I'm putting together a gaming PC build and I'm wondering if my current selection is good enough. Here's what I've got:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core
- **CPU Cooler**: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
- **Motherboard**: MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
- **Memory**: Crucial Pro 32 GB DDR5-5600 CL46
- **Storage**: Crucial P310 1 TB NVME SSD
- **Graphics Card**: MSI GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
- **Case**: GAMDIAS TALOS E3 WH ATX
- **Power Supply**: MSI MAG A750GL 750W Gold Certified
The total comes to about $1648.84, but I have a budget of $2500. I'm not sure if this is the best build for gaming or what else I should consider. Would love any suggestions!
1 Answer
That graphics card is a bit outdated for the price you're paying! For about the same cost, you could get a second-hand RTX 3080 Ti, which would perform way better. Also, with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D being such a powerhouse, it won’t be fully utilized by the 3060. You might want to either invest in a significantly better GPU or downgrade the CPU to save some cash. Also, consider RAM with lower CL, since CL46 seems high to me.
What graphics card do you recommend, and what RAM would be a better choice then?