Hey everyone! I'm looking to upgrade from my Lenovo Legion 5 Pro—a machine that's really falling behind. I want to build a new gaming PC that can handle the latest games at solid performance and visual settings, while also being future-proof for a couple of years ahead. I'll be using my current MSI monitor with a resolution of 2560x1440 and a refresh rate of 170Hz. Here's the list of parts I've put together so far:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 9 7900 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor (€289.00 @ Amazon Deutschland)
- **CPU Cooler:** Gigabyte AORUS WATERFORCE II 360 ICE 64.95 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (€89.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
- **Motherboard:** Asus TUF GAMING B650E-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard (€241.86 @ Amazon Deutschland)
- **Memory:** Kingston FURY 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL40 Memory (€193.91 @ Amazon Deutschland)
- **Storage:** KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS G3 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD (€105.99 @ notebooksbilliger.de)
- **Video Card:** ASRock Steel Legend Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card (€748.66 @ Mindfactory)
- **Power Supply:** SHARKOON Rebel P20 1000 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (€139.98 @ notebooksbilliger.de)
- **Case:** Sharkoon Elite Shark CA300H (custom part, price around €110-150)
**Total cost is approximately €1969.30**. I'd love to hear your thoughts on whether this setup is overkill, if I should make any changes, or if there are better options out there! Thanks for any advice!
4 Answers
Here are some tweaks to consider:
- **CPU:** You might find the 7600X or 7800X3D are better suited for gaming without the added cost.
- **Cooling:** Go with something reliable like the Arctic LF III.
- **Motherboard & RAM:** You can find solid B650 boards cheaper and 32GB of CL30 RAM should suffice.
- **Options for SSD:** Look into the Western Digital SN770; it’s a great performance option for around the same price.
Here's a modified part list for you: [PCPartPicker Link]
Honestly, the 7900 might be overkill for just gaming. I'd suggest looking at something like the 7800X3D to get the best gaming performance. Plus, air coolers can save you some cash and are often just as effective. Don’t forget to check out a good PSU from a well-known brand for reliability.
I appreciate the input, thanks!
If you're in Germany, I recommend using geizhals.de instead of PCPartPicker for finding the best prices on components. Just make a wish list and it’ll show you the cheapest shop options for everything. It’s super handy!
Thanks for the tip! I’ll make sure to use that for getting the best deals.
For gaming, I'd recommend swapping out your CPU for the 7800X3D. It offers a significant boost in performance compared to the 7900. Also, consider getting some Corsair Vengeance RAM; it's the same capacity but quicker, and usually cheaper.
That sounds great, thank you! It’s so overwhelming with all these choices!
Thanks, this is really helpful! I’ll check out your list.