I'm looking for feedback on my PC build to see if it's a good choice or if I should make some adjustments. Here's the breakdown of my components:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor for $469.00
- CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE for $33.01
- Motherboard: MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI for $199.99
- Memory: Crucial Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 for $260.99
- Storage: Crucial P310 1 TB NVME SSD for $106.99
- Video Card: Intel Limited Edition Arc B580 12 GB for $249.99
- Case: BGears b-Vortex-RGB Mid Tower Case for $47.99
- Power Supply: MSI MAG A750GL 750W for $89.99
The total comes to $1457.95. Can anyone give me advice on whether this is a good setup, and if you have suggestions for any changes, please keep it under $1.5k!
1 Answer
You're really over-investing in that CPU compared to the GPU. The 9800X3D is a high-end processor, but the Arc B580 isn't nearly as powerful. If you're gaming, it might be better to allocate some of that budget towards a stronger graphics card instead. What games are you planning to play?
Yeah, definitely consider a stronger GPU. What about the NVIDIA RTX 3060 or something from the AMD lineup? You've got a solid CPU, but you want to balance it with a good graphics card.