Hey everyone! I'm about to build my first PC and I've put together a list on PCPartPicker. I'd really appreciate it if you could take a look and let me know if there are any major flaws or poor choices. Just to mention, I know the CPU is a bit overkill for the GPU, but I do a lot of CPU-intensive gaming and multitasking. Here's my build:
**CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor
**CPU Cooler**: Thermalright Frozen Notte ARGB 72.37 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
**Motherboard**: ASRock B850M Pro-A Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard
**Memory**: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory
**Storage**: TEAMGROUP MP33 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
**Video Card**: Asus PRIME GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB Video Card
**Case**: Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case
**Power Supply**: Fractal Design Ion+ 660P 660 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
**Wireless Adapter**: TP-Link Archer TXE72E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax PCIe x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
**Total Cost**: $2509.52
2 Answers
I think your CPU and GPU combo looks solid for gaming, but you might want to consider a full ATX motherboard since it could be cheaper and you wouldn't need a separate Wi-Fi dongle. Also, the PSU seems a bit pricey for what you get—check for better deals! Plus, 660W might not be enough for future upgrades.
You might save some cash by looking at alternatives! For example, I found some good deals on Ryzen processors at Canada Computers. They had great prices on a Ryzen 5 7600X3D and a decent RTX 5070 setup, which could work well for your needs. Just a thought!
I appreciate the suggestion! I've never ordered from Canada Computers, so I'm a bit hesitant. Any other places you recommend?