Hey everyone! I'm excited to share that I'm building my first PC! My parents didn't let me game when I was younger, so I'm catching up now that I've got my first job and set aside about $1200 for this build. However, I've gone a bit over my budget – around $200 more. I'm looking at playing games like Modded Skyrim, Marvel Rivals, Cyberpunk, The Witcher series, Assassin's Creed, and Kingdom Come Deliverance 1 & 2. This build will focus solely on gaming since I'll be using my MacBook for work.
I've included my parts list below but I have a few questions:
1. Should I opt for a newer B850 motherboard to avoid BIOS updates since I've heard issues can come with pairing a 9600X with a B650?
2. Should I go with a 7600x instead of the 9600x given my gaming plans?
3. I'm worried about PSU fitting in my case; will the Corsair RM750x fit in the Montech AIR 100?
4. I'd love a nice-looking case, preferably white with RGB, but if it means I can save, should I consider simpler options?
5. What potential compatibility issues should I look out for?
Here's my current parts list:
[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TKT9Dj)
3 Answers
You've made some solid choices for your first build! I suggest looking into the B850 motherboard; it’s definitely more compatible if you're worried about BIOS setups. The performance uplift from the 9600x compared to the 7600x is minimal, so I’d stick with the 9600x. As for the PSU, the Corsair RM750x should fit, but do double-check the case dimensions just to be sure. A nice case can be found that’s both stylish and budget-friendly too. Good luck and enjoy building your PC!
I reworked your parts list a bit and included some upgrades. Personally, I think the newer B850M motherboard is worth it, especially for future-proofing. Switching to the ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 will give you about a 25% performance boost over the 7800XT for almost the same price! If you're looking to save, consider getting a less expensive SSD. Just keep in mind to swap out the PSU to a higher wattage for more upgrade options later. You can check out the new list here: [Revised List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8Kj7Nz).
Please avoid ASRock motherboards if you can; I had some bad luck with mine. There have been some reports about them causing issues that can kill the CPU. I'd recommend brands like MSI or Gigabyte for better reliability.
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