Hey folks! I'm diving into building my first gaming PC and I want to get it right, especially since I'm aiming to run some intense games like Monster Hunter Wilds. I've put together a list of parts that I think should work together, based on benchmark recommendations, but I'm a bit nervous about the whole thing. I'm sticking to a low budget but am open to spending more if it significantly improves performance. The good news is I already have a compatible power supply and tower from my old setup. I just really want to make sure that all the components are compatible and that I'm not missing any essential adapters. Here's the [link to my parts list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/s3yfXR). Thanks a ton for your help!
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Honestly, if you can wait a bit, consider upgrading to DDR5 RAM instead. I just built a rig with DDR5 and it performs great with a 9060 XT for around $1k after tax. DDR4 is kind of on its way out, and you might find yourself needing to replace components if you want to upgrade in the future.
You might want to take a look at this alternative build, which has more CPU cores and a faster GPU with double the VRAM. It’ll handle all the games you want to play: [See the parts list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7DPVjn). The total comes out to around $804.82, which is a solid deal!
Before jumping in, what power supply and tower are you using? I want to make sure everything will fit and work nicely. Knowing those specs will help me make better recommendations.
Here’s my current [power supply](https://thermaltakeusa.com/products/smart-430w-ps-spd-0430npcwus-w?srsltid=AfmBOoo4LMBK9roneAlZ-b7r6naVJ5RS98uDMGbjwMwAs0jzXnEsX6Co) and my [tower](https://www.mydiypcusa.com/product/computer-case/diypc-diy-f2-p-black-purple-spcc-microatx-mini-tower-computer-case). Can you help with that?!