I've finally wrapped up my weeks of research and am close to making my new PC build official! Before I take the plunge, I'd love to get your thoughts and feedback on my setup. You can check out my parts list here: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/V8xWkf.
For cooling, I'm planning to set up 1x140mm fan for exhaust at the back, 3x120mm fans for intake at the bottom, and 3x120mm intake fans on the side with reverse blades. I believe the fan pack includes a hub to manage all the connections. I also opted for a non-AIO CPU cooler to keep things low maintenance. What do you all think about my future build?
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You can spend extra on aesthetics like a nice case and fans, but make sure you're not skimping on the core components. A 9800X3D and 5070 Ti combo could be cheaper if you went for a budget-friendly case and fans. Just a thought! Here’s an example: [https://pcpartpicker.com/list/YQMm9C](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/YQMm9C). If you’re set on your case, swapping it for something cheaper could allow for better CPU and GPU within the same budget.
MID TIER? This build feels extremely high-end to me!
You might want to consider getting a faster M.2 drive to really boost your performance!
What would you recommend for a good M.2?
Honestly, it's all about what you prefer. You could find a similar case on Amazon that comes with pre-installed fans for a lot less, which would save you around $100-$150.
With $240 spent on fans alone, this doesn't feel mid-tier! That PC is going to fly! Even in the world of $2000 GPUs, nothing will really stress this setup out.
Isn't a 9800 too expensively overkill for just a slight performance boost?