u/tuftedtarsier89

I just built my first PC and I think I’m finally finished with my setup.

PC Specs:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700x
- GPU: XFX Swift AMD Radeon 9070 OC, 16GB
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX Ice
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB, 6000 CL36
- SSD: WD Black SN7100 2TB + Silicon Power 2TB
- Cooling: Corsair Nautilus AIO w/ LCD, Corsair RX120 ARBG fans
- PSU: Corsair RM850e
- Case: Corsair 3500x
- Mouse: Corsair M65 Ultra
- Keyboard: Keychron Q1 75% TKL, Gateron brown switches
- Monitors: (main) MSI 27" 1440p 170hz, (secondary) LG UltraFine 27” 4K
- Mic: Sennheiser Profile USB
- Headphones: Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 (not pictured)
- Xbox Wireless Elite 2 controller, custom (blue, silver, black)

Work station:
- MacBook Air M4
- LG UltraFine 27” 4K
- Keychron Q5 96%, creamy jade switches
- Apple Magic Trackpad 3

I made the switch from Xbox after many years and I am very pleased. After a minor debacle with the fans, iCue, and PSU stuff, she’s complete and booted up just fine.

Now the tweaking/tuning begins!

“The Battle of Hoth” Specs:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700x
- GPU: XFX Swift AMD Radeon 9070 OC 16GB
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX Ice
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance 32GB
- SSD: WD Black SN7100 2TB
- Cooler: Corsair Nautilus LCD
- Fans: Corsair RX120
- PSU: Corsair RM850e
- Case: Corsair 3500x
- Mouse: Corsair M85
- Keyboard: Keychron Q1 75%
- Monitor: LG UltraFine 27” 4K

I’m considering returning my PSU due to cable connection compatibility.

The parts in question:
- XFX Swift 9070 oc
- Montech Century II 850w
- Corsair 12v 2x6

The GPU has an 8 pin connection and I have one slot available for PCIe but it’s going to be pigtailed. The Montech did come with the 12v 2x6 connection but it does not have the 8pin on the GPU side. I purchased a Corsair cable to replace, but now I’m worried about mixing cable brands from the PSU.
- The last picture is the gpu installed using the Montech pigtailed cable with a white cable extender.

Should I return and get a Corsair PSU that includes the exact cable I need? To keep it all the same from the manufacturer. I can return the additional cable I bought yesterday as well.
- the only reason I went with the Montech was bc it was on sale. Maybe I should’ve just stuck with all Corsair.

Basically, I want to ensure I don’t fry my GPU.

EDIT: Returned the Montech and the additional cable and went with the Corsair PSU instead that has the proper connector to the GPU.

I’m finally making the switch from Xbox and this is my first ever PC build. I chose mostly Corsair as I already have a keyboard (K55) and mouse (M65) and I’ve enjoyed their stuff over the years.

I think the biggest challenge will be getting all the fans working properly with iCue since the fans/cooler are not linked, but (hopefully) that’s what the Commander Duo will handle. Any advice is appreciated!

I’ll be pairing the Ryzen 7 9700x with an XFX 9070. It’s an all-white build so she’s gonna be icy 🥶

I’m going to be swapping some parts here shortly:
- handlebar
- grips
- pedals
- saddle

Any recommendations welcome!

And yes, I have a matching one 😻

Went back to my local Ross today and snagged these two Rockies jerseys. The pinstripes (authentic) was a great deal at only $34.99. This might start to become a problem… 🥲

Adding to my collection, a 2024 Guardians blank for $19.99 at Ross. I also saw a Nationals jersey with a fully-stitched sleeve patch, and a 2023 Braves city connect, also full stitching.

I'm an Xbox gamer looking to make the switch to PC.

• New build or upgrade? New
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? Already have 4k monitor
• PC purpose? Gaming: BF6, B07, Fortnite, DBD, Far Cry
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? US, near Micro Center
• Monitors needed? No
• Budget range? preferably ~$1500, willing to go up to $1700
• WiFi or wired connection? WiFi
• Size/noise constraints? None
• Color/lighting preferences? RBG, prefer white build (white case for sure)
• Any other specific needs? Looking for a setup to handle the games I'm into without much difference going from Xbox Series X.

I have a few lists so far with some slight variances and I'm hoping someone can tell me if what I've selected can handle the games I want to play or if there are other suggestions within my budget. Or if any of this makes sense.

• Newegg
• Micro Center
• PC Part Picker