I'm getting ready to build my first PC and I'd love your input on my build! I've never owned a PC before, but with my brothers and friends getting some, I'm excited to dive in. I want something that can handle at least 1440p gaming with decent FPS. I'll primarily be playing single-player games and some basic multiplayer titles, so I don't need ultra-high FPS. Here's my parts list from PCPartPicker:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
- **CPU Cooler**: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition
- **Motherboard**: MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5
- **Memory**: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB DDR5-6000
- **Storage**: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB NVME SSD
- **Video Card**: Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7600 XT 16 GB
- **Case**: Lian Li LANCOOL 216 RGB ATX Mid Tower
- **Power Supply**: MSI MAG A750GL 750 W 80+ Gold Fully Modular
Total cost is about $1372.92. Let me know what you think!
3 Answers
Nice build! Just a heads up, I found an improved list that might give you some better specs for a similar price. Check it out [here](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rcHXzP).
If you're looking for a bit more graphics power, consider upgrading to the 9060XT. It's around the same price and performs about 30% better than the 7600XT. Also, switching to RAM with a CL30 timing could help too!
Your build looks solid! The Ryzen 7 and RX 7600 XT combo should definitely give you great performance at 1440p. Just make sure you have good airflow in your case, and you should be all set!

Thanks for the feedback! I'm really excited to get it all set up.