I'm excited to share the details of my first PC build and would love some advice! Here's my component list along with their estimated prices:
* CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (8 core/16 thread) for $528.00
* CPU Cooling - DeepCool AK620 CPU Cooler priced at $219.00
* Motherboard - ASUS PRIME X870-P WIFI-CSM for $439.00
* Graphics - ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition costing $558.00
* Memory - Kingston FURY Beast 32GB (2x16GB) PC5-48000 (6000MHz) DDR5 for $699.00
* SSD - Crucial 2TB SSD, P310, M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 at $399.00
* Case - ASUS ProArt PA401 Wood Edition ATX Case for $169.00
* Power Supply - Corsair RMx Series RM1000x 1000W Power Supply, Cybenetics Gold priced at $269.00
This build is primarily for coding applications, but I'm looking for feedback on whether any parts are overkill or might not work well together. Any suggestions would be really helpful!
6 Answers
Everything looks solid! If you're considering gaming, think about swapping for a 5060 Ti with 12GB of VRAM for a bit better performance. Otherwise, it seems like a great build.
Are you sure about the price of your cooler? I got mine for around $60, not $220. Might wanna check that!
My bad! That was a typo; the cooler actually costs $69.
Whoa, those prices seem off! Look into why a Ryzen 7 9700X might be listed at a high price compared to others. There might be better options that don't cost as much but offer similar performance.
If coding is your main focus, consider a less expensive setup. You don’t really need DDR5 right now, and 32GB of DDR4 with a 1TB SSD would be plenty. Keep an eye on prices as things might change soon!
That makes sense! If I switch to an AM4 setup, would that mean a complete rebuild if I upgrade to AM6 later?
You should seriously upgrade your GPU! For gaming, a 5060 Ti or similar would significantly enhance performance. Plus, consider changing to a more durable SSD if possible, like one with TLC flash instead of QLC.
You might want to re-evaluate that motherboard and cooler. A $420 motherboard and a $220 cooler seem like overkill unless you have specific needs for them. Plus, those prices look a bit strange; where are you buying from?
I live in Vic, Australia, and I used a local online store for these prices.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll definitely check out the 5060 Ti.