I'm planning a gaming PC build with no set budget. I'll be using a credit card and paying off the cost with my upcoming bonuses. No need for peripherals since I'm reusing what I already have. Here's the detailed configuration:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Granite Ridge AM5 4.70GHz 8-Core Processor - $479.99
- **Motherboard**: ASUS X870E-E ROG Strix Gaming R2 with WiFi - $529.99
- **RAM**: Crucial Pro 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR5-6000 - $699.99
- **Graphics Card**: Zotac GeForce RTX 5080 Triple Fan 16GB - $1,229.99
- **Storage**: 2 x Samsung 990 PRO 4TB NVMe SSDs - $799.99 each
- **Case**: Corsair FRAME 4000D ATX - $94.99
- **Power Supply**: Corsair RM1000e 1000 Watt Fully Modular PSU - $160.99
- **Thermal Compound**: Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Extreme - $24.99
- **Cooling**: Arctic Cooling Liquid Freezer III Pro 360mm - $129.99
- **Operating System**: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro - $199.99
Total Estimated Cost: $5,300.88. I'd love to hear your thoughts on my build!
3 Answers
I agree with going for a hardware bundle for savings. Also, 32GB of RAM is plenty for just gaming. You can put the extra investment into other parts, maybe even a nice upgrade on the GPU! Check out the hardware bundles online; there are some great savings available.
You might want to aim for a higher-end graphics card like the 5090 if you want to future-proof your build. The current hardware is great, but with prices like that, it feels right to grab the latest! Overall, solid build!
For that price, I'd suggest skipping the 64GB of RAM unless you plan on doing heavy multitasking or content creation. 32GB should be more than enough for gaming. And maybe consider a Ryzen 9 if you're looking for a performance boost too! By the way, I’ve heard good things about Asus graphics cards instead of Zotac if brand loyalty matters to you.
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