Hey everyone! I'm venturing into PC building for the first time and have set a budget of $2,000 for a gaming and possibly streaming setup. Here are the parts I'm considering:
- **Case:** Corsair iCUE LINK 3500X RGB ATX Mid Tower White Tempered Glass
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core AM5
- **Motherboard:** Asus ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI DDR5 ATX
- **GPU:** ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC 16GB GDDR6 White/Gray
- **RAM:** Corsair Vengeance RGB White/Silver DDR5-6000 CL36 32GB (2x16GB)
- **CPU Cooler:** Corsair NAUTILUS Water 360mm RS ARGB 74.37 CFM White
- **Storage:** Samsung 990 EVO 2TB SSD M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X2 NVMe
- **Power Supply:** Lian Li EDGE White 850W Fully Modular 80+ Gold
Also, since my case comes with three fans and I'm using an AIO water cooler, do I need to buy any extra case fans? I'd love to hear your thoughts and any tips you might have. Thanks a lot!
2 Answers
Honestly, I've found that Corsair components can be pricier than they should be. You might want to build your setup on a part picker site to keep everything organized. As far as fans go, the three you have plus the AIO should be sufficient for cooling. And for your budget, I think you could get a much stronger GPU than the 9060 XT—maybe even squeeze in a 5070 or a 5070 Ti with some adjustments! Check out my build list here: [link].
Are you near a Micro Center? They often have really good deals on parts, especially CPUs and motherboards. You might score some solid discounts or bundle deals!
Yes, I am! Any specific parts you’d recommend picking up from there?
Thanks for the tip! I’ll check out that link and consider the GPU upgrade.