Hey everyone! I've decided to upgrade my PC, aiming for a high-end build that's perfect for 1440p gaming on a single monitor. My budget is up to €2,500, and I play a variety of games, including some that are quite CPU-intensive, like MMORPGs. I currently have an MSI RTX 3060 and an i7 12700K, but I'd like to play at max or high settings and ensure the build lasts a good while. Here's what I have so far:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (€369)
- **CPU Cooler**: Noctua NH-D15 (€119.90)
- **GPU**: MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16G INSPIRE 3X OC (€859)
- **PSU**: 850W be quiet! Pure Power 13 M (€131.90)
- **Storage**: SAMSUNG 870 EVO 250GB (for OS), SAMSUNG 9100 PRO 2TB (€229.90) (for games)
- **Motherboard**: MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK (€169.90)
- **RAM**: Kingston FURY DIMM 32GB DDR5-5600 (€111.90)
- **PC case**: be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow (€74.90)
I'm open to suggestions for better price-to-performance ratios or if there are any bottlenecks in my build. I've also checked compatibility using PCPartPicker. Looking forward to your suggestions! Thanks in advance!
P.S. I'm planning to upgrade my GPU first and see how it goes from there, as I've heard a lot about newer SSDs and RAM I need to catch up on!
4 Answers
You might want to consider switching your CPU cooler. The Thermalright PA120 is just as effective and costs a fraction of the price compared to the Noctua. Also, the Samsung 870 EVO is getting old; if you’re just looking for a boot drive, you could partition a newer drive instead. It’s worth asking if you actually need PCIe 5 speeds with your build, given the cost of the Samsung 9100 pro. And don't forget to check out the B850 motherboards — they’re quite solid! For RAM, aim for 32GB of DDR5 at 6000MHz; it seems to be the sweet spot for Ryzen setups.
Honestly, if you’re gaming at 1440p and already have an i7 12700K, you might be able to save some cash by only upgrading your GPU. Your CPU should handle most games without breaking a sweat. If you still feel like you need an upgrade after that, tackling the CPU would be easier later on, and it'll save you some money up front! What games do you typically play?
To give you proper advice, I recommend breaking down the costs of each component so we can see where you can save. However, I agree that the 6000MHz RAM is ideal for Ryzen builds. Definitely something to consider!
I just added the prices for each part to my post! Looking into RAM now like suggested.
Good tip on the RAM! I definitely need to do more research on NVMe SSDs since I’m not too familiar with what makes them powerful. Is the motherboard a bottleneck if I go for faster SSD speeds?