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I'm planning on finally getting a Gaming PC but I mainly have two questions (hexbear.net)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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After having a good talk with a few folks, I've decided to buy a gaming PC and build it myself. I have everything I need, including all of the necessary equipment and accessories. I don't want to buy anything from NVIDIA because of some of its controversial decisions, its drivers' poor performance on Linux, and its high price. I'm going full red (AMD). Keep in mind that I will not be using Windows on this PC at all and will be running Pop OS on it as my primary operating system. I am also buying all the parts from Bestbuy. My budget is not to go completely over $2000

Two questions

Will everything work properly with all of the PC accessories I'm getting, and is there anything I should replace? (not including the CPU or GPU)
Do you think it will be enough with three fans, or do I need five for extra cooling?

Everything is linked here: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Crafted_104/saved/XcZCrH

The current price for everything is $1716.78

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Are you in the USA? You should be able to get something much better balanced for $1.6k, let me cook.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I live in the US

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CsTqFs

More cores, a stronger GPU, 64gb of ram for youe compilation needs, and a higher refresh monitor!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

why the 5950x? Unless there's heavy production tasks going on the 5800x3d will clear based on gaming performance. FHD 250Hz monitor is an odd choice too, unless we know for sure OP wants the higher refresh for esports or something a more balanced 1440p + 144/120hz would probably suit them better

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago

I assumed that going for the 12c initially meant that they had a need to compile large files, but you are correct that the x3d will be much better for just gaming and probably acceptable for anything else.

OP should consider this as well if they are not doing HEAVY productivity tasks.

If there's no need for greater than 32gb of ram for compilation/pro video editing, downgrading to a 5700x3d and 32gb of RAM allows an upgrade to a tier higher of GPU to the 20gb VRAM 7900XT.

If OP is not playing competitive esports games where every nanosecond matters, they would indeed be better served by a 2K monitor.

Here's a list which would be superior for just gaming incorporating RION's suggestions:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Fxy3TY