I'm planning to build a gaming PC for around £1300 and would love to get some feedback before I dive into purchasing the components. The main games I want to play are Warzone, COD, and Minecraft (with modding involved) as well as general gaming. I'm going for a sleek white aesthetic with hopes of achieving solid current performance and future upgrade potential. Here's my planned setup:
- **CPU:** Ryzen 7 7700 – £210
- **Cooler:** Thermalright Frozen Infinity 240 ARGB – £50
- **Motherboard:** ASRock B650 Steel Legend WiFi AM5 – £160
- **RAM:** 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 – £193
- **Storage:** Crucial E100 1TB NVMe m.2 – £60-80
- **GPU:** RTX 4070 – £500
- **Case:** NZXT H6 Flow (White) – £62
- **PSU:** Corsair RM850e (2025) 850W – £85
Do you think I should consider a less expensive GPU for now and upgrade later? Are there other components where I could save some money while still leaving room for future improvements in both aesthetics and performance? Thanks in advance!
2 Answers
Looks good overall! I would suggest not going too cheap on the GPU since it'll affect your gaming experience, especially with the titles you mentioned. If you're not using ray tracing much, you might consider the RX 9060 XT instead of the 4070 for better performance in something like Minecraft, plus it usually offers more VRAM.
I think your build is solid! That Ryzen 7 7700 is a great choice and delivers excellent performance for its price. Just be cautious with the SSD – the TBW is pretty low on that Crucial E100. For a bit more money, you can find SSD options with 3 to 4 times the endurance, which can save you headaches in the long run.
Thanks for the tip! I didn't realize the SSD endurance was that low. Any recommendations for a more reliable SSD?