I'm diving into building my first PC and I'm excited but also a bit overwhelmed! I've started gathering some components and here's what I have so far:
- G.SKILL Trident Z5 Royal Neo Series DDR5 RAM (AMD Expo) 32GB (2x16GB) 6400MT/s CL30-39-39-102 1.40V
- NZXT N9 X870E - AMD X870E AM5 ATX Gaming Motherboard
- TRYX Panorama 360 ARGB White 360mm AIO 6.67
- Ryzen 9 9950x (gifted by my fiancé)
I'm wondering what kind of GPU I should get that would pair well with these parts. Additionally, I'm looking for any further recommendations on parts to complete my build, preferably sticking to an all white theme. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
2 Answers
Choosing a GPU really depends on your budget and what monitor you plan to use. You can definitely check out pcpartpicker.com for compatibility information. Just a heads-up, using 6400MHz RAM with your 9950x could be a bit tricky if you're using AMD Expo features. Be sure to do a little research on that!
I'm leaning towards an OLED monitor; just need to figure out which one.
What's your GPU budget looking like?
I’d like to keep it under $1000 for the GPU.
What do you mean by the RAM being a gamble? Can you explain how AMD Expo works?