Hey everyone! I'm gearing up to buy my first gaming PC after using a laptop for a while, and I want to make sure my parts list looks solid. I'm a bit of a noob in this area, so any pointers would help! Here's what I've picked:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 9700X - 8 cores (3.8GHz-5.5GHz)
- **Motherboard:** ASUS TUF Gaming B850-PLUS WIFI
- **RAM:** 32GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5 6000MHz (2x 16GB)
- **GPU:** 16GB AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
- **Case:** Corsair 5000D RS ARGB Modular (not sure if I should get extra fans)
- **SSDs:** 2x 2TB Crucial T500 Gen 4 M.2 NVMe
- **PSU:** Corsair 750W RMx Series ATX 3.1
- **Cooling:** PCS FrostFlow 200 Series High Performance Cooler
- **Wireless Network Card:** Onboard Wi-Fi (from the motherboard)
I'm also considering upgrading to the AMD RX 9070 GPU, but it's an extra £300 and I'm not sure if it's worth it. The current price comes to around £1726 ($2330), plus I need a 1080p monitor and a webcam. I usually play DRG, Minecraft, and various flight sims, including MSFS 2020. Any advice on my part choices or pricing would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
Your build seems a bit overpriced at first glance. I’d suggest checking sites like PCPartPicker and seeing if you can get the parts cheaper on your own. Seriously, building it yourself can be way more rewarding! As for the parts, I’d recommend dropping one of those SSDs unless you really need that much space—4TB should suffice for most users unless you’re hoarding games. Also, if you’re spending this much, go for the 9070 GPU for better long-term performance! Oh, and consider a more budget-friendly case and CPU cooler; you can save cash there.
Dude, $2330 for a 9060 XT? You’re definitely overpaying by about $800-$1000. That TUF board isn't ideal, and the 5000D case is massive for a first build—might want to consider something more manageable. And like others suggested, you don’t need two SSDs. Switching to a single larger one can help lower your overall costs.
You don't really need two SSDs—just grab a 4TB and you'll be golden. If you're trying to save some bucks, the Thermaltake Peerless Assassin 120 CPU cooler is a solid choice; just keep it simple.
Got it, thanks! I was hoping to use a different cooler, but PCSpecialist only offers their own options unless I go liquid, which I'm not keen on.
Why do you say the TUF is bad? I didn’t see any negative reviews, just curious. Also, what’s wrong with the larger cases for newbies?