Hey everyone! I'm considering building my own gaming desktop since the second-hand options in my area aren't great. I'm aiming to start with a decent setup that I can upgrade down the line. I want to kick things off with 16GB of RAM, as it's a bit pricey right now. Ideally, in the future, I'd also like to upgrade the GPU. Here's the build I'm thinking about:
**CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 7700 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
**CPU Cooler:** Cooler Master Hyper 212 Spectrum V3 71.93 CFM
**Motherboard:** MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5
**Memory:** Kingston FURY Beast 16 GB (2 × 8 GB) DDR5-5600 CL40
**Storage:** Kingston NV3 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
**Video Card:** Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
**Case:** NZXT H5 Flow (2024) ATX Mid Tower
**Power Supply:** MSI MAG A650BN 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified
The total comes to around 800 euros. Do you think this is a solid build?
2 Answers
If this is mainly for gaming, I'd suggest considering a 6-core AM5 CPU instead. You might save some cash without really sacrificing gaming performance. As for the RAM, aim for 2x16GB with decent speed (6000 CL30, 32, or 36) if you can swing it. That 16GB is a bit on the slower side, and you won’t be able to upgrade it down the line. Overall, 800 EUR for this build looks pretty good.
Just a heads up, unless you find a deal, there are cheaper alternatives to the H5 Flow case. Also, consider upgrading to a B850 motherboard if you plan to enhance your system later on.
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