I'm putting together my first PC, and I'm debating whether to go for 32GB of RAM instead of sticking with the 16GB I have. Here's what I'm working with and the prices:
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 40MB ($282)
- Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Windforce OC ($514)
- ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WIFI ($197)
- Kingston 16GB (2x8GB DDR5 5600MHz CL40 FURY Beast) ($243)
- Crucial P510 1TB M.2 NVMe PCle Gen 5 ($118)
- Corsair Nautilus 360 RS ARGB ($107)
- Corsair RM750e ATX 3.1 ($99)
Total price comes to $1,555. I'm looking to keep my budget under $1,600, plus I already have a case that fits everything. I want to make sure I can play the upcoming FH6 with high FPS when it drops. Should I make any changes to lower the overall cost and upgrade the RAM, or is this build good as is?
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This build looks solid! If I were you, I'd consider switching to an 850W power supply like the Montech CENTURY II 850W. It's a great deal—around half the price of what you have listed—and still very capable. With those savings, you could definitely afford an upgrade to 32GB of RAM!
Just to clarify, do you have a case already? I didn't see one mentioned. Also, are you in the US and near a Microcenter? Is this build strictly for gaming, or do you plan on using it for productivity tasks as well?
I already have a case; it's the Corsair Frame 4000D, and this rig is just for gaming.