I'm venturing into building my first PC and I'm looking for advice or potential issues I might face. Here's what I'm thinking for my build:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz - $367.99
- **GPU:** PNY OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB - $749.99
- **CPU Cooler:** NZXT Kraken 120 Liquid Cooler - $69.99
- **RAM:** Crucial Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 - $260.99
- **SSD:** Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME - $209.99
- **Motherboard:** Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX AM5 - $159.99
- **Case:** Corsair 3500X ATX Mid Tower Case - $83.99
- **PSU:** Corsair RM850e (2025) 850 W - $114.99
I also have three 1440p 120Hz monitors. The total cost is around $2000 USD. Although I've never built a PC from scratch before, I do have experience with replacing parts. Any insights on potential problems or recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
2 Answers
It looks like you're aiming for a high-performance setup! Just curious, what do you plan to do with your three 1440p 120Hz monitors? If you're gaming, maybe you should think about investing in a single high-refresh-rate monitor instead. And you might consider RAM with a higher speed if you can manage it in your budget!
Your build looks solid, but I’d suggest considering a 240mm AIO cooler instead of the 120mm one. Even though AMD’s X3D CPUs are cooler than Intel's counterparts, they can still run hot. I personally use a 360mm cooler with my Ryzen 9 9800X3D for better thermal management!
Definitely recommend against a 120mm radiator AIO. They often don't perform as well as a decent air cooler! Consider at least a 240mm.
Yeah, you can also undervolt the CPU which could help keep temps down. I have a Ryzen 9 5900X and I barely hit high temps anymore, plus I've noticed slight FPS improvements!