I've been using my RTX 2060 and Ryzen 5 2600 setup for over six years, and I'm planning to upgrade my build in the next month. My focus is primarily on 1440p gaming, a bit of PS3 emulation, and some light CAD work. Since I won't be upgrading again for another 5-6 years, I want to ensure my new setup is solid for the long haul. I would appreciate any feedback, especially on the CPU and case choices in my build. Here's my part list: [PCPartPicker Part List]
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Your build looks solid! Just a quick heads-up – if you don’t have the hard drive yet, consider holding off on buying it unless you absolutely need the extra space. The 2TB SSD is quite roomy, and hard drives are pretty slow compared to SSDs. You can always grab one later if you need more storage.
I’d skip the HDD unless you really need massive amounts of slow storage. For the motherboard, I’d recommend going with MSI or Gigabyte instead of ASRock, since there have been reports of issues with their boards concerning the Ryzen 9000 series. If you can find it at a fair price, consider getting CL30 RAM. It’s usually close to the cost of CL36, and the performance difference is worth it!
Unfortunately, I need the HDD for my data collection. I thought the ASRock boards only had issues with the 9800X3D, but if it's affecting all 9000 series, I might switch it up.
You can find cheaper Klevv CL30-28 DDR5 sticks on Amazon. Also, I'd look into motherboards other than ASRock because future upgrades to an X3D chip could cause some headaches.
Yeah, I agree. Switching away from ASRock might save you some trouble down the line.
Here’s a modified part list that I suggest: [link]. I swapped out for better thermal paste, upgraded to CL28 RAM (currently well-priced), and recommended a different motherboard to avoid ASRock issues. I also suggested an 850W PSU (which is the minimum for the 9070XT) and a nicer case for better airflow and quieter operation.
Thanks for the advice! I really do need the extra HDD for my data, especially since the SSD will be filled up quickly with the other stuff.