About VEKTR0mk3
Provided below is information about my upcoming PC build, "VEKTR0mk3."
Case
NZXT H9 Flow
As a long-time fan of NZXT, ever since my initial PC build (VEKTR0mk1), I've found that there's no reason for me to move to a different brand. That being said, I'm sticking to what I know for PC cases, and going with a case that has plenty of space, good airflow, and looks amazing. The NZXT H9 Flow looks like a very promising contender this time around, and will likely be the case that I end up with if better options don't present themselves.
As a long-time fan of NZXT, ever since my initial PC build (VEKTR0mk1), I've found that there's no reason for me to move to a different brand. That being said, I'm sticking to what I know for PC cases, and going with a case that has plenty of space, good airflow, and looks amazing. The NZXT H9 Flow looks like a very promising contender this time around, and will likely be the case that I end up with if better options don't present themselves.
Motherboard
Gigabyte X670E AORUS PRO X
I've been using Gigabyte motherboards for years, and I plan to stick with them for my next build. This will be an AM5 motherboard with 4 RAM slots and 4 M.2 slots.
I've been using Gigabyte motherboards for years, and I plan to stick with them for my next build. This will be an AM5 motherboard with 4 RAM slots and 4 M.2 slots.
CPU (Processor)
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
For the first time since my initial PC build, I'm exploring the switch back to AMD, going with their top-of-the-line Ryzen chip to do the job. I don't have anything against Intel, but going with AMD this time around is a chance for redemption from a company that I had a rough time with, previously. The switch back to AMD is very questionable, and my mind is definitely not made up, so it's very possible that I go with an Intel chip again.
For the first time since my initial PC build, I'm exploring the switch back to AMD, going with their top-of-the-line Ryzen chip to do the job. I don't have anything against Intel, but going with AMD this time around is a chance for redemption from a company that I had a rough time with, previously. The switch back to AMD is very questionable, and my mind is definitely not made up, so it's very possible that I go with an Intel chip again.
CPU Cooler
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB AIO Liquid Cooler
Having previously had an AIO liquid cooler from NZXT, which lasted me for years, I tried to give Corsair a shot. Unfortunately, within a short span of time since installing it, the LED's started to go bad on the pump. While this doesn't affect the actual functionality of the cooler, it does give the general build quality a bad look. While I'm satisfied with other Corsair products, I'm looking to switch back to NZXT for my next PC build's cooler.
Having previously had an AIO liquid cooler from NZXT, which lasted me for years, I tried to give Corsair a shot. Unfortunately, within a short span of time since installing it, the LED's started to go bad on the pump. While this doesn't affect the actual functionality of the cooler, it does give the general build quality a bad look. While I'm satisfied with other Corsair products, I'm looking to switch back to NZXT for my next PC build's cooler.
GPU (Graphics Card)
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090
While not yet released, my time with Nvidia's graphics cards isn't stopping. I've had AMD cards and they just didn't do well, but since switching to Nvidia, it's hard for me to find flaws. That being said, I'm just not ready to give AMD another shot when it comes to such an expensive component of my PC build. Sticking to top-of-the-line cards, the upcoming 5090 is my target area.
While not yet released, my time with Nvidia's graphics cards isn't stopping. I've had AMD cards and they just didn't do well, but since switching to Nvidia, it's hard for me to find flaws. That being said, I'm just not ready to give AMD another shot when it comes to such an expensive component of my PC build. Sticking to top-of-the-line cards, the upcoming 5090 is my target area.
RAM (Memory)
Corsair Dominator Titanium 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6400MHz
"I've been using Corsair's RAM for years, and while I can't remember exactly when I made a switch to their RAM, I can remember that it has been solid ever since. I don't ever have issues with RAM performance, as I previously had with RAM from other companies. When it comes to RAM, I won't look anywhere else but with Corsair."
That's exactly what I said about the RAM in my current PC build, and I'm sticking to it, going with more high-performance RAM from the company I trust most.
Future-Proofing Plan
As the motherboard of choice will feature 4 RAM slots, I'm planning to start with high capacity for the first 2 slots, and leave the other 2 slots free. This gives me the ability to have room for expansion as needed.
"I've been using Corsair's RAM for years, and while I can't remember exactly when I made a switch to their RAM, I can remember that it has been solid ever since. I don't ever have issues with RAM performance, as I previously had with RAM from other companies. When it comes to RAM, I won't look anywhere else but with Corsair."
That's exactly what I said about the RAM in my current PC build, and I'm sticking to it, going with more high-performance RAM from the company I trust most.
Future-Proofing Plan
As the motherboard of choice will feature 4 RAM slots, I'm planning to start with high capacity for the first 2 slots, and leave the other 2 slots free. This gives me the ability to have room for expansion as needed.
Storage
Western Digital SN850X (4TB)
This will act as my primary NVME SSD, which will be dedicated to my OS installations, applications, and backups.
Western Digital SN850X (8TB)
This will be my secondary NVME SSD, dedicated to my games and creative files (music production, video recordings, and graphic designs).
Future-Proofing Plan
As the motherboard of choice will feature at least 4 M.2 SSD slots, I'm planning to start with high capacity for the first 2 slots, and leave the other 2 slots free. This gives me the ability to have room for expansion as needed.
This will act as my primary NVME SSD, which will be dedicated to my OS installations, applications, and backups.
Western Digital SN850X (8TB)
This will be my secondary NVME SSD, dedicated to my games and creative files (music production, video recordings, and graphic designs).
Future-Proofing Plan
As the motherboard of choice will feature at least 4 M.2 SSD slots, I'm planning to start with high capacity for the first 2 slots, and leave the other 2 slots free. This gives me the ability to have room for expansion as needed.
PSU (Power Supply)
Corsair SuperNova 1000 P6 (1000W)
This is the exact same power supply that is in my current build, and I've had zero issues with it in the time that I've had it, so I'm perfectly fine with including it in my new build.
This is the exact same power supply that is in my current build, and I've had zero issues with it in the time that I've had it, so I'm perfectly fine with including it in my new build.
Other Accessories & Peripherals
StreamDeck+
I currently have the original StreamDeck, and as nice as it is, the StreamDeck+ offers so much more with the touch interface and physical dials, which I could use for so many things. This includes controlling volume levels of people on Discord to dimming my lights.
I currently have the original StreamDeck, and as nice as it is, the StreamDeck+ offers so much more with the touch interface and physical dials, which I could use for so many things. This includes controlling volume levels of people on Discord to dimming my lights.