1st build

[rbtWolf]

I’m building a OC with my son. He plays games and also is getting into a bit of 3d printing so instead of buying a pre-built we decided to build one so he would learn about how pcs work etc.
we are building up the components.
We currently have:
Vida Sirocco ATX case
DeepCool DQ850-MV2L power supply
Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX V2 mobo
AMD Ryzen 7 9700x CPU

I’m looking for some advice on ram and a solid state drive. He’s buying these himself so we are looking for something good, reliable and good value.
Would 2-4Tb hard drive (around 100-150£) be sufficient and if so what would people recommend.
RAM - I’m a bit confused about RAM speeds and the differences, I don’t want to get something which out set up can’t utilise or benefit from.
We are in the uk, using small independent computer shops to get the components. Thanks in advance

 

[mickyflinn]

Hi and welcome.

6000 MHz is what you want it's ideal for AM5 preferably C30 but if money is to be saved then c36 will be fine, I would suggest 32gb and you want Expo memory.


Storage m2 pcie 4 nvme is ideal and 2tb should be enough as you can add more later.

You say your Using local independent shops to buy but that probably won't be the best value.

 

[MeatLoaf]

RAM wise id recommend this stuff as its what im using and its given me no issues at all

Kingston FURY Beast EXPO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 PC5-44800C36 5600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KF556C36BBEK2-32)

Order Kingston FURY Beast EXPO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 PC5-44800C36 5600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KF556C36BBEK2-32) now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

For the SSD id get the biggest you can really. Im using a WD Black SN770. I got it as it was fairly cheap at the time but runs fine

 

[mickyflinn]

@rbtWolf

What CPU cooler you getting ?

 

[Tetras]

Would 2-4Tb hard drive (around 100-150£) be sufficient and if so what would people recommend.

2TB is enough for most gaming PCs, but it depends how many games he plays and how often he uninstalls/reinstalls. There are quite a few games nowadays that are 100GB+, so there is the potential to fill it when adding multiple AAA games, mods and file storage.

Using older SATA SSDs you may have, as file storage and for older games can be helpful to save space.

For a primary drive, I'd look at any higher-end drive with DRAM, but your local stores may have very different prices to OCUK so shop around:

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x WD Black SN850X 2TB SSD M.2 2280 NVME PCI-E Gen4 Solid State Drive (WDS200T2X0E) (SKU: HD-591-WD) = £144.95
• 1 x Kingston FURY Renegade 2TB PCI-e 4.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (SFYRS/2000G) (SKU: STO-KNG-01330) = £124.99
• 1 x Crucial T500 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 Solid State Drive (SKU: STO-CRU-01090) = £126.95
• 1 x KIOXIA EXCERIA PRO 2TB SSD NVME M.2 2280 Solid State Drive (SKU: STO-TSH-01448) = £116.99
• 1 x Team Group G70 PRO 2TB SSD M.2 2280 NVME PCI-E Gen4 Solid State Drive (SKU: STO-TMG-02618) = £134.98

Total: £656.86 (includes delivery: £7.99)​

 

[rbtWolf]

@rbtWolf

What CPU cooler you getting ?

Probably a coolermaster masterliquid 240 atmos. He wants the aio look.

@rbtWolf

What CPU cooler you getting ?

@rbtWolf

What CPU cooler you getting ?

 

[Gray2233]

Probably a coolermaster masterliquid 240 atmos. He wants the aio look.

If you must go AiO check into the Arctic Freezer III, similar price and a good deal better than what you're looking at (and frankly, 99% of AiO's within the price range and often way beyond).

Just make sure that it'll fit the case, the radiator is actually a little thicker than most AiO's so can have trouble with certain cases.

 

[boabs]

good system.

 

[Kirby Wurm]

1 x Kingston FURY Renegade 2TB PCI-e 4.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (SFYRS/2000G) (SKU: STO-KNG-01330) = £124.99

I recently bought one of these and would recommend it purely for the extra longevity (2000TBW), although it also represents good value.

As for RAM I'd also echo 32GB of 6000MHz CL30 if within budget, for a good balance of price/performance.

 

[rbtWolf]

We’ve gone with the Arctic Freezer III 240.
Is Phantom Viper Venom 6000mhz CL30 ok. It’s within budget. And has the advantage (in my son’s view) of having rgb. I know that splits opinion in computing circles but he wants a bit of bling
Thank you all for the advice and suggestions, much appreciated.

 

[rbtWolf]

I recently bought one of these and would recommend it purely for the extra longevity (2000TBW), although it also represents good value.

As for RAM I'd also echo 32GB of 6000MHz CL30 if within budget, for a good balance of price/performance.

thanks, Kingston fury it is. We’ll get that through the website as it’s the best deal we’ve seen.

 

[Gray2233]

We’ve gone with the Arctic Freezer III 240.
Is Phantom Viper Venom 6000mhz CL30 ok. It’s within budget. And has the advantage (in my son’s view) of having rgb. I know that splits opinion in computing circles but he wants a bit of bling
Thank you all for the advice and suggestions, much appreciated.

Nothing wrong with a bit of bling, we all have different tastes. Besides, outside of potential resale value, one of the benefits of having it is that you can just turn it off if you ever get tired of it.

You can't turn something on that's not there if you fancy a change!