Hey everyone! I'm about to build my very first gaming PC and would love some feedback. Here are the specs I'm considering:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with 3D V Cache technology (integrated Radeon graphics, 8 cores/16 threads, 120W TDP, AM5 Socket, 104MB cache, max Boost Frequency of 5.0 GHz, fanless design)
- **GPU**: ASUS PRIME NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 OC Edition, 12 GB GDDR7, 192 Bit, PCIe 5.0, 2.5 Slot Design, with 3 Axial-Tech fans, 1 HDMI 2.1, 3 DisplayPort 2.1
- **RAM**: CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MHz CL30 compatible with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP
- **SSD**: Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB SSD, PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 NVMe 2.0, made for professionals and casual gamers
- **Motherboard**: GIGABYTE B650 EAGLE AX for AMD Ryzen series 9000, featuring 12+2+2 VRM phases, supports up to 7600 MHz DDR5 (OC), has 1xPCIe 5.0 and 2xPCIe 4.0 M.2, LAN GbE, WIFI 6E, USB 3.2 Gen 2
- **PSU**: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W, ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compatible, 80 PLUS Gold, modular power supply
- **Case**: MSI MAG Forge 100R with 2 ARGB fans and controller, supports up to 240mm radiators, tempered glass 4mm, optimized airflow
- **Cooling**: MSI MAG CORELIQUID A13 240 AIO CPU Liquid Cooler with full CPU coverage
- **Thermal Paste**: ARCTIC MX-6 Ultimate Performance Thermal Paste for CPU and graphics cards, non-conductive with high thermal conductivity and long-lasting durability.
Sorry if there's some Italian in here! What do you all think? Any suggestions for improvement?
2 Answers
Overall, components seem great! However, I’m not convinced that going full ATX is necessary anymore. Smaller form factors can work just as well nowadays, unless you have lots of extra components to add.
Your build looks solid to me! I’d suggest you don’t need to purchase the thermal paste separately, since the AIO cooler should already come with it pre-applied. Makes things a bit easier for your first build!
Oh, I had no idea! Thanks for the heads up!
Got it! What’s the advantage of a smaller case?