I'm new to building PCs and would appreciate feedback on this parts list. I'm estimating the total cost at around €1,600–€1,700, but I may have made a mistake. Will these parts work well together, and is this a reasonable build for staying usable over the next five or six years? I'm especially unsure whether the graphics card, motherboard, power supply, and cooling choices are appropriate.
- Ryzen 7 7700X
- RTX 5060 Ti
- Gigabyte B850 motherboard
- WD Black SN770 SSD
- be quiet! Dark Rock 5 cooler
- Thermaltake Toughpower 850W Gold power supply
- Thermaltake View 390 Air case
- 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 memory
3 Answers
Put the parts into a PC-building price list for your country so you can check compatibility and see whether the prices are competitive. The components should generally fit the same platform, but the exact motherboard, graphics card model, case clearance, and cooler support are worth verifying. An 850W Gold PSU is more power than this setup likely needs, so you may be able to save money with a quality lower-wattage unit unless you plan a much stronger future GPU.
The build looks broadly workable, but no parts list can guarantee trouble-free performance for five or six years. The 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 kit is a good target for an AM5 system, while the 7700X is a capable processor. For long-term gaming, the graphics card and its VRAM will probably become the limiting components before the CPU, so make sure the 16GB card is worth its price or compare it with other GPUs available locally.
The main thing to clarify is which RTX 5060 Ti you mean. The 16GB version is the more sensible option for longer-term use, although it may be poor value depending on local pricing. The 8GB model is much easier to run into limitations with newer games, especially at higher settings and resolutions. Also check the exact motherboard model and prices in your country before deciding.
I didn’t realize there were 8GB and 16GB versions. I’m still learning, so I’ll compare those carefully.
I’ll try putting everything into a parts list and check the prices and compatibility that way. Thanks!