I'm relatively new to building PCs but I'm excited to get one set up in my room! I plan to use it primarily for programming and coding, but I also want to enjoy gaming on it, especially since I currently play on console (PS5). Here's what I have in mind for my build so far, though I'm open to suggestions:
**CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor - $476.99
**CPU Cooler:** Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler - $139.94
**Motherboard:** Asus PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard - $239.99
**Memory:** Kingston FURY Beast 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory - $321.50
**Storage:** Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive - $174.99
**Video Card:** Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB Video Card - $878.88
**Case:** Phanteks XT PRO ULTRA ATX Mid Tower Case - $76.98
**Power Supply:** MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply - $119.45
**Operating System:** Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - USB 64-bit - $137.25
**Monitor:** MSI MAG 275QF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor - $173.99
**Total Cost:** $2759.96 (before mail-in rebates)
Am I on the right track with this setup for my intended use, and are there any components I should reconsider?
2 Answers
You’re generally headed in the right direction, but I think there's room to optimize your choices. For the same budget, you could snag a 5080 along with a solid OLED monitor. Also, consider if you really need that DRAM SSD; a PCIe 4.0 drive should be just fine and could save you some cash! I even found a list with some solid price-to-performance options that includes a slick 1440p 240Hz OLED that's actually cheaper than your original setup! Check it out: [Link to PCPartPicker List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tmrjmC)
Great list! If I game at 4K, should I still go for the 9800X3D, or would the 7800X3D be better?
Whoa, $878 for the RTX 4070? Sounds pretty steep! What area are you in? Prices can vary a lot depending on where you live. You might want to look into getting a 5070 Ti instead, and then you can save up for the 5080 later.
Yeah, definitely check around! Prices shift all the time.
Thanks for the insight! I’ll look into the 4.0 drive. Why do you think I can skip the DRAM SSD?”