I'm in the process of building my first PC and would love some advice on the parts I've chosen. Here's what I have so far:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- **Motherboard**: ASUS X870E-E ROG Strix Gaming R2/USBC WiFi AMD AM5 ATX
- **RAM**: G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5
- **GPU**: Currently MSI NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow, but I'm considering switching to the RTX 5070 SHADOW based on recommendations.
- **Storage**: Crucial P510 1TB SSD and Crucial BX500 1TB SSD 3D NAND SATA III. Is it better to just use two SSDs instead of adding an HDD?
- **Case**: NZXT H9 Flow RGB Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower - Black. Let me know if the size is an issue!
- **Power Supply**: Corsair RMe Series RM750e 750 Watt Cybenetics Gold. Is this enough power?
- **Cooling**: Corsair NAUTILUS 360 RS LCD 360mm All in One Liquid CPU Cooling Kit - Black, and Corsair thermal paste.
I'm a bit of a newbie, so any recommendations or changes would be appreciated!
2 Answers
I suggest using PCPartPicker to double-check compatibility of all your components. It’s a great tool and can help you avoid any mix-ups. And yes, upgrading your GPU to the 5070 is a smart move! You'll notice a substantial increase in performance, especially for modern games.
You might want to consider downgrading the motherboard to a B850 board; it'll save you some cash and probably won’t affect your performance at all. For the SSDs, I’d suggest looking for NVMe options instead of the ones you picked. They tend to perform better, especially for gaming. As for the GPU, going for the 5070 will definitely give you a better performance boost in the long run!
Thanks for the quick advice! I appreciate it. Do you think the P510 would work fine being an NVMe option, or should I look for something else?
I’ll check out PCPartPicker! How much better do you think the 5070 and 5070 Ti are compared to the 5060 Ti?