Just looking to get some input on a build I'm trying to start.

MrQuery

Looking for any and all input. I am completely new to pc building so it's all kind of a maze right now. To be used for gaming, streaming, and light editing.

CPU

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Vermeer 3.7GHz 12-Core AM4 Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included

Motherboard

ASUS X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (WI-FI) AMD AM4 ATX Motherboard

RAM

Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO SL 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 PC4-28800 CL18 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit CMH32GX4M2D3600 - Black

Case

Lian Li Lancool II MESH Performance Type C Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case - Black

Power Supply

EVGA SuperNOVA 850 GT 850 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply

Video Card

ASUS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti TUF Gaming Overclocked Triple-Fan 8GB GDDR6X PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card

M.2 / NVMe SSD

Samsung 980 Pro SSD 1TB M.2 NVMe Interface PCIe Gen 4x4 Internal Solid State Drive with V-NAND 3 bit MLC Technology (MZ-V8P1T0B)

Hard Drive

Seagate BarraCuda 3TB 5400RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

Thermal Compound

Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Thermal Grease - 1g

Water Cooling Kits

Corsair iCUE H115i ELITE CAPELLIX RGB V2 280mm Water Cooling Kit

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit OEM DVD - English

Kevin_m

Looks like a good build. if you are going to try it yourself make sure to watch some YouTube videos and follow step by step. Its just like putting Legos together. If anything comes up you can always bring it in to your nearest micro center.

MrQuery

Yeah, I've been watching tons of videos. I think building I feel pretty confident. Actually starting, and setting it up I am a little concerned with. Just gonna keep picking up pointers as I go.

magarity

The Corsair AIO cooler comes with pre-applied thermal paste so there's no need for the little tube listed separately.

That case supports a 280mm radiator only in the front, which will function, but consider there are other cases such as the Corsair 5000D AirFlow that will fit a 280mm in the top, which is superior.

This is high end stuff; I assume you have a generous budget?

MrQuery

Magarity, thank you for those tips. Had no idea about preapplied thermal paste. I will look into other cases too. Still not 100% on best air flow and cooling setups. And yeah I have a generous budget. Management in oil and gas. Just looking for a new hobby that I enjoy. 

Ian

I would agree on top mounting as well. Here is a search on our website for cases that would support a 280mm top mount: https://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.aspx?Ntk=all&sortby=match&N=4294964318+4294808119&myStore=true

TopherX

looks like you're on the right track for sure. Check the price difference between the 5400 and 7200 Seagate HDD's...you might be happier with slightly faster HDD for minimal cost.

TAPEthan

It's a pretty balanced build, but yeah to agree with TopherX, a 7200 RPM HDD would be significantly faster for not much cost.

MrQuery

TopherX and TAPEThan, I will definitely do that. Ian, I am now leaning toward the corsair 5000D. Its a little more than I wanted to spend on a case, but it seems to have very good cooling, and looks good as well.

Ian

https://community.microcenter.com/discussion/comment/40735#Comment_40735

That case would work great!

magarity

https://community.microcenter.com/discussion/comment/40735#Comment_40735

I have a 5000D Airflow and it is very excellent but I also have a custom water cooling loop. Some ppl with just AIO or air coolers complain the 5000D is large enough that it looks empty. You might consider the 4000D. Do you live near a MC? They will have both models on display probably, so you can compare. It is super hard to pick a case only by pictures online. Its the one PC part that you really ought to see in person to decide.

MrQuery

I am actually considering possibly doing a custom water cooling loop. Gonna depend if my kind wants to build it with me. I'm a couple hours away from micro center. That's why I'm trying to have it all planned out before I have to go. Make it one easy trip.