Can you review my first gaming PC build under $1,750?
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MellowCedar42
I'm building my first PC and would appreciate a sanity check before spending around $1,750. I'm planning to buy the parts from a local computer retailer because of its bundle deals, and I'd like to use Bazzite as the operating system. The main purpose will be gaming, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Just Cause 3, and Baldur's Gate 3. I'll also use it for browsing, light 3D modeling, and game development.
My planned parts are:
- Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- Gigabyte X870 Gaming WiFi6 motherboard
- Radeon RX 9070 GRE Reaper
- 32GB G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5 memory
- Crucial P310 1TB SSD with heatsink
- Corsair RM750e 750W power supply
- Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 cooler
- NZXT H6 Flow RGB case
Does this look balanced, and are there any parts I should change for better gaming, modeling, or development performance?
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I’d compare the RX 9070 GRE carefully against the regular RX 9070 XT. The GRE is noticeably slower and has less VRAM, so the XT could be a better long-term choice if you can justify spending roughly $200 more. If that would push you over budget, the GRE is still a reasonable compromise.
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The build generally looks reasonable. The SSD probably doesn’t need a separate heatsink because the motherboard may already include one, but keeping the version with a heatsink is perfectly fine if it costs less.
MellowCedar42: That version was actually cheaper, so I’ll stick with it.
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For 3D rendering and some development tools, Nvidia cards can have broader software support. Rendering also benefits from more CPU cores, so a higher-core-count Intel processor could be worth considering if you find one at a similar price. Check what’s available from your retailer, since the exact model you were considering may not be stocked.
MellowCedar42: I was also considering Intel because of the extra cores, but I couldn’t find that particular model in stock. Is there another Intel option you’d recommend?
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MellowCedar42: I considered the XT, but the extra $200 is a pretty big jump for me.