Hey everyone! I'm a high school student and currently saving up for a PC. I've spent the last month planning my build and here's what I'm looking at:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7700x - 275 euro
- GPU: RTX 5600 ti, 16 GB VRAM - 590 euro
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 Gaming AX V2 - 152 euro
- PSU: Alphagear Ascend, 80+ Gold 750W - 72 euro
- Cooler: Deepcool AK400 - 28 euro
- RAM: 16 GB DDR5 6000MHz (dual channel) - 275 euro
- SSD: Kingston NV3 1TB PCI Express 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 - 137 euro
I should be able to afford everything in about 7 to 8 months. My main questions are: Do I need anything else apart from a case? And should I change any components? I'm open to all suggestions!
4 Answers
It might be a bit premature to plan a build so far out. Tech changes quickly, and what looks good now might not be available or might have new alternatives come out in 7-8 months. I'd recommend checking back when you're about a week away from making your purchase!
Sounds like a good start! I would recommend considering a higher wattage PSU. Other adjustments depend on your total budget, but you seem to be on the right track. Just double-check everything again when you get closer to actually buying the parts.
It looks like you’re missing the RAM, storage option, and case. Also, are you sure about the GPU model? You might want to double-check that. If possible, drop your budget and where you're located to get more tailored advice!
Okay, I just updated the RAM to 16 GB! I’m from Romania, and I’m trying to save as much as I can over the next 7 months.
You shouldn't stress too much about specific parts right now. The market shifts rapidly, and you want to make sure you're picking the right components when the time comes. Also, I see you're missing RAM and storage in your list, so don't forget those!
Got it! I just updated to include the 16 GB of RAM. Thanks for pointing that out!
Thanks for the tip! I just wanted to have a goal in mind, but I’ll definitely update closer to my buying time.