I'm planning to build a PC mainly for gaming at 1080p with a target of 75fps, and I want to upgrade to 1440p in the future. I chose the new Radeon RX 9060 XT because it seems to have an excellent price-to-performance ratio based on the benchmarks I've looked at. Here's my build:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 3.7 GHz 6-Core
- CPU Cooler: Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 SE
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI Micro ATX
- Memory: Patriot Viper Venom 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000
- Storage: Kingston NV3 1TB NVME SSD
- Video Card: PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
- Case: Montech AIR 100 ARGB MicroATX
- Power Supply: ADATA XPG Core Reactor II VE 750W
The total comes to around €992.96, which fits my budget of €1000. If there are any parts that are questionable, or if I could save money elsewhere, I would appreciate your feedback. I'm also located in Germany, which might be relevant. Thanks in advance!
5 Answers
You did a great job maximizing value! This setup should handle your goals without any issues.
This is probably the best list I’ve seen here. I don't see any major issues, so enjoy your new PC!
Your build looks solid to me! Just make sure to check the power supply rating on tier lists; if it's rated well, you should be good to go.
If you're considering, I'd suggest comparing the Reaper, Pulse, and Prime 9060 XTs. The Prime model seems to have better cooling based on its size. Check out this comparison here: [Tech Power Up comparison](https://www.techpowerup.com/review/powercolor-radeon-rx-9060-xt-reaper-8-gb/39.html).
Consider these changes:
- Look at a better motherboard for future upgrades.
- The RAM you chose is decent but slightly optimized for Intel.
- I suggest a better PSU as well. The RX 7800 XT is an option, though it's a bit pricier.
Thanks for your suggestions! I think I'll definitely look into the motherboard upgrade. The PSU seems solid according to tier lists, and I'm keeping my budget under €1000, so I’ll stick with the 9060 XT for now.
I checked it, and it's rated A+, so I think I’m all set.