I'm finally parting ways with my RX580 and Ryzen 5 2600, and I'm looking for your help to review my new parts list. I want to build a capable gaming PC that can handle 1080p to 1440p for casual games like Grounded 2, RDR2, and Split Fiction. Here's what I've got so far:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core (€205.00)
- **CPU Cooler**: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM (€47.85)
- **Motherboard**: Asus PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 (€129.00)
- **Memory**: Kingston FURY Beast 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR5-5600 (€229.00)
- **Video Card**: Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB (€469.00)
- **Case**: Phanteks XT PRO ATX Mid Tower (€60.85)
- **Power Supply**: MSI MAG A650BN 650 W 80+ Bronze (€56.99)
The total comes to about €1197.69, and I plan to eventually upgrade the RAM to 32 GB. I'm also salvaging a 1 TB SSD from my old system to save some cash. I'm shopping around in Belgium, mainly through Amazon, Megekko, and Alternate. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this build and any tweaks you'd suggest. Thanks in advance!
2 Answers
Everything looks pretty good overall! You're on the right track here. Just make sure to double-check the compatibility of the CPU cooler with your case size, and you should be set.
Just a heads up, the Phanteks XT Pro case only comes with one exhaust fan, so you might want to grab some extra fans or pull them from your old system. Alternatively, consider the Montech XR, as it comes with more fans pre-installed. Also, for future upgrades, I recommend going with 1x16 GB of memory instead of 2x8; this way, you’ll have better upgrade potential down the line. You could look at options like Crucial Pro Overclocking 6000/36 for around €234 or Kingston Fury Beast RGB 6000/30 at €240. Overall, it looks like a solid build!
Great advice! I can definitely grab some fans from my older PC. I'll switch to a single stick of 16GB of RAM too. Thanks!
Thanks for the input! Will do a final compatibility check.