I'm building my first PC and looking for advice on my current setup. It's intended for gaming, with plans to play titles like Hades II and Baldur's Gate. I'm trying to keep costs down. Here's what I've listed for my build:
- **CPU**: Intel Core i7-13700F 2.1 GHz 16-Core Processor
- **CPU Cooler**: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 70.84 CFM
- **Motherboard**: Gigabyte B760M GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR4 Micro ATX
- **Memory**: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18
- **Storage**: Samsung 9100 PRO 2 TB M.2 PCIe 5.0 NVME
- **Video Card**: Asus STRIX GAMING GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB
- **Case**: Corsair 3500X ARGB ATX Mid Tower
- **Power Supply**: Corsair RM650e 650 W Fully Modular
- **OS**: Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - Download 64-bit
- **Sound Card**: Creative Labs Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus
- **Case Fans**: Corsair RS120 ARGB 120 mm
I used PCPartPicker to design it, but I'm open to any improvements or possible issues. What do you think?
2 Answers
The GTX 1080 Ti is pretty outdated now, nearly a decade old! If you can get it used for under $200, that’s fine, but it's outperformed by newer cards like the RTX 5050 for not much more. Also, while the Samsung 9100 Pro SSD is super fast, it’s overkill for gaming. A good PCIe 4.0 SSD will give you similar performance for less cost. I’d suggest checking out brands like WD or Crucial for better value.
Your build looks decent overall, but what’s your budget and where are you located? There might be better value components for your needs. Definitely keep an eye on PCPartPicker for compatibility and price comparisons!
My budget is around $2500-$3000, and I'm on the West Coast.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll look into those SSD options and maybe a new GPU as well.