I'm looking for feedback on my PC build setup before I finalize everything. Here's what I have planned for my build:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor - $479.00
- **CPU Cooler**: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 66.17 CFM - $37.90
- **Motherboard**: MSI PRO X870E-P WIFI ATX AM5 - $239.99
- **Memory**: Corsair Vengeance RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 (x2) - $244.99 each
- **Storage**: Samsung 870 Evo 1 TB SATA SSD - $84.99
- **Video Card**: NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce RTX 5090 32 GB - Price pending
- **Case**: Fractal Design North XL ATX Full Tower - $194.99
- **Power Supply**: MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 1300 W - $359.95
- **Monitor**: Dell S2721DGF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz - Price pending
**Total Cost**: Approximately $1886.80.
I'm mainly looking for any red flags regarding compatibility or anything that might be holding this setup back, as I plan on using it primarily for gaming and some AI tasks.
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Hey there! Definitely don't run four sticks of DDR5; you'll likely face stability issues. I’d recommend getting just 2x64GB if you really need 128GB. And if you're shelling out for an RTX 5090, you might want to invest in a better monitor too. OLEDs or even miniLEDs would offer way better visuals than your current Dell model. Lastly, I'd switch to NVMe drives; they offer much better speed without the hassle of cables!
Thanks for the recommendation! I didn't realize that adding extra sticks could cause problems. I'll stick to the 2x32GB RAM for now. I'll also consider a monitor upgrade. Regarding NVMe, is there a way to disable it and switch to a different SSD during boot-up?