PC Build Guidance New. Issues with M.2 cooling and BIOS inquiries.
PC Build Guidance New. Issues with M.2 cooling and BIOS inquiries.
The list includes the following components: a high-performance CPU, a liquid cooler, a gaming motherboard, RAM modules, an M.2 SSD drive, a graphics card, a tower case, power supply, operating system, and a case fan. Additional items such as a thermal heatsink and BIOS update guidance are also mentioned.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
You're really overanalyzing things. You'll be okay with the SSD being placed under the heatsinks that come with the motherboard, and making sure the case's airflow is properly arranged. You might even consider swapping out the case for a better fit;
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nbXMnQ/...9011290-ww
Regarding BIOS updates before installing Windows, you don't have to worry about it with the processor you've chosen. If you need to flash the BIOS, follow this guide:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzpVSOtaKBU
Just keep in mind that the main idea stays the same across different boards.
If you prefer G.Skill RAM, look for models in the Neo range—they're built for AMD's AM5 platform. Faster latency RAM can also boost performance. Speaking of performance, could you clarify the goal of your system? Are you planning to play games or focus on productivity?
You don’t have to purchase an additional heatsink for the SSD since the motherboard already provides them. Unless you frequently transfer large files, you won’t notice a difference between Gen 5 and Gen 4 SSDs, just as a reminder.
The board should function perfectly with your CPU right away, so there’s no need to use BIOS flashback.
If you really prioritize RT performance, consider saving money by choosing a 9070xt. The 5070ti is marginally quicker—about 3% to 4% in raster speed—but not significantly faster at $200.
RT performance varies between 13% to 17%, depending on resolution and game.
Memory should be CL30 or 28 DDR5 6000.
You’re spending too much on components that limit performance elsewhere.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor
($479.00 @ Abt)
CPU Cooler:
Montech HyperFlow ARGB 360 76.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
($97.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
Asus TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
($243.00 @ Amazon)
Memory:
G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($199.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
SK Hynix Platinum P41 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($129.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card:
MSI SHADOW 3X OC GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card
($1399.98 @ Newegg)
Case:
Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case
($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
Enermax Revolution D.F. X 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($119.88 @ Amazon)
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - USB 64-bit
($134.99 @ Amazon)
Custom:
Thermalright HR-09 2280 PRO Black SSD heatsink, Double-Sided Heat Sink, with Thermal Silicone Pad for M.2 SSD PC and Computer, Desktop High Performance SSD Cooler
($11.90 @ Amazon)
Total:
$2906.71
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
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2025-05-14 15:26 EDT-0400
I'll mainly use it for gaming as well as school work. Thanks for the details and the video. I'll check out the Neo RAM you mentioned.
Thanks a lot for the details. I've been checking reviews and complaints about the SSD overheating, so I'm planning to use a large heatsink since they're only around $10-20. Regarding the GPU, I've heard it can be more valuable but also mentioned some reliability problems like crashes, so I'll stick with the well-known Nvidia. I'll explore that further. I'll also change my RAM to something different. Thanks again for all the information and for sharing the build list—it really helped.
ATX 3.1 power supply, SSD equipped with DRAM cache, compact RAM configuration to prevent heatsink obstruction for dual tower CPU cooler.
PCPartPicker Parts List
CPU:
- AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor – $380.00 (Amazon)
- ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE ARGB 58 CFM CPU Cooler – $39.99 (Amazon)
Motherboard:
- MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard – $231.38 (Amazon)
Memory:
- G.Skill Flare X5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 – $194.99 (Amazon)
Storage:
- Acer Predator GM7000 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD – $125.99 (Amazon)
Video Card:
- Asus PRIME OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Video Card – $939.99 (Amazon)
Case:
- Lian Li LANCOOL 216 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case – $102.96 (Amazon)
Power Supply:
- MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 II 850 W, 80+ Gold Certified, Fully Modular – $129.99 (Newegg)
Total: $2145.29
*All prices reflect shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts*
*Selected lowest-priced components based on criteria*
Generated by PCPartPicker
2025-05-14 18:15 EDT-0400
Wow, you really shaved off almost $1000! Thanks for going through all of this, and I really like what you did. Appreciate it a lot!
I've been using an RX 6800 for four years now without any issues. The AMD issues seem exaggerated. Currently, Nvidia is facing problems because of the melting connector, and they're struggling to resolve their 50 series drivers.