Preparing for a new construction requires a professional assessment.
Preparing for a new construction requires a professional assessment.
I'm thinking about assembling a new PC after a long time. I need a good view to check for any missing components or parts that might need swapping. I enjoy RGB lighting and want it to be straightforward to control. I’m leaning away from Asus Aura and Armoury Crate options. My GPU choice is still uncertain, but I’m considering the 4070 Ti Super. The PNY 4080 Super is currently on sale today. I’m open to adjusting my RAM plans as well.
The ram you selected features Intel's X.M.P, making it a suitable choice if you opt for RAM with AMD's E.X.P.O;
I would consider reviewing this set;
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/GK...dr...6gx2-tz5nr
or examine a more expensive option, such as the Corsair Dominator Titanium series.
Should you manage to install the newest BIOS on the motherboard after powering on the listed RAM kit, then my advice may not apply.
If stability problems arise, you can exchange the ram kit for one that includes AMD's E.X.P.O in its design.
You should consider an ATX 3.0 PSU compatible with these RTX 40XX graphics cards because of the PCIe 5.0 12VHPWR connection. For the AM5 CPUs, DDR5-6000 CL30 AMD EXPO is recommended.
Check out these links:
https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4162
https://www.gskill.com/product/165/390/1...6GX2-TZ5NR
https://www.predatorstorage.com/products...4-ssd.html
PCPartPicker List:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core ($339.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks GLACIER ONE 360D30 (64.3 CFM) ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32 GB DDR5-6000 CL30 ($112.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Acer Predator GM7000 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY VERTO OC GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB ($964.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks NV5 ATX Mid Tower ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850 W (80+ Gold Certified, Modular) ($99.90 @ Amazon)
Fans: Phanteks D30-120 64.3 CFM ($33.98 @ Newegg), D30-120 Reversed 61.5 CFM ($33.98 @ Newegg), 3-Pack Reversed 61.5 CFM ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2294.79 (includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts)
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I notice G.skill has identical RAM to AMD E.X.P.O, which is a comparable option. Is G.skill's Trident RAM considered poor?
I understand. The PSU I was thinking about is currently on sale, and I don't prefer the appearance of the stock cables, so I'll likely opt for cable extensions instead.
Use the G.Skill RAM configurator at https://www.gskill.com/configurator. All kits for your motherboard that G.Skill verified are compatible. Choose one you like, or that offers a competitive price.