I'm putting together my first proper PC and would like a sanity check before ordering. The goal is strong performance for demanding use over the next several years, without overclocking or RGB.
The planned parts are:
- Ryzen 5 9600X — €197
- ASUS B650E MAX Gaming WiFi motherboard — €110
- Kingston Fury Beast 32GB (2×16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 — €595
- ASUS Dual RTX 5060 Ti 16GB OC — €650
- Kingston NV3 1TB NVMe SSD — €193
- ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Gold PSU — €78
- Phanteks XT V5 case — €79
- Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE cooler — €41
The total comes to roughly €1,943. I chose the 16GB RTX 5060 Ti instead of a 12GB RTX 5070 because of the additional VRAM. I'll start with a 1TB SSD and add more storage later, since the motherboard has three M.2 slots.
Are there any compatibility issues or obvious bottlenecks? Would upgrading to the Ryzen 7 9700X for another €114 be worthwhile, or would that money be better spent elsewhere?
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The parts are generally compatible, but the pricing looks badly unbalanced. The RAM at €595 and the 1TB SSD at €193 are especially expensive, so check other retailers before ordering. That money could make a much bigger difference if moved toward the graphics card.
For a gaming-focused build, consider an X3D processor such as the Ryzen 7 5800X3D-class equivalent available on your platform, or a newer 7600X3D/7500X3D option if priced reasonably. These can outperform the 9600X in games, and X3D chips are less dependent on very fast memory. A cheaper DDR5 kit may therefore be perfectly adequate.
The RTX 5060 Ti at €650 also seems poor value. If a Radeon RX 9070 is available in your market for around the same price or less, it would generally be a much stronger choice. The power supply, case, cooler, and motherboard should otherwise be suitable.
I’d prioritize fixing the RAM, SSD, and GPU pricing before spending €114 on the 9700X. For most gaming builds, the graphics card upgrade will have a much larger impact than moving from the 9600X to the 9700X.