I previously asked for advice on my CPU, GPU, and motherboard, and I appreciate all the feedback on motherboards! Now, I'm back with a new build and need help finalizing a few choices. Here's what I have so far: I'm using an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, an ASUS X870-P Prime motherboard, a KINGSTON NV3 2000GB M.2 NVMe SSD for storage, and a Corsair 4000D Airflow case. I'm trying to decide between two different GPUs that are pretty similar in price but vary a bit in specs, cooling, and the power supply. Here are the options:
Option 1:
* GPU: Gigabyte AORUS ELITE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB
* Memory: Kingston FURY Beast 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36
* PSU: FSP ADVAN GM 1000W
* CPU cooler: Arctic Freezer 36 (Black)
Option 2:
* GPU: Asus PRIME OC Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB
* Memory: Kingston FURY Beast 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
* PSU: Corsair RM1000x SHIFT 1000 W
* CPU cooler: Deepcool AK500 ZERO DARK
I'm hesitant mainly because of mixed reviews about Asus customer support and the GPU size. Which one do you think I should go for, or do you have other suggestions?
2 Answers
Honestly, either choice is fine. Both Gigabyte and Asus have customer support issues, but Gigabyte might have a slightly better reputation. Plus, the overclock capability on the Gigabyte version could be a reason to lean toward it if you are looking for maximum performance.
All right, appreciate the insights!
I’d go with Option 2. The RAM has a lower latency (CL30 vs CL36), which can provide a slight performance edge. Just make sure not to overclock the OC version of the GPU; it might already be tuned for performance!
Thanks for the input!
I think Asus is great! Personal preference matters here, so stick with what you like.