I'm planning to build my first PC rather than buy a $3,200 prebuilt system. It will mainly be used for gaming, but I'll also use Ableton or FL Studio with many plugins and audio tracks, software development, and general multitasking. Gaming is still the priority.
My current parts list is a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an MSI B850 Gaming Pro WiFi6E motherboard and 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory in a bundle, an ASRock RX 9070 XT Steel Legend Dark 16GB graphics card, a Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, a Corsair Nautilus 360mm liquid cooler, an MSI 1000W 80+ Gold ATX 3.1 power supply, and a Phanteks XT Pro Ultra case. The estimated total is around $2,250–$2,400 before tax.
I'll install and activate Windows separately. Since I'm new to choosing PC parts, I'd like to know whether anything is overpriced, unnecessary, poorly matched, or worth upgrading. My main goal is a powerful system that will remain useful for several years.
1 Answer
The RX 9070 XT is a strong match for this build, and the case should provide plenty of airflow. Don’t reject the graphics card solely because of the brand; individual model quality, cooling, warranty, and price matter more than the logo. If you buy it, check reviews for temperatures and noise, and consider a mild undervolt later if you want lower power use and quieter operation.
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