I'm looking to build my first PC and would love some feedback on my parts list. I'm not super familiar with AMD CPUs/GPUs, so I'm wondering if all these components will work well together. Specifically, I want to make sure the cooling fans are sufficient, if the cooler fits in the case without issues, and if the case itself is a good choice. My goal is to game at 1080p on around 120fps with medium to high graphics settings, and I'm not sure if the CPU and GPU will handle that. Also, since I'm in France, everything is in euros and generally pricier than in the US. Here's my current parts list:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (3.8 GHz / 5.3 GHz) - €299
- GPU: Gigabyte Radeon RX 7700 XT GAMING OC 12G - €499
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 UD AX - €164
- Case: Corsair 3000D Airflow (Black) - €89
- Storage: Kingston KC3000 1024 Go - €99
- RAM: Kingston FURY Beast 32 Go (2 x 16 Go) DDR5 5600 MHz CL36 - €107
- CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE BLACK - €49
- PSU: Fox Spirit HG 650 80PLUS Gold - €92
Total: €1,405
3 Answers
I created a budget-friendly version of your build! Check this link for adjustments I've made: [PCPartPicker Part List](https://fr.pcpartpicker.com/list/nGzbDj). I tried to keep everything efficient while still meeting your performance needs.
You could switch the CPU to a Ryzen 5 7600 to save some cash without sacrificing too much performance for gaming. Also, consider looking into cases from Montech or Antec; they might be a bit cheaper than the Corsair one. And if you can buy any used parts, that could help lower the total cost significantly.
I adjusted your parts to bring you under budget. I switched to a Ryzen 5 9600X and a GTX 5060 Ti instead for better DLSS support and a little extra VRAM. I also raised the speed of the RAM to align with AMD’s recommendations for AM5 builds. Here’s the modified list: [PCPartPicker Part List](https://fr.pcpartpicker.com/list/Cy639C).
Are Patriot RAMs and storage reliable? I haven't heard much about them.