Build AdviceMy first PC build
Build AdviceMy first PC build
Hi, I'm totally new to building computers and want to build a gaming PC that will last for years in the future. I need this setup for 4K resolution (1440p) with a budget of around £2000. Here is a list of parts I have picked out so far:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/Abu-_-A...iew=zFhfhM
Here are the specific components I am using right now:
1. **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (4.7 GHz, 8-Core Processor)
2. **Cooler:** Thermalright Aqua Elite V3 Liquid CPU Cooler
3. **Motherboard:** Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE ATX AM5 Motherboard
4. **Memory:** Crucial Pro Overclocking 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 RAM sticks
5. **Storage:** Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
6. **Graphics Card:** ASRock Steel Legend Radeon RX 9070 XT (16 GB) video card
7. **Case:** Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case
8. **Monitor:** MSI G272QPF E2 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz display
9. **PSU:** Corsair RM850e (2025) 850 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
I have a few bottom fans and a CPU cooler: Thermalright TL-C12W-S V3 X3 66.17 CFM 120 mm fans in a box of 3. I am also looking for some advice. Could you help me figure out if my parts are good, match up well with each other, or if I made a mistake somewhere? Thanks so much!
Hey, look, we're going to do something similar with our PC (9800X3D and 9070 XT). I think you should get RAM with a lower CL number because CL30 will give you better performance than CL36. For the monitor: what games are you planning on playing? At 1440p ultra, the 9070 XT can reach up to 80 FPS while using ray tracing or even 100 FPS without it. A 120 Hz screen might be enough for that and would use a little less power and cost less money. When you buy a Platinum or Titanium certified PSU later on, it's actually worth the extra cash spent today. Just to show you how good it is: at electricity rates of 23p per kWh, over two years you'll get back more than your investment in the PSU price difference between Gold, Platinum, or Titanium. By year four, you've already paid off the full cost of that PSU upgrade. Even by eight years later, you've saved enough money to buy a mid-range motherboard for another computer. If you have a Titanium PSU, it's even better because it's rated at 90% efficiency when only using a small amount of power (like when your PC is just sitting there idle). I can't tell exactly how much savings you'll get since the other certifications don't list specific numbers below 10%, but that one thing is sure: it works well even under low power usage.
Thanks so much for your advice, it will help me a lot! I really appreciate that. When it comes to games, I mostly play single-player stuff. Things like Clair Obscur, GoW Ragnarok, or maybe TES 6 if they ever release one 😆. Maybe I'll try ray tracing just to see how it looks. But I have some questions too: why does the CL matter so much? And why would the FPS go up to 100? Also, do you know any good PSUs I should get?
CL or CAS latency: Wait time is just how many "beats" (or clock cycles) it takes for your RAM to grab specific data from one column and show it on the screen. The general idea? If you want fast RAM, go for a lower number like CL30 or CL28 because that means faster access. However, if you pick a brand new super-fast stick with a very low number (like CL36), it might actually be slower than one with a higher number but slightly more expensive ones. Usually, the difference in price isn't huge unless you're hunting for rare models like those on a 2400MT/s speed that costs 50% more. There are some cool sticks from Corsair called Vengeance that have CL30 and cost less than £100 for 32GB. If you want to pay even £5 more, you might find something with CL28. On the power supply side, I've found a be quiet dark power model with an 850W Titanium fan. It costs around £109.95 on AWD-IT right now, but it used to cost about £199. You should check pcparts.uk regularly just in case they have it at a lower price. I've seen them drop down to a 112 or lower rating three times over the last six months, so you might get a deal soon.
Here is a list of parts for building your computer, based on PCPartPicker. You are buying an AMD Ryzen processor with 8 cores that runs at 4.7 GHz (model 9800X3D) from Amazon UK, priced at £413. It has a cooler called the ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE that moves air well with 58 CFM and costs £29.99. You will need an Asus motherboard named ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI, which supports the AM5 socket for your CPU, comes in a full-size ATX box, and is available from CCL Computers for £151.94. Your RAM should be 32 GB sticks made by TEAMGROUP using DDR5 technology with speeds of 6400 MHz and low latency (CL32), costing £99.58. For storage, you can add a 2 TB drive from Crucial called T500 that uses the M.2 slot, supports PCIe 4.0, and is an NVME solid-state drive available at £120.46 on Amazon UK. You will also get a video card named ASRock Taichi OC with a Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics chip and 16 GB of memory from CCL Computers for £653.94. This case is the Lian Li LANCOOL 216, which fits inside your tower case and costs £85 from Computer Orbit. Finally, you can get a power supply named be quiet! Pure Power 12 M with 850 watts of power and gold certification that comes in a modular box for £105 on Computer Orbit. All the prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. This list was made by PCPartPicker on June 10, 2025, at 14:33 BST+0100.
Here is my proposal with a few key changes like a nice OLED screen: here are the parts I need. My CPU is an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with a speed of 4.2 GHz and it has 8 cores for £349.50 from Amazon UK. My cooler is a Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 BLACK that blows out 81.88 CFM for £42.00 from Computer Orbit. The motherboard I want is a Gigabyte X870 EAGLE WIFI7 on an ATX AM5 board costing £191.75 from NeoComputers. My RAM uses G.Skill Flare X5 with 32 GB (two of 16 GB) running at DDR5-6000 CL30 for £101.38 from Amazon UK. I have a storage drive that is SK Hynix Platinum P41 with 2 TB of M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME solid state space priced at £119.99 from Amazon UK. My graphics card is a PowerColor Hellhound OC Radeon RX 9070 XT with 16 GB for £649.99 from Overclockers.co.uk. My case is the Fractal Design Focus 2 RGB an ATX mid tower case costing £62.49 from Ebuyer. My power supply comes from Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 and has 750 Watts of 80+ Platinum Certified fully modular support for £99.98 from Scan.co.uk. I am using a monitor that is an AOC Agon PRO AG276QZD2 with a screen size of 26.7 inches running at 2560 x 1440 resolution at 240 Hz for £447.00 from Box Limited. The total cost comes to £2064.08 and these prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker on June 10, 2025 at 16:20 BST+0100
Why did you pick the 7 7800X3D and what were your other options?