I'm gearing up to build my first PC and could really use some advice! I've owned several computers before, but this is my first attempt at assembling one on my own. My budget is around $1800, and here are the components I'm considering:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
- **GPU**: Gigabyte RTX 5070 Gaming OC with 12GB VRAM
- **Case**: Montech King 95 PRO (Black)
- **Cooler**: Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 A-RGB
- **Motherboard**: Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX V2
- **RAM**: 32GB (2x16GB) Kingston FURY Beast 6000MHz CL30 EXPO
- **SSD**: Samsung 990 PRO 2TB NVMe Gen4
- **PSU**: MSI MAG A750GL 750W PCIE5
Are there any changes you would suggest? Is the case a good choice? I'd appreciate any tips or feedback you have. Thanks a lot, and happy building everyone!
2 Answers
The AIO cooler you're looking at might be overkill for the Ryzen 9600X. It's also worth checking if the motherboard's BIOS supports this CPU right off the bat. Unless you need an NVIDIA card for content creation, the RX 9070 or 9070XT could be a solid choice for gaming.
Consider switching to the RX 9070 XT 16GB GPU. It costs about the same, but you get 4GB more VRAM. It performs similarly to the RTX 5070 Ti but is generally more affordable. Also, maybe look into a different case like the Phantom Spirit instead of the AIO cooler, since it might be better suited for your setup.
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