Review of Build / Help Choosing Parts
Hi Good Folks, would you all take a look at these components for a build? Any recommendations that cost less but have the same end-return would be greatly appreciated. Also, comments on quality of choices and possible compatibility issues would additionally be appreciated.
CPU - AMD - Ryzen 9 5900X Vermeer 3.7GHz 12-Core AM4 Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included SKU: 195099 $369.99
Motherboard - ASUS - X570-Pro TUF Gaming WiFi AMD AM4 ATX Motherboard - SKU: 186510 - $239.99
RAM - Corsair - DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB AMD Optimized 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 PC4-25600 CL16 Quad Channel Desktop Memory Kit CMT32GX4M2E3200 - Black - SKU: 233551 - $199.99
Case - Fractal Design - Meshify 2 Black ATX Flexible Light Tinted Tempered Glass Window Mid Tower Computer Case - SKU: 282699 - $169.99
Power Supply - Corsair - RMx Series RM750x 750 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply - SKU: 225201 - $149.99
Video Card - EVGA - GeForce RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming Triple Fan 12GB GDDR6X PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card - SKU: 370544 - $999.99
2.5" SSD - None
M.2 / NVMe SSD - ORDERED FROM AMAZON ALREADY, SO HOPEFULLY THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THIS ONE (ONLY PART ALREADY ORDERED)
Corsair MP600 PRO 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 Gen4 SSD (Up to 7,000MB/sec Sequential Read & 6,550MB/sec Sequential Write Speeds, High-Speed Interface, 3D TLC NAND, Built-in Heatspreader) Black $287.07
Hard Drive - Toshiba - X300 10TB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - SKU: 961532 - $268.99
Optical Drive - ASUS - 16x Blu-Ray Disc Drive - SKU: 375584 - $99.99
Video Capture – I am not even sure if I want / need this. - Razer - Ripsaw X USB Capture Card with Camera Connection for Full 4K Streaming - SKU: 336982 - $79.99
CPU Cooling
Heatsink – THIS MIGHT BE OVERKILL? IS THERE A BETTER CHOISE? - This is not available at MicroCenter, so would order it prior to going in for build work.
IceGiant ProSiphon Elite CPU Cooler for Intel AMD Desktop Processors Compatible with Intel LGA 115x, 1366, 1200, 2011/2066, AMD Ryzen AM4, sTRX4, TR4IceGiant ProSiphon Elite CPU Cooler for Intel AMD Desktop Processors Compatible with Intel LGA 115x, 1366, 1200, 2011/2066, AMD Ryzen AM4, sTRX4, TR4 - $169.99
Thermal Compound – HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO USE. THREW IN FIRST ITEM ON LIST AS A PLACE HOLDER - Thermal Grizzly - Kryonaut Thermal Grease - 1g - SKU: 229534 - $11.99
Software
Operating System – I am not interested in Windows 11 purely on an interface basis. I have to use a Mac for some work I do and I consider (my opinion of course) the interface a serious downgrade in function and convenience. - Microsoft - Windows 10 Home 32/64-Bit - USB - SKU: 261214 - $139.99
Antivirus Software - ESET - Internet Security - 1 Device, 3 Year (OEM) - SKU: 275743 - $99.99
Office Suites - I also have and use primarily WordPerfect. Microsoft - Office Home and Student 2021 - SKU: 339523 - $149.99
Peripherals
Keyboard – Will be using my Razer Widow from Long Ago
Mouse – Will be using my Logitech mouse, as my Long Ago Razer Mouse Stopped Working.
Mouse Pads – a Piece of Printer Paper works super good.
Speakers – 2 Speakers (Bose or Karden or something through a TV to Receiver Setup)
Headsets - Nope
Monitors – I already have a curved screen Samsung TV (lots of inches) and a “smaller” 27” ASUS Monitor.
ASUS 27" 1440P Eye Care Monitor (PB278Q) - QHD (2560 x 1440), IPS, DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI
Wireless Routers - I TOTALLY WINGED IT ON THIS. NOT A HEAVY GAMER, NOT EVEN A SERIOUS AMITURE LET ALONE A PRO, BUT STILL WANT TO NOT NOTICE LATENCY. Advice?
ASUS - RT-AX3000 AX3000 Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Router - SKU: 095554 - $159.99
Printers - Live Paperless! One sheet of paper equals the death of a whole tree, after all.
Accessories
Case Fans – SHOULD I REPLACE THE STOCK FANS? GUT SAYS NOT NEEDED, BUT SO ASKING!
Case Lighting – DON’T CARE
Cables and Adapters – DON’T KNOW WHAT I’LL NEED
Surge and UPS – GOOD SUGESTIONS? OR WILL ANYTHING BE OK?
USB Flash Drives – Don’t need to buy these at the ‘buy a computer stage,” right? Unless
Comments
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Hello, what is your intended budget and what is your intended use for the PC?
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It's an amateur medium intensity gaming computer, including 3D, with intent of longevity. About 3k budget.
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I do not see how to close this discussion. I have gone ahead and ordered my parts and do not need input at this time. I also looked at the membership email box above, and there was no way to send a message privately to request this. Would the administration please close this review request?
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