I'm trying to build a gaming PC with a budget of around £2000 in the UK. I'd really appreciate any feedback on the parts I've chosen. Here's my current parts list:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor - £382.99
- **CPU Cooler**: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE - £30.08
- **Motherboard**: MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 - £179.49
- **Memory**: Klevv FIT V 32 GB DDR5-6000 - £299.99
- **Storage**: Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2 TB NVMe SSD - £259.99
- **Graphics Card**: XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB - £569.99
- **Case**: Phanteks XT PRO ATX Mid Tower - £44.99
- **Power Supply**: NZXT C850 850W 80+ Gold - £84.98
- **Custom Fans**: Thermalright TL-C14C X3 140mm Fan - £13.79
**Total**: £1866.29
I'm looking for your thoughts and suggestions on any changes I should make!
3 Answers
You should definitely try compiling your build on a part picker site to keep track of everything. It really helps! Once you've done that, you can share it for more tailored advice and any potential savings.
Your build looks solid, but I think you might be overpaying. The parts you listed add up to about £1715 without a GPU or SSD, which seems steep. I built a similar setup with a 9800X3D and an RX 9070 XT for around £1606. I suggest looking for a better airflow case and a basic fan pack for cooling. Here’s my optimized parts list:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core
- **Cooler**: Thermalright Phantom Spirit - performs similar to a 240mm AIO for less.
- **Motherboard**: A budget-friendly B850 with WiFi.
- **Memory**: Still keep the 32GB that you have.
- **Graphics Card**: A 9070 XT will greatly improve your gaming performance.
- **Case**: You can get a case that's affordable and has good airflow with some added fans.
- **Power Supply**: Stick with a quality 850W PSU, great for future upgrades.
You can check out my list for details. I think you'll be happier with the performance and cost!
Thanks for your input! I’m pleasantly surprised it’s cheaper; I’ll definitely look into your suggestions.
Just a heads up, I'd avoid buying high-value components like the CPU, RAM, or GPU from Amazon or any courier that uses Evri. They can be a bit unreliable with deliveries, and I wouldn't want my new hardware just sitting out in the rain on my doorstep.
Is it mainly due to delivery issues? That's a good point; I wouldn’t want that to happen either!
I already did! Just updated it above!