Hey everyone! I'm excited to share my first self-built PC and I'd love to get your thoughts on it. I've put together a list of the parts I'm planning to use, and any advice on what to change (if anything) would be super helpful! Here's the breakdown of my build:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor - $369.99
- **CPU Cooler**: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE - $34.90
- **Motherboard**: MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX - $218.04
- **Memory**: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB DDR5-6000 - $81.99
- **Storage**: Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB NVMe SSD - $113.95
- **Video Card**: MSI SHADOW 3X OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti - $839.99
- **Case**: Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower - $139.99
- **Power Supply**: Corsair RM850e 850 W Fully Modular - $119.99
- **Operating System**: Microsoft Windows 11 Home - $119.99
- **Monitor**: Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27.0" 2560 x 1440 - $649.99
Total Cost: $2688.82
I really appreciate any pointers you might have!
2 Answers
Your build looks solid! A couple of things to consider: upgrading your RAM to CL30 could improve performance slightly, especially for your CPU. Also, I'm wondering about the OEM version of Windows you chose—do you really need the DVD version? You might want to switch to a USB version to avoid any hassle during installation.
I think your choices are great overall! If you want to save some cash, consider swapping your motherboard to a Gigabyte B650 Gaming X—it’s cheaper and still solid for performance. Regarding the SSD, you might find that the WD SN580 offers better speed for a similar price. Also, just a head’s up: OEM Windows can be tricky if you ever upgrade your hardware since it’s tied to your current build. You might wish to just grab the retail version instead.
Great suggestions! I’ll definitely check out the B650 and also look at the retail Windows option.
Thanks for the tips! I'm not sure why I picked the DVD version, honestly. I'll look into a USB version.