First time PC Builder deciding on Tower Size

**phillpower2** · 09-30-2023, 12:42 PM

Hello RevolverRikochet,

Couple of questions that will help us to help you;

Originally posted by RevolverRikochet

(please note i am not going the cooling solution route.

What do you mean by the above, adequate cooling is a 100% must on any PC but one like yours even more so.

Do you have plenty of space around where the PC will be placed.

What is your maximum budget.

Couple of pointers regarding your list of components, this to save you time, trouble and expense;

Originally posted by RevolverRikochet

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor

Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 96 GB (2 x 48 GB) [COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory
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The RAM is not appropriate for your CPU, AMD state here up to 5200MHz and if you have XMP or DOCP enabled the RAM will get auto OCd past what the CPU can handle and the PC will fall over.

Something to keep in mind for the future, a CPU must be compatible with a MB whereas the RAM has to be compatible with both the CPU and the MB, this because a MB can be compatible with faster CPUs than the one in your list of parts and MB manufacturers often state RAM speeds that far exceed what any CPU the board can handle.

Originally posted by RevolverRikochet

Power Supply: MSI MPG A1000G 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply

Looks ok but for such an expensive rig I would be more inclined to go with a proven brand such Corsair, EVGA, Seasonic or Superflower.

Less expensive than the latest version of the PSU on your list Corsair RM1000e (2023) or Seasonic FOCUS GX-1000[/color]

**RevolverRikochet** · 09-30-2023, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by phillpower2

Hello RevolverRikochet,

Couple of questions that will help us to help you;

What do you mean by the above, adequate cooling is a 100% must on any PC but one like yours even more so.

Do you have plenty of space around where the PC will be placed.

What is your maximum budget.

Couple of pointers regarding your list of components, this to save you time, trouble and expense;

The RAM is not appropriate for your CPU, AMD state here up to 5200MHz and if you have XMP or DOCP enabled the RAM will get auto OCd past what the CPU can handle and the PC will fall over.

Something to keep in mind for the future, a CPU must be compatible with a MB whereas the RAM has to be compatible with both the CPU and the MB, this because a MB can be compatible with faster CPUs than the one in your list of parts and MB manufacturers often state RAM speeds that far exceed what any CPU the board can handle.

Looks ok but for such an expensive rig I would be more inclined to go with a proven brand such Corsair, EVGA, Seasonic or Superflower.

Less expensive than the latest version of the PSU on your list Corsair RM1000e (2023) or Seasonic FOCUS GX-1000

Hello RevolverRikochet,

Originally posted by phillpower2

Couple of questions that will help us to help you;

What do you mean by the above, adequate cooling is a 100% must on any PC but one like yours even more so.

What is your maximum budget.

Couple of pointers regarding your list of components, this to save you time, trouble and expense;

The RAM is not appropriate for your CPU, AMD state here up to 5200MHz and if you have XMP or DOCP enabled the RAM will get auto OCd past what the CPU can handle and the PC will fall over.

Something to keep in mind for the future, a CPU must be compatible with a MB whereas the RAM has to be compatible with both the CPU and the MB, this because a MB can be compatible with faster CPUs than the one in your list of parts and MB manufacturers often state RAM speeds that far exceed what any CPU the board can handle.

Looks ok but for such an expensive rig I would be more inclined to go with a proven brand such Corsair, EVGA, Seasonic or Superflower.

Less expensive than the latest version of the PSU on your list Corsair RM1000e (2023) or Seasonic FOCUS GX-1000

I appreciate the reply. i should elaborate on what i mean. so for the cooling what i meant was, that for cooling solutions i was going to go air cooling route over liquid cooling as liquid cooling just seems like to much of a hassle especially for a first time PC gamer like me.

i do have enough space to put my PC wherever on my desk. i am just wondering based on my specs/components if a mini tower or Full Tower would be better.

I have no limit when it comes to my budget. i’m just trying to most the most powerful rig i can based on what i have chosen from my list.

As for the RAM, i was honestly just looking for large amounts of it preferably 96 GB. i’m not sure which RAM would be considered appropriate for my CPU though. i would certainly appreciate a recommendation for which best works for my CPU and will change it to be a better fit. i’m trying to avoid bottle necking my system.

i will consider swapping to these other PSU you have mentioned to save me some money.

**phillpower2** · 10-01-2023, 10:48 AM

Unless extreme OCing air cooling is adequate + it is safer and requires little to no maintenance compared to liquid cooling.

I would go for a mid tower with plenty of internal cooling fans.

96GB of RAM would be an out and out waste of money, flight sims tend to require the most RAM and they top out at between 16 and 32GB so for future proofing games stick with two 16GB sticks, any unused RAM just sits there dormant so save your cash for something else.

Do you want a side window and an RGB set up.

Can I ask that you do not quote every reply as we have to read the full post to make sure nothing gets missed, thanks.

**phillpower2** · 10-04-2023, 10:19 AM

Being that the OP revisited the forum but chose not to reply this thread will be marked and closed.

First time PC Builder deciding on Tower Size

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