Hey everyone! I'm putting together my first PC, and it's a pretty big investment for me. I want to make sure everything is compatible before I dive into buying parts. Here's the link to my build on PCPartPicker: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZX3XzP. Any advice you can offer would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Yes, it's technically compatible, but it's not the best build. The 7700X matches the 7600/X or 9600X in gaming performance. Also, an AIO cooler is generally overkill unless the price is right. Your motherboard is pricey; a $140 one performs the same. Plus, your RAM is on the slower side—try to get 6000MHz CL30 with Expo settings. There are better NVMe options for the same price too, and your GPU seems overpriced; if you cut costs smartly, you could upgrade to something like the 5070. Also, your PSU isn't great; a top-tier PSU typically comes with a 10-year warranty, whereas yours is just 5 years.
It looks like you could get the same, if not better, performance for about $300 less. Honestly, spending that much on a motherboard seems unnecessary. The 9600X is currently the best value for gaming CPUs since it performs nearly the same as the 7700X and 9700X but is cheaper. Just keep in mind that more cores don’t necessarily mean better gaming performance. Check out my alternative build here: [https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9rWd2x](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9rWd2x).
Thanks, I’ll look into that! I just want to make sure that all components will be compatible and that there won't be any issues like overheating or the power supply not keeping up.
I think you're really overspending on the motherboard. If features are important and you're planning on future upgrades, go for it. Otherwise, consider downgrading to save some cash.
You're right, I’m not planning on upgrading anytime soon. After thinking it over, I’ll aim for a cheaper motherboard.
If you're looking for something cheaper and significantly better, here's a solid build: [https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xwKLgn](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xwKLgn). It seems you want a white-themed build without RGB, so I tried to keep that theme intact. (You can always disable the RGB on the AIO and extra fans if you change your mind.)