Building a PC around a 5080, have the RAM and Video Card already, looking for any suggestions on the rest
Posted by Eternal_Reward@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 14 comments
Hey, I'm in the midst of building a 5080 for gaming uses primarily. I'm not sure what I'd put my goals at, mostly just high performance gaming, being able to play 4k or higher resolutions without worry about it too much. I've never been one that cares much about extreme framerate for most of my games. I've been using a 2070 TI Super for like seven or eight years now and I'm finally in a place where I feel like I can spend some money on a nice new setup.
For the build, I already have the video card and RAM listed, everything else is just what I've thrown together looking at prices and gauging what people seem to be recommending, I'm not married to any of them.
I mostly just want to know if the build works and if there's any issues with what I'm trying to setup, and any recommendations or alternatives people would suggest. Whether its going a little higher price for something better, or a cheaper option that should work as just as well.
I would like to if possible build this with the ability to switch to a 5090 or something similar in the future, so if there's something I could upgrade for a bit more money to allow me to do that, I'm interested.
I'm in the US, so any recommendations would be with that in mind.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Silent Loop 3 76.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler`
Mother Board: Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ATX AM5 Motherboard`
Memory: Crucial Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL38 Memory`
Video Card: PNY - GeForce RTX 5080 16GB OC GDDR7 PCI Express 5.0 Graphics Card with Triple Fan`
PSU: RMx Series RM1000x Fully Modular Power Supply`
Two other things I'd like to hear is any suggestions for a case and monitor.
Case I honestly have no real care beyond function for this setup. I'm open to any suggestions, even if its just aesthetic.
I've been using a ASUS VP28U for awhile and I'm gonna keep using it probably even if I get a new monitor, but I'm interested in getting a new curved monitor that would work best with this setup. Preferably not too expensive, like around 1000 at most, but I'm open to all suggestions.
spookyd69@reddit
If you are only using the PC for gaming then you should get an x3D CPU. It will help a lot with the 1% low, less stutter, especially in crowded areas with lots of NPC/other players. You overal FPS will be the same, but you will have a smoother gaming experience. Something like the 7800x3D will be more than enough for 4K gaming.
Eternal_Reward@reddit (OP)
Someone recommended a great bundle with one in it, so I’ll definitely be getting one. I appreciate the tip though, I wasn’t aware of that distinction.
spookyd69@reddit
Yeah x3d CPUs have 3 times more L3 cache than normal CPUs. L3 cache is where the data that CPU constantly access when you play games are stored (NPCs, players, maps,...). If your L3 cache is low then those data will be stored in your RAM. And L3 cache is so so much faster than RAM, and its also physically located on the CPU so its faster to access too.
aragorn18@reddit
Are you near a Micro Center?
Eternal_Reward@reddit (OP)
Fairly close, about an hour drive give or take.
aragorn18@reddit
They have great deals on AM5 bundles. https://www.microcenter.com/product/5007392/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d,-asus-b650e-e-tuf-gaming-wifi-am5,-corsair-vengeance-rgb-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit,-computer-build-bundle
PokerLawyer75@reddit
To add to taht, I'd go X870E for some of the better M.2 PCIE options.
Eternal_Reward@reddit (OP)
Whats the main difference?
PokerLawyer75@reddit
Multiple diferences.
https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/1i7q2ew/b850_vs_x870/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/1ftj6um/comparing_amd_x870e_and_x870_chipset_motherboards/
Eternal_Reward@reddit (OP)
Would it be worth like, 300 dollars extra? Just trying to gauge if its worth going for.
If its that big a difference I might, but if its a minor change then for now I might stick with the cheaper bundle.
Eternal_Reward@reddit (OP)
Thanks a ton, I'll probably try to grab one of those ASAP.
Sketchiest@reddit
9600x isn't a power hungry chip, opt for an aircooler instead like Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120. 5090 hard to justify just for gaming because of the current market value of these cards starting at 3k usd.
Eternal_Reward@reddit (OP)
Will do, appreciate the suggestion.
And yeah I figured maybe in the future I might, but who knows if it'll ever be affordable.
Sketchiest@reddit
Enjoy the current moment, there will always be newer and faster hardware at resonable or outrageous prices.