I've decided to build my first PC and I'm looking for some advice. My budget is around $2500 to $3000 or even a bit lower. I play FPS games and my current combo includes a Ryzen 5 9600X with an RX 7800 XT. I'm wondering if I should consider a different CPU or GPU for better performance. Also, I'm planning to buy the MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR5 motherboard; is that a good choice?
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Have you considered the 7800X3D? It's a stronger option, and you might also look at the 9800X3D paired with a 9070XT. Just keep in mind, the pricing can be pretty rough where you are.
With your budget, you could definitely go for a 9800X3D along with a 9070XT or possibly a 5070Ti. Those combos would give you great performance, although pricing issues can be a pain!
The GPU market is really messed up in some places. I got a 4060Ti (8GB) for €550!
In my country, the 9800X3D is about $657.82, the 9070XT is around $781.53, and the 5070Ti is at about $1056.13.
The 7800 XT and 9600X are a solid combination, but just keep in mind that they might not quite fit into the $2500-$3000 range depending on prices in your area. Overall, they should work well together!
In my country, CPUs are priced at double what they are in other places, so it's tough!
A couple of tips you might find useful:
1. Don’t skimp on the power supply—it can save you a lot of trouble down the line. Stick with brands like EVGA or Corsair and choose one with some extra wattage for future upgrades.
2. Choose a motherboard that suits your long-term plans. If you want to keep your CPU for 5 years, make sure the motherboard has enough features for future upgrades like more NVMe storage.
Usually, you’ll want to add more storage or RAM rather than replace existing components, so a good PSU and motherboard can last through multiple builds.
Appreciate the tips!
I’m not totally sold on the PSU thing, though; new CPUs and GPUs suck a lot of power and you might end up needing a bigger one after upgrades.
Yeah, I saw the 9800X3D around $530 here.