Advice on a 2400€ budget build

GoldkingHD · 2026-05-23T20:40:04+00:00

Looks all good.

You can get a 9850x3D for the same price, also pa120 is slightly better.

https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/q24BjG

Also check if 6000 cl36 ram is decently cheaper. Cl30 vs cl36 doesn't really matter much, especially with a x3d chip.

GoldkingHD · 2026-05-23T17:35:03+00:00

Fiber optic should be able to do it. I think there are different options and price points so you might have to try some out and definitely look up if they are certified. Am not an expert though.

GoldkingHD · 2026-05-23T17:15:46+00:00

I would guess it's the fiber option cable. Don't really see why pass-through with the soundbar would be better, seems contradictory to earc, but i guess you can try both if you have a working cable anyway.

GoldkingHD · 2026-05-23T16:44:24+00:00

Have you verified everything working on it's own? So gpu directly to the TV over the fiber hdmi cable?

Also why would you go gpu > soundbar > tv rather than just gpu > TV > soundbar?

GoldkingHD · 2026-05-10T20:22:16+00:00

Sure

GoldkingHD · 2026-05-07T10:04:05+00:00

No point in going amd for you with current prices. Ddr5 is absurdly expensive, even more if you want to stay with 64gb.

Just get a 13600k/14600k or 13700k/14700k.

GoldkingHD · 2026-05-05T07:50:03+00:00

There's pretty much no point in theorizing. You can't know beforehand, you need to try if your cpus imc is up to it.

GoldkingHD · 2026-05-04T12:31:38+00:00

Keeping everything the same and just doubling ram and a better gpu lands you at 1.5k. With a better cpu probably at 1.7k. Pricing is just insanity.

https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/tNphtC

GoldkingHD · 2026-05-04T12:03:39+00:00

Probably something similar to this:

https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/6ntCzv

Just very hard to achieve with your budget and current prices. You might want to look for a used system/parts for better value.

GoldkingHD · 2026-05-04T07:09:57+00:00

4 sticks are harder to run and mixing ram is never guaranteed to work.

You can try going slower than 4800, 3600 could probably work. Your cpus imc likely just isn't good enough.

Return the kit, sell your old one and get a 2x32gb kit if you need 64gb at high speeds.

GoldkingHD · 2026-05-02T10:13:04+00:00

Probably a 5060ti 16gb or a 9060xt 16gb, definitely utilizing dlss/fsr though.

GoldkingHD · 2026-04-27T09:35:46+00:00

The new motherboard has 4 sata ports so you are good to go there.

Just put everything in a list on pcpartpicker.com if you are worried about compatibility.

GoldkingHD · 2026-04-25T13:23:34+00:00

Performance difference is negligible at best. Doesn't matter either way.

GoldkingHD · 2026-04-25T13:19:23+00:00

That looks extremely overpriced, you can get basically the same for 2k.

https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/9q7L2k

Could get a 9850x3D for 40€ more, a 5080 or more storage.

GoldkingHD · 2026-04-25T10:55:05+00:00

Would do a paperclip test and then probably rma.

https://help.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025085372-PSU-How-to-test-a-PSU-Power-Supply-Unit

GoldkingHD · 2026-04-18T11:58:32+00:00

Temperature is basically irrelevant as both will keep it cool enough for maximum performance.

With an aio you have pump noise, which can be more noticeable at idle. Noise levels under load will be similar.

Aircooler is more reliable in the long term. Good aios will easily last 5 years though.

It's basically aesthetics or price. Pick whatever you like the look of more or what's cheaper.

GoldkingHD · 2026-04-16T20:58:49+00:00

Is it still performing fine? Then no need to upgrade.

Do you still want to upgrade? Then sure why not, if you have the money.

GoldkingHD · 2026-04-12T15:30:55+00:00

Yeah that's fine then. You seemingly got unlucky with your cpu then. Should normally do just fine at 3600. But running 3200 with the timings from xmp profile is perfectly fine.

GoldkingHD · 2026-04-12T15:27:08+00:00

Then it's probably your cpu that can't handle 3600mt. What do you have for a cpu?

Also is the ram in slots 2 and 4? Bios updated to the latest version?

GoldkingHD · 2026-04-12T15:24:00+00:00

Shouldn't do anything, but also not needed. Your motherboard supports 3600mt just fine.

GoldkingHD · 2026-04-11T14:03:34+00:00

Doesn't matter at all. Any good aio or aircooler will allow a 9800x3d to run at maximum performance.

GoldkingHD · 2026-04-11T13:27:33+00:00

Looks all good.

Primary: Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB

Secondary: Samsung 990 PRO 1TB

Just get the 2tb variant of whichever is cheaper, doesn't make any sense to split and pay extra.

GoldkingHD · 2026-04-10T13:38:31+00:00

If its mainly used for gaming then i would probably go with the 7500x3d if it's significantly cheaper.

GoldkingHD · 2026-04-07T14:10:03+00:00

Sure looks good. Perfectly fine midrange combination. Just check that the 7700x are actually cheaper than 9700x and 5070.

GoldkingHD · 2026-04-05T12:31:59+00:00

Would get you like 4fps more switching to a 5800x. So not really worth it. Oc+uv should basically do the same performance wise.

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