PC Upgrade - Advice

[takkischitt]

Hi

I'm going to upgrade my current build as I need the CPU, motherboard and RAM to put into an Unraid server. Current parts are i7-8086K, ASUS Maximus X Hero and 32GB G.Skill DDR4 Trident Z RGB 3600Mhz. The cooler is the NZXT Kraken X62 which I'll be reusing in the new setup (with appropriate mounting bracket).

These are the components I'm thinking of getting to upgrade, just wondering if anyone has any feedback on these parts? Any others I should consider etc?

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EDIT: Updated the link as it was previously set to private

 

[Rob_B]

You cannot link to OCUK competitors, I'm assuming that's why your link is masked. You'll need to list components or link to an OCUK basket.

 

[takkischitt]

Ah, sorry, the components are:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Motherboard: ASRock B650M PG Lightning
RAM: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32

I'll be reusing the GPU, it is a 3080Ti FE. Monitor is LG UltraGear 34GN850 ultrawide (3440 x 1440).

 

[Tetras]

6400 is usually xmp instead of expo and may not function happily with Ryzen @ 1:1 ratio, depends on your CPU's imc.

 

[mickyflinn]

Ah, sorry, the components are:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Motherboard: ASRock B650M PG Lightning
RAM: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32

I'll be reusing the GPU, it is a 3080Ti FE. Monitor is LG UltraGear 34GN850 ultrawide (3440 x 1440).

You want 6000mhz C30 memoryn for optimal performance as anything above 6000mhz changes the CPU memory ratio.

You don't necessarily need cas 30 memory but as long it's 6000 MHz your good.

Motherboard is a budget option but will do the trick if your on a tight budget.

 

[takkischitt]

6400 is usually xmp instead of expo and may not function happily with Ryzen @ 1:1 ratio, depends on your CPU's imc.

Could you recommend what to look for in the RAM department that should offer the best compatibility with the 7800X3D?

 

[takkischitt]

You want 6000mhz C30 memoryn for optimal performance as anything above 6000mhz changes the CPU memory ratio.

You don't necessarily need cas 30 memory but as long it's 6000 MHz your good.

Motherboard is a budget option but will do the trick if your on a tight budget.

Thanks for the info. What motherboards are recommended for that CPU. I'm not sure about overclocking, as I've never done it on an AMD CPU (I've been Intel for a very long time and always overclocked them, however). I take it better motherboards will mainly provide better overclocking abilities?

 

[mickyflinn]

Thanks for the info. What motherboards are recommended for that CPU. I'm not sure about overclocking, as I've never done it on an AMD CPU (I've been Intel for a very long time and always overclocked them, however). I take it better motherboards will mainly provide better overclocking abilities?

Overclocking isn't much of a thing anymore as most CPUs are run to almost there limit ,undervolting is an option to cut down power draw.

Higher spec boards offer better power delivery, larger heatsinks and usually more features so it's all about levels per budget.

If your happy with the features it offers then fine if you want alternatives tell us how much your prepared to spend ?

 

[Tetras]

Could you recommend what to look for in the RAM department that should offer the best compatibility with the 7800X3D?

6000 is pretty safe. The standard recommendation is to get 6000 C30 which is well optimised for Ryzen at this point, but the X3D is not fussed about memory speed, so I'd just get whatever is decent value.

Some kits have multiple profiles so you can choose a lower speed, but from what I've seen in reviews, surprisingly (especially considering manual overclocking memory is not easy with DDR5) many kits just have one profile.