I'm building my first PC and want to know if my selected parts are good. Here's my list: I have an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU, a Thermalright Peerless Assassin cooler, an Asus B650E MAX GAMING motherboard, 32 GB of Crucial DDR5 RAM, a Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB SSD, a Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card, a Phanteks mid-tower case, an MSI 650W power supply, and Windows 11. The total cost is around $1671.78. Any thoughts on this build?
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Your build looks solid! The Ryzen 5 9600X is a great choice for gaming and multitasking. The B650E motherboard is a bit pricey, but if it's competitively priced right now, it's worth it. Just make sure the cooler you chose fits well in your case. Overall, it seems like a well-balanced setup.
I saw a pre-built option that's cheaper, but I think it's worth mentioning that pre-builts sometimes compromise on components like RAM. In your case, the build you've chosen has DDR5, which is better for future-proofing compared to DDR4 in those cheaper options. Stick with your custom build for the upgrades!
Good to know! I'd prefer to go custom if the performance is better.
Have you checked if there's a Microcenter nearby? They often have great deals on components and might save you some cash.
I appreciate the tip, but I'm focused on the parts I've picked right now.
Thanks for the input! I'll double-check the cooler fit.