I'm building my first gaming PC, mainly because my son is really interested in gaming, even though I don't game myself. It took me a lot of time to choose the components, but I finally decided to just go for it. I'm a bit anxious and want to know if anything in my build is fundamentally flawed. Here's what I ordered:
- **Motherboard:** ASUS ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 9800X 3D
- **Cooler:** TR-Peerless Assassin 120 SE
- **SSD:** Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2
- **RAM:** G.Skill DDR5 32GB 6000 CL30
- **Power Supply:** ASUS ROG Thor 850W Platinum II
- **GPU:** ASUS TUF Gaming RX9070 XT OC
I wanted to get another Fractal Design R6 case because I'm a fan, but they're out of stock, so I'm considering the Be Quiet Silent Base 802 instead since noise is a priority for me. Any feedback or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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This build looks nice. If your budget allows, consider a B850 or X870 motherboard for better future-proofing and faster slots. I'd suggest the B850 Aorus Elite WiFi 7 if you ever want to explore that option!
Everything looks great! Your son should be able to handle any game with this setup!
Thanks, GamerDad! He usually plays games like Skyrim on his PS5, so I hope this works well for him. I did think about the 5070 Ti, but after the RAM price, the 9070 XT felt like a more sensible choice.
Looks perfect! Enjoy building it!
Thanks, Correx! I spent a long time considering options and watching reviews. It was pretty nerve-wracking hitting the 'buy' button. The hardest part was finding RAM that matches the motherboard QVL. Well, actually, paying nearly £400 for two RAM sticks was the real challenge!
Your choice of a case is solid! Cases with mesh fronts often provide better airflow, meaning they can be quieter. I had an R6 before and loved it, but my current setup with a Torrent is super quiet, even under load. Just make sure your fans have good airflow; it's key.
Thanks for the tips on mesh fronts! I'll keep that in mind. The Torrent looks great, but I’m worried about dust buildup showing through the glass, which would bug me.
Thanks for that, FutureProofFrog! Now you've got me thinking! I'm not super worried about future-proofing since I expect him to want to upgrade on his own next time around. But that Aorus does look pretty nice!