I'm trying to put together a gaming PC focused on playing at 1080p with the highest FPS possible. My CPU of choice is the 7800X3D, and I'm looking for around 2TB of storage since that's a bit more than what I currently use. The case is a bit of a mystery for me—I want something small and manageable for my first build, ideally clean-looking and not too complicated to work in. I'm not into RGB lighting and would prefer a minimalist design.
I'm unsure if my GPU is too large for the case, although PCPartPicker hasn't flagged any issues. I want to dedicate most of my budget to the CPU since I mostly play competitive e-sports titles. As for the motherboard, I have no clue what to pick—I definitely want WiFi and something easy to assemble. I'm considering a used GPU but need more value options that won't bottleneck my CPU. Lastly, I could use some recommendations for a reliable yet cheap power supply. My total budget is around $1000, preferably under. I'm just looking for constructive advice as I'm new to this and want to make the best choices!
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Your build looks reasonable! I’d suggest checking out the Ryzen 7 7800X3D; it's a great choice for your needs. Looking at other specs, I'd recommend an ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi Micro ATX motherboard for WiFi capabilities and good build quality. You might want to upgrade your GPU to an ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 9060 XT for better performance—it pairs nicely with your CPU.
Thanks for the suggestions! But why the 9060 XT over the 5070? I mainly play games like Fortnite and Valorant, which aren't too demanding. Also, could you help me understand the choice of the motherboard better? I'm aiming for a sleek black look in my build.