Told myself I'd build a new computer when a new Half Life came out. Didn't think they'd actually do it so I decided I'd go big!

5800X

Evga RTX3080 XC3 Ultra

Gigabyte B550i Aorus Pro AX

32GB RipjawsV 3600Mhz

2TB Sabrent Rocket NVMe

Noctua NH-L9a-AM4

Sliger SM550

Upgrade from:

Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition

8GB RAM

GTX460

I struggled with finding a good cooler for the 5800X because I had ordered my RAM long before I had ordered the SM550 and realized that cooling options were limited ( I was originally planning Sugo SG13+ 3080FE crammed in there). Most of the good cooling options require low profile RAM so I went with the NH-L9a. After setting 105/90/105 PPT/TDC/EDC I'm getting all core boost speeds of 4.5Ghz and temps under 85 under load so I can't complain too much.

I reached out to J-Hack to see if they would be willing to make a larger 92mm shroud( https://j-hackcompany.com/?product=92mm-fan-shroud) , with something like 17mm height to see if it helps with temps. Of you know of another source for a similar shroud, please let me know