Hey everyone!
I'm in the process of upgrading my PC, which I mainly use for gaming, and I'd love your thoughts on my planned build. My current setup (built in 2019) isn't cutting it anymore, especially with games like Rust and CoD Warzone. I'm aiming for a smooth 144 FPS on at least medium settings while keeping my existing monitors (both 1080p).
I've sold my old PC for £500 (excluding monitors and peripherals), which gives me a budget of around £1000 to spend on new parts, totalling about £1500 when combined with the sale. Originally, I thought an upgrade was enough, but it seems more cost-effective to build new.
I've been looking at the Outstanding tier on Logical Increments and making some tweaks based on my needs. The main thing I need advice on is whether I'm getting good value for money with the parts I've chosen, especially given the fluctuating prices in the current market. For instance, should I opt for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D at around £350 over the Ryzen 5 7600X3D, or consider dropping down to the £490 RTX 5070 instead of the RX 9070, which jumped up to £690?
I'd really appreciate any feedback, whether on my specific parts or the pricing! Thanks in advance! Here's the parts list I've drafted:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor (£350.81 @ Amazon UK)
- CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM (£32.00 @ Computer Orbit)
- Motherboard: MSI PRO X870-P WIFI ATX AM5 (£209.99 @ Amazon UK)
- RAM: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 (£114.76 @ Amazon UK)
- GPU: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9070 16 GB (£692.99 @ MoreCoCo)
- PSU: MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX (£89.95 @ AWD-IT)
- NVME SSD (2 TB): Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 (Free)
- Case: Montech XR ATX Mid Tower Case (£49.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Total: £1538
Also, is £500 a fair price for my current PC? Here are its specs for reference:
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I've taken a peek at your parts list, and it looks pretty solid overall! If you're trying to save some cash, you might want to consider switching the drives; WD Black drives are just as reliable and generally cheaper. Pairing the Ryzen 7 7800X3D with the RX 9070 will definitely boost your performance on 1080p, especially with those monitors you've got. Also, maybe think about future-proofing a bit by sticking to one NVMe SSD for now and adding another later if you need more storage. Here's a build I'm suggesting: [link].
Thanks a ton for the feedback! I’ll definitely consider getting just one NVMe for now, and I appreciate the heads up about the WD Black!
Also, it sounds like I should keep an eye on GPU prices before making a final decision. Would you recommend waiting to see if they drop?