Phantom Spirit 120 SE

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Phantom Spirit 120 SE

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• ⁠CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 4.3 GHz 16-Core Processor • ⁠CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler • ⁠Motherboard: Asus ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard • ⁠Memory: Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory • ⁠Storage: Samsung 960 Evo 500

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zed_lucas_it in r/pcmasterrace

May 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM

167

Air cooling an 9800x3d. Will it be fine?

I have bought an Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler. I haven't used it yet though, but just wondering will it be okay as I see a lot of people using AIO.

Thanks

Edit: I made a mistake. I actually bought a Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE. I know its better than the peerl

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Sqauttingslav in r/AMDHelp

March 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM

48

Any changes people would recommend before I commit?

A few suggestions to upgrade the GPU to a 5080, plus a higher refresh rate (360hz) QD-OLED, for just £50 more. CPU Cooler: Less expensive listing for the Phantom Spirit. Motherboard: Less expensive B850 with faster ethernet and Wifi (5gb/s, Wifi 7). Storage: Slightly less expensive better spec 2TB P

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fuddyduddyc in r/buildapc

March 23, 2026 at 1:48 PM

5

Building first PC just need an ok to make sure it’s buildable, I’m learning

Edit: Combined my comment from earlier with this one. You can get more for your money. I would not recommend purchasing only through one retailer (i.e.Newegg) as other retailers can have better pricing on some items. Some other thoughts: The Noctua is far too expensive and unnecessary, considering a

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fuddyduddyc in r/PcBuild

February 17, 2026 at 4:45 PM

8

I am about to spend almost 3.000 € on a new PC and I am nervous and need your help

Hey friends,

After about 2 hardcore, 100% autistic focus driven days, I am about to buy parts for my new PC as my old one (about 6 years old) is getting old.

Since the total price amounts to almost 2.700 €, an I used this subreddit a lot for my research on different components and opinions, I thou

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DeepInvaderZ in r/buildapc

December 29, 2023 at 10:33 PM

136

[Build Help] Finally upgrading from my ancient i7-4790/GTX 1070ti build. Looking to optimize this 9800X3D / 9070 XT build for $3k CAD, any help?

9800X3D + 9070XT is a classic combo, some notes: Upgraded your cooler cheaper mobo cheaper SSD cheaper PSU (don't need 1300w goodness that's overkill) Also, if you want to go ATX build, could use this bundle https://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails?ItemList=Combo.4867291 PCPartPicker Part List

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Locke357 in r/bapccanada

May 6, 2026 at 5:13 PM

4

First PC build with a friend

Your link directs to an empty cart - you need to use a provided permalink, not the URL listed at the top of your browser bar. Adding up the parts in the images, your list comes to ~$2300. You should have a better performing system than what is listed; many of the parts are questionnable or overprice

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fuddyduddyc in r/PcBuild

February 12, 2026 at 4:12 PM

6

Rate my build

There's my suggestions: Don't get a 14900KF for gaming, the 9800X3D is a better gaming CPU, in fact the best gaming CPU there is. Pair it with a decent B850 board like this one. Skip the AIO cooler, not necessary for the 9800X3D as it doesn't use a ton of power. Get a Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120

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Zapador in r/PcBuild

November 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM

6

Building a PC before prices get any higher, hoping for feedback

A few thoughts: For gaming, there’s no benefit to paying more for an X870 chipset over B850. You’re paying for extra data lanes that have no use in gaming. Both boards have PCIe 5 to the first x16 slot, so there’s your possible future use. If you’re gaming, no point to an HDD unless you’re playing g

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fuddyduddyc in r/buildapc

February 14, 2026 at 12:31 AM

5

Complete noob planning my first PC build. The goal is comfortable 4K gaming on a Samsung Odyssey Neo G7

At 4K, you're focusing too much on the parts that won't actually matter, and not enough on those that do. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Having a 9800X3D myself, I can definitely vouch for it. But at 4K, it's really overkill for the purpose. I'd drop this down to a 7800X3D. Asus TUF Gaming B650-Plus WiFi or MS

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psimwork in r/buildapc

July 22, 2026 at 3:21 PM

3

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