I'm building my first gaming PC with AMD components and wanted to get some feedback on my part list. I'm aiming for a balance of performance, aesthetic appeal, and price while keeping noise levels down since I prefer a quiet setup. My goal is to invest in quality components that will last rather than skimping and having to replace them soon. As an aside, I know the case is pretty pricey, but I just liked it! Here's the link to my part list for reference: [PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zBkt2x). Here's the breakdown of what I'm planning:
**CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core
**CPU Cooler:** be quiet! Pure Loop 2 FX Liquid CPU Cooler
**Motherboard:** Gigabyte B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE
**Memory:** G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB 32 GB DDR5-6000
**Storage:** Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB NVME SSD
**Video Card:** ASRock Steel Legend Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB
**Case:** HYTE Y70 Touch Infinite ATX Mid Tower
**Power Supply:** Corsair RM850e 850W
**Case Fan:** be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm
**Total:** $2255.93. I'd love to hear any recommendations!
3 Answers
Looks solid overall, but it seems like you're leaning heavily into aesthetics rather than balancing cost and performance. For instance, the $300 case just for looks is a bit steep. You might want to rethink the cooler too; it seems a bit overkill, and you could save some cash there.
For the price of that case and cooler, you could be looking at better overall value. Also, it seems like you're going for aesthetics with the mATX motherboard in a larger ATX case. Consider adding a few more case fans to improve airflow as well. The build quality is good, but let’s ensure functional beauty too!
You've got some good choices for CPU and GPU, but spending that much on the case is questionable. Plus, with a liquid cooler like that, you'll need to tweak it for quieter performance. Don't forget about budgeting for a monitor, keyboard, and mouse since those are just as important.
I already have a keyboard and mouse, but I'm just starting to look into monitors. Any suggestions?
I was planning around 7-9 fans! I hear you on the balance between looks and practicality, so thanks for the heads-up!