I'm new to building PCs and want to get some opinions on a setup I've put together using Newegg. I always feel that prebuilt PCs are a bit of a cash grab for those who aren't as tech-savvy, so I thought I'd take a stab at building my own. My goal is to achieve smooth gameplay in current and future games at about 144fps, while I'm not particularly worried about 4K gaming. I used Newegg's compatibility checker to piece my build together and did some research to familiarize myself with the components. I'd love to hear your feedback or any criticism regarding my choices—let me know if anything seems overkill, underwhelming, or if I've missed the mark!
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You might want to consider using PCPartPicker for your build; it can help you find better deals and options. Regarding your motherboard, the X870 is a bit much unless you really need USB4 support. If not, the B850 is a solid choice and could save you some cash. For RAM, aim for 6000 CL30 for better performance. Also, I'd skip the 4060 Ti at that price—check out the 5060 Ti or possibly a 7800 XT if you can find it at a similar price. And your PSU seems a little pricey for a Tier B option; consider getting the Corsair RM750X instead. Lastly, do you really need three SSDs? That seems a bit excessive!
Thanks for the suggestions! I'll definitely check out PCPartPicker. My thinking with the SSDs was to dedicate one for the OS, one for larger games, and one for mod-heavy ones like Skyrim and DayZ. But I appreciate the input!