I'm building a mid-range gaming PC and would love some feedback on my parts. Here's what I've selected so far:
- **CPU:** Ryzen 5 9600x
- **Motherboard:** MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max WiFi or Gigabyte B850 Gaming WiFi 6 ATX
- **GPU:** RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
- **RAM:** G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5 or Kingston Fury RGB Beast 32GB DDR5
- **Storage:** Kingston NV3 2TB M.2 NVMe
- **Case:** DEEPCOOL CG530 or MSI MAG FORGE 130A Airflow Mid Tower
- **Cooler:** NOCTUA NH-D15 Chromax Black CPU Cooler
- **Power Supply:** MSI MAG 850W
I already have a monitor set up and I'll be using my old keyboard and mouse. Note that the second products listed are alternatives!
3 Answers
Just a heads-up, there’s a big difference in performance between the RTX 5070 Ti and the 5060 Ti! Be sure you're clear on which one you want for your gaming needs.
You might want to swap the cooler for the Thermalright Phantom Spirit and consider getting a better SSD. Those could really up your performance.
What SSDs do you recommend? I've been eyeing the WD Black SN7100 or the Crucial T500.
What resolution are you planning to game at? That might help determine if your parts are really suitable for your needs.
I’ll be gaming at 1440p.
Just checked—my local store has the 5070 Ti for $2011 and the 5060 Ti for $1060 (not USD). Crazy pricing!