Help needed for PC building assistance
Help needed for PC building assistance
Friends, I’m looking for assistance from someone with experience in PC construction or a professional.
Here’s the build I found on pcpartpicker:
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/turalrz/saved/BHD98d
I understand this might be excessive for most people, but my expertise lies elsewhere, so I might make a few obvious errors here.
Keep in mind that I’ll be choosing the latest X3D versions of the top AMD CPUs when they launch in January—hoping those rumors are accurate.
I’ll also select an RTX 5090, meaning this build won’t start before the CPU and GPU are ready.
I’m aiming for a future-proof setup since I’m spending such a significant amount on this once and never again.
My main worry is ensuring all connections function correctly and that each component fits well together.
I’d appreciate it if you could let me know what additional parts I need to purchase (connectors, adapters, cables, etc.) or if any changes are necessary.
I’m targeting the highest-end components, specifically a top-tier X3D CPU, an elite NVIDIA GPU, and all the latest, fastest connections.
Regarding cooling, I plan to use the 420mm AIO CPU fan at the top of the case as exhaust.
Otherwise, I’ll have 9 Corsair iCUE LINK QX120 RGB fans (3 packs of 3 each), 4 additional 120mm fans on the front and sides of the case, plus a single 120mm fan at the back for exhaust.
The 120mm fans come in sets of three, so I’m unsure whether I should buy extra hubs or cables or if all are needed.
I need to confirm compatibility details, especially regarding the USB adapters required for the system.
Please let me know what extra items I must add or adjust before proceeding.
Was there a particular motivation behind selecting this SSD and case?
The SSD performs well due to its speed. I’m okay with changing brands as long as they’re fast. The case looks nice, has great airflow, and plenty of fan spaces, making it a solid choice.
What do you require from the network adapter? Are you setting up a server? Many new drives come with 2.5Gbps, yet to fully utilize the speed everything else must also operate at maximum efficiency and the internet connection should not be even slightly slower.
For the 9 case fans, having a liquid cooler already includes three fans that are part of the case cooling system, either as intake or exhaust. To achieve optimal airflow, it's best to balance the intake and exhaust fans so that three fans working opposite to the radiator fans provide sufficient cooling. Adding more fans than necessary won't improve performance but will increase noise.
You'll also need powered hubs for fans and their LEDs to ensure they all function properly and to manage wiring and control effectively.
For x870 chipset models, it's best to wait a while before making a decision, as other manufacturers and models are still emerging and you can review their experiences.
PCIe v5.0 NVME drives generate significant heat; if the motherboard lacks adequate cooling, you'll need to find one that offers minimal improvement for any real benefit.
An 1000W power supply is more than sufficient, as the system would still run smoothly with a good 850W unit.
This specific motherboard includes a 5Gbps Ethernet connection. Do you have equipment supporting 10Gbps on the other side?
Consider switching to the 4000D if you anticipate significant expansion.
You’re unlikely to encounter DDR5 8000 unless you enjoy hands-on work.
The PSU is described as oversized, sufficient for two 4090 units.
A budget AIO is available; replace the fans with Static Pressure fans from the iCue kit. The remaining case fans will handle airflow requirements.
The X670E motherboard supports 10Gbps by design, but more affordable alternatives exist.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 4.3 GHz 16-Core Processor ($623.29 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: ID-COOLING FX360 PRO 82.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ProArt X670E-CREATOR WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($429.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD ($304.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus ROG STRIX GAMING OC GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB ($2399.90 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case ($92.15 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RM1000x SHIFT 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX PSU ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair iCUE SP120 RGB ELITE 47.7 CFM 120 mm (3-pack) ($56.49 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair iCUE AF120 RGB ELITE 65.57 CFM 120 mm (3-pack) ($70.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $4457.76
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Generated by PCPartPicker
2024-08-27 10:32 EDT-0400
Friends, i have updated and bettered my build, here is the information, what do you think:
Here is a link to all of my components:
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/turalrz/sa...iew=DdVkwP
Here are some additional notes on each of the parts:
1.
Case
Confirmed: $209.99
Corsair 7000D AIRFLOW Full-Tower ATX
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/pc-...ow...9011218-ww
2.
PSU
Confirmed: $399.99
Corsair HX1500i
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/psu...d3...yWtHxhUVU0&utm_coupon=&irgwc=1
Concern
:
View: https://www.reddit.com/r/Corsair/comment...ed_cables/
3.
Motherboard (MOBO)
Confirmed: $742.89
MSI MEG X670E ACE
https://www.amazon.com/MSI-X670E-Gaming-...4X5NF?th=1
Check the release date of ROG Crosshair X870E hero
4.
Processor (CPU)
Confirmed: $413.00
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-7800X3D...ast_sto_dp
5.
CPU Cooler
Confirmed: $309.99
Corsair iCUE H170i Elite LCD XT
(Top Mounted 420 “exhaust”)
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/cpu...R5...V0NHxhUVU0&utm_coupon=Content&irgwc=1
6.
Graphics Card (GPU)
Confirmed: $1,299.99
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER OC Edition
https://www.newegg.com/asus-geforce...-o...ptcha=pass
7.
Case Fans: 8x
120mm
fans:
(Side and Front Mounted “intakes”)
Corsair iCUE LINK QX120 RGB 120mm PWM
Confirmed:
3x $139.99
3x of the fan pack below (9 fans total however we need 8 4x on the side and 4x on the front, 1 will be left as an extra part)
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/cas...gK...n74NKNzZJy
1x
140mm
fan:
(Back Mounted “exhaust”)
Corsair iCUE LINK QX140 RGB 140mm PWM
Confirmed: $54.99
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/cas...-f...b-overview
8.
RAM
Confirmed: 2x
$287.99
Corsair DOMINATOR® TITANIUM RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 DRAM 6000MT/s CL30
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/mem...-c...m2b6000z30
9.
Storage SSD
Confirmed: $574.99
Corsair MP700 PRO 4TB PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe 2.0 M.2 SSD
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/dat...R5...C0pHxhUVU0&utm_coupon=Content&irgwc=1
Thank you for making those changes. Removed the ethernet card and adjusted the RAM sticks to fit the MMO. Verified the fan static pressure and speeds – everything looks good. I won’t modify anything else for the 4000D since the 7000D is my preferred case, offering more upgrade potential in the future without size limitations. I’ve made the necessary comments and updates; feel free to check the comments for details. Some components aren’t widely documented online, but compatibility seems fine so far.
Hi CountMike, thank you for your response. I've removed the network adapter, and you're absolutely correct. For the case fans, I'll use all the IceQ X fans, so I'll go ahead and swap them regardless—I already have them for a friend's PC. I've added notes about the intakes and exhausts in the comments below, along with a link to my updated build. Regarding the PCIe 5 NVME, the MMO I chose has solid heatsinks, won't that be sufficient? And for the PSU, it's a 3.1 ATX standard, which is powerful enough for future upgrades or additions—I can rely on it for years, whenever I decide to upgrade or add components. A PSU definitely won't become an issue. I've shared an improved list of parts with some notes in the comments below; feel free to check it out.
Power supply is more than enough even with the new CPU and RTX 5090, though it might slightly affect your budget. If needed, you can purchase cable extensions. Example kit includes one 24-pin ATX cable, two EPS cables, and two 8-pin PCIe cables for $15: https://www.newegg.com/p/1W7-00TM-00013. You can also look for alternatives if the available colors don't match your preferences: https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=power+supp...ion+cables
The top right M2 has a substantial heat sink and cools from both sides. It's too large for Gen4 but should work fine for Gen5; I recommend keeping the SSD with a heat sink in place, as they don't appear any bigger or more effective. Generally, high temperatures occur only during extended writes and are uncommon on OS drives.