I'm a total newbie to building PCs and just started learning about it today. I could really use some advice on optimizing my current build. My budget is around £1,800, but I'd prefer to keep it closer to £1,500 if I can. I plan on playing games like Subnautica 2, Minecraft, and some upcoming campaign games, as well as Counter-Strike 2 and Fortnite. Ideally, I want 200+ FPS with good graphics. Here's what I have so far:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
- **CPU cooler:** Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
- **Motherboard:** MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
- **Memory:** Crucial Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL38 Memory
- **Storage:** Kingston NV3 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
- **Video card:** Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC SFF GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB Video Card
- **Case:** Montech XR ATX Mid Tower Case
- **Power Supply:** MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Any recommendations to make this build better?
1 Answer
Definitely consider swapping the GPU for an RX 9070 XT. It's a solid upgrade and will help you keep your performance up. For £1,698, I found a full parts list that fits your specifications quite well. You can check it here if you want to explore more options!
Thanks for the tip! Do you think this build is the best for the price right now, or would you suggest going for completely different specs under £1,800?