I'm building a gaming PC from scratch for my boyfriend and I could really use some feedback before I start ordering the parts! He plays a wide variety of games, including GTA 6, Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, Assassin's Creed, and EAFC, with Football Manager being his most played game. His main goal is to have high-quality visuals and performance, playing on max settings smoothly. I'd also like it to be quieter than his current PC, which is really noisy. This PC is just for gaming and occasionally streaming YouTube.
I've chosen components with a budget of around $1900 (12,200 DKK), but I can stretch it to about $2250 (14,500 DKK). He currently uses 1440p 144Hz monitors and seems to prefer Intel and Nvidia. I'm a complete newbie to building PCs, but I have a friend willing to help! I ran all the parts through PCPartPicker and only found a warning about an older BIOS version on the motherboard, which I'll need to look into more.
Here's my current list:
- **Motherboard:** ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI
- **CPU:** Intel Core i7-14700KF Raptor Lake-S
- **CPU Cooler:** Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 A-RGB
- **GPU:** MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GAMING TRIO OC WHITE
- **Memory:** Kingston FURY Beast DDR5-6000 16GB (2x16GB)
- **Storage:** Kingston NV3 SSD 2TB
- **Tower:** NZXT H7 Flow (2024)
- **Power Supply:** Thermaltake ToughPower GT Snow 850W
I also want to add some extra cooling fans, but haven't decided on them yet. I'm aiming for a build that will last about 3-4 years before we consider upgrades. Thanks for taking the time to read my post!
3 Answers
I suggest going for 32GB of DDR5-6000 RAM instead of the 16GB. Hogwarts Legacy can be resource-hungry, and 32GB will keep you covered for future titles too. Also, make sure to check for a BIOS update for your motherboard, as newer Intel processors might need it to function correctly. You'll want to look into the BIOS flashback feature for safety, which is sometimes called QFlash or MFlash.
You might want to think about this build: [PCPartPicker Part List](https://dk.pcpartpicker.com/list/qVZLMC) It uses an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, which is great for gaming. Also, it lists a nice AIO cooler that could give you better performance. Just focus on one big SSD unless you really need lots of storage.
This looks fantastic! Thanks for the detailed options. I might consider that AIO cooler for aesthetics. Really appreciate your help!
Consider switching to an AM5 setup if your budget allows. With what you're spending, you could grab an X3D CPU, which would perform better in gaming. Instead of two SSDs, I recommend going for one larger SSD (1-2TB) for games and Windows, plus a separate HDD for storage if needed. You could save some money on the CPU and motherboard to invest more in the GPU, maybe aiming for an RTX 5070 or even the Ti version for extra power.
Thanks for the suggestion! The SSD is mainly being reused from his old build, but I see your point about the setup. I’ll check out those 5070 options!
Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely check the BIOS update situation. And just to clarify, I actually meant to pick a 32GB kit; I just copied the name wrong in my post. Appreciate your help!