I've been a console gamer all my life, but a friend recently convinced me to switch to PC gaming. The problem is, I have no experience in building a PC and I'm not sure what parts are good or what I should avoid. I'm aiming to build a high-performance system that can run games like Black Myth: Wukong at 4K. While I don't have a strict budget since I make $48k a month, I'd prefer not to spend more than $6500 on this build. I'm looking for some recommendations for a top-notch setup. I could do some online research for the best parts, but I'm concerned about compatibility issues and quirks that I might not be aware of. Any guidance would be appreciated!
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Here's a solid part list I put together for your build:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D for $479 should give you excellent performance.
- **CPU Cooler:** NZXT Kraken Elite 360 for $299, it's effective but you might want to consider a different cooler if you’re not concerned about aesthetics.
- **Motherboard:** Gigabyte X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 around $330 is good.
- **Memory:** Corsair Dominator Titanium, which is 96GB at $456 is quite overkill for gaming, but great if you multitask.
- **Storage:** Two 2TB Samsung 9100 PRO SSDs for fast load times at $300 each.
- **Video Card:** Gigabyte GAMING OC GeForce RTX 5090 is pricey at about $3680, but it's a beast for 4K gaming.
- **Case:** NZXT H9 Flow for around $165, and a **Power Supply:** Corsair HX1500i for $300 should keep everything powered safely.
Total comes to about $6308, which fits right under your budget! Make sure you check compatibility on PCPartPicker as you go along.
If aesthetics don't matter to you, consider cheaper options for that RGB cooler. You could allocate that savings towards a more powerful GPU or other parts.
Just a heads up, that RAM choice might not be the best for your needs, and the cooler could be better too. You might save some cash by going for something less flashy if you don't care about RGB.