This is my first time building a gaming PC, and I'm keen on making sure I get high-quality components. I've decided on the GPU, which will be a 5070 Ti, but I'm open to any brand. I'm also looking for advice on how to future-proof my setup while ensuring I'm not cutting corners on important parts. Here's what I'm planning to include: an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, ARCTIC Liquid Freezer CPU cooler, Gigabyte X870 motherboard, G.Skill Ripjaws 64 GB RAM, Samsung 990 Pro SSD, a Gigabyte 5070 Ti GPU, a be quiet! case, and a Corsair 1000W power supply. I want to make sure everything works well together and that I'm not missing out on important upgrades. Any tips are welcome! My total budget is around $2157.79.
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The only thing I’d suggest is double-check the fit for the cooler; AIOs can be tricky, and if you can, try to stick to what fits your case best for airflow. Overall, you have a winning build here!
If your focus is solely on gaming, 64 GB might be overkill. You rarely need that much for typical gaming scenarios. Your CPU and GPU combo will give you a fantastic performance regardless, so don't worry too much!
Everything’s looking good! Just remember that 32 GB of RAM should be plenty for typical gaming. You’re in great shape with the components you’ve chosen; the parts you have picked almost exactly mirror my own build, and I can vouch for it being powerful enough for gaming!
Your build looks pretty stellar! Having a 5070 Ti with that Ryzen 7 is a great combo. I've got a similar setup, and it runs smoothly. Just make sure to keep monitor compatibility in mind for the best performance. Also, consider using a separate M.2 drive for your operating system to help with loading times. Everything else seems solid!
For the RAM, consider scaling down to 32 GB instead of 64 GB. Unless you're doing something intense like virtualization, 32 GB is usually more than enough for gaming. I’d recommend getting 2 x 16 GB sticks of 6000 MHz CL30. Also, if you're set on using a liquid cooler, the Arctic AIO is a solid choice as long as it fits in your case, but you might find it easier to go with a good air cooler instead, like the Thermalright Phantom Spirit, which can handle your CPU fine at a lower cost!
The Arctic AIO is designed to fit in my case, and I feel like a water cooler is necessary for the CPU I'm choosing.
I'm planning to move my old 1TB NVMe to use for the OS.