I'm in the process of building a new PC and I'm reusing some parts from my previous setup. The new components I'm getting are the GPU, motherboard, and RAM. I've listed the parts below, and I'm curious if there's anything I should be aware of that might limit my build or recommendations for upgrades. Thanks in advance for any tips!
Here's my parts list:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor (considering switching to 9800X3D)
- CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX XT 65.57 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE ATX AM5 Motherboard
- Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36
- Storage: Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
- GPU: Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC SFF GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB
- Case: Corsair iCUE 4000X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case
- Power Supply: 1300W power supply (brand is uncertain, just using any 1300W Gold option)
PS: About the power supply, it's a bit overkill. My friend who built my first PC emphasized future-proofing, and I didn't realize until later how excessive it was. Unless there are issues with it, I'm planning to keep using it for future builds.
2 Answers
Honestly, your build looks solid! Just make sure your CPU cooler has enough clearance in your case, especially since you're going with a liquid cooler. The rest of your components seem compatible, but always double-check the motherboard specs for RAM support. You're good to go!
Right, so you're pulling your old CPU cooler, SSD, case, and PSU? If so, you might also want to consider upgrading that PSU, depending on the brand and age. It's good to have enough headroom for your current and future components, even if it feels overkill right now.
That makes sense! I’ll keep an eye on it, but I think it should last me a while.
Thanks! I’ll definitely check the cooler clearance before I finalize everything.