For a first-time PC builder with a $1500 budget, here are some suggestions to guide your setup.
For a first-time PC builder with a $1500 budget, here are some suggestions to guide your setup.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($329.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Black (66.17 CFM) ($45.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 ($239.99 @ Best Buy)
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Klevv CRAS C910 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME ($55.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX RX-79GMERCB9 Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB ($XX)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W (80+ Gold Certified, Modular) ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit ($146.16 @ Amazon)
Total: $1076.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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2025-04-09 22:46 EDT-0400
Attempted research, but no alternative graphics card matches the RX 7900 in availability.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer! You're advised to stylize your thread with info asked of in this thread; *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice* How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice First off, respect where respect is due - this is an adaptation of the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I created this because there's a lot of posts nowadays asking for upgrade advice both on here and on the CPU forums, and I feel... forums. and the community will chime in with worthwhile suggestions. With that out of the way, the PCPP link you've provided is solid built but I'd add a second SSD that's smaller in capacity for the OS, app's and launchers, assuming that this is a gaming build, then the larger SSD will be your game library drive or you can up the 1TB drive to 2TB. Assuming you're located in the USA; PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($329.00 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Black 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($45.69 @ Amazon) Motherboard: MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($219.99 @ Amazon) Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon) Storage: Klevv CRAS C910 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($34.99 @ Amazon) Storage: Klevv CRAS C910 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: Asus TUF GAMING OC Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card ($799.99 @ Amazon) Case: Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Best Buy) Power Supply: MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Amazon) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit ($146.16 @ Amazon) Total: $1935.78 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-04-09 22:52 EDT-0400 but you can't get a GPU that's equivalent to the RX 7900 series unless you start cutting down on other avenues. You don't get much headroom either with the PSU you've listed, which I carried over as well. I tried my best to do research but can anyone give me another graphics card thats as good as the rx 7900 since its not in stock https://pcpartpicker.com/products/video-...ice&page=1
Keep an eye out for the upcoming launches and critiques of these two graphics cards: RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and the RX 9060 XT 16GB. They are expected to hit the market in the next few weeks. Both models utilize PCIe 5.0, which this board supports. https://www.techpowerup.com/335261/...-r...in-s-korea https://www.techpowerup.com/333977/...or...l-tomorrow The 7800x3D has seen its price drop from $329 to $409, which isn't particularly attractive for someone with a $1500 budget. Also, you're interested in DDR5-6000 CL30 RAM. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: * AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor ($218.31 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: * ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: * MSI PRO B850-P WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Amazon) Memory: * Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg) Storage: * Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD ($97.97 @ B&H) Case: Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Best Buy) Power Supply: MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Amazon) Overall Cost: $791.23 Includes shipping, taxes, and any applicable discounts *Selected lowest-priced items based on criteria* Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-04-09 23:36 EDT-0400 A closer inspection of these parts. https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B850-P-WIFI https://www.techpowerup.com/review/amd-r...0x/18.html https://www.idcooling.com/product/detail...name=FROZN A620 PRO SE