What do you think of my first high-end PC build?
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MellowCedar42
I'm 19 and finally building my first PC after wanting to do it for a long time. Bundle deals and promotions saved me around $700 AUD compared with buying everything separately, which was especially helpful with current RAM and GPU prices.
The parts are:
- Antec C5 ARGB Black case
- Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 Black ARGB V3 AIO cooler
- SilverStone Strider 1000W Platinum power supply
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- ASUS ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi7 Neo motherboard
- Team T-Force Delta RGB 32GB (2×16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 memory
- Palit GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity 3 16GB graphics card
- Biwin Black Opal NV7400 2TB NVMe SSD
- Windows 11 Home retail USB
The total came to about $4,656.20 AUD. I know it's a fairly high-end system, but I'm hoping it will last for a long time without needing many upgrades, aside from possibly adding more storage later. I'm particularly interested in hearing whether anyone has experience with the Palit RTX 5080 Infinity 3, since I haven't found much information about that specific model.
This is also my first time assembling a PC, so any advice about the building process, setup, or things I should watch out for would be appreciated. I currently use an ASUS TUF 34-inch 1440p ultrawide at 250Hz and a Philips 24-inch 1080p 120Hz monitor in portrait orientation, though I may eventually move to 4K.
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I’ve used the same Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and it has handled the processor well for its price. It should be a solid cooler for your build as long as it’s mounted correctly and the radiator and fans are configured with good airflow.
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That’s an extremely capable system for your current monitors, and it should handle high-refresh 1440p ultrawide gaming very comfortably. It should also provide strong 4K performance if you upgrade your main display later. Before building, watch a few complete PC assembly guides so the process feels familiar. Take your time, keep the motherboard manual nearby, and be careful with cable routing and component installation. An anti-static wrist strap can also give you some extra peace of mind.
MellowCedar42: Thanks! I’m hoping to move to 4K eventually, and I’m definitely looking forward to putting everything together and learning from the process.
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For 4K gaming, this is basically a top-tier setup. If the RTX 5080 ends up feeling excessive for your needs, lower-tier cards such as the Radeon RX 9070 XT or RX 9070 could save a substantial amount, but with the parts you’ve chosen, you should have plenty of performance and longevity.
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MellowCedar42: Good to know, thanks for sharing your experience with it!