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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 crafted_104@hexbear.net to c/technology@hexbear.net

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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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[–] Evilphd666@hexbear.net 4 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I have a 5800x3D and it's a beast. I'm very happy with it. 5700X3D is about 10% less beefy on the compare charts.

5600x3D vs 5700x3D vs 5800x3D

I HIGHLY recommend a good AIO. 2x 280 or better setup. The 3D Vcache generates extra heat. (Heat that goes in your case. An AIO pumps that heat out via a radiator keeping your board and your CPU cooler)

Along with that don't cheap out on your thermal paste! I got the Corsair XTM70 it's like $20.

comparison test

It is a very THICC paste that comes with it's own # type stencil (put stencil on CPU. spread paste over stencil . Remove stencil. Perfect application.) Used Arctic Silver in my previous build it was fine...for an Athalon II.

Gaming Jesus took some issue with the H5 case