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Hey there! You're starting your first PC build for gaming and video editing—great choice! For your Ryzen 9 3950X and Asus ROG Strix RTX2080TI OC, you'll want a solid setup. Since you're aiming for 64 GB of RAM, consider matching it with a compatible motherboard and RAM sticks. A good option could be an ASUS PRIME Z690 or an MSI MEG 16, both supporting 64 GB DDR4 RAM. For the motherboard, look for an ASUS PRIME B460 or similar, which is versatile and widely supported.
Regarding the power supply, since your system uses about 429 watts, a mid-range 500W PSU should be sufficient unless you plan heavy overclocking. Just make sure it has enough headroom.
You don’t need to stress too much about the exact specs right now—focus on getting a reliable build and testing it out. Let me know if you want more details on any part!
Consider purchasing the motherboard from Mem Express if you intend to buy it there. They may provide BIOS upgrade services for B450 and X470 models alongside X570. Focus on boards with 700W or higher, especially when paired with high-end CPUs and GPUs—they consume significant power. For RAM, aim for 3600MHz; this would cost around $300 for a 64GB module, which may not be the best deal.
Hello! Here’s a clearer version of your questions:
What does a BIOS upgrade service involve?
And is a 1000W power supply suitable for your needs?
they use ryanze 2xxx boards which come with motherboards starting with a 4, and they work with ryanze 3xxxx after updating the firmware. some might try to sell you an x570 board claiming better performance, but it’s not true pcie 4.0 yet—only ssd support exists. pcie 4.0 is mostly backward compatible, though it can slightly affect speed. you can find good value by choosing b450 or x470 boards for around $100-150. if memory express pushes a more expensive board, be cautious; it’s not always right. do your own research and avoid relying solely on someone’s advice online. depends on how many peripherals you need, but aim for at least 600w. building a tower over 800w with just one GPU is unlikely.
This raises the topic of enhancing and pushing performance further. The main point is that a full core boost is usually sufficient. Overclocking isn't typically needed on AMD chips since they're already close to their limits. Using a slightly more powerful board can help sustain boost speeds longer or even indefinitely. Alternatively, sticking with stock speeds and boosts works well for most motherboards unless you opt for budget options.
Note: The original suggestion about the R9 being power-hungry was off; look for boards with extra CPU power slots, like the ASUS ROG Crosshair, to support higher performance.