I just finished my first PC build and I'd love to get some feedback! Here are the specs:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-14400F
- CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
- Motherboard: MSI B760M Gaming Plus WIFI (mATX)
- RAM: Kingston FURY Beast 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
- Storage: WD Blue SN5000 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0
- GPU: Asus PRIME GeForce RTX 5060 8GB
- Case: Corsair 3000D RGB Airflow ATX Mid Tower
- PSU: Corsair RM650e 650W Fully Modular, 80+ Gold
Total cost was around $1095. Let me know what you think!
3 Answers
Overall, I think you did a great job! It's a solid build for a budget and looks well-balanced. You're set for some decent gaming and productivity!
I have to say, putting the 5060 in there isn’t the best choice. For about $70 more, you could have gone for an RX 9060 XT with 16GB of VRAM, or even a 5060 Ti which would have been a much better option if you're sticking with NVIDIA. In general, a card with 16GB will help future-proof your build!
Thanks for the suggestion! I was actually considering the RTX 3060 12GB because it was about the same price, but then I saw benchmarks showing the RTX 5060 being 50% stronger. The RX 9060 XT is around $100 more in my region, which is out of my budget.
What region are you in? With that budget, you might want to look into pairing a 7600X with a 9060 XT instead.
I'm in Jordan. The 7600X is quite a bit more expensive than the i5-14400F, and it doesn’t seem worth it for just a slight performance gain at such a hefty price increase. Plus, the RX 9060 is pricier than the 5060 here, so it wouldn’t fit my budget.
Thank you!