I'm building my first gaming PC on a budget of around $1350 and need some help checking the compatibility of the components I've selected. Here's what I have so far:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
- **CPU Cooler**: ENDORFY Fera 5 Dual Fan CPU Cooler
- **Motherboard**: Gigabyte B650M GAMING WIFI6E Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard
- **Memory**: PNY Performance 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR5-4800 CL40
- **Storage**: Western Digital WD Blue SN5000 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
- **Video Card**: ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB
- **Case**: Genesis Irid 503 ATX Mini Tower Case
- **Power Supply**: MSI MAG A550BN 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified PSU
- **Monitor**: AOC 24G4XE 23.8" 1920 x 1080 180 Hz Monitor
Are these parts all compatible? Are there any suggestions for cheaper alternatives I could use without increasing my total cost? Thanks!
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I'd recommend not going for the 8 GB version of the RX 9060 XT if you can manage it. There’s a 16 GB version available, which would give you better performance in the long run, especially for gaming at higher resolutions. But I get that it might push your budget a bit! If you share your current price for the 8 GB, maybe we can figure out what you can change or sacrifice to afford the 16 GB.
Yeah, the 16 GB version is definitely more expensive than I can handle right now. Trying to keep within budget is tough!