I'm getting ready to build my first PC and I'm looking for some recommendations! I've got a budget of around $1,000, and I plan to use it mainly for gaming—specifically games like Roblox and Fortnite, nothing too hardcore. I also want to live stream. Here's what I'm planning to include in my build:
- Corsair 650w 80 Plus Bronze PSU
- Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 V3 CPU Cooler
- AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3d CPU
- Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX V2 Motherboard
- Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 Master GPU
- Kingston NV3 1TB Storage
- Kingston Fury Beast 16GB RAM (I wanted 32GB, but prices are high right now)
- Phanteks XT Pro Ultra Mid Tower Case
Any suggestions or improvements would be greatly appreciated!
2 Answers
Consider switching to a B850 motherboard; it might only cost you an extra $20 and could offer better value. For RAM, aim for 6000 MHz and see how much you can spend within your budget. Your CPU and GPU choices are solid for the games you're targeting, so you should be good there!
You might want to look into buying some used parts and consider an AM4 build—it could cost around $600 for a really good setup. The prices for AM5 RAM are pretty high right now and you won't need that for the games mentioned, so save some cash!
I totally agree! Going with reputable brands for your PSU is crucial; one mistake there can lead to major headaches. Stick with well-known names to avoid issues.