I'm trying to get some opinions on my current PC build. Here's what I have so far:
- 5060 Ti for $380
- B650M WIFI motherboard for $160
- MSI MAG FORGE 321R AIRFLOW case for $70
- 1TB Gen 4 XPG SSD for $100
- APEVIA GALAXY 850W PSU for $67
- COOLER MASTER HYPER 212 cooler for $26
- RYZEN 5 9600X CPU for $184
- CRUCIAL 32GB RAM (2x16) for $326
Total cost is around $1,313. Do you think this is a good build? Are there any changes I should consider?
4 Answers
You didn't mention whether you're going for the 8GB or 16GB version of the 5060 Ti, but I'd recommend the 16GB if you can. Also, I'd like to know more about your RAM—what speeds or latency are you looking at? Generally, any RAM is decent these days. Also, I've never heard of Apevia as a PSU brand, so I'd recommend checking a PSU tier list for reliability. By the way, you might save about $20 by going for a different motherboard if you're trying to cut costs.
You really need to consider a better PSU. Aim for something that's rated A on a tier list to ensure reliability. It's worth investing in a solid power supply since it impacts your entire system's lifespan.
Are you near a Microcenter? They often have great deals on components.
Honestly, you could likely build a more powerful system with DDR4 on an AM4 setup. That way, you could get a better GPU and an 8-core CPU. If you want to stick to DDR5, think about spending a bit more on the motherboard for future upgrades, since it's essential for your setup. Overall, it looks like a standard midrange build, though.

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