Hey everyone! I'm putting together a new PC and would really appreciate any feedback on my planned build. According to PCPartPicker, everything looks good, but I'm still learning the ropes despite having built two PCs myself in the past.
Here's what I'm planning to use:
* CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
* CPU Cooler: Corsair NAUTILUS 360 (swapping out Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo)
* Motherboard: MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX
* GPU: MSI GAMING TRIO OC GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB
* Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000
* Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0
* Case: Fractal Design North XL ATX Full Tower Case
* Power Supply: Corsair RM850e (2025) 850 W Fully Modular ATX
* OS: Windows 11
I mainly play games and want a solid upgrade to handle anything without issues. Here's what I'm currently working with:
* CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K
* CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
* Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX
* GPU: MSI GTX 1070
* Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200
* Storage: Samsung 860 Evo, Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB
* Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro Tempered Glass ATX
* Power Supply: Corsair RM650 (2019) 650 W
Thanks for any advice!
2 Answers
Overall, this looks like a solid build! Just a heads up—the Hyper 212 is great for lower TDP CPUs but for the Ryzen 9, you might want a more powerful cooler. Thermalright has some killer options that perform well without breaking the bank. It’s insane how some of their 360mm AIOs compete with pricier brands.
Definitely share your build on PCPartPicker for better price references based on your country. For the cooler, the Hyper 212 might be too small for your CPU; something like the Thermalright Phantom Spirit would be a much better fit at a decent price.
Thanks for the tip! I added the link. I went with Cooler Master based on my past builds; they were easy to install for me. But I’m open to suggestions since budget isn’t really an issue!
Awesome! I’ll definitely check out Thermalright. I stuck with Cooler Master because I’ve had good experiences, but I’m open to exploring new brands.