
MellowCedar42: I’m buying in Poland, where parts are unfortunately very expensive. I’ve considered waiting for prices to drop, but I need the upgrade now, so I’m trying to make the best choice with the prices available.
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MellowCedar42: Thanks! I haven’t used an AIO before, so I mainly wanted to make sure I wouldn’t run into a RAM or motherboard clearance problem during the build.