First PC Build

[ps4topc]

Budget (including currency): $3000 (USD)

Country: US

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: COD WZ, Battlefield 2042, etc.

Other details: I purchased a parts bundle which included the cpu and gpu. It also included a 650 W power supply, but I think a 750 W is better.

 

Hello, this is my first PC build so I'm looking for any help I can get, thanks! 

 

Prices are from pcpartpicker.com

CPU:                   AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor                                  (already have)

CPU cooler:        Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black 55 CFM CPU Cooler                         (79.95)

Motherboard:      Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (WI-FI) ATX AM4 Motherboard          (192.99)

Memory:             Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory               (92.99)

Storage               Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive                  (424.95)

Video card:         EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB FTW3 ULTRA GAMING Video Card   (already have)

Case:                  Corsair 5000D AIRFLOW ATX Mid Tower Case                                     (164.99)

Power Supply:    Corsair RM (2019) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX           (110.99)

OS:                     Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit                                               (108.78)

Case fans:          Noctua P12 redux-1700 PWM 70.75 CFM 120 mm Fan (x6)                 (13.90x6=83.40)

Subtotal                                                                                                                              (1259.04)

Total w/ bundle                                                                                                                    (~2780)

 

Questions/Concerns:

1. Any compatibility issues?
2. Originally I was looking at Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL14 Memory, but pcpartpicker warned me that the voltage was too high. The Crucial sticks have more latency I think, but the voltage is compatible. Which would you go with?
3. Is the CPU cooler ok for this?
4. How would you setup the case fans?
5. Will I need to flash the BIOS?
6. Am I missing any parts?

Thank you for any help and advice you can give.

[Delnith]

1) Off the bat, I do not see any compatibility issues. Unfortunately it is hard to tell with cases, as some have space issues, but I am more certain than not that you should be alright in terms of that. There is the chance that your motherboard will need a BIOS update before working with that CPU, but there are numerous guides on how to do that, and if you like I can link one for you.

2) I don't think you will notice a difference either way, just go with what works, the difference IF ANY would be negligible.

3) Yes that is a great choice, just make sure that it comes with the appropriate backplate, it should say on the product page.

4) The way I typically set up case fans, just may way (not the only way), is to pull air in from the front and bottom (as long as you are not putting it on carpet), and exhaust out the rear of the case and the top. My thought behind this is to pull clean air in from below and the front, then the heat exhausts up (hot air rises) and pushes out the back (maybe reducing dust buildup)

5) refer to #2

6) Monitor, keyboard, mouse? Otherwise all of the parts for the desktop itself look to be in order.

 

Any questions just let me know, good luck!

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

1. That looks fine, but I can't check with the specific case. That said, the 5000D is pretty big and i'd think you'll be fine.

2. Either one is fine, whatever is cheaper on the day

3. You won't be pushing your overclock, but it'll absolutely be fine

4. You really don't need that many fans, I'd go 3 in the front and 1 in the top and back each.

5. I doubt it, even if you do it's not a huge deal

6. Peripherals but otherwise no

[OfficialTechSpace]

I'm not entirely sure how you made that low spec of a system cost that much, but even if you went balls-to-the-wall and built the best system possible (excluding a custom loop), it still shouldn't cost $3000. The specs you listed are typically recommended in a $1200-$1500 PC, not a $3000 one.

 

This list is $2852.79, and (although not recommended) beats your list by miles for nearly the same price (~$70.79 difference):

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/P6L2y4

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X ($829.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280  ($112.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 3800Mhz CL14  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB  ($104.99 @ Lenovo) 
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti  ($1199.99) 
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P360A  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: MSI A850GF 850W 80+ Gold  ($124.88 @ Amazon) 

Case Fans: 2x Phanteks PH-F120SK 50 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($9.99 @ Newegg) 

 

Total: $2852.79

 

That being said, that list was just to prove a point. 

 

Here's what I'd actually recommend, anything more than this is overkill (especially for a dead socket):

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2nMcp2

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X  ($289.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Scythe FUMA 2($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 3600Mhz CL16  ($92.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB  ($104.99 @ Lenovo) 
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070  ($499.99) 
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P360A  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: MSI A650GF 650W 80+ Gold  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fans: 2x Phanteks PH-F120SK 50 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($9.99 @ Newegg) 

 

Total: $1392.90

[ps4topc]

20 hours ago, Delnith said:

1) Off the bat, I do not see any compatibility issues. Unfortunately it is hard to tell with cases, as some have space issues, but I am more certain than not that you should be alright in terms of that. There is the chance that your motherboard will need a BIOS update before working with that CPU, but there are numerous guides on how to do that, and if you like I can link one for you.

2) I don't think you will notice a difference either way, just go with what works, the difference IF ANY would be negligible.

3) Yes that is a great choice, just make sure that it comes with the appropriate backplate, it should say on the product page.

4) The way I typically set up case fans, just may way (not the only way), is to pull air in from the front and bottom (as long as you are not putting it on carpet), and exhaust out the rear of the case and the top. My thought behind this is to pull clean air in from below and the front, then the heat exhausts up (hot air rises) and pushes out the back (maybe reducing dust buildup)

5) refer to #2

6) Monitor, keyboard, mouse? Otherwise all of the parts for the desktop itself look to be in order.

 

Any questions just let me know, good luck!

Thank you for your help!

[ps4topc]

20 hours ago, orbitalbuzzsaw said:

1. That looks fine, but I can't check with the specific case. That said, the 5000D is pretty big and i'd think you'll be fine.

2. Either one is fine, whatever is cheaper on the day

3. You won't be pushing your overclock, but it'll absolutely be fine

4. You really don't need that many fans, I'd go 3 in the front and 1 in the top and back each.

5. I doubt it, even if you do it's not a huge deal

6. Peripherals but otherwise no

Thank you for your help!

[ps4topc]

20 hours ago, OfficialTechSpace said:

I'm not entirely sure how you made that low spec of a system cost that much, but even if you went balls-to-the-wall and built the best system possible (excluding a custom loop), it still shouldn't cost $3000. The specs you listed are typically recommended in a $1200-$1500 PC, not a $3000 one.

 

This list is $2852.79, and (although not recommended) beats your list by miles for nearly the same price (~$70.79 difference):

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/P6L2y4

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X ($829.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280  ($112.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 3800Mhz CL14  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB  ($104.99 @ Lenovo) 
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti  ($1199.99) 
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P360A  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: MSI A850GF 850W 80+ Gold  ($124.88 @ Amazon) 

Case Fans: 2x Phanteks PH-F120SK 50 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($9.99 @ Newegg) 

 

Total: $2852.79

 

That being said, that list was just to prove a point. 

 

Here's what I'd actually recommend, anything more than this is overkill (especially for a dead socket):

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2nMcp2

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X  ($289.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Scythe FUMA 2($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 3600Mhz CL16  ($92.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB  ($104.99 @ Lenovo) 
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070  ($499.99) 
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P360A  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: MSI A650GF 650W 80+ Gold  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fans: 2x Phanteks PH-F120SK 50 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($9.99 @ Newegg) 

 

Total: $1392.90

Thank you for your help!