I'm planning my first PC build and would appreciate feedback on which components are worth keeping and which ones I should replace. My current parts list is:
- Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic Vision V2 Flow
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B850 EAGLE WIFI6E AM5 DDR5
- GPU: ASUS Dual RX 9060 XT 16GB
- CPU: Ryzen 5 9600X
- Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32GB DDR5
- Power supply: MSI MAG A850GL PCIe 5, 850W, 80+ Gold
- Storage: Samsung 980 1TB
- CPU cooler: Corsair Nautilus RS 360mm, black
The total is approximately €1,700, and I'm buying the parts in Ireland. Are there any compatibility, value, or performance changes you would recommend?
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A 360mm liquid cooler is more than you need for the Ryzen 5 9600X. A good dual-tower air cooler should handle it comfortably and could save money while also being simpler and more reliable. You could also compare the price and speed of other 32GB DDR5 kits, such as a Viper kit, since the Corsair memory may not be the best value. The Samsung 980 is fine, but a less expensive SSD would probably perform similarly for normal gaming and everyday use unless you specifically need its higher sustained speeds.
Thanks for the advice. I’ll compare some dual-tower coolers, alternative memory kits, and cheaper SSD options before ordering.