I'm new to building PCs and would appreciate feedback on my planned build. Some prices may not be exact because I'm using a Micro Center bundle that includes the CPU, motherboard, and RAM. I like the look of white components, but I'm open to mixing in black parts if that offers better value. I'm especially unsure about choosing a case and making sure the other components are well balanced.
My main goal is to play newer games smoothly, since Forza is already giving my current laptop trouble. I'm also an architect and may need the PC for 3D modeling while working from home, so I'd like something reliable and capable. My current laptop has an RTX 2060 that is starting to fail. I'm located in New Jersey and can shop at Micro Center. The only peripheral I need is a monitor, preferably a 1440p OLED model. What would you change about this build, and are there any compatibility or performance issues I should know about?
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If your priority is getting the most performance for the money, dropping the all-white requirement gives you more room in the budget. A Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with an RX 9070 XT, 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory, a 2TB NVMe SSD, and a quality 850W power supply would be a much stronger gaming setup than a 5060 Ti. The 9070 XT is in a significantly higher performance tier, so it should handle modern games and a 1440p OLED monitor much better. A less expensive black motherboard could still be used with mostly white components if you want to keep some of the aesthetic.
That sounds like a good compromise. The motherboard is mostly hidden once everything is installed, so using a black one can save money without changing the overall appearance much.
That makes sense. I’m still deciding whether the white theme is worth the extra cost, but I could definitely use a black motherboard from the bundle and keep the rest of the build white.