Hey everyone! I just sold my old desktop from 2020 and I'm considering a new, more compact setup. I've been tinkering with my build on PCPartPicker and I'm curious if it can handle 1080p gaming on high settings. I don't play games as often, but I still want a solid experience at that resolution. Since this is my first time building a PC, I'd really appreciate any constructive feedback. Thanks! Here's a [link to my build](https://imgur.com/a/BJxN6Jp).
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For gaming, I'd recommend looking into a 12GB RTX 5070, as it offers a substantial performance boost over an 8GB RTX 5060. At 1080p ultra settings, you're jumping from about 70 FPS to 107 FPS, which is a significant increase! Although AM5 chips are better, they can get pricey. You might want to consider upgrading to DDR5 for just about $30 more. I’ve put together a cheaper build that improves gaming performance considerably, and it even includes all necessary fans.
I'm a fan of small form factor PCs too! I recommend ideally aiming for a graphics card with more than 8GB of VRAM. You can find cases that are similar in size to the NR200 but can accommodate mATX motherboards, which can save you some cash if needed.
I'd suggest checking out the Ryzen 5 9600X — it's actually priced a dollar less than the 7600 on PCPartPicker. As for your graphics card, if you can squeeze a bit more out of your budget, consider upgrading to the 9060XT 16GB. It's not a huge jump in price, and I think you'll be way happier with the extra power for future gaming. But if you're sticking to 1080p, the 5060 8GB is decent, especially since it has those DLSS features.
I haven't used AMD cards before but if it means better performance down the line, I'm willing to try it! Also, I'm on the lookout for a cooler that fits my Cooler Master NR200 ITX case.
The suggestion of the 9060XT caught my attention, and I’ve seen enough reviews to feel confident about getting that card!