I'm new to building PCs and I've spent about £850 on my components. Here's what I got:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X - £138
- **CPU Cooler**: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE - £39.99
- **Motherboard**: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI - £139.99
- **Memory**: CORSAIR VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 3200MHz - £137.99
- **Storage**: Samsung SSD 870 EVO, 500GB - £53
- **Video Card**: Intel ARC B580 12GB GPU - £218.99
- **Case**: Montech Extended ATX Mid Tower - £50
- **PSU**: MSI MAG A650GL - £73.89
Most parts haven't shipped yet, and I'm starting to worry if I overspent or bought the wrong stuff. I'm looking for feedback on my choices. Was this a bad deal?
5 Answers
Good choices, but I echo what others said, more storage is definitely needed! Consider a 1TB or even a 2TB SSD to avoid running out of space quickly.
Overall, your parts are good, but you overspent a bit in some areas. You might want to shop around a bit more next time. Also, enable re-sizeable BAR in your BIOS for the best performance with your Intel GPU!
You've got a solid set of parts for a basic AM4 build, but it looks like you could have saved a bit by going with AM5 technology instead, especially since AM4 prices are climbing. The B550 motherboard was a decent choice, but consider looking into cheaper alternatives that could give you a similar performance.
Decent build for your budget. Just ensure everything is compatible, especially the PSU wattage! You might want to upgrade that later if you plan to stick with this setup long-term.
Your build is decent for 1080p gaming, but I’d recommend upgrading your storage. 500GB fills up fast with modern games! A 1TB SSD would be a more practical choice, especially if you're planning to download multiple games.
Yeah, I agree! If you're sticking to a budget, looking at AM5 could really pay off with better performance down the line.