I'm putting together a new PC build and would love some input before I finalize everything. Here's my current parts list: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU, Thermalright Phantom Spirit CPU cooler, MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK motherboard, Corsair Vengeance RGB 64GB DDR5-6000 RAM, Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB NVMe SSD, Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, Fractal Design North XL case, and a be quiet! Dark Power 14 power supply. The total comes to about $4493.75. I'm planning to add some extra fans later, but I'm focusing on the essentials for now.
A few concerns: I'm a bit nervous about the Corsair RAM since I've seen some mixed reviews, and it's not on the QVL list. I'm hoping the recent BIOS updates help. I'm also going for a dual SSD setup, with one for the OS and another for general storage. The GPU will be mounted vertically with an NZXT kit. It's been a while since my last upgrade, and I intend to keep this build for quite some time, only upgrading the GPU in the future. Did I overlook anything? Thanks for any advice!
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I recommend swapping out the dual SSD setup for a single 4TB Gen 4 SSD. You won't notice much speed difference, and it keeps things cooler and frees up other slots for anything you might need later. Consider your motherboard's USB4 needs too; sometimes B850 boards offer more bang for your buck.
You're maxing out the CPU capabilities, and that could lead to drawbacks. Having 64GB of dual-rank RAM can be unstable compared to single-rank setups. You might want to check out 2x24GB DDR5-6000 for better stability.
Are you choosing the 9850X3D because it's "the best" or do you actually need that power? It's quite specific for certain tasks and might not be worth the extra cost if you're not going to use its full potential. You might want to consider the 9800X3D instead—it's cheaper and generally easier to manage.
Thanks for the input! I'm leaning towards the 9850X3D to get the latest tech since it just released, but I appreciate the heads up about the 9800X3D for the price.
Actually, the price difference isn't as big as it seems when you calculate performance. For a $4,500 build, even a 3% boost might justify the cost.
Not to be a downer, but spending on the 1TB 9100 Pro SSD seems excessive, especially with how you’re building your rig. If budget isn’t an issue, go for a larger Gen 4 SSD—it’ll save slots for future upgrades and perform just as well.
I've heard that 2x32GB can still hit 6000 MT/s reliably, so it’s worth exploring that option.