Need Assistance Completing the Second PC Setup
Need Assistance Completing the Second PC Setup
Hello everyone. I’m working on finalizing my PC build list on PCPartPicker. My first setup (FX 8350/R9 280X) is quite extensive, and I suspect the power supply has failed. I recently purchased a Ryzen 7 7700X, which was only $30 more than the Ryzen 5 7600X during the Labor Day sale last week. I’ve done thorough research but am struggling to pick the right motherboard. I’ve considered the ASRock B650 PG Lightning and the Live Mixer based on my findings, but I’m not an expert and need guidance. The only components I own are the CPU and the Fractal Design case listed below. Any advice or suggestions from someone with more experience would be invaluable. I’m open to getting an AIO instead of an air cooler if it’s affordable, but I won’t be overclocking. I’m also thinking about using 5200 RAM, though I’m unsure if adjusting speeds to 6000 will be manageable for a non-expert.
Intended Use: A regular home PC with the flexibility to play any game I want. I’m comfortable with 1080P gaming but might upgrade the monitor later. I enjoy flight simulators, racing games (like F1 titles), and EA Sports FC.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor
(Purchased for $220.78)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
ASRock B650 PG LIGHTNING ATX AM5 Motherboard
($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:
TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5200 CL40 Memory
($87.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($67.00 @ iBUYPOWER)
Video Card:
Asus DUAL OC Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card
($384.97 @ Amazon)
Case:
Fractal Design Focus 2 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case
(Purchased for $59.99)
Power Supply:
Corsair RM650 (2023) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($89.99 @ Corsair)
Total:
$1095.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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2024-09-08 13:16 EDT-0400
CPU: Ryzen 7 7700X (bought)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Thank you for the details. I hope to get faster RAM quickly. Yes, I’m in the USA and I’m ready to raise my budget slightly for the RAM since I want the PC to last longer. I’m prepared to spend between $140 and $190 on the motherboard.
Review your motherboard's specifications sheet to understand its official capabilities.
Check the approved memory list for that board on Asrock to verify compatibility. It may not be required.
You could allocate around 200 dollars for a board, ideally a micro ATX model.
ATX 3.0 PSU at the same cost:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9G...-m...50fnfagu-l
Have you considered adding Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to your PC?
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Kr...v2...lite-ax-v2
A triple fan GPU for a slight reduction:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/VT...00...ng-oc-12gd