Hey everyone! I'm putting together a gaming rig and already have a 2TB SSD and an RTX 5080 graphics card on the way. I'm wondering if the other components I've picked out are solid choices for performance. Here's the link to my build list: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/9dRCnp. If you need any more details, just let me know! Also, just to add, I'm currently in the UK. Thanks!
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You might want to switch out the RAM for a slightly higher price to get a motherboard with a B850 chipset. It supports a PCIe5 graphics card slot, which might be a nice upgrade in the long run. Other than that, your build looks pretty great! Check out this alternative list I made: [PCPartPicker Part List](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/vKvNHW)
Will the RAM change affect performance significantly?
Everything looks good! You're set for a solid gaming experience with these parts.
Just a heads up, make sure to familiarize yourself with the Q flash feature on your motherboard. You may need to update the BIOS to get your CPU working right. But you could also consider going with a B850 chipset motherboard like mentioned before.
What exactly is Q flash and how does it help?
Can you explain what the benefits of that upgrade would be?