I'm looking to build my first PC and I'm considering the following specs: a Corsair 3500X iCUE LINK case, an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor, an MSI B850 Tomahawk Max WIFI motherboard, a Palit GamingPro NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB graphics card, 32GB of Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000 RAM, a 2TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD, and an 850W Corsair RMe 2025 fully modular power supply. I've also got a be quiet! Light Loop 360mm CPU cooler in the mix. Does this setup look good for a first-time builder?
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Looks solid! Just ensure your RAM supports EXPO and is CL30 at 6000MHz for optimal performance. If you think you might upgrade to a more powerful GPU like the 5090 later, consider getting a 1050W power supply for extra headroom.
What does "EXPO ready" mean exactly?