I'm planning my first PC build and would appreciate feedback before buying anything. The system is mainly for heavy gaming, along with office and school work, and I only need the system unit because I already have peripherals. My budget is around ₱70,000 or more, and I'll be purchasing the parts in the Philippines.
The current parts list is:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
- CPU cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB
- GPU: Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB
- Motherboard: ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2
- RAM: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
- Storage: Kingston KC3000 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
- Power supply: MSI MAG A750GL PCIe 5 750W 80+ Gold fully modular
- Case: Tecware Forge M ARGB airflow-focused Micro-ATX
I'm new to building PCs, so I'd like to know whether these parts are compatible and well-balanced. Are there any components I should replace or upgrade, especially the graphics card or motherboard?
4 Answers
If the price difference is reasonable, the RX 7800 XT 16GB would be a worthwhile GPU upgrade. It offers noticeably more performance and extra VRAM for demanding games, especially at 1440p. The 750W supply should generally be enough, provided it is connected properly and has the required GPU power cables.
The ASRock board is the part I’d investigate most carefully. It can work, but check its power delivery, rear I/O, M.2 slots, and the features you actually need before committing. If a stronger B650 board is only slightly more expensive locally, upgrading the motherboard would give you a more comfortable long-term setup.
The list looks well-balanced for gaming if you can get all of it new for around ₱70,000. The 7500F, 32GB of DDR5-6000 CL30, and 750W Gold power supply are sensible choices. Just confirm the final prices and make sure the motherboard BIOS supports the processor before assembling.
Another possible approach is to compare the total cost against an Intel Core i5-14600 system with 32GB of DDR4 and a stronger graphics card. Depending on local Philippine pricing, that combination could provide more gaming performance for less money, but it would have a less flexible upgrade path than AM5. Compare complete platform prices rather than focusing only on the CPU.
What specifically should I look for when comparing the other B650 boards? I mainly want reliable performance and enough expansion for future upgrades.