I'm planning to build an awesome gaming and programming PC and I need some final recommendations. Here's what I have so far:
- **RAM:** (2) G.SKILL Trident Z5 Royal Neo Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5 6000
- **Storage:** (2) SAMSUNG SSD 9100 PRO 4TB with heatsink, PCIe 5.0
- **GPU:** ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7
- **Motherboard:** ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO AM5 ATX
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, 16-Core 4.3 GHz
- **CPU Cooler:** ASUS ROG RYUJIN III 360 ARGB EXTREME
- **PSU:** ROG Thor 1600W Titanium Fully Modular
- **Case:** HYTE Y70 touch infinite Dual Chamber ATX
I also anticipate spending about $2000 on peripherals like a mouse, keyboard, and monitor, but I can't find exactly what I want right now. I'm aiming for a pink-themed build and would really appreciate suggestions for additional parts. I know I need some intake and exhaust fans, preferably white ones, but I'm not sure which ones would fit well with my case and setup. Any recommendations?
3 Answers
Looks like you’re building a beast! For your fans, I recommend going with 120mm since they’re generally easier to find. You can place a single 120mm fan for the rear exhaust and consider adding three 120mm fans for side intake. Just double-check that they fit your case dimensions, and you should be good to go!
Your SSDs are already well-equipped with heatsinks, so you may not need to worry about adding more unless you're going for maximum cooling. Just make sure your motherboard has enough M.2 slots!
Thanks! The motherboard has its own heatsink too, so I'm covered there.
If you're gaming and doing programming, think about upgrading to the 9800X3D for better performance in certain games and tasks. As for fans, make sure to check if the case can accommodate 140mm fans too; they're usually more efficient, but 120mm will work just fine if that's what you're aiming for!
I'll look into the 9800X3D! And good point about fan size; I’ll definitely keep that in mind while shopping.
I agree with the 120mm size, they're pretty standard and should fit well in your setup. Plus, they tend to run quieter, which is a bonus!