I'm new to building PCs and this will be my first attempt. I want to ensure that my planned build is well-balanced within a budget of $2,300. However, I live in Ukraine, where parts tend to be around $150–$200 more expensive than in the US. Here's my proposed build:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
- RAM: DDR5 2x16GB/6000 G.Skill Flare X5
- Motherboard: MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi Socket AM5
- SSD: 2TB Kingston KC3000 M.2 2280
- Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GLS
- Case: Montech XR Wood Black
- Cooling System: DeepCool LE360 V2
Is this a solid setup? If not, what upgrades or changes do you suggest while keeping within the budget?
4 Answers
Your parts look pretty solid overall! For cooling, I’m not really sure about AIOs, but with the power consumption of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, an air cooler could also work just fine. As for the power supply, you might want to check its quality tier—it should be a B or higher for reliability.
Yeah, that PSU is A-tier, so you're good there!
Honestly, your build seems well-balanced! If you can snag it for $2300, definitely go for it soon. Prices on RAM and SSDs are climbing, plus the GPU market isn’t getting any cheaper. I've got a similar setup and it's been performing great for over 2 years.
Your setup is solid. Consider using a B850 motherboard for the Ryzen 7 for better support, but the B650 is still a good choice. Also, if you're set on an AIO, that's fine, just know that a dual tower cooler could also handle the 9800X3D nicely—it's really up to your preference.
That’s a good point! Which tower coolers would you suggest as alternatives?
The B650 will do just fine. A minor change won't significantly impact performance!
Seems like a good build! Personally, I moved from an AIO to a tower cooler because it fit my case better and worked well. Just a heads-up: keep an eye on RAM prices—they're fluctuating a lot right now!
Thanks for the link! That site really helps in comparing prices for PC components in Ukraine.