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GameTain
Junior Member
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01-30-2022, 04:12 PM
#1
Hello everyone,

I’m planning to upgrade my configuration because it’s from 2017 (except for my GPU, which is a 3080ti). I’m seeking some guidance on building a high-performance setup.

My main goals are gaming—especially flight simulators (DCS, Flight Simulator 2020–2024)—and also enjoying VR, along with playing AAA games and casual titles. I don’t have a strict budget right now, but I’m thinking around $1700–2000 without the GPU.

I currently own an MSI RTX 3080ti Gaming X Trio 12G and intend to keep it until at least the 5080 or 5090 releases (that’s my current plan). For this build, I’m leaning toward AMD, specifically their 9800X3D, since it suits my needs best for gaming and flight sims. I’m new to an AMD build before.

Here’s what I’m thinking:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ~500$
- Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 A-RGB, ~120$
- Motherboard: ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi ATX AM5, ~210$
- RAM: G.SKILL Trident Z5 Royal Series 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR5 6400, ~210$
- Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2, ~150$
- OS: Windows 11 Home, ~135$
- Case: NZXT H9 Flow Dual Chamber, ~160$

This totals about $1500 without the power supply.

I already have a Corsair RM850x 850W 80+ Gold (used for 2.5 years). I’m not sure if it needs an upgrade, especially if I eventually get a 5090. I’m open to increasing the budget if it makes sense.

My main concerns are the motherboard and cooler—I haven’t used them in a while. I chose a white build but don’t mind the color scheme (white, grey, or black).

Thanks for your advice!
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GameTain
01-30-2022, 04:12 PM #1

Hello everyone,

I’m planning to upgrade my configuration because it’s from 2017 (except for my GPU, which is a 3080ti). I’m seeking some guidance on building a high-performance setup.

My main goals are gaming—especially flight simulators (DCS, Flight Simulator 2020–2024)—and also enjoying VR, along with playing AAA games and casual titles. I don’t have a strict budget right now, but I’m thinking around $1700–2000 without the GPU.

I currently own an MSI RTX 3080ti Gaming X Trio 12G and intend to keep it until at least the 5080 or 5090 releases (that’s my current plan). For this build, I’m leaning toward AMD, specifically their 9800X3D, since it suits my needs best for gaming and flight sims. I’m new to an AMD build before.

Here’s what I’m thinking:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ~500$
- Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 A-RGB, ~120$
- Motherboard: ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi ATX AM5, ~210$
- RAM: G.SKILL Trident Z5 Royal Series 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR5 6400, ~210$
- Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2, ~150$
- OS: Windows 11 Home, ~135$
- Case: NZXT H9 Flow Dual Chamber, ~160$

This totals about $1500 without the power supply.

I already have a Corsair RM850x 850W 80+ Gold (used for 2.5 years). I’m not sure if it needs an upgrade, especially if I eventually get a 5090. I’m open to increasing the budget if it makes sense.

My main concerns are the motherboard and cooler—I haven’t used them in a while. I chose a white build but don’t mind the color scheme (white, grey, or black).

Thanks for your advice!

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Triggerchop86
Junior Member
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01-30-2022, 05:26 PM
#2
What are your thoughts on this?
It fits perfectly as a debut post after a long time. I’d suggest adding extra storage, like a smaller SSD for the operating system, apps, and launchers—around 500GB. The bigger drive can stay as one main drive for your game library. You can keep the PSU and check what the RTX5000 series requires from it, but I’d upgrade to a more powerful unit. How has the Corsair unit performed during its two and a half years?
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Triggerchop86
01-30-2022, 05:26 PM #2

What are your thoughts on this?
It fits perfectly as a debut post after a long time. I’d suggest adding extra storage, like a smaller SSD for the operating system, apps, and launchers—around 500GB. The bigger drive can stay as one main drive for your game library. You can keep the PSU and check what the RTX5000 series requires from it, but I’d upgrade to a more powerful unit. How has the Corsair unit performed during its two and a half years?

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creeperr_DJ
Junior Member
44
02-02-2022, 09:19 AM
#3
Thanks for the response!
That aligns with the other SSD, so another 500GB NVMe SSD is a good idea.
For the PSU, I’m not a power user—life gets busy, and I only use my gaming PC occasionally, sometimes not at all for months, and usually around 10 hours a week. If I had to change, would you suggest going with a Corsair RM1000?
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creeperr_DJ
02-02-2022, 09:19 AM #3

Thanks for the response!
That aligns with the other SSD, so another 500GB NVMe SSD is a good idea.
For the PSU, I’m not a power user—life gets busy, and I only use my gaming PC occasionally, sometimes not at all for months, and usually around 10 hours a week. If I had to change, would you suggest going with a Corsair RM1000?