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Considering an upgrade to my R7 -5800X3D / 6800-XT / DDR4 configuration. I'm aiming to maintain a sustainable path rather than making large expenditures every few years. Any recommendations on the suggested build would be appreciated? (Improvements for better value and longer lifespan)
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Is that a compact power supply unit? It seems fine as far as I understand, but I’m curious about the need for SFF in a mid-tower enclosure. Platinum power supplies are also acceptable, though they offer minimal power savings despite higher costs. Some might suggest adjusting RAM settings closer to CL 30 or 32, but the impact is usually only noticeable to dedicated benchmarkers. What’s the reason behind using a 4 TB drive? You could save around $50 by choosing a different brand. Do you have thermal paste, cable ties, or any Velcro straps?
You want DDR5-6000 CL30 for these AM5 builds if you intend on gaming. Look at a ATX psu and a board that offers more PCIe lanes if running dual M.2 SSD's so that your gpu runs at x16. The M480 Pro gives you DRAM cache while the M461 makes for a solid secondary storage drive. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($459.98 @ B&H) CPU Cooler: * ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 77 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: * Gigabyte X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ATX AM5 Motherboard ($289.99 @ Amazon) Memory: * Kingston FURY Beast 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($139.99 @ Amazon) Storage: * MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($154.99 @ MSI) Storage: * MSI SPATIUM M461 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($269.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: Asus PRIME GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Video Card ($749.99 @ Amazon) Case: Corsair 3500X ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon) Power Supply: * be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($138.95 @ iBUYPOWER) Case Fan: ARCTIC P12 Pro PST 77 CFM 120 mm Fans 5-Pack ($27.49 @ Amazon) Fan Controller: ARCTIC Case Fan Hub Fan Controller ($9.66 @ Amazon) Total: $2451.01 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available *Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-10-30 01:37 EDT-0400 https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X87...-rev-10-11 https://www.msi.com/Storage/SPATIUM-M480...0-NVMe-M.2 https://www.msi.com/Storage/SPATIUM-M461...0-NVMe-M.2 https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/5944 https://hwbusters.com/psus/be-quiet-pure...review/11/
I don’t see much difference between the PSU’s; I usually just search for a gold or platinum unit around 1000 watts, based on what I’ve noticed about power draw for recent cards.
I’m not someone who benchmarks heavily, just enjoy gaming at full capacity while keeping everything smooth and responsive.
The 4TB drive is meant for storage, not performance—my computer already holds 2.5TB of games, so I didn’t want to run out of space. I thought the write speed on this drive would be similar to the 2TB version, which should be sufficient for keeping my games running well.
I do have some thermal paste (more than I’d admit from past builds) and my cable management skills are still lacking, so I’m not sure where to begin when it comes to upgrading for a cleaner setup.
The 9070xt in non-RT gaming offers speed comparable to the 5070ti, but at a lower cost. I adjusted your configuration for a more white-focused setup, as you selected a white case. The black RAM and PSU connections will add a subtle color shift.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($479.00 @ Abt)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro A-RGB 360 77 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($105.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE ATX AM5 ($289.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Patriot Viper Elite 5 Ultra RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL28 ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD ($145.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD ($269.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Steel Legend Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB ($669.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 3500X ARGB ATX Mid Tower ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Montech CENTURY II 1050 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX ($109.90 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Retail - USB 64-bit ($198.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Thermalright TL-C12CW-S X5 66.17 CFM 120 mm Fans 5-Pack ($18.89 @ Amazon)
Fan Controller: ARCTIC Case Fan Hub Fan Controller ($9.66 @ Amazon)
Total: $2617.87
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
Except for the 9070xt, I mostly built the same project using a white theme; adding some white cable management sleeves and Velcro straps. I wasn't sure how I felt about the Thermalright fans, but the reviews seemed okay and they were reasonably priced. I also discovered an AIO from them at a good price (with solid feedback).
I also chose WD Black; although I went with the SN7100 model. I'm wondering if there will be more gain for the 850 model. If yes, I can order those and return the SN7100.
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Go with 6000 MHz
CL30
RAM matters a lot—Ryzen CPUs are quite sensitive to both speed and latency. Using poor RAM can slow down frame pre-rendering more than it should, leading to worse low frame rates. It’s odd to use a high-end CPU with bad RAM. Consider spending the extra $20-$40 now instead of facing problems later.
Signed, someone who bought RAM twice for the same build.