Hey everyone! I'm diving into building a new PC, as my last one was over a decade ago. My previous setup included an i7 4790k and a GTX 1080. Here's what I'm planning for my new rig: I'm going with an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F for the CPU, paired with a Gigabyte B650EM Force Wifi6E motherboard. I'll have 16GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM at 6000MHz, and for the graphics, I'm looking at the Asrock 9060XT with 16GB. For power, I've chosen an Antec CSK 650 DC 80+ Bronze PSU. Lastly, I have a Seagate Cyberpunk Firecuda 520 Gen 4 SSD that I got on clearance a while back. I'm aware that using a single 16GB stick might not be the best choice for Ryzen, but it's a temporary measure during this RAM shortage. I'm also contemplating whether I should upgrade to a 7800X3D for longevity, considering my last CPU was a reliable Haswell that lasted so long. Any feedback or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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If there’s not much difference in price, consider the Ryzen 7600 non-X; it has more L3 cache and better clock speeds. But definitely try to go for dual-channel RAM; even a 2x8GB setup would be much better than a single 16GB stick. Antec PSUs are decent, but if you can find an FSP or Superflower power supply for a comparable price, those are usually better made. Also, is your case mATX? If not, you might want to look into a full-size motherboard for more slots and better VRM cooling options.
My case is mATX (an aquarium type). As for RAM, unfortunately, 2x8GB costs even more than a single 16GB. Another 16GB stick is around $225 over here in Southeast Asia. But this B650EM Force board is a solid mid-cycle refresh with great VRM and PCIe 5.0 support!