Hey everyone! I'm putting together my first gaming PC and would love your thoughts on the components I've picked. Here's what I have so far:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 5070
- Motherboard: B650 Gaming X AX
- Power Supply: MWE Gold 850 V2
- SSD: Samsung 990 PRO 1TB NVMe
- Case: CORSAIR 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower ATX
I've done quite a bit of research, but as a newbie, I'm looking for any advice or opinions you all have! Thanks a lot!
3 Answers
Hey! Everything looks solid, but you might want to think about getting a bigger SSD if you're planning to play a lot of games. Alternatively, consider a smaller NVMe SSD for your OS and some games, then a larger SATA SSD for everything else. I've got a 1TB Samsung 980 PRO for my OS and I use a 2TB Samsung EVO for games, and it works great!
Honestly, your CPU and SSD speed seems a bit overkill for your needs. You might want to downsize a little for better value unless you’re planning on streaming or doing heavy multitasking.
Recommendations for changes?
The GPU you've chosen is good, but I've shifted towards AMD lately and recommend the 9070 XT or 9060 XT for better price-to-performance. AMD usually offers better value, especially with FSR 4 looking promising. Just something to think about in relation to your budget! Overall, you’ve got a good setup for gaming!
Thanks for the help! I’ll look into it.
That sounds great. Thanks for the advice!