Hey everyone! I'm a total newbie when it comes to building PCs, so I'd appreciate your kind input here. I promised my 10-year-old that we'd build him a gaming PC that'll last for years. I've put together a list based on some YouTube videos, but since I'm not entirely sure about the differences between some of the components, I really need your help to know if I've made good choices. Here's what I've got:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
- Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO
- Motherboard: Phantom Gaming MSI PRO B650-S WiFi
- Memory: DDR5 6000 (2 x 16GB sticks)
- Case: Phanteks XT Pro
- Power Supply: MWE Gold 850V3 ATX
- Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 1TB
- GPU: Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 GAMING OC 16G
Gaming Monitor: AOC Gaming Q27G4XND (27 inch QHD, 180 Hz, 0.5ms response time)
Keyboard: SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL (RGB, compact, water & dust resistant)
Thank you so much in advance for taking the time to check out this list and letting me know if I'm headed in the right direction!
5 Answers
I love that keyboard, it's super comfy! For the storage, considering game sizes these days, you might want to go for a 2TB SSD instead of just 1TB. Trust me, it saves a lot of headaches down the road when the game library expands!
Your build looks solid! Honestly, it's pretty awesome for a 10-year-old. It should serve him well for years.
The Samsung 990 Pro is a bit high-end for gaming. If you might consider a cheaper option, like a 2TB NVMe SSD, it could save you some bucks without losing too much performance. Also, for future compatibility, look into a B850 motherboard to fully support newer graphics without any performance drops.
Looks great! Just a heads up, the Ryzen 5 9600X is fantastic, but you might want to check if the 7600X is around the same price since it could outperform the 9600X in some areas. Also, the power supply you chose looks good, but it's worth comparing prices with other similar models.
Good point! I've seen the 7600X have slight edge in performance too, especially in newer games.
I would recommend bumping your RAM to 32GB as games keep getting bigger. In a year or two, 4TB SSDs might be the standard, so it’s good to future-proof as much as possible!
Yeah, that’s a smart move! Just ensure you’re balancing price with quality.