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Hello everyone,
I’m constructing a new PC after ten years (and having missed hardware updates for at least six years). My aim is a setup suited for remote work and playing AAA games in 4K on a budget-friendly price range.
You may observe some unusual selections (such as the fast RAM or particular GPU model). This stems from high costs and poor stock availability in Mexico, where I reside. Securing good SSDs and DDR5 RAM proved challenging, so I had to adapt to what was accessible.
Below is the part list, followed by my main concerns:
Burn-in has lessened its impact on OLED monitors. I think if I were you, you’d prefer a bigger screen—something around 32 inches. But if you choose to keep with this setup, you probably won’t be unhappy.
RAM prices in Mexico seem surprisingly affordable. I’m not sure my eyes are being honest here. How can someone buy a 32GB DDR5 module for just 175 pesos in 2026? Also, 7200Mhz is quite high and might cause issues with the 9600X that pairs well with DDR5 6000Mhz.
Based on what I’ve read about the 9060 XT across various PCIe speeds (though I don’t know how it stacks up against the 9070 XT), PCIe 5 versus 4 is mostly irrelevant for gaming unless you’re doing very demanding tasks outside of it. You could still use a PCIe 5 board, since it doesn’t seem like you have a tight budget and the advantages aren’t significant. A PCIe bottleneck becomes more noticeable if your bus width and PCIe generation difference exceed one generation.
I checked the NZXT H5 Flow—it includes two fans. How many others are you referring to? The case would definitely benefit from them. Be sure to test them thoroughly, as they’re quite old.
As long as the board is new, you won’t need to update the BIOS. And yes, MSI’s BIOS updates are solid. Just keep in mind not to perform the update when power might drop, or you risk damaging your motherboard.
I hope this information was useful.
I’ll mention 4K at top settings isn’t realistic for the 9070XT in AAA titles, particularly when RT is enabled. A 5090 only reaches that level on certain games until DLSS is activated.
I recently purchased the Gigabyte MO27Q28G monitor after using an IPS panel for a long time, and the improvement is significant. Also, according to what I know, the 4th Gen tandem Woled panel (Gigabyte) offers much better picture quality than mini-led. If it's available and not too costly, you might want to look into it.
My monitor has 515 hours of usage and no burn-in. Keep in mind it features a matte finish, which some prefer over glossy surfaces.
Edit: You can choose a bigger screen, but be aware that higher resolution will greatly impact FPS. I'm using a 4090 and was between 1440p and 4k, but even this GPU will struggle at 4k max settings on the most demanding games. I prefer to play at 120+ fps rather than possibly 60 at 4k.
Thank you for your feedback. I believe I've grasped the concepts well. The approach of keeping the GPU as intended and using FSR or DLSS seems reasonable. If my understanding is correct, either sticking with RT or reducing the resolution to 1440 would be the best path forward. Let me know if this makes sense. Thanks again!
Thank you for your feedback. The screen size is constrained by my office and desk dimensions, along with the budget I have considered. I will stick with the 27-inch option now. Regarding my preferences, I value smooth performance at around 60fps and high-quality visuals more than anything else. I don't play competitive shooters or racing games, so I'm not concerned about dropping to 20 FPS. This is why I'm reaching out for your advice once more. Thanks again.
Initially, thank you very much for taking the time to address each question one by one—it means a lot for me. I believe I’ll continue this process. I’ve been asking many questions about this topic, which has made me feel more secure now. As you conclude your comment, I’m inclined to agree that I won’t be let down.
The main concern revolves around the 16x2 configuration. Any other considerations would be at least double the cost. This has caused a significant issue over the past few days. I plan to lower the Gskill settings to 6000, with CL30 latency and slightly reduced voltage. It should operate smoothly if understood correctly.
I discovered the ASUS TUF Gaming B650E-E at a better price than MSI, so I’ll likely get the PCIe 5 for future needs. I agree, I don’t need an SDD Gen 5 just for performance; a model running at around 7,000 MB should suffice. Some suggested changing this SSD due to QLC flash technology instead of TLC (which is confusing to me right now), but I’ll keep that in mind. For now, sticking with Gen4 running smoothly is fine.
Regarding the BIOS update, I’m confident the new motherboard won’t require it on first boot, so I’m safe. In any case, I’ll make sure to avoid power shortages if I need to flash the drive (useful in the future).
Thanks again for your help, and feel free to share more thoughts if you have any!
Recent changes include a price adjustment after the Nitro skyrocketed, and I swapped the SSD for one using QLC flash instead of TLC flash:
Edit: Updated pricing with a more precise conversion rate, boosting values by about 10% in USD.
Edit2: Switched the case and added an extra fan.
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (6 Cores / 12 Threads)
$4,159.00
$231.05
Cooler
Thermalright Assassin King 120 SE
$503.00
$27.94
Motherboard
ASUS TUF Gaming B650E-E WiFi (PCIe 5.0)
$3,373.00
$187.39
RAM
G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32GB (2x16GB) 7200MT/s CL34
$3,519.04
$195.50
SSD
Kingston KC3000 2TB NVMe Gen4 (7000 MB/s)
$4,954.00
$275.22
GPU
ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB
$14,818.00
$823.22
Case
be quiet! Pure Base 501 Black (Airflow)
$2,033.80
$112.99
Case Fan
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM High-Speed (Extra Frontal)
$331.09
$18.39
PSU
Corsair RM750e (2025) 750W 80+ Gold (ATX 3.1)
$1,803.36
$100.19
Monitor
KTC M27P6 27" MiniLED 4K 160Hz HDR1400
$9,465.08
$525.84
Mouse
Satechi M1 Bluetooth (Gris Espacial)
$699.00
$38.83
Keyboard
Satechi Slim X3 Bluetooth (Gris Espacial)
$1,700.00
$94.44
Overall Cost: $47,358.37
Approximate Value: $2,631.00
Feel free to purchase if the price keeps rising. I’ve done the same with my recent project too. Also, the PSU should have a higher wattage because 750 is the lowest for the 9070 XT and might cause instability when using high-draw CPUs. I suggest a 1000w unit such as the Montech Century 2, be quiet! Pure Power 13 M, MSI MAG A1000GL, or CORSAIR RM1000e. I don’t know the local prices, these are the typical options where I’m from. You could also opt for an 850w and stop there, but that would hurt future upgrades and efficiency, since PSUs perform best when they’re around 40%-60% of their capacity. For instance, my 9060 XT build could run on 450w, but I chose 750w to guarantee flexibility and better power performance.