Here is some advice for setting up my new game rig.
Here is some advice for setting up my new game rig.
Hey everyone, I am making a brand new setup for my gaming PC right now. I love playing RPGs, wargames, and action-adventure games like Baldur's Gate, Assassin's Creed, Plague Tale, Hell Blade, or even Total War. I really don't care about shooting games (FPS), because I only play them alone. There are no multiplayer games or competitive online gaming for me! I just want a solid setup that won't break down after a few years. I need something quiet and cool, but I do not like flashy RGB lights on my stuff. After checking the internet, I picked this list: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X MSI B650 Tomahawk WIFI be quiet! Dark Rock 5 Corsair Vengeance 32Go (2x16Go) DDR5 6000MHz ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce 5070 Ti 16GB OC Edition Samsung 990 EVO PLUS - 2 To Be quiet ! Power Zone 2 850 W / Platinum Fractal Design Define 7 Compact. I am mostly happy with this, but I'm wondering if the B850 version of the motherboard is better. I like the Fractal Design cases (I already have an R5), but my current desk doesn't fit them big enough, and the Define 7 is even too big! So I went for the compact one. The parts fit inside, but I'm worried about how well they get cooled down. In short, I would love to hear your thoughts or any advice on this (maybe) future build. 😀
So a few things here. What is your budget? You need a case with a front mesh panel for airflow. New parts these days use a lot more power than they used to so high airflow is a requirement. I added a nice case with lots of airflow that is small and not too flashy. I also added the best performing air cooler on the market. A good quality PSU that is small and quiet. Enough RAM to have no problems running games, chrome tabs, discord, and a triple A single player game. You also indicated a lot of types of games that massively benefit from an X3D CPU such as Baldur's Gate, and RTS style games like Total war. The 7800X3D is a prime candidate to power through those types of games for years. An OS drive with a DRAM cache, and a games storage drive 4TB. A cheaper X870 motherboard for PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and plenty of storage and connectivity options. This pc can be costed down, just need to know a budget. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($384.99 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 BLACK 81.88 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.69 @ Amazon) Motherboard: Gigabyte X870 GAMING WIFI6 ATX AM5 Motherboard ($193.99 @ Amazon) Memory: Patriot Viper Venom 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Inland Performance Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($74.98 @ Amazon) Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($219.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: Gigabyte WINDFORCE SFF GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Video Card ($837.98 @ Newegg) Case: Jonsbo D41 Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.00 @ Newegg Sellers) Power Supply: FSP Group Hydro PTM X PRO,Gen5 850 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($160.57 @ Amazon) Total: $2161.18 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-05-30 18:14 EDT-0400
You can save some money on your current build so you might get more storage or extra RAM. You could even buy a new CPU called the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X which costs $306.64. This comes with a cooler named ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE that is very efficient and sells for only $29.99. The motherboard you need is an MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI that fits the AM5 standard and costs $199.00. You should get 32 GB of RAM from TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert with speeds up to DDR5-6000 CL30 for just $94.99. For storage, grab a Crucial T500 drive that has a heatsink and holds 2 TB in an NVMe format that is fast enough for gaming at $132.99. To keep things cool, you need an Asus PRIME GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB graphics card which costs $869.99 from B&H. Your case should be a Lian Li LANCOOL 216 RGB tower that fits inside the box and comes with built-in color lights for only $102.99. The power supply is a Corsair RM1000x rated at 1000 watts which supports fully modifiable cables and costs $169.99 from Newegg. All these items together cost $1,906.58 including shipping, taxes, and discounts when they are on sale. This list was made by PCPartPicker in May 2025 and shows the prices right now at their source.
Another thing you ask, where are you located? I'm assuming the USA? If so look to see if there is a Microcenter nearby to take advantage of combo deals. On the gpu, keep an eye out for the and rx 9070xt. At least looking on pcpartpicker right now you'd be better off getting the 5070ti. But on Memorial Day for example I was able to get the card below from Microcenter for $699 which was over $100 less than the 5070ti and only a little slower. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RV...n-...0xt-sl-16g
Here is my new list of parts I want to buy. A big hard drive (1TB) and a huge one (4TB) are too pricey for me right now, especially at PCPartPicker prices. When it comes to the fan noise from that 5070 Ti, making your own fan curve and lowering its voltage is the best way to make any card run much quieter. The quietest stock card I can find is the MSI Vanguard SOC 5070 Ti, but it costs a lot of money and it's hard to get in the EU. Another really good option is either color on the Gigabyte Aorus master cards. Here are the parts you need: CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with 4.2 GHz and 8 cores (€379.90 from Amazon France). CPU Cooler: Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 BLACK that blows out 81.88 CFM at €67.16. Motherboard: ASRock B850 Pro-A WiFi ATX AM5 board for €199.41. Memory: Patriot Viper Venom with 64 GB (two 32GB sticks) using DDR5-6400 CL32 for €182.99. Storage: SK Hynix Platinum P41 that holds 2TB on an M.2 drive, which is PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME solid state at €141.56. Video Card: MSI SHADOW 3X OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with 16 GB for €884.00. Case: be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow ATX Mid Tower case for €92.19. Power Supply: Enermax Revolution D.F. 12 that is a 12 850 W, rated at 80+ Gold and fully modular at €135.88. The total comes to €2083.09. These prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when they are available. This was made by PCPartPicker on June 3rd, 2025 in CEST+0200 timezone.
I bought a new CPU called AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D for €379.90 from Amazon France. I also got an ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE cooler to keep the computer cool, which cost €42.99. The motherboard is a MSI PRO B850-P WIFI ATX model that fits my case and runs on AM5, priced at €203.90 from Amazon France. My RAM is Corsair Vengeance with 32 GB of DDR5 memory running at 6000 speed, costing €114.99. I stored things in a Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2 TB SSD that feels fast for my games and costs €129.99 from Amazon France. I have a Gigabyte WINDFORCE SFF GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB card to help with graphics, which is pricey at €885.98 but bought it on the wrong site. My case is a Montech AIR 903 BASE Mid Tower thing that holds everything inside nicely for €83.88. Finally, my power supply is an NZXT C850 with 850 watts and gold certification from Amazon France at €139.99. All these parts cost me about €1981.62 in total when you add shipping, taxes, and any special deals. I chose the best prices using a computer program that looked online for the lowest price items. This list was made on June 3rd, 2025 by PCPartPicker.com at CEST+02:00 time zone.
It's actually pretty good, but I think a 9070XT gives you more bang for your buck. You can get that old-school legend model for under $700 in parts of Europe.
I check what options are available right now. The cheapest 5070 Ti I found was around $835, and the 9070 XT was listed at $800. If the 9070 XT isn't at least $10 cheaper than the 5070 Ti, you should probably get the better features of the Nvidia card instead. It's up to you in the end.
my biggest worry is getting too hot or staying silent—so don't spend big on a fancy card. Instead, buy something nice like a case and some cool fans. I'll go for the Cougar MX600/MX600 mini case; it gives cooling power that's about equal to Lianli L216 or Asus Proart 602. Then I will buy a strong fan and stick it on the back of the mini case, like a Phanteks T30. There are tons of cases and fans here in China. Also, there is a better-looking copy of the MX600 called Aigo's Furao Baili (扶摇百里), which has similar cooling power plus extra cable limits at the back. I just don't know what that thing is called in English yet.
Whatever you pick for your new computer case or build, use a big air cooler to help your chip stay cool. I've been making PC's since the 386 was released, and you can tell me the biggest change is an AIO to keep everything quiet. Mine barely even runs - actually it's running loudest right when you start up until you get into Windows!