I'm putting together a new PC and want to make sure I've picked the right components for a good price-to-performance ratio. Here's what I've got lined up so far:
- **Processor:** Ryzen 5 8600G
- **Motherboard:** ASUS AMD B650M TUF Gaming Plus WiFi (Micro ATX)
- **RAM:** 2x8GB DIMM DDR5 5600 MHz - XPG Lancer Blade RGB (Black) - Intel XMP / AMD EXPO
- **Graphics Card:** AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT
- **Power Supply:** Pylon 750W
- **Case:** To be chosen later
- **Storage:** 500GB Kingston NV2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (Blue) and a 120GB Kingston A400 SATA III SSD.
I would appreciate any feedback on whether I should change any components to enhance performance or save money!
4 Answers
Honestly, your CPU choice isn’t great. I'd recommend looking into better RAM, too—aim for something like 6000 CL30. Your graphics card is alright I guess, but it's promising it's not just 8GB. About your PSU, Pylon isn’t my favorite; maybe consider a Corsair RM series or something from Seasonic for safety.
Since you’re going with a dedicated graphics card later, I'd skip the Ryzen 8000 series and stick with the 7000 or 9000 series. Also, if your budget allows, try to get RAM with 6000 CL30 or 6400 CL32. Ryzen benefits a lot from lower latency, and it’s worth investing a bit more here.
Oh, you mentioned you'll be using integrated graphics for now. In that case, I recommend saving up for a better CPU overall. Don’t skimp on crucial parts if you're planning a full build later!
Honestly, the Ryzen 8600G isn't the best choice for price to performance. You might want to look at the 7600X or 9600X instead, as they usually offer better value. Plus, consider bundling components to save a few bucks. Better parts can sometimes be found together, which is a win-win.
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