I've been getting my feet wet with PCs, but my knowledge is pretty basic. I feel it's finally time to build my own! After some research, I've put together a build, but I'm unsure if it's solid or if anything could be improved. I'm aiming for a budget-friendly setup that lasts at least 7-10 years.
The PC is primarily for gaming, especially new titles like Battlefield 6, Helldivers 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and GTA 6. I want to be able to enjoy these games with good performance, ideally at 80+ fps at 1080p. Streaming or content creation isn't on my radar; I just want to game comfortably without hardware limitations.
Here's my build: [PCPartPicker Link](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kMz8Lc). Thanks in advance for your help!
2 Answers
Your build looks good overall! A couple of things to consider:
- For the Ryzen 9600X, you don’t need a super powerful cooler. These CPUs are made for efficient cooling, so a simpler cooler like the Thermalright Assassin 120 SE would work fine.
- Since you’re playing AAA games, have you thought about upgrading to 1440p? If you're into that, you might want a Radeon 9070 for better performance. But if you're okay with 1080p, the 9060 XT is still a solid choice.
You might want to cut some costs on the cooler and Windows license. But aiming for a setup that lasts 7-10 years? That's a bit ambitious with how fast technology evolves. Have you thought about going with an AM4 build for better value? It'll still handle 1080p gaming just fine.
Thanks for the tip! What specific cooler and Windows options do you recommend?
I found a Cooler Master Hyper 212 cooler that’s only about 20 bucks. What do you think? As for 1440p, it sounds nice, but I'm not sure it's essential for me right now.