Hey everyone! I'm planning to build a new PC and could really use some guidance. I'm a beginner and put together a parts list based on my budget and some online research. I want the final build to have a premium all-white "aquarium" look, and I'm thinking of upgrading my CPU and GPU in about a year or so, which is why I opted for a 360mm ARGB cooler and an 850W power supply. Here's what I've chosen so far:
- **GPU:** Sapphire Radeon RX 9060 XT Pure 16GB GDDR6 (White)
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (AM5)
- **Motherboard:** Gigabyte B850 Eagle WIFI7 Ice ATX (White/Silver)
- **RAM:** G.SKILL 32GB (2x16GB) Trident Z5 Neo RGB 6000MHz CL30 DDR5
- **SSD:** KIOXIA Exceria Plus G4 1TB PCIe Gen5 (10,000 MB/s Read)
- **PSU:** MSI MAG A850GL Gen5 850W
- **CPU Cooler:** Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 ARGB (White)
- **Case:** MSI MAG Pano 100R PZ ARGB Panoramic Case (White)
Do you think I might have missed any compatibility issues? Any advice or feedback would be really appreciated!
2 Answers
Everything seems solid! You can use tools like PCPartPicker to double-check compatibility. Since you're going for a white build, just keep an eye on pricing as options can be limited. Good choice with the 850W PSU! You don't absolutely need an AIO cooler, but if you like the look, go for it. Also, checking out bundle deals might save you some cash. If you live near a Microcenter, they've got some good all-white build bundles.
If you're planning to upgrade both your CPU and GPU soon, it might be worth saving up a bit more and doing it all at once. Right now, prices can fluctuate a lot, so selling off used parts might not hit you too hard. I’d say consider picking a cheaper GPU initially instead of the white one since you’re planning upgrades in a year or so. Just a thought!
Yeah, I meant to say I was looking to upgrade in about a year and a half or so, so not the immediate future! Thanks for your input!
Thanks! Unfortunately, I’m not in the US, so I can’t take advantage of those deals. I just really liked how the Arctic cooler matched my case and how it'll look overall.