Thoughts on My Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 9070 Gaming Build?
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MellowOrbit42
I'm putting together a new gaming PC and would appreciate feedback on the component choices, compatibility, and whether there are any better ways to spend the budget. The build currently includes an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, a GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9070 Gaming OC 16GB, an MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi motherboard, 32GB of Patriot Viper Venom RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 memory, a be quiet! Light Loop 360mm liquid cooler, a Corsair RM850x 850W ATX 3.1 power supply, and a be quiet! Shadow Base 800 FX case. I'm also considering adding a Cooler Master ARGB GPU support bracket. What would you change, and do you have any experience with these parts?
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The parts are generally well matched, but you could probably save money on the cooler by using a quality air cooler. You might also consider a less expensive power supply, such as the Montech Century II, and put those savings toward upgrading from the RX 9070 to an RX 9070 XT. That would likely provide a more noticeable gaming performance increase than the extra spending on a 360mm liquid cooler.
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SilverPebble8: If the budget is still tight, DDR5-6000 CL36 memory could be another place to save a little. I’d prioritize fitting in the RX 9070 XT, though I’d look at models from other manufacturers rather than choosing a GIGABYTE version by default.