Hey everyone! I'm in the process of building my first gaming PC with a focus on keeping it quiet while aiming for solid performance at 1080p and 1440p resolutions, all for around £1050. Here's what I've picked out:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (8-core, boost up to 4.6GHz)
- **Cooler:** Arctic Freezer 36 (includes dual 120mm push-pull fans and MX-6 paste)
- **Motherboard:** MSI B550M PRO-VDH (microATX, AM4)
- **GPU:** ASUS Dual RTX 5060 OC 8GB GDDR7 (features DLSS 4 and 0dB tech)
- **RAM:** Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600MHz CL18
- **SSD:** Crucial P310 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 (7,100 MB/s)
- **PSU:** Corsair RM650e 2025 (Fully Modular, 80+ Gold)
- **Case:** Fractal Design Pop Silent Black TG (comes with 3 pre-installed Aspect 12 fans)
- **Extra fan:** be quiet! Silent Wings 4 (120mm)
- **Windows 11:** OEM key (~£15)
- **Wi-Fi:** TP-Link Archer TX55E PCIe WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2 card
I've got a few questions about this build:
1. Do you think it's balanced for the budget?
2. Are there any bottlenecks or components you would suggest swapping out?
3. Should I consider upgrading to a better GPU, like the 4060 Ti or RX 7700, with this budget?
4. Is the RTX 5060 a good choice for long-term 1080p/1440p gaming?
I'd really appreciate any advice or suggestions. Thanks in advance!
2 Answers
Why are you opting for an AM4 setup? It's an older generation, and for better future-proofing, I'd recommend going with an AM5 platform instead. That way, you'll get DDR5 RAM, and many motherboards come with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, saving you on that PCIe card cost!
I wouldn't recommend the RTX 5060. Instead, consider options like the RX 7700 XT or RTX 4060 Ti if you can find them cheaper. Also, swap out the Ryzen 7 5700X for a Ryzen 5 7500F; it will give you better performance at a lower price. For the motherboard, look for the Asrock B850M Pro-A Wi-Fi. And if budget allows, go for a CL30 6000MHz RAM kit—16GB or 32GB would work great! You might not even need that additional Wi-Fi card or the extra fan with this setup.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Check out this build I crafted: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/fXKPTM. What do you think?
I asked ChatGPT for help, and this was the build it suggested.