Hey everyone! I'm putting together my first PC and I'm looking for some advice on my build that comes in around 2000€. I'm pretty new to this, and I've pieced it together based on my research. Here's what I have:
- AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
- Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 CPU Cooler
- MSI B850M GAMING PLUS WIFI6E Micro ATX Motherboard
- G.Skill Flare X5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 Memory
- Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 2 TB NVMe SSD
- MSI VENTUS 3X OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Video Card
- Asus Prime AP201 MicroATX Mini Tower Case
- MSI MAG A850GL 850W Fully Modular Power Supply
I'm mainly looking for feedback on whether anything seems unbalanced or underwhelming. Also, I'm limited to one store in Portugal for convenience, so prices might not be the most competitive. Thanks a bunch! Here's my [PCPartPicker link](https://pt.pcpartpicker.com/user/P1n4/saved/mbRBhM) for more details.
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Looks like a solid build! The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a great choice, and you've got a good amount of RAM with 64GB which is perfect if you're into AI projects. However, consider checking out the B850 motherboard since it seems to be a better fit in terms of features. Also, I recommend going for a slightly higher wattage power supply like an 850W; it gives you more headroom for upgrades. As for the CPU cooler, have you thought about the Peerless Assassin? It’s pretty popular for its performance.
Just curious, what made you choose the Phantom Spirit over the Peerless Assassin? Is it just preference, or did you find the Spirit provides better performance for your needs?
Yeah, the 9800X3D is a bit pricey at 497.9€, but if you can stretch for it, the performance boost might be worth it. I went with 64GB because I need it for my local AI projects, so I totally get that! Bearing in mind your use case, you've got a solid plan for RAM and GPU.