Is My PC Upgrade Part List Solid?
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TechGuru42
I'm upgrading my PC after about 7 years, trying to make the most of the current prices despite a limited budget. I'm either going to keep my old SSD or buy a new one. Here's my part list:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor - £146.30
- **CPU Cooler**: Corsair NAUTILUS 240 RS ARGB 74.37 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler - £79.98
- **Motherboard**: Gigabyte B850M EAGLE WIFI6E ICE Micro ATX AM5 - £144.94
- **Memory (x2)**: Crucial 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL46 - £57.50 each
- **Video Card**: Sapphire PURE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB - £629.99
- **Case**: NZXT H3 Flow MicroATX Mid Tower - £58.98
- **Power Supply**: be quiet! Power Zone 2 850 W 80+ Platinum - £123.49
- **Case Fans (x4)**: ARCTIC P14 Pro PST 110 CFM and P12 Pro PST - various prices
Total cost: £1331.56. I'm set for a monitor already (hoping for 1440p or 4K). Please let me know if I missed anything or if adjustments are necessary, so I don't waste money on the wrong parts!
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Having four sticks of RAM is generally not advisable since it can complicate compatibility and performance. It’s typically better to stick with two sticks for a gaming build. If you find a good deal on a 32 GB DDR5 6000 kit, that would be the way to go!
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I see you have 64 GB of RAM here with the two sticks. Unless you’re planning on heavy multitasking or specific tasks that require that much, it’s probably overkill for gaming. You might want to aim for a dual setup of 32 GB with a higher speed, like 6000 MHz, for better performance with the Ryzen 7. The RAM you picked is on the slower side and could bottleneck your CPU a bit.
UpgradeSeeker77: I get that, but the price for 32 GB of DDR5 6000 is like £250 minimum. I thought 64 GB would be safer just in case!
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TechGuru42: Thanks for the heads up! I was just looking for the best price, but I’ll keep an eye out for a better 2-stick deal.