I'm planning to build a new PC that's capable of 1440p gaming. Here's what I have so far:
- **Motherboard**: Gigabyte A620M GAMING X AX
- **CPU**: Ryzen 5 7500F
- **CPU Cooler**: Liquid Freezer 280 A-RGB
- **RAM**: Unsure about what to choose due to current prices
- **SSD**: Also uncertain about the SSD options
- **GPU**: Hellhound RX 7800 XT 16GB
- **PSU**: Deepcool PL750D
- **Case**: I'm looking for suggestions here too.
Putting all these parts together is about $900 in my area, so I'm open to any suggestions you have!
2 Answers
Make sure you shop around for deals, especially on the GPU. I noticed the Hellhound RX 7800 XT alone is going for roughly $745 in some places. It might be worth it to keep looking or consider other options if the prices are so high.
You might be spending too much on the cooling for that Ryzen 5 7500F since it's not a particularly power-hungry CPU. I’d recommend considering a motherboard like the B650 or even a B850 if you can find one on sale that supports PCIe 5.0. For RAM, prices are high right now, so it's a bit of a tough spot. Regarding the 7800 XT, have you checked if there are deals on newer models like the 9070 or 9070 XT? For the case, just make sure it fits all your components; there are plenty of options in every price range!
Yeah, I saw the B850 Gigabyte for around $125 and the B650 for about $100. Seems like those are solid choices for what you're trying to build.
Yeah, the cost of that specific Hellhound RX is about $500 here. Just depends on where you're shopping!