Question1440p gaming build
Question1440p gaming build
I generally avoid storing games on my OS drive but occasionally move big data in and out. I also run all my applications from the OS drive, not just games. I still rely on Samsung drives and prioritize keeping my OS up to date with the latest Samsung releases.
PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
($399.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($35.90 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte X670 GAMING X AX V2 ATX AM5 Motherboard
($229.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($99.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage:
Crucial T500 W/Heatsink 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($128.99 @ B&H)
Video Card:
XFX Speedster MERC 310 Black Edition Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB Video Card
($969.99 @ Amazon)
Case:
Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case
($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:
FSP Group Hydro PTM X PRO,Gen5 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($130.86 @ Amazon)
Total:
$2230.60
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When viewing the list, certain variations appear for case and power supply. For the case, RGB options aren't essential; I understand most components include some color. It's acceptable either way. Hope PCPartPicker offers a better filter for RGB.
Using the Corsair Shift PSU makes me think I'm paying extra just for side connections. I wouldn't mind a platinum PSU. Is there a noticeable difference between gold and platinum PSUs that would influence my choice?
I chose the RX 7900 XTX for the GPU. If I purchase everything immediately, that would be ideal. I'm open to delaying the GPU until after the card release, which seems plausible.
@Lucky_SLS
The crucial drive you picked includes a heatsink, whereas others don't. Why does this one have one? Doesn't the motherboard come with a heatsink for M.2 drives? On the cooler I selected, it didn't appear in my search results even after removing compatibility filters. Uncertain why. Would appreciate a feature to add items directly to the product page on PCPartPicker.
Not close to a microcenter, so those bundled offers aren't appealing. I have a Best Buy location nearby but rarely find many deals there. I'll browse online at Best Buy for similar pricing, and if it matches what I see online, I'll opt for the store. I'm aware they carry the Samsung 980 drive at a comparable price.
Off topic but worth noting: on Amazon, they used to display the most relevant questions and answers on the item page, but now it's missing. You usually need to search terms to see anything. It's not a major issue, just a bit of curiosity. Just confirming this isn't unique to me.
I just discovered the psu tier list. Are the psus on the tier a selection of the best options? Does that imply that any psu not listed is not good at all? You mentioned the PSU you chose is a tier A psu, but it doesn't appear on the list. I notice a FSP Hydro TI Pro, which is somewhat different from the one you selected.
The list isn't very current, more like a reference guide. FSP has excellent ratings on all its newest atx 3.0 platforms. The ti pro stands out as the flagship, with a lower-tier Hydro pro available too. The lower-tier model also receives solid atx 3.0 feedback. Therefore, the Hydro ptm X pro (just launched) is definitely worth considering.
What distinguishes a tier a psu? The FSP is a new release, and they are determining how fast they can confirm if it qualifies as a tier a psu.