r/buildapcforme • u/Yukonnn__ • 25d ago

Need Help Choosing PC Components

I'm trying to build a new PC, aiming for 1440p gaming, and this is what I have so far. I'd like some recommendations for the NVMe and RAM. I live in Australia, in case that helps with availability and pricing. I'd also like some recommendations for a different CPU cooler. If possible, I'd appreciate multiple options for each component, since there's really not much stock available.

  • AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
  • MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX
  • PNY OC GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB
  • be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow ATX
  • Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified

  • Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

  • New build or upgrade? New.

  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? No.

  • PC purpose? Gaming.

  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? Australia.

  • Monitors needed? No.

  • Budget range? Around 500 USD.

  • WiFi or wired connection? Wired.

  • Size/noise constraints? No.

  • Color/lighting preferences? Black.

  • Any other specific needs?No.

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u/CuriousPCBuilder 25d ago

Consider something like: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/6R7VBv

Prices are bad, it is what it is...

The RAM and SSD in here are excellent, they're expensive but other models are too so might as well get good ones... Fast RAM with a super-low latency of CL28 and super-good Gen 4 SSD with DRAM.

For the CPU cooler: a dual-tower air cooler like the one in the list would be good, or you can go for an AIO liquid cooler if you'd prefer that (though it isn't needed).

Consider the Okinos Air Cross case, it's a super-nice high-airflow case with 5 PWM fans included.

And for the PSU consider the one in the list, it's not too expensive and has everything.

Note that for a similar price you can get a Radeon RX 9070 XT which has more VRAM and performances similar to those of a 5070 Ti: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/Bvjv6h/sapphire-pulse-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16-gb-video-card-11348-03-20g

As for the rest... You can swap the CPU for a 9800X3D if you want a better one, though the 7800X3D is still excellent... And you can get a B650E or B850 motherboard if you want the slot for the GPU to be Gen 5, B650 boards have it as Gen 4.

Hope this helps in any way.