I'm planning to build a gaming PC this month with a budget of around $1300. I came across this bundle at Microcenter which includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, a Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX V2 motherboard, and a G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB DDR5-6000 kit. I'm wondering if this is a good starting point for my build.
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It's a decent choice, but I suggest considering the 9600X and mATX RAM setup. You could still fit a 9070 X within your $1300 budget if you go that route.
It's pretty good, though the RAM's CL isn't the best. It's alright for a budget build, but you might want to look into slight upgrades if you can.
Absolutely! Microcenter bundles tend to offer great value. If you were to buy the components separately, you'd be looking at around $450 more, so this is a solid deal.
Nah, you might want to opt for the 9600X with a better RAM kit, which is only about $30 more. Check this link for a better setup: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XwWtxH
I've heard the 9600X is similar in performance but just slightly better for gaming, though it has fewer cores. Is that worth it?
But why pay extra for a CPU and motherboard that are less capable? Plus, the RAM you'll get feels slightly better!