I'm considering building a new gaming PC and wanted to get some feedback on my current part list before I make any purchases. Here's what I have so far:
- PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6 Core 12 Threads Unlocked 4.4GHz AM4 65W Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
- Cooler Master GX II 850W 80+ Gold Fully Modular ATX 3.1 Power Supply
- Kingston FURY Beast Black KF432C16BBK2/16 16GB (2x8GB) 3200Mhz DDR4
- Cooler Master Elite 681 Dual-Chamber ATX Case - Black
- 1TB Samsung 990 EVO PLUS M.2 NVMe Gen4 SSD
- Thermalright Assassin X 120 R Digital Black ARGB CPU Cooler
- ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS WiFi II AMD AM4 ATX Motherboard
Are there any changes I should consider, or is it good to go?
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Your setup looks solid, but keep in mind that going with the AM4 platform means fewer upgrade options in the future. If you're aiming to upgrade later, it might be worth looking at an AM5 option like the 7600X to stay future-proofed. Still, if you're content with AM4 for now—especially with the current DDR5 pricing—this build is certainly good! Just remember, future upgrades will likely require a new motherboard and RAM too.
I get that, but if I really want to upgrade later, I can swap out the motherboard as well. Plus, DDR5 is just too expensive right now.