Hey everyone! I'm trying to build my first gaming PC and I need your input. I found a bunch of components and here's what I've put together:
* Case: iBUYPOWER Element 9 PRO Gaming Case - White
* Case Fans: 3x [RGB] CORSAIR iCUE LINK QX120 120mm White PWM Fan Pack
* Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 9 9900X Processor (12X 4.4GHz/64MB L3 Cache)
* Processor Cooling: CORSAIR iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX LCD 360mm Liquid Cooler - White
* Memory: 32 GB [16 GB X2] DDR5-6000MHz Memory Module - Kingston Fury Beast (RGB LED) - White
* Video Card: AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT - 16GB GDDR6 Asrock Steel Legend OC
* Motherboard: ASUS B650E MAX Gaming W - WiFi 6E, ARGB Header (3), USB Rear Ports (1 Type-C, 7 Type-A), M.2 Slot (3)
* Power Supply: 1000 Watt - CORSAIR RM1000e - Cybenetics Gold PCIe GEN 5 ATX 3.1, Fully Modular - White
* Primary Storage: 2TB Kingston Fury Renegade M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD - Read: 7300 MB/s, Write: 7000 MB/s
* Secondary Storage: 1TB Kingston Fury Renegade M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD - Read: 7300 MB/s, Write: 6000 MB/s
* Sound Card: 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
* Operating System: Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
I want to make sure this setup can handle games like Call of Duty, Fortnite, and GTA. I'm coming from console gaming, so this is all a bit new and confusing for me. What do you all think?
3 Answers
This looks like a solid build for gaming! Just to clarify though, are you sure you want to go with all these parts? There are some prebuilt options that might save you a bit of hassle if you're feeling overwhelmed. Also, your specs are more than enough for the games you mentioned!
It's great you aren't too budget-conscious! This setup will definitely give you a good gaming experience. Just make sure those fans fit well in your case for good airflow. Have fun!
Yeah, airflow is super important! Make sure you check the compatibility when you assemble everything!
Honestly, you might want to stick with just the 2TB SSD. 3TB of SSD storage is a bit over the top for gaming unless you're planning to store a massive library of games. You can always add more storage later if needed!
I agree! If you’re not too familiar with building PCs, checking out prebuilt options could help you avoid any headaches.