Hey everyone! I'm finally building my personal computer after putting it off for too long. I'm pretty new to this, but I've managed to put together a list of components with some help from a friend and online sources. I'm mainly concerned about compatibility, especially with the RAM, since I'm looking at using four DDR5 modules. I'm planning to use this PC for gaming and creative work like the Adobe Suite and DaVinci Resolve. My budget is around £2500. Here's a list of the parts I've selected along with a link to my build on PCPartPicker. Any advice or insights would be really helpful as I'm a bit lost in this process. Thanks!
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If you're building this yourself, that's awesome! Just make sure to be cautious around electricity. Don't try anything like "testing power" with forks in outlets—you could get seriously hurt. Always switch off at the wall when you're working with mains electricity; it’s nothing to mess with.
First off, it's best to avoid using four DDR5 modules. They generally don't perform well together, and you might experience slower speeds. Also, do you really need 64GB of RAM for your workload? You might want to consider a different build that's cheaper and features a faster GPU. Check out this alternative setup I’ve suggested!
[PCPartPicker Part List](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/N7qxrG)
Thanks for the heads-up about the RAM! I’ve been looking into the specs and now I see why it’s not the best idea. As for the 64GB, I thought it was necessary for rendering tasks, but maybe it's too much. I might stick with my preferred case for aesthetics and dig deeper into the GPU options you provided. By the way, how much difference does an 850W vs. 750W power supply make?
The difference isn't huge unless you're planning to overclock or add more components later. An 850W PSU gives you a bit more headroom for upgrades, but a good quality 750W should be enough for your current build. Just ensure it's from a reputable brand!
Haha, I definitely won’t be poking anything into sockets! I’ve always respected how dangerous electricity can be—I'm not looking to test that out! Thanks for the reminder.