I'm a beginner looking to build a budget PC and I want to know if this setup is good. Here's what I've got:
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D
- MSI B850M-VC Pro WiFi Motherboard
- G.Skill Flare X5 Series 16GB DDR5-6000 RAM for $300
- Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB CPU Cooler for $60
- 1TB M.2 SSD for $80
- ASRock Radeon RX 7600 8GB Graphics Card for $270
- Montech XR ATX Mid Tower Case for $70
- Cougar VTE 600W 80+ Bronze Power Supply for $50
- Razer Viper Mini Mouse for $30
- SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL RGB Keyboard for $30
- Acer KG241Y 24" 165Hz Gaming Monitor for $100
I plan to play games like Red Dead Redemption 2, Minecraft, Siege, and Valorant. What do you think?
3 Answers
The motherboard you've chosen is decent for your current CPU, but it's not the best if you're considering future upgrades. Keep that in mind for potential expansions!
You've got a solid start, but just a heads up: your CPU might outpace your GPU a bit. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a powerful chip, but you might run into GPU limitations with the RX 7600 for the games you're interested in. If you can swing it, consider swapping to a Ryzen 5 7600 and investing in a stronger GPU like the 6700 XT or RX 6800. That said, if stock is tight, your setup will still perform well enough! Also, I'd recommend looking into a higher-quality power supply—something from Corsair or MSI would be a solid upgrade. Everything else looks pretty good!
If you have a Microcenter nearby, you might find a bundle deal for the 7500X3D at around $350, which could free up some cash for other components.
Just curious, why not go for an AM5 CPU instead of AM4?
Actually, the 7500X3D is an AM5 processor!
Yeah, it is indeed an AM5. So you’re good on that front!
Totally agree! If you need to save, you could also scale back the CPU a bit and use the savings for more storage or a better GPU.