I'm building my first PC and could really use some guidance! Here are the parts I've chosen so far:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor
- **CPU Cooler**: Noctua NH-U12A 60.09 CFM CPU Cooler
- **Motherboard**: ASRock B850M Pro-A WiFi Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard
- **RAM**: Crucial Pro Overclocking 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory
- **SSD**: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
- **GPU**: PNY OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Video Card
- **Case**: Thermaltake View 380 XL TG ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case
- **Power Supply**: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
- **Monitor**: Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM 31.5" 3840 x 2160 240 Hz Monitor
I've been gaming on a prebuilt system that struggles to run anything smoothly, so I'm excited about this upgrade! I want to be able to play The Last of Us, Until Dawn, Resident Evil games, Valorant, and Palia, ideally with maxed settings. My budget is around $3,000, and I hope I'm making wise choices with these parts. Can anyone offer advice on whether this setup will do what I want, or suggest any changes?
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The build looks solid overall! If I could suggest one change, it’d be to consider a higher wattage power supply. Your GPU might need a bit more than what you’ve planned to ensure everything runs smoothly. By the way, do you have a preference for AMD over Intel, or vice versa?
I've checked PCPartPicker, and it says I need about 530W for the GPU, and I have a 750W PSU already. Why do you think I should upgrade? Do you have any specific models you recommend?