Hi everyone, I am looking to build a new PC and would like some feedback. I researched the different components and I believe everything should be compatible and fit in the case I chose. For reference, I am coming from an i7 8700k and an RTX 3070. My use case is 4k or 1440 gaming with demandings titles like Cyberpunk, with at least 60fps (preferably without needing to use DLSS too much) and mid to high settings. I also do some light video and photo editing, with some stable diffusion use. Here are the parts I picked so far. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XHyYLc

The GPU in there is a place holder, but I know I want either a 4080 or 4070 ti. I am going to shop around for the best deals but I want to make sure these components will work well together. All of the parts missing are parts I’ll transfer from my old rig.

Thanks!

EDIT: looks like the 7800x3d is out of stock. So ill switch it with a 9700x.

EDIT2: 7800x3d is back in stock lol

EDIT 3: the RAM I’m looking to get isn’t on the QVL list with the motherboard. What are the odds it won’t work? I can’t imagine they are able to test every ram model with their boards.

  • @edgemaster72English
    6•2 days ago

    When you say you want a 4080 or 4070 Ti, I hope you mean the Super version of either of those, because the prices are much more favorable for the Super versions than the base versions, at least based on the listings on PCPP.

    If you already have that AIO that’s fine, otherwise that’s just overkill for the 9700X. For half as much money as that AIO or even less, there’s a number of air coolers from Thermalright, ID-COOLING, Arctic, or Scythe that can get the job done.

    • @WeebLifeOPEnglish
      2•1 day ago

      Yes I do plan on getting the super versions of whichever card I choose. I do have an AIO already but I’m planning on selling my old rig. I do prefer the look of AIOs but maybe I’ll look at those air coolers.

      It looks like the 7800x3d is in stock again, would the AIO still be overkill for that? My other goal is future proofing my system.

      • @edgemaster72English
        2•1 day ago

        I’m personally of the opinion that air coolers are sufficient for most chips and builds, AIOs are better in smaller systems or with ridiculous things like the 14900K. That said, the 7800X3D does have a higher TDP and will potentially draw more power than the 9700X, so it’s less overkill than it would be for the 9700X. Ultimately, if you prefer an AIO and don’t mind spending the extra money (which it’s not like you’re on a super tight budget here given your choice of CPU and GPU), there’s nothing inherently wrong with using an AIO on either of these CPUs.