Hey everyone! I'm building my first PC and I've selected a bunch of components. I just want to make sure that everything I've picked is compatible with each other. Here's what I've chosen:
- **GPU**: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 8Gb Windforce OC ($310)
- **CPU**: Intel Core i5 13400F ($106)
- **Cooler**: iD Cooling SE-224-XTS ARGB ($22)
- **Motherboard**: MSI Pro B760-P ($111)
- **RAM**: Netac Shadow II DDR4 (2x16Gb) ($50)
- **Case**: ZALMAN Z10 Black ($77)
- **Storage**: 1TB ADATA Legend 900 ($69)
- **Power Supply**: 650W Chieftec (BDF650C) ($80)
Total cost is about $870. I've checked that everything should fit together, but as a first-timer, I want to confirm this with the pros. The PC will be used for gaming, streaming, and light video editing, and my budget was around $800-850. Any insights you can offer would be much appreciated! Thanks!
3 Answers
You should definitely use PCPartPicker to check for compatibility. It’s super helpful and will let you know if anything's off. Just make sure to double-check everything!
Are you in the US? If so, I can suggest some alternatives that might offer better performance for a similar price. Just a little extra could get you a much stronger build!
Nope, I'm not in the US, and the GPU alone is about $428 for me, so I’m trying to keep it in check.
Your GPU choice seems a bit limited for gaming and streaming. Some of your parts look outdated too. If you're serious about gaming and streaming, consider looking into an AM5 build with DDR5 at around $900 for a more future-proof setup.
I forgot to mention, it will be for gaming, streaming, and light video editing. I'm really new to this, and after hours of research, this seemed like a good starting point.
I did check that, and everything was green, but I just want to be extra sure, you know? Better safe than sorry!