I'm looking to build a gaming PC that performs well at 1440p, aiming for good frame rates (FPS) while using medium to high settings. My budget is under $2000, and I'd love to hear suggestions for any upgrades or changes I should make to my current build. Additionally, I need recommendations for cases that provide decent airflow but are also compact, as my existing Carbide 200R is quite large. Here's what I currently have planned:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor
- **CPU Cooler**: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
- **Motherboard**: MSI PRO B850M-A WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard
- **Memory**: Crucial Pro Overclocking 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory
- **Storage**: Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X2 NVME Solid State Drive
- **Video Card**: Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card
- **Case**: Asus Prime AP201 MicroATX Mini Tower Case
- **Power Supply**: MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
The total cost comes out to about $1843.94.
3 Answers
The case you picked is good for airflow in a smaller form factor. Just make sure you're keeping it well-ventilated, especially with powerful components like your graphics card. Your setup should run smoothly!
This build looks solid for your budget! The RX 9070 XT and the Ryzen 5 9600X will perform really well at 1440p, allowing you to hit over 100 FPS on most games at high settings. If you're looking for some extra power down the line, consider bumping your power supply up to 850W for some headroom, though the 750W should be fine for now.
Are you close to a Microcenter? They often have great deals on CPUs and motherboards, and you might be able to save some money or get better components for your build.
Unfortunately, I'm not near one.
Thanks for the feedback!