I'm building my first gaming PC in the United States and would appreciate advice on this parts list. I don't have a strict budget, but I'd like to avoid spending more than necessary. Please point out any compatibility issues, missing parts, or worthwhile changes.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5070
Motherboard: Aorus B650 AM5 board
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 1TB NVMe SSD
Power supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12, currently considering 650W
CPU cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro TG full tower
Operating system: Windows 10
2 Answers
The main change I’d make is the power supply. A quality 750W unit should be a comfortable choice for this combination, while 850W gives you more headroom for future upgrades. Make sure it has modern ATX 3.x support and the proper graphics-card power connector. The rest of the core parts look broadly compatible, assuming the motherboard is the AM5 version with DDR5 support.
You may need additional case fans, since the cooler only handles the CPU and the case may not include an ideal airflow setup. Two or three front intake fans plus a rear exhaust fan is a good starting point. Also check that the motherboard has an M.2 heatsink for the 990 Pro, enable the memory’s EXPO profile in the BIOS, and consider Windows 11 instead of Windows 10 since Windows 10 support is ending. Don’t forget a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and possibly extra storage if 1TB fills up quickly.
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