Hey everyone! I'm planning to build my first gaming PC and could really use your advice. My last PC was super old, and I ended up upgrading random parts over time until the graphics card failed while I was playing The Sims, haha. Now, I've put together this wishlist for my new setup, and I'd love your opinions before I make any purchases!
Here's my plan:
* **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 5600
* **GPU:** ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 EVO White OC Edition 8GB GDDR6
* **Motherboard:** MSI B550M Pro-VDH WiFi
* **RAM:** Corsair Vengeance 64GB (2x32GB)
* **Storage:** Kingston SSD NV2 NVMe SSD 1000GB
* **PSU:** ASUS Prime 750 W Gold 750W
* **Cooler:** The case I picked comes with 4 fans; is that enough coolin'?
* **Monitor:** Acer Nitro KG241Y 23.8" FHD (1920 x 1080)
I'm also going for a pretty aesthetic: the case is pink and I want white components (gotta skip the 'pink tax' for now). If you think there's a component I could downgrade or find a better deal on, please let me know! Also, I'm having a tough time choosing monitors, so if you have suggestions for one that's in my price range or cheaper, I'd appreciate it.
I want to play games like Fortnite, COD, CS, GTA Online, The Sims, Once Human, and Outlast, and I'd love to stream while playing too. Thanks so much for your help!
2 Answers
Hey! For gaming, 32GB of RAM is more than enough. You could definitely save some cash if you go with that instead of 64GB. Also, don't stress too much about the cooler—your Ryzen 5 comes with one that does the job, but a simple 120mm cooler can help a lot too if you're looking for extra performance. Your setup looks solid for 1080p gaming, just remember to tweak the settings a bit for those heavier titles.
Looks like you're on the right track! Just a heads up—getting the RTX 4060 might not be the best bang for your buck. The 7700XT can give you better performance for a similar price. And about your RAM, you really don't need 64GB; 32GB will definitely do the trick unless you're doing something super intensive. Just hit up PCPartPicker to see if you can find better prices around!
Great tips, thanks! I’ll check out the 7700XT and see if I can tweak my RAM choice.