I'm building my first PC and I want to know if the parts I've chosen are good quality and if the total price of $2509.97 is fair. Here's the breakdown of what I've selected:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (8 cores) - $479
- **CPU Cooler**: Arctic Liquid Freeze III ProA RGB 260 - $93.99
- **Motherboard**: Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 ICE ATX AM5 - $289.99
- **Memory**: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 - $105.99
- **Storage**: Samsung 990 Pro 2TB M.2 SSD - $159.99
- **Graphics Card**: Gigabyte Gaming OC Radeon RX 9070XT (16GB) - $719.99
- **Case**: Montech XR ATX Mid Tower - $73.92
- **Power Supply**: MSI MAG A750GL (750W 80+ Gold) - $99.99
- **Operating System**: Windows 11 Home OEM - $119.99
- **Monitor**: AOC Q27G3XMN (27'', 2560x1440, 180Hz) - $299.14
- **Keyboard**: HP HyperX Alloy Core RGB Wired - $37.99
- **Mouse**: Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless/Wired - $29.99
You can check this build on PCPartPicker [here](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RpjFDj). Any advice from those with more experience would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
Overall, the build looks solid but there are a few things to consider. That motherboard seems a bit pricey; a B850 would do the job just as well at a lower cost. Also, the RAM and SSD choices can be improved for better value. Regarding the GPU, if you're not strictly gaming on titles that benefit from AMD, consider switching to an RTX 5070 Ti instead of the RX 9070XT for potentially better performance in some games. Plus, if you’re getting Windows, opt for the retail version instead of OEM if you think you might upgrade in the future. Still, nice build!
I've reviewed your list, and I think you could save a bit while maintaining great performance. For example, substituting the motherboard with the Gigabyte B850 model could trim a few bucks and keep the necessary features. Your total could potentially drop to around $2400 with slightly adjusted parts while getting the same overall performance.
Looks good, but linking to your PCPartPicker build can help others see your selections and suggest alternatives more easily.
Sure, here’s the link to my build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RpjFDj. Let me know what you think!
Thanks for the tips! I’ll definitely consider a better value motherboard and the GPU change. I mainly plan to play games like Fallout 4 and Cyberpunk. Do you think these changes would still handle that well?