I'm building my first gaming PC in a decade and plan to use it for the next 5-6 years. The total cost is within my budget, and I'm willing to spend a bit more on better components. I'd love your feedback on any glaring issues or suggestions for changes. The graphics card is a hand-me-down from my brother, but I intend to upgrade it in a few years. I have basic knowledge about computers and primarily selected parts that seemed highly rated on PCPartPicker that fit my budget. I'm based in America.
Here's what I've selected so far:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor ($249.35 @ Amazon)
- **CPU Cooler:** ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 77 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Amazon)
- **Motherboard:** Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ATX AM5 Motherboard ($209.99 @ Amazon)
- **Memory:** Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($369.65 @ Amazon)
- **Storage:** Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($369.89 @ Amazon)
- **Video Card:** NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB Video Card (Free, from my brother)
- **Case:** Corsair 3500X ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Corsair)
- **Power Supply:** MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.99 @ Amazon)
- **Operating System:** Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - USB 64-bit ($128.97 @ Amazon)
- **Monitor:** MSI MAG 275QF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
- **Keyboard:** SteelSeries Apex 5 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($97.99 @ Amazon)
- **Mouse:** Logitech G502 Hero Wired Optical Mouse ($34.99 @ Amazon)
- **Speakers:** Nylavee Computer Speakers 5 W Speakers ($35.99 @ B&H)
**Total: $1,981.85 USD**
Thanks in advance for your help!
3 Answers
The Ryzen 7600X would give you similar performance to the 7700X, allowing you to save some cash if you're interested. Also, if you're mainly gaming, you might not need an AIO cooler; a good air cooler could do the job just fine. But hey, if you prefer the cleaner look of liquid cooling, go for it! Everything else looks solid.
I think your build looks great! Everything should fit nicely in the case, which is surprisingly roomy. You've got a strong motherboard, plenty of RAM, a solid 8-core CPU, and a great SSD. Even though the GPU isn't ideal, free is a fantastic price! I might suggest bumping your power supply up to 850W for some future-proofing; you can find quality ones that won't break the bank.
Is it a good idea to get a bigger case for easier installation, despite the heat issues? I read that larger cases can be better for that, but would it mess with cooling? Also, why get a higher-watt PSU when I have 300 watts extra already?
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