Hey everyone! I'm about to dive into my first PC build and I've been using PC Part Picker to help me, but I'm having some trouble understanding compatibility issues, especially related to RAM clearance. No matter what parts I choose, it keeps alerting me about potential clearance problems. I'm not sure how to verify this without having the actual parts in front of me. If you have any tips on what I should check for or if I'm missing any crucial components, I'd really appreciate your input. I'm a bit nervous since this is my first time and I want to make sure I get it right. Here's the build I'm considering: GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE Motherboard, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Processor, XFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9060XT OC Triple Fan, CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 RAM 32GB, Lexar NM790 2TB Internal SSD M.2, CORSAIR iCUE LINK Titan 240 RX, be quiet! Pure Power 12M 650W, and NZXT H5 Flow Compact ATX Mid-Tower Gaming Case. Thanks in advance for your help!
3 Answers
It sounds like you might be okay with RAM clearance! If you're using an all-in-one cooler (AIO), clearance issues are less of a concern. The problem usually arises when using a large tower cooler that might block the RAM slots, especially if your RAM has tall heatsinks. What do you plan to use the PC for anyway?
I think you might want to reconsider some of your parts. The high-end CPU paired with a lower-end AMD GPU and a lower wattage PSU can limit your upgrade options later on. Plus, those aesthetic choices might not give you the best performance for your buck. If you're curious, drop your PC Part Picker link here so we can take a look!
I agree with the others! As long as you go with an AIO cooler, you’re unlikely to run into clearance issues. If you've got tall RAM, just double-check that it won't interfere with whatever cooler you choose. Also, don't stress too much—everyone starts somewhere!
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