I'm working with a budget of $1700 to build a PC that can handle modded Minecraft, Stray, It Takes Two, and streaming. Here's what I'm considering getting: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU, a Thermalright liquid cooler, and an ASRock B850M-X WiFi motherboard. For memory, I want 32 GB of Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5. Storage would be a 2 TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD, and I'm looking at a Yeston Sakura GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER for my graphics card. I'll put it all in a Fractal Design North case and power it with a Corsair RM850e PSU. The total comes to around $1689.34 with everything included. Any suggestions or things I might be missing?
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Your build looks solid overall! Just curious—are you planning to use any shaders for gaming? That might influence your GPU choice if you're aiming for high graphics settings.
You might want to consider a cheaper SSD, like the 970 series—most games don’t benefit much from the extra speed. Plus, upgrading to a full-size ATX motherboard could improve your build's look and airflow. It's a bit more expensive but worth it if you care about aesthetics!
Here’s an alternative build suggestion that could upgrade your components: a better AIO cooler, faster RAM, and a stronger GPU might enhance performance significantly. I made a list of parts that fit the white aesthetic too. Check this out! [PCPartPicker List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/G2JZYd)
Wait, doesn’t the 9600X cap the RAM speed at 5600? Are you sure the 6000 speed is compatible?
Totally agree! A full-size board just fits better and gives you more upgrade options later.