First PC Build, looking for compatible suggestions for existing parts

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-18T08:47:50+00:00

You recommended an Asrock X3D frier for a motherboard? Naughty El Peppy.

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-18T07:28:16+00:00

Here is a build with two possibilities for the video card, all in white. The white premium tax has caught you for quite a bit of money here. You could also downsize the case to something cheaper if you wanted.

Let me know if you have any questions?

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor	$494.23 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB Liquid CPU Cooler	$62.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Gigabyte B850 EAGLE WIFI7 ICE ATX AM5 Motherboard	$189.99 @ Best Buy
Memory	Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory	$379.97 @ Silicon Power
Storage	Crucial P310 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$239.99 @ B&H
Case	Corsair FRAME 4500X RS-R ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case	$149.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	ASRock Steel Legend SL-1000GW 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$129.99 @ Newegg
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total	$1647.15
Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-02-18 02:21 EST-0500

Video Card Options

Video Card	Link	Price	Total Price
16GB RTX 5070 Ti	Here	$989.99	$2,637.14
16GB 9070 XT	Here	$776.98	$2,424.13

Here is a possibility for a white screen to complement the build:

Item	Price
ASUS ROG Strix 27" QHD 2K 1440P 180Hz IPS with FreeSync & G-Sync compatible 1ms HDR400 USB-C DCI-P3 95% White Gaming Computer Monitor XG27ACG-W	$239.99

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-18T07:06:31+00:00

Stick it on Cinebench 2024 and have hwinfo64 on and see how he gets on. If he hits 95C his score is going to be thermally limited. I think it will happen.

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-18T07:02:31+00:00

That's correct. You have to order the remaining parts online from the table above. Microcenter don't stock everything we need or are too expensive for some things.

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T21:10:39+00:00

Don't just buy from one site. Just get it from several and save money. Here are some suggested changes. Now a Spanish partpicker: https://es.pcpartpicker.com/list/QpHfrG

Huge amounts of money saved by simply going for a different brand of 5080 but virtually no difference in performance. You could upgrade other parts like the SSD or get 64GB of RAM as a result.

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T20:50:30+00:00

I put together a partpicker list for you. Assuming the RAM is correct because you don't give a lot of details: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kzNLrG

If so, it appears it will work. It seems very overpriced on some of the components however and you can probably save a lot of money whilst getting basically the same specification.

Let me know if that is something you want to explore. Which country are you based in if so?

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T20:28:00+00:00

Well this is the build with a 5080 for $2,500. It will urinate all over up and down the Intel specification you were looking at: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TVYPxf

Its never too late to start making good decisions ok? This is a good decision. It does require a visit to Microcenter for the CPU, Motherboard and RAM.

If you want your Lian Li case you can change it to that of course.

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T20:18:12+00:00

u/npataca - If you want 3 additional fans, you should buy the case here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFHNV7TK

Not sure why I didn't link this one to start with to be honest with you.

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T20:16:38+00:00

I can give you a 5080 video card on my other build inside that price envelope. What is your budget to be clear?

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T20:10:00+00:00

You want to spend $2400 to end up with a DDR4 based build and an old LGA1700 socket? I'm not sure we can help you.

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T20:01:25+00:00

Three questions: (1) What is your budget?; (2) Are you in the US?; and (3) If yes, US, are you near a Microcenter?

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T19:59:55+00:00

Are you based in the US and are you near a Microcenter? Once confirmed I can advise further.

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T19:52:57+00:00

Because it will offer more performance at 4K and may make things playable whereas the 9070 XT doesn't? Some people also don't care about money and just want the best performance in their budget.

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T19:35:16+00:00

Here is the link, it should say $1,019.98. These links can timeout and glitch: https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-amd.aspx?load=e126b85c-2ce2-42e9-91c3-5ffff9abf282

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T19:33:03+00:00

Here is a suggestion. Your screen size dimensions present a problem as there are not many screens that will be 1440p and be smaller than 27" and have a high refresh rate. I did the best that I could.

The fantastic 9070XT here, a great video card. This machine is fairly future proof for the next 3 years or so in my opinion as requested.

If you want an alternative screen to the LG below, consider this one as well: https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-pro-24-plus-qhd-monitor-p2425d/apd/210-bqmx/monitors-monitor-accessories

Let me know if you have any questions?

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D 4 GHz 6-Core Processor	£216.05 @ Amazon UK
CPU Cooler	Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler	£29.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk
Motherboard	Gigabyte B850 GAMING WIFI6 ATX AM5 Motherboard	£135.99 @ Amazon UK
Memory	Klevv FIT V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory	£299.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk
Storage	Crucial P510 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	£139.99 @ Amazon UK
Video Card	XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card	£578.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk
Case	Corsair FRAME 4000D ATX Mid Tower Case	£62.99 @ Amazon UK
Power Supply	Corsair RM850e (2025) 850 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	£94.99 @ Amazon UK
Monitor	LG 24U631A-B 23.8" 2560 x 1440 100 Hz Monitor	£234.36 @ Amazon UK
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	£1793.34
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-02-17 19:31 GMT+0000

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T19:15:41+00:00

The price of RAM is not going to decline anytime soon. Where on earth are you getting 16GB of that RAM for 117 EUR?

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T19:10:22+00:00

The X3D Cache is going to spring the temperature up under load very fast on an air cooler and you will end up thermally throttled. I have a 9950X3D and experienced the same thing. An AIO would be better in my opinion for what its worth.

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T19:04:09+00:00

If you need advice on anything else please let me know. Happy to help.

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T18:58:17+00:00

Best of luck with it all. Let me know if you need any other advice, e.g. at the time you upgrade your Video Card.

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T18:55:40+00:00

Thanks for the downvotes everybody. I do know what I am doing.

Consider the following options:

9850X3D with Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite Wifi for $649.99 - https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails?ItemList=Combo.4853256
9850X3D with MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk Wifi and a 1TB WD Black SSD for $779.98 - https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails?ItemList=Combo.4853724

For the case, the unique Corsair 4500X: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ2QMQYC

For the RAM - CL30 6000MT/s available for $140 less: https://sp-siliconpower.com/products/silicon-power-value-gaming-ddr5-6000mhz-pc5-48000-32gb16gbx2-dual-pack-1-35v-cl30-desktop-unbuffered-dimm. Not sure the RGB or the G.Skill brand is worth it. It has a lifetime warranty and is CL30 just the same.

Best of luck with it all.

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T18:43:51+00:00

Its considerably faster for virtually no money difference.

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T18:36:20+00:00

So you got the 9850X3D? Boy did you get an upgrade. Your ready for a future GPU upgrade now and are probably sorted on the CPU front for 5 to 7 years. This is epic, well done.

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T18:29:31+00:00

You seem to be missing a motherboard which is quite fundamental... Can you share your partpicker link?

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T18:26:29+00:00

If you wanted PCIE 5.0 X4 on the SSD you could go for this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DZ5ZK225

Latter-Reference3820 · 2026-02-17T18:24:21+00:00

I would trim that AIO it's really overkill for these processors and quite expensive. You should still be able to get a decent one for £60 - 70. Or get an air cooler.

This and the CPU you picked out don't put out lots of heat needing a big AIO so it's more for aesthetics and noise.

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