I'm putting together a PC build focused on gaming and streaming, particularly for Marvel Rivals, as well as video editing and music production. I recently scored an RTX 4070 Super and want to ensure the rest of my components complement it well so that upgrading the GPU in the future will be seamless. Here's what I have so far:
- **GPU:** Asus Dual GeForce RTX 4070 Super EVO ($730)
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 7600x ($298)
- **Cooler:** Thermalright Assassin X 120 R Digital ($59)
- **Motherboard:** MSI MAG B650M Gaming Plus ($195)
- **RAM:** Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 RAM 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 6400 MHz CL32-38-38-76 ($283)
- **SSD:** Western Digital 2TB SN580 NVMe SSD - Gen4 x4 PCIe 16Gb/s, M.2 2280 ($221)
- **HDD:** Seagate Barracuda 4TB HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6 Gb/s 5400 RPM 256MB Cache ($164)
- **PSU:** Thermaltake Toughpower GT Snow 850W ($135)
- **Case:** Thermaltake View 170 ARGB Tempered Glass Micro Case Snow Edition ($69)
I considered RAM with a lower CL, but the price jumps significantly. Do you think upgrading from CL32 to CL30 is worth it at that cost? Would love any other suggestions or considerations you think I might have missed!
2 Answers
I think you've got a great setup! The Ryzen 5 7600x is excellent for gaming and productivity, but if you’re looking for more cores for tasks like video editing, the Ryzen 7 7700X could be worth the investment in the long run. Just make sure whatever you pick gives you good airflow in your case!
Your build looks pretty solid overall! Just a heads-up, I see you mentioned your motherboard; you might want to consider the ASRock B850M Pro RS if you haven’t already—it’s a good balance between performance and price. As for that RAM, the difference between CL32 and CL30 isn't huge, and for the price jump, I’d say you're better off sticking with what you have unless you'll be doing a lot of intensive tasks where every millisecond counts.
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