[SOLVED] New build recommendations?

[N3rdR4ge]

Hi,

I'm putting together a high end build for when AMD releases their new CPU/GPU. Feedback would be much appreciated.

Some notes about what I'm looking for:

-Trying to make sure I'm not missing any of the latest technology.
-Interested in raw performance over RGB lighting.
-Primarily for Apex Legends and WFH.
-Might toy with overclocking, but not a priority.
-Budget $3750 max before tax.
-Already own KB, Mouse, SSD, PSU.
-Have a retail copy of Windows 10 Pro purchased from my Microsoft account, but not sure if It will transfer from my current machine or if I'll need to repurchase.

Here's what I've picked out so far:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X73 73.11 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix X570-E Gaming ATX AM4 Motherboard ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-4266 CL17 Memory ($279.99)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Phanteks Evolv X ATX Mid Tower Case ($206.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 32/64-bit ($199.99)
Monitor: Samsung Odyssey G7 27.0" 2560x1440 240 Hz Monitor ($624.98 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: FNATIC miniSTREAK RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard (Purchased For $0.00)
Mouse: Glorious PC Gaming Race MODEL D Wired Optical Mouse (Purchased For $0.00)
Custom: AMD RX 6900 XT (Dec 8th) ($999.99)
Custom: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (Nov 5th) ($799.99)
Total: $3591.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-10-30 02:15 EDT-0400

 

[jeremyj_83]

Overall it is a nice build. I made a couple changes to be able to fit and extra 2TB SSD into the build.
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU Cooler: ARCTIC LIQUID FREEZER II 360 56.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 AORUS ULTRA ATX AM4 Motherboard ($288.60 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-4000 CL16 Memory ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: HP EX950 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($224.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Evolv X ATX Mid Tower Case ($206.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($108.78 @ Other World Computing)
Monitor: Samsung Odyssey G7 27.0" 2560x1440 240 Hz Monitor ($619.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: FNATIC miniSTREAK RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard (Purchased For $0.00)
Mouse: Glorious PC Gaming Race MODEL D Wired Optical Mouse (Purchased For $0.00)
Custom: AMD RX 6900 XT (Dec 8th) ($999.99)
Custom: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (Nov 5th) ($799.99)
Total: $3649.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-10-30 08:22 EDT-0400
If you were to change a few more things around, like going with a 6800XT instead, you might be able to afford a 3840x1600 monitor instead.

 

[N3rdR4ge]

Overall it is a nice build. I made a couple changes to be able to fit and extra 2TB SSD into the build.

Thanks for the input! I actually like that cooler more. It's interesting they put a fan for the Mobo VRM.

 

[jeremyj_83]

Thanks for the input! I actually like that cooler more. It's interesting they put a fan for the Mobo VRM.

Windows is another place to save money. Here is a guide on how to do that. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/get-windows-10-free-or-cheap,5717.html