I'm about to buy my first PC and would love some feedback on my build before I go through with it. My budget is £2400, which includes a monitor. I haven't done extensive research yet, so I'm open to any advice you have, including YouTube videos that can help me understand more about building PCs. Here's what I've got so far:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
- Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
- Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING B650-E WIFI ATX AM5
- RAM: Kingston FURY Beast 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
- Storage: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 4 TB M.2 PCIe NVME SSD
- GPU: PowerColor Hellhound Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB
- Case: Phanteks XT PRO ULTRA ATX Mid Tower
- PSU: Silverstone DA1000R 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified
- Monitor: KOORUI 27E3QK 27.0" 2560 x 1440 240 Hz
7 Answers
Do you really need 64GB of RAM? For gaming, it might be overkill. I’d also recommend considering the 9070XT instead of the 7900XTX; it’s cheaper and not much slower. Here’s a quick GPU hierarchy chart: https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html
Here's a modified version of your build that might work better for you: [https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/fqzbDj](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/fqzbDj)
From all the different builds posted here, how do I know which one to pick? Do I just take a gamble? 😂
Honestly, they're all good options. The differences in how they perform are pretty minimal. If it were me, I'd lean towards the 9070XT build.
u/AbdiOnSmoke's build is definitely the best suggestion here!
Check out this pre-built option from Skytech that includes a 32" monitor: https://www.newegg.com/skytech-gaming-desktop-pcs-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-32gb-ddr5-2-tb-ssd-st-azure2-1895-b-al-black/p/3D5-000Z-002H7?Item=3D5-000Z-002H7&tpk=1, although I’m not sure if shipping to the UK is feasible.
The build looks great overall, but I’d recommend looking into different GPU options. That 24GB isn't necessarily beneficial for gaming; there are better choices available.
I’d suggest this alternative: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/z2c39C
You might be able to save around £200 by adjusting a few parts, check out this link for suggestions: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/YkBsgn
What exactly will you be using your PC for primarily?
Exactly! The 9070XT is more energy-efficient, and if you don’t need that extra VRAM for anything serious, it’s a solid choice. Consider saving that cash for a better monitor or backup storage!