Are There Any Problems With This $2,300 Gaming PC Build?
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MellowCactus47
I'm moving from an Xbox Series X to PC and have put together a first draft with a total cost of roughly $2,300. Some component prices are lower for me because of cashback offers, business pricing, or items I found locally. I already own the peripherals and will be gaming on a 32-inch Samsung G7 QD-OLED monitor (LS32HG732SNXZA). The planned build includes a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Radeon RX 9070 XT, 32GB of DDR5 memory, a 2TB NVMe SSD, and an 850W power supply. Are there any poor component choices, compatibility concerns, or oversights I should address before buying?
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The motherboard, memory, and power supply look overpriced for what they provide. You could likely save quite a bit by choosing a less expensive B850 board, more reasonably priced DDR5, and a comparable quality 850W unit. The graphics card also appears to be around $100 more expensive than necessary, so it’s worth comparing other RX 9070 XT models.
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An 850W power supply should be sufficient for this setup, assuming it’s a reputable unit with the appropriate connectors. The 9800X3D and RX 9070 XT don’t require a 1,000W model, so moving up to one would mostly add cost rather than meaningful headroom.
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