Question New AMD gaming system

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I have a few of the parts already from my current build as noted in the list below. I am trying to stay as close to $1000 USD as possible. Will buy in the next couple weeks. Thoughts, suggestions on this please. Flexible on the CPU if the 9800X3D is not available.

Location : California, US.

Computer will be strictly for gaming. Upgrading from my R9 3900x cpu. No preferred retailer.

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jhsYmC

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($582.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H100i RGB ELITE 59.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (Purchased For $0.00)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: XFX Speedster MERC 310 Black Edition Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox NR600 (w/ODD) ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: MSI A1000G PCIE5 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Retail - USB 64-bit (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: MSI G274QPF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $1172.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-02-07 11:19 EST-0500
 
2x32GB memory instead of the four sticks, very slim chance of getting 4 DIMMs to work at 6000MT/s

Otherwise you need to track down one of the actual 4x16GB memory kits, usually top at 5600 though.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Fp...6-gb-ddr5-5600-cl36-memory-cmh64gx5m4b5600z36

7800X3D is almost as good if that saves you anything. PSU is a little overpriced. I swapped in a nice 1200W Thermaltake that is cheaper.

How old is that AIO of yours? Do you have the AM4/AM5 mount for it?

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($582.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H100i RGB ELITE 59.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (Purchased For $0.00)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($192.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: XFX Speedster MERC 310 Black Edition Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox NR600 (w/ODD) ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 1200 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($146.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Retail - USB 64-bit (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: MSI G274QPF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $1122.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-02-07 11:38 EST-0500
 
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Made some minor changes. Agree on 2x32gb vs 4x16gb for ram. I chose a B850 board, which won't have to worry about bios updates, to work with a 9800x3d. Changed the PSU as well.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($582.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H100i RGB ELITE 59.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (Purchased For $0.00)
Motherboard: ASRock B850 LiveMixer WiFi ATX AM5 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($192.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: XFX Speedster MERC 310 Black Edition Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox NR600 (w/ODD) ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: Enermax Revolution D.F. X 1200 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($143.72 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Retail - USB 64-bit (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: MSI G274QPF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $1109.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-02-07 11:46 EST-0500
 
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2x32GB memory instead of the four sticks, very slim chance of getting 4 DIMMs to work at 6000MT/s

Otherwise you need to track down one of the actual 4x16GB memory kits, usually top at 5600 though.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Fp...6-gb-ddr5-5600-cl36-memory-cmh64gx5m4b5600z36

7800X3D is almost as good if that saves you anything. PSU is a little overpriced. I swapped in a nice 1200W Thermaltake that is cheaper.

How old is that AIO of yours? Do you have the AM4/AM5 mount for it?

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($582.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H100i RGB ELITE 59.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (Purchased For $0.00)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($192.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: XFX Speedster MERC 310 Black Edition Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox NR600 (w/ODD) ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 1200 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($146.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Retail - USB 64-bit (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: MSI G274QPF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $1122.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-02-07 11:38 EST-0500

Didnt even realize I had 64 gb of ram lol. 32 would suffice for me. I am using the cooler on my current build which is the R9 3900X with https://www.asrock.com/mb/amd/b450m steel legend/ this mobo. I am guessing the mount I have should fit the new mobo.
 
That board makes me want to do an all chrome/silver build.
Made some minor changes. Agree on 2x32gb vs 4x16gb for ram. I chose a B850 board, which won't have to worry about bios updates, to work with a 9800x3d. Changed the PSU as well.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($582.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H100i RGB ELITE 59.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (Purchased For $0.00)
Motherboard: ASRock B850 LiveMixer WiFi ATX AM5 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($192.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: XFX Speedster MERC 310 Black Edition Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox NR600 (w/ODD) ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: Enermax Revolution D.F. X 1200 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($143.72 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Retail - USB 64-bit (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: MSI G274QPF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $1109.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-02-07 11:46 EST-0500
Oh man. That mobo color though 🤣🤣🤣 I will stick to two sticks, either 32 or 64. Do I really need a 1200 watt psu?
 
That live mixer color is tame. You should go look at the B650 live mixer boards. 😆 Do you need a 1200w, no, but why spend more on a 1000w PSU?
Better power usage for the efficiency curve of the PSU. PSUs are generally the least efficient at the bottom 15% of its power capacity as I am sure you are aware. A 1000w PSU would mean 150w would be a relatively efficient power usage where 15% of 1200w is 180w. The only real minor argument to consider. Personally, I would spend the extra 30 and get this PSU. Its a top of the line platinum PSU at 1kw.
 
Better power usage for the efficiency curve of the PSU. PSUs are generally the least efficient at the bottom 15% of its power capacity as I am sure you are aware. A 1000w PSU would mean 150w would be a relatively efficient power usage where 15% of 1200w is 180w. The only real minor argument to consider. Personally, I would spend the extra 30 and get this PSU. Its a top of the line platinum PSU at 1kw.
I never thought about it, but I think I have a 1000w psu in my current build. I think its a corsair rm1000. I might just use it.