I'm putting together my first custom gaming PC build and I've done quite a bit of research. The goal is to have a system that can handle gaming while also multitasking without any frame drops. I'm upgrading from a pre-built Dell with an Intel i7. Here's my parts list:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Zen 4 6-Core - $204 (Newegg)
- **GPU**: ASUS RTX 4070 Super 12 GB - $549.99 (Newegg)
- **RAM**: G.Skill Flare X5 Series 64GB DDR5-6000 - $179.99 (Microcenter)
- **Cooling**: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE (6 heat pipes) - $45.50 (Newegg) + Arctic Cooling 120mm Case Fan - $11.99 (Microcenter)
- **Storage**: Crucial P310 1TB Gen4 NVMe SSD - $65 (Newegg) + Samsung 870 EVO 2TB SATA SSD - $169.04 (Newegg) + T-Force Vulcan Z 512 GB (free gift with CPU)
- **Motherboard**: Gigabyte B650 Gaming - $199.99 (Microcenter)
- **PSU**: MSI MAG A7550GL 750W 80+ Gold ATX - $99.99 (Microcenter)
- **Case**: Montech XR tempered glass ATX mid-tower - $69.99 (Microcenter)
- **Monitor**: 27" Acer Nitro 2k WQHD (2560 x 1440) 180Hz - $199.99 (Microcenter)
**Total**: $1795.47 before tax
How does it sound? Did I do a good job with this?
3 Answers
I’d suggest checking out deals at Microcenter for a combo of CPU, motherboard, and RAM. The Ryzen 7700X or the 7600X3D combo could give you better performance. This setup seems better for both gaming and workstation tasks overall.
That’s a solid build overall! I’d recommend considering the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D instead of the 7600X. It’ll provide a significant boost in gaming performance, especially for multitasking. Just a thought!
Your parts list is pretty good, but it feels a bit pricey. You might find better options for some components. For example, if you check out this [PCPartPicker list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mQfDLc), you could save some money without sacrificing performance!
Thanks for the tip! I'll take a look at that. I appreciate your feedback!
Yeah, I second that! The 7800X3D really shines when it comes to gaming.