I'm looking to upgrade my PC and I want some feedback on my proposed build. Right now, I have a 1TB Kingston KC3000 SSD, a closed-loop water cooler, and a mid-tower case. Here's what I'm considering for the upgrade:
- **Motherboard**: Gigabyte B550M Aorus Elite Rev. 1.3 (Micro ATX, AMD AM4, DDR4)
- **Processor**: AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT (3.6 GHz base, 4.6 GHz max turbo, 6 cores, 12 threads, AM4)
- **Graphics Card**: XFX AMD Radeon RX 7600 (8GB GDDR6)
- **Memory (Option 1)**: 2x Kingston Fury Beast, 16GB, 3200MHz, DDR4
- **Memory (Option 2)**: 4x Kingston Fury Beast, 8GB, 3200MHz, DDR4
- **Power Supply**: C3tech Gaming PSU, 700W, 80 Plus Bronze
Do you want me to break down the performance, compatibility, and any possible bottlenecks?
4 Answers
Definitely go for the 2x16GB RAM option. It has a much better chance of running at the advertised speed. The rest of your build looks solid!
Appreciate it! I'll lock that in.
I suggest upgrading your power supply to a 750W Gold-rated unit since you're running a pump. It’ll give you that extra headroom.
If you're trying to keep costs down, consider going with a 14th Gen Intel CPU on DDR4. It might give you better future-proofing unless you already have AM4 components.
Looking into Intel could save me some bucks. Thanks!
I've got some AM4 stuff already, so I'm leaning towards sticking with AMD.
Quick question: Is your closed-loop cooler branded and compatible with AM4? Also, the Ryzen 5 5600GT might not be the best option if you're getting a dedicated GPU since it's mainly for setups without one. Also, be careful with the C3Tech PSU as it’s lesser-known outside Brazil, may want to look into its reliability. For RAM, I'd go 2 sticks for better stability.
Yes, the cooler is AM4 compatible, and I've had good experiences with C3Tech so far. What other GPUs do you recommend?
If it's budget-friendly, maybe look into the RX 6700 XT or something similar for better performance.
Thanks for the tip! It's great to hear that the RAM option is a better choice.