This is my first time choosing every component for a PC completely on my own, so I'd really appreciate honest feedback and some constructive criticism. I'm especially interested in whether the parts work well together, whether anything is unnecessarily expensive or outdated, and what you would change. The parts list may not have displayed correctly, but the build includes a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, an AM5 motherboard, NVMe storage, multiple fans, monitors, and still needs a graphics card selected.
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There are several areas I’d reconsider. You appear to have far more case fans than you need, and a motherboard with Wi-Fi would make the separate wireless adapter unnecessary. The build also spends a lot on white components while using a black power supply, so check whether the appearance matters enough to justify those prices. I’d use one better monitor as the primary display and treat the other as a secondary screen. Also, make sure the graphics card isn’t from an older generation unless it’s heavily discounted. Your country and total budget would help determine whether the remaining parts are good value.
The main thing missing is the graphics card. A Radeon RX 9070 XT or GeForce RTX 5070 Ti would pair well with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, depending on your budget and which features you care about.
The overall direction is reasonable, but don’t automatically dismiss newer parts just because older advice says they aren’t necessary. If a newer motherboard or faster SSD is similarly priced, choosing the newer platform can make sense. You could also compare the 7800X3D with the 9800X3D, and consider a motherboard with built-in Wi-Fi so you don’t need a separate adapter. Just make sure the price difference is actually worthwhile for your use case.
Thanks for the advice. That’s really helpful, especially the suggestions about the newer platform and built-in Wi-Fi.
I appreciate that feedback. You pointed out several things I had overlooked, especially the extra fans, the wireless adapter, and the monitor choice.