I'm looking for some advice on my first PC build before I go ahead and order everything. Here's what I have in mind:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- **GPU**: Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 XT GAMING OC 16GB
- **Motherboard**: ASUS B650E MAX Gaming (AM5 / DDR5 / NVMe ready)
- **RAM**: Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5, 32 GB (2×16)
- **CPU Cooler**: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE (supports AM5)
- **Case**: Corsair 4000D RS RGB (mid-tower)
- **PSU**: MSI MAG A750GL 750 W PCIe5 II (should cover GPU + CPU)
- **Storage**: Kingston KC3000 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD
The total cost is around $1900, which I think is reasonable considering the current market prices for PC parts here in Sweden. I chose the 9800X3D because it was only $60 more than the 7800X3D. I'd love to hear what others think!
2 Answers
Here are my thoughts:
- **CPU**: Good choice.
- **GPU**: Decent, but check the price difference with the 5070 Ti.
- **Motherboard**: I'd avoid ASUS for this build.
- **RAM**: A bit overpriced; consider alternatives.
- **Cooler**: Works fine, but an AIO cooler could look nicer if you're spending this much.
- **Case**: A bit subjective, but it looks overpriced to me.
- **PSU**: B-tier is not ideal for a high-end build; aim for more power and quality.
- **SSD**: Solid choice!
What’s wrong with RAM? It’s just about specs and price, and to some, looks! Also, an AIO cooler is probably overkill for this CPU. For the PSU, just remember that going from 750W to 850W isn't a huge price difference; it just offers better stability for the future.
Your build looks solid, but I have a couple of suggestions. I would recommend upgrading to a better motherboard for a build in this price range. It’s not totally necessary, but spending an extra $40-$50 for a higher-quality board could be worth it. Also, while your power supply is decent, I’d suggest looking for an A-tier PSU with 850W for better future-proofing. Here’s a PSU tier list to help you out: [link]. For the rest, you’ve picked good components!
The 5070 Ti is about $120 more. Most reviews suggest that there’s not much difference between them at 1440p, which is my target resolution for now, so I’m leaning towards sticking with the Radeon for now.
As for the motherboard, I could go for a Gigabyte option that’s $30 more, but would that be better? I’ve also seen Gigabyte B850 boards for about $100 more than the ASUS. Any recommendations?