I'm putting together a new PC after using an old 1366 setup for 15 years and would love some advice. Specifically, I'm looking for thoughts on my graphics card, CPU, RAM, and especially the motherboard. Here's what I have so far:
1. **Graphics Card**: Inno3D GeForce RTX 5070 Twin X2 OC - 12 GB GDDR7, DLSS4, Price: 2,452.32 PLN
2. **Processor (CPU)**: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 - 8-core/16-thread @ 3.8 GHz, 32 MB cache, Price: 939 PLN
3. **Motherboard**: MSI X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI - AMD X870 chipset, built-in Wi-Fi, Price: 1,085.83 PLN
4. **Memory (RAM)**: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo - DDR5-6000 MHz, CL30, 32 GB (2×16 GB), Price: 568.19 PLN
5. **Power Supply (PSU)**: be quiet! Straight Power 12 - 850 W, 80 PLUS Gold, Price: 769 PLN
6. **Case**: be quiet! Silent Base 802 - Black, sound-damping panels, Price: 749 PLN
7. **SSD (M.2 NVMe)**: Kingston KC3000 2 TB - PCIe 4.0 x4, Price: 586.75 PLN
8. **CPU Cooler**: be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 - Black, tower-style air cooler, Price: 201.94 PLN.
Is everything compatible and do you think I can get away with a cheaper motherboard? Any suggestions would be appreciated!
2 Answers
Your motherboard choice seems a bit costly for what you’re building. You might want to look into a budget B650 or B850 instead—those will save you money without sacrificing performance. A few people have also recommended those as solid alternatives!
For the GPU, just make sure it has at least three fans to keep it cool. I’d also recommend switching to a case with a full mesh front panel for better airflow. If you do want to stick with be quiet!, consider the Pure Base 500DX.
Good call on the case! I'll look into getting one with a mesh front.
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll check out the B650 options.