I'm really excited about my first-ever PC build and wanted to share the parts I've selected for it. Here's what I've got: an AMD Ryzen 7 9800x3d processor, an NZXT Kraken Elite 360 cooler, an ASRock X870 Steel Legend WiFi motherboard, 32GB of G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5 RAM running at 8000 MHz, a Powercolor Red Devil OC 9070XT graphics card, a Corsair RM850x power supply, and a Be Quiet! Shadow Base 800 FX case. To top it all off, I plan on using a Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 34" curved monitor. I'm going for an all-white theme, although I wanted a Be Quiet! power supply but ended up finding white cables from Corsair instead. Any thoughts on my choices?
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Looks good overall, but just a heads up: many have found that the 8000 MHz RAM might not be worth it. If you can, try to go for 6000 MHz at CL28-30 for better performance alignment with Infinity Fabric. Also, a good air cooler could save you some cash and still perform well!
You might want to consider other AIO options, like Arctic coolers, if your case can accommodate them better than the NZXT. They generally perform quite well and can be more reliable in the long run.
Those parts are looking quite flashy! Just keep in mind that the 9800x3d may not play nicely with an ASRock board based on some discussions I’ve seen. If you want the best compatibility, consider looking into some other boards. Also, don’t forget that the RAM can be a bit pricey with those speeds you’re aiming for!
To be honest, overall it's a solid build! Just ensure you've got everything set up correctly with the power side of things, as that will influence performance too! Plus, don’t forget to enjoy the build process!
I’d recommend going for 6000 MHz CL30 RAM instead. The AM5 platform seems to struggle with high-speed RAM for some reason. Also, consider switching out the AIO cooler to something with better performance. I've got a similar monitor, just a newer version, and the matte coating isn't that great, so you might want to check out the SB or SC variant instead. If you're curious, you can find some good cooler comparisons online.
Totally agree! Air coolers can really give a lot of bang for your buck if you're not set on liquid cooling.