I'm planning to put together my first decent PC for under 500 euros. I've already got a case, two 256GB SSDs, and 16GB of Kingston HyperX FURY RAM (2x8GB). Here's the rest of the setup I'm considering:
- Motherboard: B550M-HDV AM4 mATX from ASRock
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- GPU: XFX Radeon RX 7600 SPEEDSTER SWFT 210 with 8GB GDDR6
- Power Supply: MSI MAG A550BN 550W.
Do you think this build is good for a first-timer?
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This build looks pretty solid for a budget under 500 euros! Here are a few things to keep in mind:
1. If you can swing it, consider upgrading to the Ryzen 5 5600 for a performance boost.
2. The B550M board is compact, so just double-check your case compatibility.
3. Those SSDs aren't NVMe, so keep that in mind for future upgrades.
4. Do you have a CPU cooler? You’ll need one unless the Ryzen 5 5500 comes with one!
5. Finally, make sure your RAM is fully compatible with the Ryzen 5.
I'm really tight on budget, so I might have to stick with the 5500 for now. Also, I have an old gaming case (ZALMAN Z3 PLUS), so it should be fine. I confirmed that my RAM works with the Ryzen 5, and I'm using SATA SSDs for now. Plus, I have a CPU cooler, though I'm not sure about the exact model.