Question First PC Build - Is this selection suitable?
Question First PC Build - Is this selection suitable?
Hello, I’m new to building PCs and want one for gaming. I’m curious if these parts are suitable or if there’s a more affordable alternative that still works well. I’ve confirmed compatibility on Newegg.
Estimated purchase time: about 7 days
Budget range: £1000 - £1300
Main uses:
- Gaming
- Programming
- Browsing the web / watching videos
Monitor needed? No
Upgrade parts required: Yes
Operating system needed: No
Best site for buying parts: Newegg.com
Location: Glasgow, UK
Preferred component: AMD CPU
Overclocking possible? Maybe
Multiple GPUs? No
Extra notes: I prefer a quieter build
Reason for upgrade: I currently don’t own a gaming PC
Specifications:
- GPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X - Zen 4 12-Core 4.7 GHz - Socket AM5 - 170W Desktop Processor (100-100000589WOF)
- AMD Ryzen 9 7900X - Zen 4 12-Core 4.7 GHz - Socket AM5 - 170W Desktop Processor (100-100000589WOF)
- Motherboard: ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI AMD B650 AM5 Ryzen™ Desktop 9000 8000 & 7000 ATX
- RAM: Team T-Create Classic 32GB
- GPU: MSI Shadow GeForce RTX 5070 12GB
- PSU: Thermaltake Smart Series 700W SLI/ CrossFire
- Power supply: Thermaltake Smart Series 700W SLI / CrossFire Ready
- Case: Bgears B-Optillusion Mid Tower ATX Glass Mirror LED
Let me know if you’d like more details!
Welcome to the forums, newcomer! We’re planning to need a little additional setup next to this build. Please make sure your thread is styled with the information you’ve asked about here. *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice* This guide is an adaptation of the Animal’s *How To Ask For New Build Advice* post. I made it because many people are currently seeking upgrade advice both on this site and in the CPU forums, and I believe... forums. the community will offer helpful suggestions. GPU: AMD Ryzen 9 700X Do you mean the 7900X? Power Supply: Thermaltake Smart Series 700W It would be better to specify the exact model, though all SMART series PSUs are unreliable.
PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
*
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
(£156.00 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler:
*
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
(£29.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Motherboard:
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ASRock B850 Pro RS ATX AM5 Motherboard
(£159.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Memory:
*
Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(£89.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage:
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Western Digital Blue SN580 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£90.99 @ SanDisk)
Video Card:
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Asus PRIME OC GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB Video Card
(£518.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Case:
*
Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case
(£49.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Power Supply:
*
MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(£89.95 @ AWD-IT)
Overall Cost:
£1183.91
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced items based on specified parameters
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2025-06-26 14:50 BST+0100
PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
(£156.00 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler:
ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler
(£29.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B650 EAGLE ATX AM5 Motherboard
(£120.27 @ NeoComputers)
Memory:
Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(£82.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage:
Western Digital Blue SN580 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£90.99 @ SanDisk)
Video Card:
Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card
(£619.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case:
Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case
(£49.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Power Supply:
Phanteks AMP GH 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(£128.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Overall Cost:
£1279.21
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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2025-06-26 15:21 BST+0100
PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor
(£228.50 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 81.88 CFM CPU Cooler
(£39.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Motherboard:
ASRock B850 Pro-A WiFi ATX AM5 Motherboard
(£165.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Memory:
Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(£82.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage:
Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£89.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card:
PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9070 16 GB Video Card
(£529.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Case:
Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case
(£59.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Power Supply:
Corsair RM850e (2025) 850 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(£98.97 @ Amazon UK)
Overall Cost:
£1294.43
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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2025-06-26 15:40 BST+0100
PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor
(£261.73 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler:
ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler
(£29.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B650 EAGLE ATX AM5 Motherboard
(£120.27 @ NeoComputers)
Memory:
Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(£82.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage:
Crucial T500 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£118.07 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card:
PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9070 16 GB Video Card
(£529.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Case:
Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case
(£49.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Power Supply:
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(£109.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Overall Cost:
£1303.02
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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2025-06-26 16:43 BST+0100