I'm planning to build a completely new PC to boost my performance. Here are my main questions: Do I really need more than 32GB of RAM? Should I upgrade my power supply? Are there any components I could downgrade that would still give me similar performance? Also, how loud is a 2000 RPM fan? I'm considering the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE as a CPU cooler. Here's what I currently have:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700x
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
- Motherboard: ASUS PRIME x470 PRO
- RAM: DDR4 3600MT/s Kingston Fury 2x16GB
- SSD: Samsung SSD 980 1TB
- Power supply: 650W (model unknown)
And for my future build, I'm thinking about:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600x
- GPU: Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16GB
- Motherboard: MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX
- CPU cooler: TBD
- RAM: TBD
- SSD: Samsung 2TB 990 PRO
- Power supply: 650W (from the old build)
- Case: Phanteks Xt Pro Ultra
1 Answer
I have the Peerless Assassin Black 120 Mini and it's really quiet! For RAM, always go for pairs so you can take advantage of dual channel benefits—32GB should suffice for most tasks. As for your current PSU, while it might support your new build, I’d recommend getting a new one to avoid potential hidden issues. You can calculate your needed wattage using some online tools to be sure. Also, a 2000 RPM fan can be noisy depending on its design; higher quality fans usually operate quieter at that speed.
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