I'm super excited about my first PC build and I'm looking for some feedback on my parts list. I'm upgrading from an i5-6600k and GTX 970, so this is a big step up for me! I know that the RAM might be a bit too tall for my cooler, but I can adjust the airflow a bit over it. Here's my parts list:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor - €419.90
- **CPU Cooler:** Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 White 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler - €51.90
- **Motherboard:** ASRock B650M Pro RS Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard - €135.90
- **Memory:** Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 - €107.90
- **Storage:** Kingston NV3 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME - €61.90
- **Video Card:** Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC SFF GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB - €622.80
- **Case:** Zalman Z1 Iceberg MicroATX Mid Tower Case - €45.90
- **Power Supply:** Gigabyte UD850GM 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular - €101.80
Total cost comes to around €1548.00. Any suggestions or parts to swap out that might be worth a few extra bucks? I'd appreciate any help to finalize my list before ordering!
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Looks solid, but I'd suggest upgrading your SSD to something more reliable than the Kingston NV3. It's a lower-end drive and 1TB might not cut it for modern games. Consider going for at least 2TB, especially since game sizes just keep getting larger. You'll find storage fills up fast with just a few installs!
Thanks for the advice! I'm planning to start with the NV3 but I'll definitely consider a bigger SSD down the line since I'm mainly playing CS2 right now. But who knows, I might jump into some larger titles soon!