Considerations for selecting components in your upcoming project?
Considerations for selecting components in your upcoming project?
If you have any suggestions about the build, please share!
I'm just starting my setup. Amazon recently restocked the Ryzen 9800X3D for $479. I intend to use it with these components:
1 - ASUS TUF Gaming B650 Mobo w/ Wifi
2 - Corsair Vengeance DDR5 2x16GB @ 6000Mhz CL36-44-44-96. I considered similar Vengeance sticks at 6400Mhz but with higher timings (CL36-48-48-104).
Could you let me know if you think I should stick with the 6000Mhz DDR5 and lower timings?
3 - Seasonic Vertex GX-1000w. I'm unsure whether to choose an RTX 5080 or the next AMD Radeon GPU, but it would provide some flexibility.
4 - Artic MX-4 thermal paste (non conductive)
5 - Corsair Nautilus 360 RS liquid cooler.
6 - Fractal North XL Full Tower ATX Case
This configuration with an RTX5080 should cost around $2220 plus tax. If I opt for the upcoming AMD Radeon GPU that matches the RTX 4080 performance, the total should be under $2K.
I already have a spare Gen 4x4 1TB Samsung NVME drive.
I'm not sure about the Case Fans yet, and I haven't decided if I should choose RGB or not. I'll leave that part off for now. Good options are Noctua or BeQuiet.
Thanks for the details. I came across the C. Vengeance CL30-36-36-76. I thought about using the Vengeance 2x32GB, but I won't be multitasking or gaming. The 64GB Kit costs $209 compared to $99 for the 32GB version. Performance should be similar for both models.
A few points to consider. The 9800X3D isn't much better than the 7800X3D, but it costs more. It's wise to invest at least CL30 RAM. You're getting a 360mm AIO, so case fans aren't necessary unless the case lacks one already. The fractal north line is an overpriced case series, especially from someone who works with ITX parts. What are your goals?
When constructing with the newest components, all parts of the build will stay up-to-date. Right now I'm planning to use the 9900X3D once it comes out. I'm considering an RTX 5080 and maybe a 5090 based on what's available, though this might shift when AMD releases their next-generation graphics cards. The main worry about the 5xxx series is the recurring issue with burned cables—Nvidia claims they've resolved it, but it seems uncertain. I really like the appearance of the Fractal North XL; it has a distinct look, almost like furniture, and I'm okay with the cost. As mentioned earlier, I have a 32GB 6000Mhz CL30-36-36-76 in my setup. Concerning case fans, that makes sense. I'm fully committed to gaming, aiming for 4K at around 60FPS, with settings set to high or maximum.
What’s the value in chasing the newest updates that quickly become outdated, when real progress is happening? With high-end GPUs hitting limits and similar performance levels across different models, it makes sense to focus on practical upgrades instead of chasing fleeting trends. On the same platform, these improvements are still achievable. I haven’t checked yet, but do you know if any AIB partners offer a model that supports 8 pins? I’d probably check the non XL version first, since XL boards are meant for E-ATX systems and standard ones would look tiny.
I will be using a full ATX mobo and it has a mesh side panel so not much to see inside which is why i'm going with non RGB memory and AIO cooler. I've worn tired of the lighting bling. At first I lowered all the lights then turned them off completely.
I don't want ANY bottlenecks between the CPU/GPU in the event I decide to upgrade the GPU in the next few years. It was a question I asked a couple of years ago on Tom's and I was told even if you are doing 4K, a slower CPU could bottleneck the much faster GPU when doing an upgrade in the future. I have the money so it's not a problem.
A full ATX isn't equivalent to an EATX. At 4K resolution you won't hit a CPU limitation, the CPU performs well at lower frame rates, but the GPU struggles at that level and improvements in GPUs are slowing down. Having something doesn’t mean you need to throw it away.