I'm building my first PC and would love some feedback on my parts list. Here's the link to my build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8Hxz2x. Any suggestions or improvements would be greatly appreciated!
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I’d recommend going for the 9700x instead of the 7900x. Also, I saw the same Kingston Fury RAM at Walmart for $149, so you might want to check that out.
Overall, your PC looks good! However, you might find better options for the same price. If you’re open to suggestions, I can help point you toward some upgrades.
You're off to a solid start! Consider swapping the 4070 for a 5070 since each generation generally offers better DLSS support and more FPS. Also, a larger PSU could be beneficial in the long run. Check out the $540 ASUS prime with 3 fans for the 5070!
You’re actually quite lucky with RAM prices. A few months ago, that RAM would have cost around $90 to $100! If you relax the timings, you could save about $75 to $100—using DDR5 5600 cl36 instead of 6000 cl30 would still perform well. Regarding the CPU, for gaming, the 7800x3d is a solid choice for just a bit more, or the 7700x would work fine at 1440p. And it looks like you might be paying too much for that SSD; there are decent ones around $120.
Thanks for the tips! I already bought the CPU and the SSD for about $130, but I’m definitely waiting for RAM prices to drop.
I heard that the 50 series AI can introduce some issues with performance, like generating fake frames, though. Just a heads up!