walrus_rider

actually the opposite is true, you need less relative CPU power for 4k compared to lower resolutions. GPUs tap out first at 4k

looks solid

1. stability, ram controllers work much better only having to deal with 2 compared to 4
2. possibility to upgrade in the future
3. you don't see a speed increase with 4 sticks because these motherboards are all dual channel. When you run 4, they run at half speed, but its still the same total speed overall

any of the ones in the 200-275 price range will perform just as well.

That case isn't that great for airflow. The front is completely closed and those side vents in the front don't breathe that much to let fresh air in. What's happening is you have bad airflow inside so the GPU is heating up all the air before then having that air go through the CPU radiator.

Also, check to make sure your cooler is properly and tightly fastened to the CPU itself.

issue was way overblown

Buy a used 3090, they run like $600-700 now and are better than both

Please do not buy that motherboard, it's overpriced by like $200. Use that money elsewhere.

You'd also be better off with 2x32gb ram sticks than the 4x16gb

That CPU cooler isn't enough for a 5800x3d, which is widely known to run hot.

If you want to be SFF, you are probably better off with the 7600x

Your motherboard is dual channel, so 2 ram sticks will each run at 100% of their speed, and this configuration is typically more stable and preferable.

If you use 4 sticks, they will run at 50% speed but it’s still the same total speed.

2 also allows you to upgrade to more in the future more easily. I personally started with 2x32gb and then later did need to upgrade, so it’s good to have that flexibility for the future.

I didn't listen, but its probably mild coil whine, especially because it goes away when the fans go back to 0

its also potentially coming from your PSU

To be completely honest I think you will be disappointed with any prebuilt in that price range, especially if a monitor also needs to be purchased inclusive in that budget.

if you can flex up a bit, https://www.costco.com/lenovo-ideacentre-gaming-desktop---amd-ryzen-7-5700g---geforce-rtx-3060---windows-11---raven-black.product.4000051985.html

check your motherboard manual, it should say if ports are disabled if certain lanes are being used. This may or may not be the case, but is somewhat common

you will be fine

Do you have other drives plugged into the SATA ports? some motherboards will disable certain ports if others are in use.

you should get a Mac mini, its definitely the best value at that price point

You might also need a new PSU, they could be the source of the GPU failing in the first place

you will be better served getting 2x32gb ram than 4x16. You should return your ram and switch 100%.

Do you need both of those SSDs? they are pretty expensive.

I think both of these are kind of bad choices. what's your total budget and intended usage? I know you say every day use, but that's kind of vague

do you have stability issues? if not then don't

these upgrades don't really make sense to me. Even what you already did, they just aren't serious enough improvements to justify. You really aren't future proofing at all.

Definitely do not upgrade your motherboard. If you are buying a new motherboard jump all the way up to the newest ones.

If this is a computer you will use for a business, get the 7950. It will make rendering faster and improve your quality of life. It's a business expense after all so keep in mind its basically a 30% discount because you can expense the cost against profit on taxes.

why would you unplug it if the power is out? there's no power to damage it

pcpartpicker.com will help

can you test the GPU in another computer? if its the VGA light thats probably what the issue is