LB3 said: @FrostBeast I really like this build but I'd like to point out one thing. If you're going all out on the other components I strongly suggest keeping your storage/SSD in-line with the other components. Your current SSD selection offers a slower QLC (quad layer) drive. If you really want storage that will keep up with your system I strongly suggest choosing a TLC (triple layer) SSD. Other than that, great build! I'm jealous. If you really wanted to utilize your system a PCI-e Gen 4 (4.0) SSD is ideal but often breaks the budget.Similar option: https://www.microcenter.com/product/608649/inland-premium-2tb-ssd-3d-nand-m2-2280-pcie-nvme-30-x4-internal-solid-state-driveUpgrades (depending on your budget):https://www.microcenter.com/product/607734/wd-black-sn750-2tb-ssd-3d-v-nand-pcie-nvme-gen-3-x-4-m2-2280-internal-solid-state-drive-w--heatsinkhttps://www.microcenter.com/product/601601/samsung-970-evo-2tb-ssd-v-nand-m2-2280-pcie-nvme-30-x4-internal-solid-state-drivePCI-e Gen 4 option:https://www.microcenter.com/product/628177/samsung-980-pro-series-1tb-ssd-v-nand-pcie-gen-4-x-4-nvme-m2-2280-internal-solid-state-drive
LandShark said: Hello @FrostBeast and welcome to the community!This is an impressive build! What kind of budget did you have in mind? What monitor are you pairing with this monster?Honestly, this is an excellent build! Everything works! You'll have a stable platform for overclocking with the ASUS motherboard you've selected, you have ample cooling with the AIO you've selected and the GPU will pair with this system very nicely and you've got RAM to spare!
LandShark said: I'd say that it mostly depends on the games that you're playing and how much you can budget you can put toward your monitors. I'd recommend 4k if you can afford it because you can always play in 2k on a 4k monitor and then still have the ability to view content in 4k if you decide that you don't need 144fps. I hope that logic makes sense. Another option would be one 4k monitor and one 2k monitor. As to RAM, I'd recommend anything at or above 3200mhz. 3600 seems to be the sweet spot for what's available right now. It may be possible that 4000mhz memory will become more readily available in the future but for the moment, it's a bit hard to come by. It is possible to overclock RAM, but getting into speeds around 4000mhz can get a little tricky with individual timings. In my opinion, it depends on what kind of games you're playing. At the moment AMD doesn't seem to have an adequate answer to Nvidia's ray tracing. If we're talking strictly rasterized rendering then I would say AMD pulls ahead a bit. It really comes down to which features you want from your GPU. I really enjoy features like RTX Voice, but the lower cost for the performance of AMD really does make me strongly consider the new RX cards. I hope this helps!
LandShark said: I doubt you'll be reaching 4k 120+fps in games like Cyberpunk, however, I don't think it would struggle to reach that in CS:GO. I think you've got an idea of the experience these resolutions and GPUs will be able to provide. I'd have to agree with you for many titles I'd have to say 2k would be my choice. I'm currently playing with a 2k 165hz monitor and wouldn't have a problem recommending it at all. Great experience!
LandShark said: Sure, I can share recommend the Cooler Master ML360RIt should be a very comparable AIO, however, it does have much more RGB.Let me know if you're looking for something else!
FrostBeast said: LandShark said: Sure, I can share recommend the Cooler Master ML360RIt should be a very comparable AIO, however, it does have much more RGB.Let me know if you're looking for something else! I was googling bunch of AIO reviews and customers feedbacks.. and you know, everybody complains about AIO (not just CM, also Asus, Kraken and etc.). I truly have no clue which AIO to chose...
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