First Self Build, Thoughts & Critiques?

[IncognitoGecko]

Hey there! So I’ve used a prebuilt from Best Buy running a 2080 Super since I switched from console gaming 2 years ago. Finally pulled the trigger on building my dream gaming/streaming PC. Here’s what I’ve got so far, and I’m just waiting on the 7900 XTX to release.

 

 

Ryzen 9 7950X

H150i Elite Cooler

Asus Prime X670-P

32GB Vengeance DDR5

Samsung 980 2TB SSD

Seagate 4TB HDD

Radeon  7900 XTX

Lian Li Dynamic Evo

Corsair 1000w Gold Fully Mod

7x 120 Corsair Fans (match AIO)

Commander Pro

Strimmer Cables 24 pin

Strimmer Cables 2x8 / 3x8 pin (depending on the gpu)

 

What fan orientation would you recommend for the best temperatures? I’m thinking:

 

Back - 1 Exhaust

Top - 3 Exhaust

Middle - 3 Intake (Cooler)

Bottom - 3 Intake

I know very minimal about over clocking, would it be viable with this PC?

- Gecko

[JimTheBeet]

Looks like a top-of-the-line system to me! The fan layout looks good. The motherboard doesn't review all that well, so I might look around at some other options. Happy building!

[IncognitoGecko]

Ended up returning the motherboard and picked up the ROG Strix X670E-A Gaming motherboard.

[Queen Chrysalis]

I mean, it's fine and all, but it's really expensive.  What's the purpose with this thing?

 

The only reason I ask is when I see the words 'dream PC' or 'pull the trigger' I usually think that the buyer is probably making a mistake and/or spending impulsively in the hopes the PC is gonna bring them some long-lasting/infinite joy.

 

Let's be real, this thing is gonna shine like the sun in your eyes for a couple weeks, but every time a new part comes out it'll lose luster.  That's inherent to any kind of tech you buy. For that reason, it's a lot more advisable to buy a PC that suits you gaming or other computer use habits, spend appropriately on it, and upgrade it when it no longer does the job.  

 

Just buying the most expensive parts simply because they are the most expensive is a really, really bad behavior to normalize to yourself.  

[IncognitoGecko]

Ended up returning the motherboard and picked up the ROG Strix X670E-A Gaming motherboard.

[leftheaded]

looks solid to me.  if you're splitting hairs and getting into matters of taste...

 

swap the mobo if you do want to oc (looks like you already did change to the Strix... prob fine and great).  personally, i go for 10Gbe onboard options and read about PCIe bifurcation in the manuals before choosing.  This all just for my own taste/preference though.

 

and swap the NVMe.  you couldn't pay me to use samsung drives.  as long as you expect to RMA the drive, you won't be disappointed.  I prefer WD or Seagates... just get whatever has the highest IO with the longest durability at the time.  I think the Firecuda 530 crushes those.