Hey everyone! I'm in the process of building my first PC and I'm looking for some guidance. My friends have helped out a bit, but I'd really appreciate some fresh perspectives on my current setup. Here's a link to my build: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/jN2qcx. My budget is between $1500 and $1800 AUD, and I already have a CPU cooler that I got from my brother. I've heard there might be compatibility issues, and one of my friends mentioned a possible BIOS update. What do you all think about my build? Is there anything you would change?
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Hey! I noticed that there's a bit of a bottleneck between your CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 5 9800x is a bit overkill compared to the RTX 5060 Ti. I'd recommend switching to a Ryzen 5 7500f and pairing it with a stronger graphics card like the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB or even the RX 9060 XT if your budget allows. Also, for Windows, there are OEM licenses available online for much less than the retail price, just do your research on trustworthy sites. Make sure your RAM is AMD Expo compatible too, and consider going for 32GB of DDR5 for better performance. Good luck with your build!
Thanks for the advice! I suspected my friend might not have the best grasp on the specs, so I appreciate a second opinion.