Build AdviceCheap build
Build AdviceCheap build
I'm thinking of buying this shortly. I've been looking at something more expensive but I don't feel comfortable doing more than this atm.
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Aital/saved/#view=hc93Hx
A few question I have are:
1. Is a 9600x3d going to come out soon and should I wait for it.
2. I was also looking at the: (not sure which if any are the best motherboards. I like the 150 price though if there isn't some big reason to get something else.)
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https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mh...le...agle-wifi7
2.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/n3...g-...ming-wifi6
3. I was originally looking at the zotak 5060ti gaming amp but everything says the Asus prime is quite and I might like that and the 3 fan more.
4. I'm not sure if I should get the Adata blad 980 or the samsung 9100pro that is 400 dollars. It saves 80 dollars but I don't know if there is any good reason to get the other for presumed qaulity.
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https://pcpartpicker.com/product/PR...ci...-vap4t0bam
2.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Gn...-5...l004t0c129
(<- this is 10 dollars more than the adata at 330.)*Do I need to worry about a heatsink with an NVME? The b850 does not have one but the other boards do if I'm understanding this correctly.
Edit: Is the B850 board avoiding lane sharing. I can't tell if it can run all of the drives without cutting them down or if it can only run a graphics card and not a 5.0x4nvme.
Is there anything in particular to look out for atm. Should I wait for any upcoming sales and or price drops?
This is for a 1080p build to replace and old phenom 1100t ddr3 system. I'm getting a little bored of waiting and I'm thinking of just pulling the trigger and upgrading to a whole new system.
I'm going for as cheap as possible, but I don't know if there is any reason to put a little more money into one thing or another because of possible quality or other concerns.
For raw price the only thing I can think of is a much smaller cheaper okinos case and up to 50 dollars saving. I think I want the 4tb because of needed space. I currently have 3 tb total over several drives. I'm worried I could potentially fill that up with newer software since games seem to be in the 100gb range now. Although it could save me up to 120 dollars.
I have a cheap 2TB HDD in my current system, but I don't think I want an old HDD in my new one.
The dual tower CPU cooler isn't effectively removing heat from the Patriot RAM.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor – $188.64 (Amazon)
- Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler – $37.90 (Amazon)
- Asus B650E MAX GAMING WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard – $169.99 (Newegg)
Memory:
- TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory – $92.99 (Newegg)
Storage:
- TEAMGROUP MP44Q 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD – $204.99 (Newegg)
Video Card:
- Asus PRIME GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB Video Card – $429.99 (B&H)
Case:
- Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case – $89.99 (Newegg)
Power Supply:
- ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX – $94.99 (Newegg)
Overall cost comes to $1309.48
Included are shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
Selected parts based on predefined parameters
Created by PCPartPicker
2025-09-13 03:05 EDT-0400
You might also look into the 9060xt 16gb option to cut costs, as it could offer better value. For instance, you could start with this model and then apply the savings from AB’s swap to upgrade to a 9700x or 7700x.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/w2...de...350-03-20g
If you’re not particularly interested in an AMD GPU, the 5060ti 16gb remains a solid choice. I previously owned one and it performed adequately. When I needed to return it, I opted for the 9070xt before Microcenter’s shipment arrived, as GPUs were harder to find at MSRP back then. Looking back, I might have been better off sticking with just the card.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rr...x-...16dfxpb1-o
The 9600X3D needs to be released before the end of this year, though it may be limited to Microcenter users, making it hard to get. The core count could still be six. It's best to wait until it's officially available.
Is this motherboard superior to the ASUS Max Gaming B650E?
The TUF GAMING B650E-PLUS WIFI offers AMD Ryzen power with strong durability, cutting-edge cooling, PCIe 5.0, DDR5, WiFi 6E, and immersive audio. It appears to have fewer lane sharing issues and an additional 16x slot that disables the third NVMe drive. The remaining ports are generally usable.
I’m checking the compatibility notes here: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Aital/save...lity_notes
It seems the BIOS might be challenging to flash, so proceeding could still be risky.
Since I plan to run Linux, I might prefer Nvidia and use the Fedora GUI driver installer instead of spending more on Windows.
Edit2: Does the RAM placement in the second and fourth slots affect compatibility? Should it go in the first and third slots instead?
PCPartPicker List of Components
Mainboard:
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MSI X670E GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Board ($209.99 @ MSI)
Overall Total: $209.99
Costs cover shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected parts based on predefined parameters
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Date: 2025-09-13 16:51 EDT-0400
If I receive this, will it still matter if it lacks PCIE 5.0 from the CPU? What performance aspects am I overlooking?