Hey everyone! I'm a total newbie when it comes to building PCs, but I've put together a build using pcpartpicker.com for a friend who needs a reliable desktop for casual gaming and some work tasks. She has a budget of about 800 euros (around 933 USD). I thought I'd share my choices and see what you all think before I proceed. Here's what I've selected:
- **CPU**: Intel Core i7-12700KF 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor — $161.00
- **CPU Cooler**: be quiet! Pure Rock 2 — $42.99
- **Motherboard**: MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 — $139.99
- **Memory (RAM)**: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-2133 CL13 — $74.98
- **Storage**: Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD — $89.99
- **GPU**: Zotac GAMING Twin Edge GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB — $249.99
- **Case**: Lian Li Lancool 207 ATX Mid Tower — $81.99
- **Power Supply**: Corsair RM650e (2025) 650W Fully Modular ATX
I can't post a picture, but I really appreciate any feedback, so please be brutally honest! Thanks!
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You might want to consider switching to an AMD build instead of Intel. A Ryzen 7600x is around the same price, and pairing it with a Gigabyte B650 Gaming X motherboard would give you DDR5 support, which is more future-proof. Plus, for memory, I'd suggest going with 32 GB of DDR5 at 6000 MHz and CL36 if your budget allows. As for storage, the Samsung 990 EVO 1TB is a bit cheaper and should be plenty for your needs without going for the pricier Pro version.
Thanks for the insight, makes a lot of sense! What about the wattage though? I left room with 650W, but a friend suggested going with 750W instead.