Consider some concerns regarding my upcoming 7800X3D setup.
Consider some concerns regarding my upcoming 7800X3D setup.
Hi guys. First of all, english isn't my native language, so excuse me in advance if I make some mistakes.
My current build is a 8600k, a quite old CPU that is beginning to show its age, specially considering that I play games at 1080p. At first, I though about getting a 14600k new rig. But after thinking about it, I decided that moving to a Ryzen 7 7800X3D will be a smarter move, since I'm not doing any productivity work that requires horsepower, just light tasks and work that does not require power at all. I want it mostly for gaming, so I think a 7800X3D is much better choice since it's a more efficient CPU and it provides an excellent gaming performance, on par with 13900k CPU.
So I have decided to build my PC around a 7800X3D. My questions are about certain components and how should I install them. This is the setup that I'm thinking about:
https://www.wipoid.com/pcconf/1313d160b15bd/
I'm not sure about getting a 240 or 360 AIO. I suppose a 360 AIO will cool better with less noise (since the fans does not need to spin that fast). Also, as you can see, I have added 2 extra fans to mount them just below the GPU as intake, to help with the GPU cooling. The case has a bottom filter for the PSU, so the PSU will be mounted with the fan downwards, so these 2 extra fans will not be interfering with the PSU fan at all.
What do you think about the build? Should I keep the 360 AIO? Is it a good idea to add these 2 extra fans to help GPU cooling? Your suggestions are much appreciated.
It's better for overall system cooling rather than just the CPU, because this CPU uses very little power.
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I'm not sure how helpful that is when the PSU (body) blocks one fan spot, and the PSU cables or drive cage (if present) block another...
It seems fine overall, with no obvious issues.
The two fans are likely sufficient since they won’t handle tasks the GPU fans already manage. Consider saving 30 quid now for future use.
Considerations:
- Many fans run at full speed, but performance doesn’t increase proportionally.
- The 40 series already includes excellent cooling solutions; avoid over-investing in marginal gains.
- Fans near obstacles work harder, reducing efficiency—combine this with the first point.
- Dust tends to gather in the lower sections, requiring more regular maintenance.
- The PCIe guards and side mesh panel lack filtration.
Thank you for your ideas. I'll consider these two bottom fans and might save 30 EUR if you're correct.
Another question for you... do you know if a BIOS update is still required? I've heard that the motherboard had problems with the EXPO mode when the 7800X3D was released in April, specifically related to overvoltage on the CPU. It seems that fixing this issue was done through a BIOS update in April. I'm not sure if the current motherboards come with that update already installed.
A roll of the dice, that one is.
The person filling your order might grab an older board from stock, they might grab a newer one... maybe they sold out all the older ones and only have newer boards left. No real way to know until you get it and check the bios version.
Some boards let you update direct from bios, others have the option to download and save the file to your PC, and it can be updated from that file.