Here is a better setup for my first game.
Here is a better setup for my first game.
Hi everyone, I am starting my first computer build and need some advice on how to set it up. My main goals are gaming and using the machine every day. I don't want to overclock anything. Here is what I have chosen so far: CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Cooler: Thermalright Assassin X 120 SE - white Motherboard: GigaByte B550M Aorus Elite AX RAM: Patriot Viper Elite II 32 GB (2×16 GB) DDR4-3600MHz Storage: Lexar NM620 2 TB, SSD (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4, M.2 2280) GPU: Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB Case: DEEPCOOL CH510 - white with window PSU: Gigabyte P650SS 650W 80+ Silver I am not sure about the motherboard. I am torn between buying a cheaper board to save money now and swapping it in later, or spending more upfront and keeping an expensive one forever. If I go for the pricier option, what should I look for so it stays up-to-date? I don't need crazy VRMs or overclocking features either. I'm also unsure if integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are worth it. Any specific advice on choosing a motherboard would be great. As for the other parts, is everything here compatible and balanced? Is there any bottleneck? Did I miss something important? Thanks in advance for your help!
You should get a 750W power supply for that 7700 XT so you don't run out of energy. You can save money by choosing a non-X version of the Ryzen 5 5600 instead.
There is less than twenty dollars between the two options, so I won't do it. OP: check my signature link to ask for build upgrades and tell me what happens here. I will skip those Gigabyte power supplies. Remember that with an AM4 board you can't upgrade further.
Your build is reasonable. A common upgrade is likely to be a stronger graphics card. For that, look to a 750w or 850w quality psu. For quality, look for a 7 to 10 year warranty. Seasonic focus and Corsair rm are good places to start. As a first time builder, MY build process: Before anything, while waiting for your parts to be delivered, download and read, cover to cover your case and motherboard manual. Buy a long #2 magnetic tip philips screwdriver. A small led flashlight is also useful. I find it handy to buy a power switch like this for testing. https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E168121..._s...-_-Product&quicklink=true 1. I assemble the critical parts outside of the case. That lets me test them for functionality easily. A wood table or cardboard is fine. 2. Plug in only the necessary parts at first. Ram, cpu, cooler, psu. Do not force anything. Parts fit only one way. Attach a monitor to the integrated motherboard adapter if you have one, otherwise to the graphics card. 3. If your motherboard does not have a PWR button, momentarily touch the two pwr front panel pins with a flat blade screwdriver. 4. Repeatedly hit F2 or DEL, and that should get you into the bios display. 5. Boot from a cd or usb stick with memtest86 on it. memtest will exercise your ram and cpu functionality. They boot from a usb stick and do not use windows. You can download them here: MemTest86 - Official Site of the x86 Memory Testing Tool MemTest86 is the original self booting memory testing software for x86 and ARM computers. Supporting both BIOS and UEFI, with options to boot from USB. www.memtest86.com Memtest86+ | The Open-Source Memory Testing Tool Memtest86+ is an advanced, free, open-source, stand-alone memory tester for 32- and 64-bit computers (UEFI & BIOS supported) www.memtest.org If you can run a full pass with NO errors, your ram should be ok. Running several more passes will sometimes uncover an issue, but it takes more time. Probably not worth it unless you really suspect a ram issue. Opinions vary on updating the bios. Normally, one does not update a bios unless there is a fix for something that is impacting you. I violate this rule on a new build and will update to currency up front. Use the usb option, not the windows option. If there is a severe problem, the impact is small. 6. Install windows. 7. Install the motherboard cd drivers. Particularly the lan drivers so you can access the internet. Do not select the easy install option, or you will get a bunch of utilities and trialware that you don't want. Drivers only. 7. Connect to the internet and install an antivirus program. Microsoft defender is free, easy, and unobtrusive. 8. Install your graphics card and driver if you tested with integrated graphics. You will need to remove the graphics card later to install your motherboard in the case. As a tip when screwing the motherboard into the posts, give the screw a small counterclockwise turn until you feel a click. That lets you know that the screw will engage properly. Make a note of how the graphics card latches into the pcie slot. The mechanism will be hidden under the card and may be difficult to work if you have not previously checked how. 9. Update windows to currency. 10. Only now do I take apart what I need to and install it in the case. 11. Now is the time to reinstall your graphics card.
You didn't actually name a country, so I guess it's probably not the US. I haven't seen a silver rated power supply in years, and I'm worried how old that thing is before you even buy it. Since you looked for something white and there are only a few decent B580s that are white, that could be your guide. The RX 9070 AsRock Steel Legend would work well if not too pricey for you. The AM5 platform looks more future-proof so I'd suggest going to a 9000 series processor or whatever AMD makes later. Your choice of case had good front panel but it's not great for cooling, so I wouldn't go with that one. Here is the PCPartPicker list: CPU AMD Ryzen 5 8400F 4.2 GHz 6-Core Processor $148.95 B&H CPU Cooler Thermalright Assassin X 120 R Digital ARGB 70.84 CFM CPU Cooler $24.90 Amazon Motherboard ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard $139.99 Newegg Memory Kingston FURY Beast RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory $119.99 Newegg Storage Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive $104.97 Newegg Video Card ONIX LUMI OC Arc B580 12 GB Video Card $329.99 Newegg Case Montech AIR 100 ARGB MicroATX Mid Tower Case $66.98 Amazon Power Supply MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply $137.35 Amazon Total: $1073.12 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-04-24 10:18 EDT-0400
Here is a list of the best parts for your build. I found the motherboard from Gigabyte, which costs $119.99 at Amazon. You can buy it on site because shipping and taxes are included. It's the lowest price part chosen by computers parts experts using special rules.
I tried to buy the most powerful video card I could find so you can play games with the best right now. On the other hand, the graphics processor is the easiest thing to swap out later in life so go ahead and pick up an Arc B580 for this moment and get a 2TB M.2 drive along with a stronger power supply that has enough wattage - your budget might not let you buy anything on the AM5 platform (with a decent CPU) but that would be way better than going with the old AM4 or LGA1700 setups for the future upgrades. (if you can grab an Intel 7th generation i5-12600KF for a good price that would be amazing, build from eximo is also quite decent) PCPartPicker Part List CPU: Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: Gigabyte Z790 S WIFI DDR4 (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($124.16 @ Amazon) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($67.98 @ Amazon) Storage: PNY CS2241 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($58.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X PLUS OC GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB Video Card ($512.98 @ Newegg) Case: Montech X3 Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.98 @ Amazon) Power Supply: ADATA XPG Core Reactor II VE 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.98 @ Amazon) Total: $1087.05 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-04-25 03:56 EDT-0400