Is My First PC Build Good to Go?
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TechnoWizard99
Hey everyone! I'm a newbie to PC building and I'm planning to assemble my very first PC in a few days. I want to ensure that all the components I'm buying are compatible and suited for my needs, so I'm reaching out for some advice. Here's what I've got planned:
**New from Amazon:**
- Crucial Pro DDR4 RAM 32GB Kit (on sale for £37)
- MSI A520M PRO Motherboard (picked for its SSD heatsinks, on sale for £45)
- Thermalright Assassin King 120 SE CPU cooler (decent one, on sale for £15)
- MSI MAG A650BN Power Supply Unit, 650w (on sale for £49)
- Montech XR Schwartz Case (£56)
**New/Used from CEX:**
- AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB GDDR6 (founders edition, priced at £150; unsure about grade)
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (6C/12T at 3.5GHz, priced at £85; same speculation as the GPU)
- Crucial P3 Plus 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD (£58; same speculation)
- Acer VG220Q 21" Gaming Monitor, 75Hz (good grade for £50)
**Total:** Approximately £565 or $760.
I know the prices for some used parts seem a bit high, but I'm trading in items for store credit, which gives me a better deal. Just to give you context, I'm on a tight budget as a teenager, so I'm already going £60 into debt to cover the monitor and a keyboard I forgot to factor in. The only potential hiccup I've found is that I might need to update the motherboard BIOS. Please let me know if you see any issues with my build!
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It looks like you're aiming for a solid build, but be careful with the AM4 parts—some new options might be better in terms of longevity. Still, with your budget, you’re getting a decent setup! Just make sure you keep an eye on cooling, especially with that CPU cooler. Good luck!
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Honestly, it's impressive how you're managing to make this work on a tight budget! If you need it for school right away, go for it. However, it might be worth saving more if you can, just to ensure you get the most out of your investment in the long run.
TechnoWizard99: Yeah, I really do need it for school and gaming, so I'm hoping this will last me a bit!
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BuildMaster201: Yeah, I think for the price you’re going with, it’s fine for now. But if you can save a bit more in the future, upgrading to a newer model might give you better performance!