Hey everyone! I'm about to build my first gaming PC and I would love any advice on my part list or anything else I might need that's not included here. Here's what I've picked out so far:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core
- **Cooler**: Thermalright AQUA ELITE ARGB V4 Liquid Cooler
- **Motherboard**: Gigabyte B850 GAMING WIFI6 ATX AM5
- **RAM**: Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000
- **Storage**: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2 TB NVMe SSD
- **GPU**: XFX Swift OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
- **Case**: Montech XR Wood ATX Mid Tower
- **PSU**: ADATA XPG Core Reactor II 650 W Fully Modular
Total cost is about $1198.31. Excited to hear your thoughts!
3 Answers
Just my two cents, but 32 GB is way more than enough for most games. I've only found a couple that actually utilize all that RAM, so 16 GB would also be a solid choice. But yeah, upgrading the PSU is a good call!
Are you gaming at 1080p or 1440p? That might affect your RAM choice and whether you need a beefier power supply in the long run!
I recommend going with 2x32 GB sticks for the RAM instead of 2x16 GB. It might seem like overkill now, but it'll help for future-proofing. Also, consider upgrading your power supply to an 850W to ensure you have enough headroom as you add components later!
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