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>UPGRADE & BUILD ADVICE
Post build list or current specs: https://pcpartpicker.com/
Provide specific uses + your BUDGET & COUNTRY
>CASE
mATX: AP201, Lian Li A3, O11 Air Mini, XT M3, CH260
ATX: XT PRO (ULTRA), AIR 903 Base/MAX, Lancool 207, Flux Pro, Meshify 3, 4000D FRAME, X50
Dual Chamber: Y60/70, O11 Vision, Antec C8
>CPU
Gaming: 14600K, Core Ultra 7 270K, Core Ultra 5 250K
Budget: 12400, 12600K, 7500F
Workstation: 265K
*Multiple issues reported on AM5 CPUs. Tread carefully.
*Raptor Lake microcode updating is mandatory
>COOLER
AIO: Thermalright Frozen Edge, Lian Li Galahad II Lite, Corsair Nautilus RS, Cooler Master Atmos, Liquid Freezer 3/Pro (Extremely loud)
ITX/>42mm RAM: Mugen 6 Dual Fan, AXP120-X67
TIM: MX-7, MX-4, Duronaut, *PTM 7950, Kryosheet
*Most listings online are not actually 7950
>RAM
DDR5: 2x16GB 6000CL30 (AM5), 6400CL32 (LGA 1700)
Workstation: 2x 32GB (budget), 2x64GB (high-end)
>STORAGE
Keep SSD firmware updated
Budget: SN7100, NM790
High-end: SN850X, 990 Pro (Windows)
Save money buy Gen 4 SSD
>GPU
Budget: Arc B580,
Midrange: 5060ti 16GB, 5070
4k : 5070ti
Native/High-end: 5090
AVOID AMD: Due to current RDNA support ending, 90XX cards are considered EoL and cannot be recommended.
>PSU
Buying guide:
https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-atxv3-pcie5-ready-psus-picks-hardware-busters/
>MONITOR
1080p: 24" 165/180hz, KTC H25X7
1440p: 27" 165/180hz IPS, KTC M27T6 (miniLED), ASUS XG27AQWMG (WOLED but not yet in stores)
4K: KTC M27P6 (miniLED)
Ask before you spend $600+ on a monitor
>OS
Activate Windows @ >>>/g/fwt
>CASE FANS
Meta: Case with good stock PWM fans
Midrange: Arctic P12 Pro, P14 Pro (loud @ higher RPM)
High-end: Fractal Momentum, Noctua G2 (140mm or 120mm)
Use Noctua/Akasa silicone pins for quieter case fan use
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