Hey everyone, I'm putting together a full tower PC build and I have a few parts already selected. I've already purchased the motherboard and power supply, but I'm looking for feedback on what I currently have and if there are any easy upgrades I could make without breaking the bank. Here's the list of components I'm considering:
1. AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor
2. Gigabyte B850 EAGLE WIFI6E ATX AM5 motherboard
3. TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 RAM
4. Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
5. XFX Swift OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card
6. NAUTILUS 360 RS Liquid CPU Cooler
7. EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2, 80+ GOLD 1300W Power Supply
I have a little more budget to work with, so what do you think? Any suggestions for easy upgrades?
2 Answers
I think the power supply is a bit of an odd choice, especially since you don't need that much wattage for your system. 1300W is way overkill! If you can, consider swapping it for something around 750W, which should be more than enough. Also, maybe look into a less expensive air CPU cooler? Something like the Thermalright Phantom Spirit could save you some cash and still perform well. You might use that savings to upgrade your GPU for better performance.
Also, it might help to post your full build on PCPartPicker. Just a thought!
Honestly, I’m not sure a 9070 would be that much of an upgrade over your current GPU. But if you're looking to boost your graphics performance without spending too much, it's worth considering other options that fit your budget. Just keep in mind to check compatibility with your case!
So true! I’ll definitely look into it further before making decisions.
Totally agree on the PSU! It was a gift, but definitely look into other coolers if you want to save some money. Just make sure anything you swap fits in your case!