I'm putting together my first PC and would appreciate some feedback. The build uses a Ryzen 5 9600X, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, 16GB of DDR5-6000 CL30 memory, a 1TB NVMe SSD, and a 650W Corsair power supply. The total comes to about €1,443 in the Netherlands. I plan to add another 16GB RAM stick and a second SSD later when I have more money. Are there any parts I should change before buying?
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Check the prices carefully, because the memory listing looks unusually expensive for a single 16GB stick. Since you already plan to upgrade, buying a matched 2x16GB DDR5 kit now would be better if your budget allows; running one stick will reduce memory bandwidth. The processor may also be available cheaper from other retailers, and the SSD price seems high, so compare alternatives and check whether it uses TLC or QLC NAND. A B850 board around the same price as the B650 models may also be worth considering.
A B850 motherboard could be worth considering if it’s only around €15 more, especially for the newer platform features. A 750W RM750e would also give you more headroom, although the 650W model should be sufficient for this build if the system draws roughly 350W.
The build looks solid overall. I’d consider replacing the Peerless Assassin with a Thermalright Phantom Spirit if they cost about the same, since it’s a newer version with slightly better cooling performance.
Thanks! I swapped the cooler for the Phantom Spirit.
I found a B850 board for only a little more and changed to that. I’m keeping the 650W PSU since it should have plenty of capacity for this setup.