Hey everyone! I've made the decision to build my own PC for the first time and have spent the last couple of weeks researching the best parts. I'm really excited about this and looking for your insights and recommendations on what I've selected so far:
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Aorus Master x3D Ice x870e Gaming WiFi (white)
- ROG Astral RTX 5080 (white)
- ROG Ryuo IV 360mm ARGB (white)
- SSD 9100 Pro 4TB
- DDR5 Corsair Dominator Titanium White 32GB (2x16) 6000 MHz CL30
- Aorus Elite Platinum 1000W
- H9 Flow case
- Lian Li fans with integrated screens
I also snagged an LG 5K2K OLED for gaming, and I want to ensure I don't make any mistakes with this setup. I'm really into story-driven games, and besides gaming, I'll be multitasking with Adobe apps, graphic design, and managing large book files. I've mainly gamed on a PS4 and iPad in the past, so this is a big upgrade for me!
Ideally, I want to stay under €4000-€5000 and am hoping Black Friday will help with prices. I'm also considering if a 5090 would be a worthwhile investment—I'm drawn to aesthetics, especially with the ROG Astral GPU, but I've heard it's quite noisy compared to the Aorus Master Ice. I'm feeling overwhelmed with all the choices and could really use your help! Thanks!
2 Answers
Honestly, for the PSU, as long as it's at least gold certified, you should be fine. You could save some cash on other parts if you go for a 5090, which would definitely boost performance. Think about whether you want the flashy aesthetic or more power.
Just to clarify, while a gold rating helps with power efficiency, it doesn't necessarily reflect the PSU's quality. I'd recommend checking a PSU tier list to ensure you choose one that’s reliable for your build.
That build looks super clean! I just ordered my parts as well, and I'm going for a black and white theme with an ASUS TUF 5070ti. Your AIO cooler is a great pick, by the way!
I totally get the struggle! I wanted to go for some super cute collab parts too but got shot down. Now I’m trying to find something that’s still cool aesthetically.
You raise a good point! I’ve been hearing rumors about a 5080 Super coming out with more VRAM soon, and I hope the prices drop significantly during Black Friday. The noise thing is tricky too; I'm torn between the two GPUs!