I'm putting together my first PC mainly for gaming and game development. I've selected a bunch of parts, but I'd love to get some feedback before I start price matching and purchasing. I used PC Part Picker to ensure compatibility, but I'm not very experienced with this. Just to clarify, I don't have any case fans or accessories yet—only the main components. Here's what I've picked out so far:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- **CPU Cooler**: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer 3 pro
- **Motherboard**: Asus ROG STRIX B550-F Gaming WIFI 2
- **Memory**: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB
- **SSD**: Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB (x2)
- **Graphics Card**: Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
- **Case**: Phanteks XT PRO
- **Power Supply**: 850W (PC Part Picker suggests I only need about 400W, but I'd like the extra headroom for overclocking and demanding games like Cyberpunk).
4 Answers
Have you thought about building an AM5 setup instead? It might be worth considering for better future-proofing.
The Ryzen 7 5800X is solid, but if you want performance, consider the Peerless Assassin cooler instead of going for water cooling. It handles heavy loads well if you're not set on liquid cooling.
For the power supply, you might want to look into the Corsair RM850e or the 750e. They’re reliable choices and will power your build nicely.
What’s your budget for the entire setup?
I'm looking at around $1500 to $3000, which includes everything like monitors, keyboard, mouse, and any case fans.