Hey everyone! I'm helping a friend build her first high-end PC, and since this is my first time in the higher price range (we're looking at around €2500), I want to make sure I'm not making any major blunders. She's looking for a build with all white parts primarily for gaming—no specific games in mind, just that it should handle anything she might throw at it, including modding games like Baldur's Gate 3. I've put together a parts list in Germany, and here's what I've got so far:
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The Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 cooler is actually a more recent version and slightly better for about the same price. Also, the fan hub isn’t necessary unless you're using specific aRGB fans with a different connector since you can daisy-chain the power and aRGB on your fans without needing it. It's a good way to simplify the setup!
You could save over €200 without sacrificing performance while keeping the aesthetic all white. Here are some suggestions:
1. **CPU Cooler**: Switch to a more affordable white 360mm AIO and use some 120mm reverse flow aRGB fans for a killer look.
2. **Motherboard**: Grab one from the same brand as your GPU for easier aRGB control.
3. **Memory**: Consider some less expensive white RAM with aRGB.
4. **Storage**: Look for a similar spec 2TB PCIe 4 NVME that's cheaper.
5. **Video Card**: A less pricey white version of the 9070 XT is available now—might want to check that out.
6. **Power Supply**: Opt for a quality yet cheaper white 850W ATX 3.0 supply.
7. **Case Fans**: You don’t really need the hub; you can daisy-chain both power and aRGB.*
Check out my PCPartPicker list for detailed recommendations!
Thanks for these insights! About that motherboard dip—are you suggesting sticking with the Gigabyte for RGB control, or is that just for looks? I’ll run these by my friend and see what she prefers!
Thanks for the tip! The Pro model is cheaper anyway, so that's a money saver.