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First PC Build: Help With Compatibility Warning

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I am planning my first PC build for a gaming and 3d-modelling PC. ~2000 USD budget. I got this part list from the PC Builder, but it gave me a compatibility note "High-Profile RAM might require slight CPU-Fan up-shift." Is there a potentially better RAM to eliminate this compatibility issue? I am also curious if there is a cheaper tower case that would suit these parts. If I can save some money on that front, it may give me some more room for a fan upgrade or a better RAM.

CGDirector.com Parts List: https://www.cgdirector.com/pc-builder/?=6NAGi

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 3.4GHz 16-Core Processor ($650.33)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 ($105.37)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro AC ATX AM4 ($189.99)
GPU: Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti 8GB - MSI Ventus 2X OC ($400.00)
Memory: 64GB (4 x 16GB) G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3200 C16 ($189.99)
Storage PCIe-SSD: Seagate FireCuda 530 1TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive ($119.99)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx Series RM650x 650W ATX 2.4 Power Supply ($79.99)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99)
Total: $1885.65
 
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I am planning my first PC build for a gaming and 3d-modelling PC. ~2000 USD budget. I got this part list from the PC Builder, but it gave me a compatibility note "High-Profile RAM might require slight CPU-Fan up-shift." Is there a potentially better RAM to eliminate this compatibility issue? I am also curious if there is a cheaper tower case that would suit these parts. If I can save some money on that front, it may give me some more room for a fan upgrade or a better RAM.

CGDirector.com Parts List: https://www.cgdirector.com/pc-builder/?=6NAGi

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 3.4GHz 16-Core Processor ($650.33)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 ($105.37)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro AC ATX AM4 ($189.99)
GPU: Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti 8GB - MSI Ventus 2X OC ($400.00)
Memory: 64GB (4 x 16GB) G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3200 C16 ($189.99)
Storage PCIe-SSD: Seagate FireCuda 530 1TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive ($119.99)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx Series RM650x 650W ATX 2.4 Power Supply ($79.99)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99)
Total: $1885.65
Usually it’s a simple fix to move the fan up. But if you’re concerned, switch to a Corsair Vengeance LPX kit. That’ll be low-profile and shouldn’t cause issues.

As for the case, yep definitely. You can check out a few options here -
https://www.cgdirector.com/best-smallest-atx-cases/#Best_Smallest_ATX_Cases_-_Overview

PS. The LianLi and Phanteks on that list are my go-to recommendations.
 
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