I'm planning to build my first PC, and I'm really excited about it! My previous setup was a laptop with a GeForce GTX 1050, so this should be a significant upgrade.
My aim is to play games at high settings on 1080p, but I might switch to a 1440p monitor in the future. I want to make sure I can still play comfortably at medium-high settings on that resolution.
The games I want to enjoy include Red Dead Redemption, Call of Duty, Battlefield 6, Hogwarts Legacy, and similar titles.
Here's what I'm planning for my build:
- GPU: 5060 8GB or RX 9060 XT Gaming OC 16GB
- CPU: Ryzen 7 7600X
- CPU Cooler: Arctic Freezer 36 120mm
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 Eagle AX
- RAM: Corsair DDR5 6000MHz 16x2
- SSD: Crucial P3 1TB Gen4
- Power Supply: Corsair CX750W
- Tower: MSI MAG 112R
The total cost will be around 1000 euros. I'm also considering upgrading the GPU later, depending on how well the 5060 performs in games.
3 Answers
You can't pair that Ryzen 7 7600X CPU with the B650 motherboard since they have different socket types. You could either go with a B550 motherboard or upgrade to a CPU that belongs to the 7000/9000 series.
Just to clarify, the motherboard uses an AM5 socket, while the CPU is AM4, making them incompatible. Definitely double-check compatibility before purchasing!
Thanks for pointing that out! I’ll make sure to update my list.
The RX 9060 XT is likely to give you better performance at a similar price compared to the 5060. I’d say it’s worth the extra investment!
Thanks for the tip! I might switch to the 9060 XT since it’s only 80 euros more.
Got it, thanks! Should I consider the Ryzen 7 7700X, or do you have other recommendations?