Should I make changes to my build?

Sam Fulham

I recently got into pc building and I decided I would build my own. So I was wondering if I should make changes to my planned build?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rDdQd9

K.O.Kiki

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058253779/should-i-make-changes-to-my-build

Yes. Lots of changes can be made that would allow you to move up a GPU tier.

What's your overall budget? Since you listed the US site of PCpartpicker.

Sam Fulham

Around 1500 euro

K.O.Kiki

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119316596#Comment_119316596

PCPartPicker Part List: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/JqmxbK

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor (€283.38 @ Amazon Deutschland)

CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer A35 A-RGB CPU Cooler (€42.39 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Motherboard: MSI B550-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard (€132.41 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory (€83.99 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Storage: ADATA XPG GAMMIX S11 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive (€174.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti LHR 8 GB XC GAMING Video Card (€559.00 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case (€110.19 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Power Supply: EVGA 210-GQ-0750-V1 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply (€80.20 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Case Fan: ARCTIC P12 PST A-RGB 0dB 48.8 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack (€34.25 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Total: €1500.71

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-07-11 12:48 CEST+0200

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AMD CPUs require less cooling & can get away with a cheaper motherboard.

Put that money into a higher-tier GPU (RTX 3060 Ti) and double the storage to 2TB

I don't recommend the Corsair iCUE 4000X as it has a solid front panel - bad airflow. Get the better 4000D with Arctic fans.

PSU, get a proper Gold-rated unit - no RGB, you can't see the lights when installed.

Sam Fulham

Thanks so much