I'm about to dive into a high-end 4K gaming PC build and just want to double-check that everything in my parts list looks solid before I make the purchase. Here's what I've got:
**Parts List:**
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D - £445.94
- **CPU Cooler:** Lian Li HydroShift II LCD-S 360mm AIO - £199.99
- **Motherboard:** ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero BTF (AM5, ATX) - £635.99
- **Memory:** Corsair Dominator Titanium 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 - **£500 (paid)**
- **Storage:** Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe - £329.99
- **GPU:** NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition (16GB) - **£1,100 (paid)**
- **Case:** Lian Li O11 Dynamic Mini V2 - £75.95
- **PSU:** be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W (80+ Titanium) - £189.95
**Fans:**
- Lian Li UNI FAN TL Wireless 120mm
- 2x standard single - £49.97
- 1x reverse single - £19.99
- 1x standard 3-pack (with hub) - £69.98
- 1x reverse 3-pack (with hub) - £69.98
**Total Build Cost:** **£3,687.73**
I mainly want it to run reliably with great thermals and compatibility. Are there any issues or improvements you would recommend before I finalize this order?
2 Answers
Don’t forget thermal paste! It’s a small but essential part of your build. You definitely need that for the CPU cooler to work effectively.
Looks like a solid build overall! Just make sure your fan setup maintains positive air pressure. You might need a motherboard header expansion for that AIO cooler, plus some Lian Li controllers for the RGB if you want all your lighting to sync up nicely.
I think the fans come with controllers, so I should be good there! Appreciate the input!
Yeah, I didn’t add that to the list since I thought it was a given, but thanks for the reminder!