I'm planning to buy my first PC and I'm wondering if this build is any good or if there are improvements I should consider. Here's what I'm thinking: an Asus TUF Gaming A620M-PLUS Motherboard, an R5 8600G processor, an RX7600 graphics card, 32GB of Corsair Vengeance RAM (2x16GB) at 5200MHz, a 650W MSI MAG A650BN power supply with an 80 Plus Bronze rating, and a Kingston NV3 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD that has a read speed of 6000MB/s and write speed of 4000MB/s. Any feedback?
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Okay, so the Kingston NV3 SSD isn't the best option. It's got QLC flash, which tends to have low durability and slows down after a couple of years. I'd suggest getting a drive with TLC flash, like the Kioxia Exceria Plus G3 or the WD Blue SN580. They'll give you better long-term performance.
Honestly, you might want to consider a different CPU. Anything from the 7000 or 9000 series would outperform the 8600G, especially since you're getting a discrete GPU. The A620 motherboard also misses out on some features like Precision Boost Overdrive, which could help maximize your CPU performance. Also, look for RAM around 6000MHz CL30, that would be better.
Do you have any specific CPU recommendations that are in a similar price range to the 8600G?