Build Check Please

subroutine · 29 Nov 2024 at 06:25

I've put this build together with the intension of putting a 5090 in when it is released. I'll run the onboard graphics to get it set up. I'm not bothered about wifi so wondering if the Asrock x870 pro RS would do the same job given I'll only tweak PBO and probably leave the memory at 6000, which I understand is the current sweet spot. I'm looking at maybe installing some games on a second drive so I'd also like to know if I can install two of the T500's on this board and if yes, will it lower any of the other slot speeds.
Thank You

My basket at OcUK:

1 x Asrock X870 Steel Legend WIFI (Socket AM5) DDR5 ATX Motherboard (SKU: MOT-ASR-03307) = £224.99
1 x Kingston FURY Beast EXPO 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 PC5-44800C30 6000MHz Dual Channel Kit (SKU: MEM-KNG-03707) = £194.99
1 x Antec HCG 1200 Pro Platinum 1200W ATX3.1 Full modular Power Supply (SKU: POW-ATC-02747) = £209.98
1 x Crucial T500 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 Solid State Drive (SKU: STO-CRU-01090) = £99.95
1 x Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB Black CPU Cooler - 120mm (SKU: COO-TLR-02724) = £29.99
1 x AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Eight Core 5.20GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail (SKU: PRO-AMD-03517) = £499.99
1 x Antec C8 ARGB Midi Tower - Black (SKU: CAS-ATC-02732) = £129.95
1 x Arctic MX-4 Thermal Compound (4g) (SKU: TH-01B-AR) = £4.99
2 x be quiet Pure Wings 3 140mm High Speed PWM Fan (SKU: COO-BEQ-01132) = £9.95

Total: £1,414.73 (includes delivery: £0.00)

mickyflinn · 29 Nov 2024 at 07:18

Hi.

Memory your correct 6000mhz C30 is the sweet spot for AM5 .

You can install upto 3 x pcie4 m2 drives with no affect on speed according to the specifications.

Could save money on the PSU going gold rated the be quiet reviews well.

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CPU cooler and fans you could get a aio water cooler instead .

Shouldn't need thermal paste but it's always handy to have spare.

subroutine · 29 Nov 2024 at 14:13

Thanks for those tips and info. Does anyone know the answer to the motherboard question ?

Tetras · 29 Nov 2024 at 14:40

subroutine said:
looking at maybe installing some games on a second drive so I'd also like to know if I can install two of the T500's on this board and if yes, will it lower any of the other slot speeds.

subroutine said:
Thanks for those tips and info. Does anyone know the answer to the motherboard question ?

The only way to know is to bury your head in the manual. There's a block diagram on page 11 which suggests that if you use the 3rd M.2 slot it will use the lanes on the second PCI-E (full length) slot.

mickyflinn · 29 Nov 2024 at 16:00

Manual checked.

With no restrictions on m2 speed.

M2 1 - pcie 5x4 or pcie 4 x 4
M2 2 - pcie 4x4
M2 3 - pcie 4x4 from the chipset disabling pcie2 slot if used.

stuartharrison · 29 Nov 2024 at 16:52

Thermal paste - if you don't want to use the stuff that comes with it I'd get thermal grizzly for a few quid more, rather than arctic mx 4.

subroutine · 29 Nov 2024 at 21:42

Thanks everyone for your help.

subroutine · 2025-01-21T18:25:33+0000

I got this system build a week ago and it runs fine with a bit of tuning on the memory secondary timings. I ended up with the parts in my first post. I'm running it on the igpu atm and hoping to get either a 5090 or 5080 on the Jan 30th.