Hey everyone! I'm diving into my first PC build and have really spent quite a bit of time carefully selecting components that I hope will offer long-lasting, high performance. I'd love to get your thoughts, suggestions, or if you notice any compatibility issues before I finalize everything. Here's what I've chosen so far:
- **Case:** Lian Li O11 Vision Compact
- **Motherboard:** ASUS ROG Strix X870-A
- **PSU:** Lian Li Edge Series 1000W, 80+ Gold, ATX 3.1, PCIe 5
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- **GPU:** Gigabyte AERO RTX 5080
- **Liquid Cooler:** Lian Li HydroShift LCD 360 (going to wait for the second gen to see if it's worth the upgrade)
- **Fan Configuration:**
• Side (Radiator): Lian Li UNI Fan TL LCD 120 Wireless Triple Pack
• Rear: 2x Lian Li UNI Fan TL LCD 120 Wireless Single Pack (Reverse)
• Bottom Intake: Lian Li UNI Fan TL 120 Wireless Triple Pack
- **RAM:** G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo Series (AMD EXPO) DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MT/s CL28
- **Storage:** 2x Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe SSD
- **Cables:**
• Lian Li STRIMER Wireless RGB Cable - 24-Pin
• Lian Li STRIMER Wireless RGB Cable - 16-Pin to 8-Pin
If there's something I've overlooked, potential bottlenecks, compatibility issues, or suggestions for upgrades, your feedback would be greatly appreciated!
2 Answers
If you're in Saudi Arabia, I can understand why your prices are higher, especially for the GPU. Maybe wait for it to drop before buying. It's wise to give it some time since your total cost sounds like it's pretty steep right now.
Considering the cost, I'd suggest checking local deals and reviews. Just be patient, you might be able to save a lot!
I think you're spending too much on a few parts. If you don't need the features of the X870 chipset, a B850 motherboard should serve you just fine and save some cash. Also, CL28 RAM isn’t necessarily worth it for the X3D chips since they get most of their performance from the extra L3 cache. Plus, you really only need one SSD unless you have a very specific reason for two, like separating games from your OS.
I get why you'd want two drives, but consider just one larger SSD and partitioning it. It's often more economical and just as effective!
Thanks for the tips! I'm looking into the motherboard options and might switch to CL30 RAM since it’s a better price and the difference won’t be noticeable with the X3D. About the SSDs, I planned to use one for Windows and the other for games, but I’ll consider your one-drive suggestion!
Yeah, I plan on holding off on the GPU purchase for now and hoping to catch a price drop!