Hey everyone! I've done some digging and put together a gaming PC build that I'd love your feedback on. You can check it out [here](https://geizhals.de/wishlists/4757210). I'm wondering:
- Is the higher-clocked RAM really necessary, or would the cheaper option (which is about €100 less) perform just as well?
- Would the smaller ASRock B850M-X WiFi R2.0 motherboard be sufficient, or should I consider a larger one?
I'm primarily using this PC for gaming, and I don't have any specific needs outside of that. What are your thoughts on the build overall? Any changes you'd suggest? Thanks in advance for your help!
2 Answers
Micro ATX motherboards work perfectly fine! They’re just like ATX, just with fewer PCIe slots, which you probably won’t need anyway. As for RAM, not much difference between higher specs—go with something around 6000 MT/s and the most reasonable CL you can afford. Honestly, spending an extra €100 just to go from CL36 to CL30 is not a smart move.
The CL 30 RAM isn't worth the €100 difference, so save your bucks! The ASRock B850M-X WiFi R2 motherboard is plenty good even for high-end CPUs like the Ryzen 9. You should also look for a 750W gold PSU that won't break the bank—brands like Corsair and Seasonic are solid choices. If you can, definitely opt for the 7800x3d; it's a better deal right now. Also, consider spending a little extra, like €10-15, on the Thermalright Assassin 120SE cooler for better performance overall.
Thanks, so this one works fine? *(Corsair Vengeance RGB grau UDIMM 32GB Kit, DDR5-6000, CL36-44-44-96)*? I was thinking of going with be quiet! for the PSU, is that good?
Would you recommend the Assassin cooler over the Phantom Spirit? Appreciate the feedback!
People on this forum act like moving from CL36 to CL30 will drastically improve FPS or something. It's not that essential.
Thanks for your input! I’m happy to save money on both the motherboard and RAM—sounds good to me! 😀