Context: looking to build a 4K gaming setup and maintain at least 120 fps. Occasional video editing involved.
Haven’t built a PC in a long time (7-8 yrs at least). Other PC was an Intel but decided to go with AMD this time around since it appears there is minimal difference in terms of performance.
As far as GPU selection, doesn’t seem like there is much diff between 4080 and 4090 so decided to go with the former.
As far as memory and disk, I do realize 128G and 8TB of disk drive is excessive. These might be the areas I will shave off some $$$
For PSU, decided to go with the top tier choice as indicated in this list: https://cultists.network/140/psu-tier-list/
PSU is something I would prefer not to skimp on. Also PCpartpicker does not list “ASUS | ROG Loki Platinum” for some reason and just selected a similar model.
Open to suggestions, critique, or roast 😂
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/q6NrxH
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 4.4 GHz 12-Core Processor ($488.95 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X73 RGB 52.44 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($224.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X670E Steel Legend ATX AM5 Motherboard (Purchased For $0.00)
Memory: Kingston FURY 128 GB (4 x 32 GB) DDR5-5600 CL40 Memory ($551.85 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial T700 W/Heatsink 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($295.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial T700 W/Heatsink 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($295.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial T700 W/Heatsink 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($295.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial T700 W/Heatsink 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($295.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE GeForce RTX 4080 16 GB Video Card ($1399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: HYTE Y60 ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: Asus ROG THOR P2 Gaming 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($309.99 @ B&H)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $4159.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-06 16:10 EDT-0400
Couple of things:
You have a bunch of pcie 5x4 SSDs but you only have one pcie 5x4 slot. You should replace most of them with pcie 4x4 and bear in mind you may not have space for huge heat sinks on each
the case has a top mount spot only for the 360mm radiator you chose. You need to buy some exhaust fans (120mm or 140mm) for general airflow.
the problem with bigger and better PSUs is that.. Well, they're bigger. Double check the dimensions of the PSU will fit the slot your case has allotted before you splurge on it. I highly doubt you'd need 1kW with that spec so consider dropping the overall wattage a bit as needed.
Your gpu is water-cooled it seems like. Make sure you have space for the second radiator, because you've already occupied the only 360mm slot.
Thanks. Going to make a few tweaks. I’m thinking of only using 1 5x4 ssd and reduce memory by half.
Also the second radiator shouldn’t be a problem on this case. Not sure if it shows on pcpartpicker but the manufacturer site mentions areas for 360 mm radiators in 2 areas (top and side)
Edit: on the topic of the 1 kW PSU, isn’t it better to have more capacity? Especially since I’m considering upgrading to the 4090
It looks like the radiator support for 360mm is limited to the top side. I also think the case was designed around vertical air cooled gpus or a custom cooling loop for the whole assembly. However I would honestly recommend against a water cooled gpu in this case. You've already got an AIO with the CPU, and an air cooled gpu in this set up will have no problem with airflow.
As for power, just get what you need and add like a 15/20% buffer minimum for the misc things like rgb or small fans. The rated TDP of all devices is available in their spec sheet.