Starting a PC build after over 20 years is unique. Please share your thoughts and any guidance you need.
Starting a PC build after over 20 years is unique. Please share your thoughts and any guidance you need.
SlightlyRac00n
10-05-2025, 04:18 AM #1Early on, I attempted to assemble my own computer, and it turned out to be a success. Back then, RGB options weren’t available, and the main focus was picking the right motherboard with fast bus speeds. Adding an extra hard drive wasn’t as straightforward as it is now—you had to manually set jumpers to designate one drive as master and another as slave. All those challenges made it feel more difficult than it should have. Even though the technology was older, I preferred using laptops afterward. Recently, I started building again, purchasing parts for a new setup. So far, everything has gone smoothly until I encountered issues with the CPU air cooler. It was manageable, but I had to be careful when securing the second screw. Here are the components I used: CPU – AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D 4.4 GHz 12-core; CPU Cooler – Ocypus Delta A62 ARGB; Motherboard – Asus TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7 ATX AM5; RAM – Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL36; Storage – Samsung 9100 PRO 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME SSD; GPU – Zotac GAMING SOLID CORE OC GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB; Power Supply – NZXT C1500 1500 W; Case – Corsair 6500X ATX Mid Tower; Fans – 6 intake, 4 exhaust. What bothers me is my low cinbench score despite a 86fps in Cyberpunk with raytracing enabled. Should I improve it? The only regret is the memory choice.
Several aspects need attention when addressing low scores. It might be due to bad luck with the CPU, as not all similar models perform identically, or it could stem from software constraints. Explore ways to optimize Windows performance by adjusting power settings and using the Nvidia control panel. Background tasks are also worth examining. Prioritizing benchmarking tools at the highest level can help too.
). To figure out why performance is so low, have you turned on EXPO profile in the BIOS? Can your air cooler handle that CPU temperature? (Use HWinfo to verify temperatures) Are your drivers current? Regarding the build, it seems fine. I’d have saved on the power supply and chosen a 1000W unit instead. Then I allocated extra funds to purchase a 9950x3d CPU.
Not everything has been reviewed yet, but it’s clear you notice the need for 6000MHz CL30 RAM. Edit: Alright, let's continue now. The stress on coolers can be quite intense ). To figure out why performance is so low, have you turned on EXPO profile in the BIOS? Can your air cooler handle that CPU temperature? (Use HWinfo to verify temperatures) Are your drivers current? Regarding the build, it seems fine. I’d have saved on the power supply and chosen a 1000W unit instead. Then I allocated extra funds to purchase a 9950x3d CPU.
Kacper_Bored
10-05-2025, 04:18 AM #6I also checked some benchmarks in games, and it might drop performance by up to 5% on FPS. That really varies based on CPU, game, resolution, etc., and sometimes the difference isn't noticeable. He's lucky because he has an "X3D" chip, which provides a faster cache that helps compensate for slower RAM. Overall, it's still much better than not having enough RAM matching the recommended specs.
Deathgamer2000
10-05-2025, 04:18 AM #8I really hope you actually rely on that Gen5 speed and can handle it well. If I were you, I’d probably be more disappointed than concerned about the RAM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEu6k-MdZgc 1. What’s the score, do we get to know? 2. Which version did you use for comparison—should it match the same Cinebench release?