Question about $2K 9800x3D Build – Would you like a green approval if you plan to purchase all components?
Question about $2K 9800x3D Build – Would you like a green approval if you plan to purchase all components?
I feel a bit outdated on PC matters, but I just bought a 9800x3d and am now ordering the remaining components. I’m curious if everything here is suitable or if there are any unusual issues, compatibility problems, or suggested changes I should know about.
My assumptions were:
- I chose the memory because I heard 6000 30CL is recommended for AMD’s 9800x3d chip.
- I picked the motherboard because I wanted something relatively new, and I’d prefer spending a bit more on a newer model (though I’m aware I could have gone with a B650). I’m hoping to flash the BIOS without the CPU installed—unsure if this is still necessary with an X870E board.
- I play competitive games at 1080p with low 240Hz, so latency between CPU and memory is crucial. I realize I might have been able to buy a better graphics card, but I think the 4070 Super should suffice for me.
- The cooler was chosen somewhat randomly. If it doesn’t meet expectations, I’m fine swapping it out. Just let me know.
- For the case, I value practicality over style. I want something with strong airflow and straightforward maintenance. I don’t mind having multiple glass panels.
Thank you ahead!
Your video card costs 150 dollars more than your motherboard. Buy a motherboard that's half the price and grab a RTX 4070 Ti Super instead. Or, better yet, wait for the RTX 5070 Ti. Even if you play on 1080p now, you will want a faster video card for a potential monitor upgrade down the road. There's no reason to throw away money on something that makes zero impacts to performance (motherboard) over buying some that genuinely will boost performance (GPU). At the very least, you could simply pocket the extra money.
A few minor optional changes - I would spend the extra fifteen dollars and step up to the
Arctic Liquid Freezer 360
for the improved cooling performance, especially because it doesn't cost a whole lot more. Additionally, you could opt for some memory that will squeeze even more performance out of your CPU, like this kit of
G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo
. It has faster speed and lower First Word latency, so it's a direct upgrade from your old kit for thirty dollars more. It's my opinion, at this price point, that the upgrade is worth it, especially given your CPU choice. Here is the
updated list
with the recommended parts. You will notice the total cost of the system is a hair cheaper, despite packing in a beefier GPU, faster memory, a better CPU cooler, and still sliding an X870 motherboard with the latest chipset features like WiFi 7 into the build.
Thank you for your feedback. I believe the "updated list" link isn't properly linked; if corrected, I'll definitely review the updated build since these points are accurate. On another note, considering waiting until CES 2025 could be beneficial because it's just a few days away, so I agree you're right to think about it.
If you have some time before buying your GPU, the RTX 5070 12GB and RTX 5070 Ti 16GB are likely to be revealed (released) alongside the 5090 and 5080 at this year's CES later this month. In the meantime, you can buy the remaining parts and use the built-in graphics that come with this CPU.
Links provided:
https://www.techpowerup.com/330372/...em...t-pc-maker
https://pcoutlet.com/parts/video-ca...i-...-estimates
https://www.sportskeeda.com/gaming-tech/...ndow-price
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
*AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
($439.00 @ Walmart)
CPU Cooler:
*ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler
($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
*MSI PRO B650-A WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
($179.99 @ MSI)
Memory:
*TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($86.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
*Acer Predator GM7000 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($132.99 @ Amazon)
Case:
*Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case
($65.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:
*Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($89.99 @ Amazon)
Overall cost: $1023.95
Costs include shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
*Selected parts based on predefined parameters*
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2025-01-04 12:45 EST-0500
Also on the b650 boards, make sure to choose one with bios flashback. This way, if your board lacks proper bios, you can transfer the bios file onto a USB and flash the board even without a CPU. I intend to flash the bios at least once to ensure the latest bug and compatibility updates.