I'm new to PC building and would love some feedback on my first build! I'm aiming for a machine that can handle over 200 FPS in Fortnite at 1080p on medium to low settings. Additionally, I want it to work well for the complex scenes I create in Unreal Engine 5 and Blender. Here's what I've got so far:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor
- **CPU Cooler:** Thermalright Aqua Elite V3 66.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
- **Motherboard:** Gigabyte X870 EAGLE WIFI7 ATX AM5
- **Memory:** Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2x16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36
- **Storage:** Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
- **Video Card:** Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC SFF GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB
- **Case:** NZXT H5 Flow (2024) ATX Mid Tower
- **Power Supply:** MSI MAG A750GL PCIe5 750W 80+ Gold Fully Modular
Also, is this build hard to assemble? Can I manage it as a teenager?
5 Answers
Fortnite isn't very demanding, so you could have gone for a less expensive build. Building it isn't too hard; just follow a few YouTube tutorials. A lot of people actually test everything outside the case first, which can make it easier!
Your motherboard seems a bit overkill for what you're aiming for, and that RAM's CL36 timing feels odd, but it should still get the job done. The Ryzen CPU is powerful enough for your goals though!
Honestly, your build looks solid for your needs! Though, you could save some bucks by going for a cheaper motherboard and SSD. That way, you might snag an RTX 5070 Ti instead without noticeable downsides! Just a thought.
This setup should run Fortnite at around 250fps on ultra settings! It’ll likely last you for the next 10 years for gaming. If you can, investing in a better GPU might be worth it since the RTX 5070 has mixed reviews. But for gaming, you’re more than good!
With the CPU you chose, the GPU will often become the bottleneck, but you should be fine for productivity tasks with a 16GB card. If you want to save, consider downgrading the motherboard and SSD a bit, maybe even your CPU to a 7800X3D.
Totally! A cheaper motherboard and SSD won’t affect your performance much for Fortnite. Plus, the Ti version would definitely give you a bit more power when handling complex scenes.