Hey everyone! I'm gearing up to replace my old laptop and I'm looking at my first custom gaming PC build. The main use will be for gaming at 1440p, but I'm a bit worried that I might be overkill on the components, particularly with the power supply and I don't know what wattage to settle on. PCPartPicker suggests around 400W, but I'd love some advice on what I should actually aim for. I'd like to keep my case and storage at 2TB solid-state. Here's the build I've put together!
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You’re definitely on the right track with your build! For 1440p gaming, the RX 9060 XT should serve you well. If you're concerned about the power supply, you might want to shave some watts off, especially if you're not planning on overclocking. Something around 650-700W should be plenty for your setup. Just make sure your PSU is also of good quality. Good luck!
As long as it's a reputable brand, you'll be fine! Make sure to look into any potential bottlenecks with your CPU and GPU as well.
It looks like you've got a great set of components. The Ryzen 5 7600X is a fantastic choice, but if you're feeling like you want to save, maybe consider the 7500F model, which is a bit less cost but still capable for gaming at 1440p. Also, don't stress too much about the cooler unless you're planning heavy overclocking. Keeping it simple might save you some cash!
Yeah, the 7500F is a solid alternative, and with a good airflow case, you should be fine without liquid cooling.
Exactly! Standard air coolers are often enough for moderate gaming builds.
For your PSU, I recommend sticking to a quality brand and getting something around 750W to future-proof it a bit. The GPU might not be overkill but do keep an eye on performance vs. price across different brands. You could also look into slightly cheaper alternatives for RAM and still get solid performance.
Good idea to future-proof! Also, consider checking performance benchmarks for the GPUs.
Right? Sometimes you pay more for aesthetics than performance in these builds!
That's solid advice! A 650W should give you enough headroom for future upgrades without compromising stability.