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Is my AMD Ryzen 9800X3D PC build good, or can I save some money?

October 23, 2025 1 answer
Asked by CleverFox123
I'm looking for feedback on my current PC build featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Here's the complete list of components: - CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($638.98) - CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM ($48.90) - Motherboard: MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM5 ($294.99) - Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 ($229.99) - Storage: Western Digital WD Blue SN5000 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD ($164.99) - Video Card: Asus PRIME GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB ($1089.00) - Case: Fractal Design Pop XL Air ATX Full Tower Case ($159.99) - Power Supply: Corsair RM850x 850 W Fully Modular ($164.99) Total cost comes to $2791.83. Can I make this setup more budget-friendly without compromising performance?
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BudgetBuilder99
You could save about $35 if you switch to a Montech Century II or a Lian Li Edge for the power supply. Also, consider that you might be able to trim around $30 to $50 off the motherboard price and $30 to $80 off the case if you look for alternatives. Those changes could help lower the total cost a bit.

TechGuru87: For sure! That Century II is a solid choice. Just a heads up though, the Edge connectors can be a bit tricky to fit standard cases. I had issues with those on my build as well.

PCWizard42: Do you think the cooling setup you've got will be sufficient for your build?

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