Hey everyone! I'm planning my very first PC build and would love some advice or suggestions. I'm aiming for 1080p ultra gaming, with an eye on possibly upgrading to 1440p later. I also want to dabble in Stable Diffusion and do some light video editing – nothing more than 1080p. Since I have pretty poor motor skills, I really want a build that will last long and be relatively quiet. My budget is under 3000 Euros, and I need about 16TB total storage for games, images, and videos.
Here's what I've picked out so far from my old PC that I'm transferring: a Samsung 870 QVO 8TB SSD which seems to be in good health. The total without that SSD is around 2874 Euros, which is within budget. I'm a bit unsure about the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the motherboard I've picked, as I think they might be overkill. Plus, I went for an 850W PSU just to be safe. Here's the part list I've compiled:
**PCPartPicker Part List:** [https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ydK8qH](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ydK8qH)
I appreciate any feedback on my choices!
3 Answers
Your build looks solid. The 7800X3D paired with the RTX 5070 Ti is great for 1080p gaming. With the Fractal Design case, you should have a pretty quiet system thanks to the large fans. The 850W PSU is a good choice too, but if budget allows, you could drop to 750W without compromising much. If the B850 motherboard is appealing, definitely go for it!
I think you might want to look into switching the x870 motherboard for a B650 or B850. Unless you specifically need those extra USB ports, the B-series motherboards are usually cheaper and still perform well. Just something to consider!
Thanks for the tip! I'm definitely planning to switch to a B850 since it looks similar to what I originally picked.
About the HDD NAS Drive, it might be pricey for what you need. For a RAID 1 setup, you can find regular 4TB HDDs that are more cost-effective. Also, be cautious with the 8TB SATA SSD; it often doesn't scale well. Maybe consider three 4TB M.2 SSDs for better performance without overspending on storage.
I appreciate your insight! I didn't realize that about the NAS drive, and the 8TB SSD's cost isn't an issue since it's from my old setup. I’ll look into your suggestions!
Thanks for the encouragement! I'll switch to the B850 motherboard as it fits both my needs and my aesthetic preferences.