Hey everyone! I'm putting together my very first PC build since my laptop just can't keep up with gaming anymore. I've done some research and compiled a list of parts. My main goal is to play Battlefield 6 smoothly, but I'm not sure if I've gone overboard with the components. I'm looking for some feedback on whether this setup is excessively powerful or just right. Here's what I have so far:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
- **CPU Cooler**: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 77 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
- **Motherboard**: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard
- **Memory**: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory
- **Storage**: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVME SSD
- **Video Card**: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card
- **Case**: Phanteks XT PRO ULTRA ATX Mid Tower Case
- **Power Supply**: MSI MAG A650GL 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular Power Supply
- **Operating System**: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM 64-bit
The total comes to about $1315.84 before any mail-in rebates. Any tips or suggestions would be super helpful!
2 Answers
Just curious, what's your budget limit? It looks like you're right around $1300, but if you can keep it under $1500, you'll have a solid setup that should last a while.
It looks like you might be overspending on the cooler since it’s not necessary to go that high-end for your setup. But honestly, your choice of components isn’t really overkill for modern games like Battlefield 6. It should run great! Here’s a link to a more budget-friendly cooler I found that fits well with your build: [cooler link](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6wz4b2)
Sounds good! I replaced the cooler with the one you suggested. Thanks for the tip!
Yeah, I’d like to stay below $1500, if possible. I think with my current selection, I’m doing pretty well!