Hey everyone! I'm building my first PC and could really use your help. I got a few tips from my cousin, but I haven't done a ton of research yet. I'm aiming for a setup that can handle gaming and streaming without any hiccups. I put together a build on PCPartPicker, and while I think it looks solid, I want to make sure I'm not overlooking any major issues.
Here's a quick rundown: I splurged a little on the CPU because I want to future-proof my setup. I've gone for a 5070 Ti graphics card since I've heard people skipping from the 4000 to 5000 series makes sense, and it's in budget. I picked 32GB of RAM based on recommendations, and I feel that should suffice for gaming and streaming with OBS.
For storage, I'm aware that reputable brands usually do the trick, and I made sure my power supply has some room for potential upgrades later. The motherboard has DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support with plenty of USB ports for my streaming gear. Lastly, I'm a bit unsure about the case, but I just chose one that's available locally for now.
TL;DR: I'm new to PC building, and I want to confirm this build isn't a complete disaster. Any advice or red flags?
3 Answers
Overall, your build looks good! Just a couple of tweaks: consider swapping out your RAM for DDR5-6000 CL30; it's faster and pretty much the same price. Also, if you want your OS and data on separate drives, just create a partition on a single SSD instead of using two. Saves you money and space!
I think you should reconsider your RAM choice; the speed and latency aren’t the best. You also don’t need a 1000W power supply for this setup. As for your SSDs, a single 4TB drive would give you more space and performance. Here’s a build that might be cheaper and better overall.
Yeah, switching to a more efficient power supply would help, especially since you won't need that much wattage. The motherboard might have been chosen for better compatibility or features; just check if it fits your needs.
Your storage choice is a bit off. It’s better to have one good NVME rather than two. The PSU you picked isn’t compatible with the new GPU connector, which is a must. And while an AIO cooler looks cool, you could save a lot with a more budget-friendly one. You might want to check out my alternative build; it gives you similar performance at a lower cost!
I’ve taken your advice and swapped out the NVME. I also picked different RAM based on another suggestion. The motherboard was chosen for those USB slots, which I really need, but I guess I’ll have to find a compatible power supply.
Sounds like a good plan! Don't stress too much about the case, as long as it fits your components and has decent airflow.
Got it! If I change the RAM and SSD to a 4TB one plus lower the power supply wattage, would that make it a solid setup? Also, noticed you swapped the motherboard—was there a specific reason for that?