I'm planning to build a new PC with the following specs:
* **GPU**: ASUS GeForce RTX 5070 TI TUF 16GB VRAM
* **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Processor
* **Power Supply**: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 II PSU/PC Power Supply
* **RAM**: Corsair DDR5 Vengeance 2x16GB 6000 CMK32GX5M2B6000C38
* **Motherboard**: MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI
* **PC Case**: Fractal Design North Charcoal Black TG Dark
* **Water Cooler**: MSI MAG CoreLiquid A15 240 Water Cooler
* **SSD**: MSI SPATIUM M470 PRO 2TB M.2 SSD
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this setup. Are there any red flags or things I should be aware of before proceeding?
2 Answers
Just a note on that M470 Pro SSD: it uses QLC flash, which tends to have lower durability compared to TLC flash. It can also slow down quite a bit over time. I’d recommend looking into a more reliable drive, like the Kioxia Exceria Plus G3 or the WD Blue SN5000. They'll likely serve you better in the long run.
Are you based in the US? Also, what will you be using the computer for? Is it mainly for gaming, content creation, or something else? Just a heads-up, that B650 motherboard might need a BIOS update to work with the AMD 9000 series CPU. And regarding the RAM, the CAS latency on that memory isn’t the best. You might want to aim for something closer to CL30 for better performance, but honestly, the difference between CL38 and CL30 is usually minimal. Overall, it looks pretty solid though!
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