Hi everyone! I'm diving into the world of PC building for the first time and want to create a gaming rig that's capable of handling most games without any issues. While I'm not too concerned about having the highest graphics settings and am fine with playing at 1080p, I really need help figuring out what specifications to choose, especially since I'm quite a newbie in this area despite spending a lot of time gaming on my current setup. I found a useful site called PCPartPicker to help me with part compatibility and pricing.
My budget is between $1000 and $1500, excluding peripherals like the mouse, keyboard, and headset. Here's the build I've put together so far on PCPartPicker:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- **CPU Cooler:** Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
- **Motherboard:** Gigabyte A520 K
- **Memory:** G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB
- **Storage:** Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB
- **Graphics Card:** Radeon RTX 7800 XT
- **Case:** Montech XR ATX Mid Tower Case
- **Power Supply:** MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5
- **Monitor:** LG 24MR400-B 23.8"
I'd really appreciate any advice on whether this build is solid or if there are better options out there. Please explain everything in a way that's easy to understand—like a tutorial. Thanks in advance for your help!
2 Answers
For your budget, going with the AMD Ryzen 5 is a great choice! It's solid and should serve you well for gaming. Just a heads up, some people suggest considering the Ryzen 7 or even the newer Ryzen 5 models, since the Ryzen 4 series won't allow for upgrades down the line if you ever want to enhance your build. So if your budget can stretch, that might be worth it!
I put together an alternative PCPartPicker list for you that fits your budget and includes some upgraded components:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
- **CPU Cooler:** Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
- **Motherboard:** Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2
- **Memory:** Silicon Power XPOWER 32 GB DDR5-6000
- **Storage:** KingSpec XG7000 2 TB NVMe SSD
- **Graphics Card:** XFX Speedster Radeon RX 7800 XT
- **Case:** Montech XR Wood ATX Mid Tower
- **Power Supply:** Montech CENTURY II 850 W 80+ Gold
- **Monitor:** Cooler Master GM2711S 27" 1440p
This comes out to about $1494.81 and includes some nice upgrades that should help with future-proofing your setup!
Are these just suggestions for upgrades, or do you think my original build should be reconsidered because these parts are better?
Thanks for the feedback! I see that I have the Ryzen 5 5600X—should I be looking at the 7600X instead?