New to building a pc so wanted some opinions!
New to building a pc so wanted some opinions!
Hello! I’m just starting out in the PC building world and have heard that putting together a system yourself can be better than buying a ready-made one, even without any experience. I’ve been talking with friends on Facebook about this idea and was advised to check this recommendation here. Could you let me know if this setup is suitable for someone on a budget? I’m planning to use it for gaming and streaming, mainly at 1440p resolution, and I want the total cost to stay under $1500. Thanks!
The advantages and disadvantages of using a prebuilt have been repeatedly discussed in the forums, often through searches within those discussions. One benefit of constructing a system yourself is gaining full insight into the components involved and making informed decisions. Prebuilt units usually sacrifice quality in certain areas, focusing mainly on general specifications like processor, GPU, and RAM.
Regarding your own build, you mentioned having a subpar power supply unit for that project. The cost of the case isn't listed, so it's unclear whether you own the case or if it was included unexpectedly. Overall, the assembly appears to be well-organized. It is recommended to update your thread with details from this discussion: *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice*. This adaptation was inspired by numerous requests for upgrade guidance on both this forum and the CPU forums, aiming to provide helpful support.
Your parts list seems acceptable.
However, I recommend rethinking the psu for several reasons.
The processor you have is excellent and can support a much better graphics card upgrade in the future, which would require a more robust psu.
The price jump from 750w to 850w is just $10 for the CX650.
The warranty on the Corsair is only 5 years. Quality power supplies typically offer 7 or 10-year warranties.
Consider looking into Seasonic or Corsair RM options.
Modern graphics cards often need more power than their nominal draw suggests. A stronger psu can handle this better.
A more powerful psu will simply supply the power it needs, operating efficiently in the middle of its capacity range.
And it will also be quieter during operation.
For the card you mentioned, a 750W PSU is recommended.
PCPartPicker has compiled the necessary components:
CPU Cooler – Frozen A620 Pro SE with 58 CFM (ID: COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE)
Memory – Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB DDR5-6000 CL30 (ID: MEMORY)
Power Supply – ADATA XPG Core Reactor II 750W, Gold Certified (ID: POWER SUPLY)
Total cost comes to $191.97, covering shipping and taxes where applicable.
All prices reflect current listings with discounts applied.
I would strongly recommend considering a 9070, 9070XT, 5070, or 5070 Ti. The 7800 XT doesn’t offer good value at around $520. Here are some improved options: an NVMe drive with DRAM cache for the OS drive, a better cooler at similar cost, upgraded RAM for lower prices, a 9700X over the 7800X3D, a 5070 that’s 25% faster than the 7800 XT, and a top-tier PSU. If you manage to find a 9070 XT or a MSRP 5070 Ti, it would be even more appealing and could fit the budget better if you opt for a 9600X or 9700X instead of the 7800X3D.
Good catch regarding the budget and a 5070, though I left some money open so he could aim for a 9070, 9070 XT, or 5070 Ti. I managed to secure a PNY 5070 Ti for 749.99 on March 27th. If he opts to stick with the graphics card budget in that range, he might consider adding more storage and a superior motherboard as well. Also, the TPU chart is now quite outdated.
Either of the RX 9070s would be great if you can find them. The problem I'm facing with them is being in stock and the price. The rumor is that AMD is releasing their "budget" 9060 card next month. Once we know all price on that and specs, it might be the way to go to keep
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under budget and provide wiggle room for PSU and Ram improvements.