Hey everyone! I'm a novice when it comes to building PCs and I'm based in Toronto. I've noticed that prices for pre-built PCs have skyrocketed—over $3400 for a mid-range build, which is way out of my budget. So, I've put together a build that totals about $2200 with tax, including two monitors, but I'm super nervous about it. I've done a ton of research, but I just want to make sure it'll actually work and be good enough for streaming. Here's what I've got:
- AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
- MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
- G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory
- Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
- ASRock Challenger D Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card
- NZXT H9 Flow ATX Mid Tower Case
- Corsair RM1000e (2023) 1000 W 80+ Gold PSU
- Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM
- (2 x) Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQA1A 27" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitors
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360 A-RGB Liquid CPU Cooler.
I'd really appreciate any feedback or suggestions to improve or reduce costs without compromising too much on quality. Thanks!
1 Answer
Your build looks solid overall! If you're planning for future upgrades, going with an AM5 motherboard is wise since you can upgrade to newer CPUs without changing the motherboard for a while. I'd suggest considering a better GPU if your budget allows—something like the 7900 or 5070 Ti would serve you well for streaming. Plus, you don't necessarily need a liquid cooler; a good air cooler could save you some money and still do the job. Also, 1000W is overkill unless you plan to add more powerful components later on.
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