New Rig, are there any adjustments required?
New Rig, are there any adjustments required?
Hey from Texas, just wanted to share my thoughts before starting a new build. My budget is around 2k USD, and while I feel I’ve got a decent setup, I’d appreciate some feedback—whether it’s positive, negative, or if there’s a better value. My current TV is an old Vizeo 65" 1080P, but with time I might upgrade to a 4K model to fully utilize this rig. I lean toward air cooling for better longevity compared to AIOs, since I usually build my own rigs only when the games I want can’t keep up on the existing hardware. I’d rather invest a bit now than have to upgrade soon. I plan to get a simple Windows 11 install USB from Amazon and a CD key elsewhere. Thanks ahead for any thoughts!
This CPU seems like a solid pick if gaming is your main focus. You might have some minor concerns about the cooler or power supply, but overall it looks fine. Have you made sure the CPU cooler fits in the case? PC Part Picker usually checks that, but it's worth confirming again.
The case accommodates up to 175mm CPU AIR coolers, and the cooler I chose is 154mm tall. My main focus is on gaming and everyday use, ensuring long-term reliability without issues. The color choice doesn't matter much since my favorite is black. However, the PSU should complement the overall look of the PC. Black aesthetics are important to me when it really matters.
Minimal RAM design ensures heatsinks won’t block dual tower cooler performance. This setup offers improved airflow. PCPartPicker parts list: CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor – $476.76 (Amazon) CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM – $35.90 (Amazon) Motherboard: MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 – $199.99 (Amazon) Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 – $88.99 (Amazon) Storage: MSI SPATIUM M482 Eco-Pack 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD – $99.99 (MSI) Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB – $649.99 (Newegg) Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower – $74.98 (Amazon) Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W – $83.79 (Newegg) Overall cost: $1710.39 Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts Selected based on predefined criteria Created by PCPartPicker Date: 2024-10-27 01:59 EDT-0400 Link: Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RbcQeSO-1U
Thanks for the suggestions! I chose the RAM and CPU cooler you mentioned, but kept using the case I originally selected.