I'm planning to build my first PC, and I've put together a complete AMD part list. I'm looking for feedback on whether I should make any changes or if this configuration will work well. Here's the breakdown:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - $274.22
- **CPU Cooler**: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE - $55.00
- **Motherboard**: Asus PRIME B550M-A WIFI II - $159.00
- **Memory**: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 - $94.00
- **Storage**: Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1 TB NVME SSD - $129.00
- **Video Card**: Asus DUAL Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB - $499.00 (currently out of stock)
- **Case**: Montech XR ATX Mid Tower - $79.00
- **Power Supply**: MSI MAG A750GL 750W - $147.77
The total comes to about $1436.99. Any suggestions or improvements?
2 Answers
If you can stretch your budget a little bit, checking out an AM5 setup could be worth it. For just about $120 more, you can get a Ryzen 5 7600 and a Radeon RX 9060 XT, which would allow for smoother upgrades in the future and a more robust build overall. Plus, the newer tech should keep your PC relevant longer.
Awesome build suggestion! Has this setup been proven reliable? It really seems solid on paper.
Just a quick note: your current RAM is great, but if you get a chance to upgrade to DDR5, it might enhance your performance even more. The rest of your build looks pretty solid for gaming and productivity, just keep a close eye on compatibility with your motherboard.
Thanks for the input! I’m not super experienced, so I appreciate the suggestion. I’ll look into the AM5 option!