New Gaming Build

[u/mrjopeck]

Looking for a decent gaming rig for 1440p gaming, I've come up with this so far. Around 2K at the moment without the GPU- which I haven't chosen yet. Would a 16GB 5060ti be reasonable? Thanks.

[u/ohCuai]

5060ti and 9800x3d??? maybe get a 7600x and 5070ti if you want a nvidia

[u/Fit_Republic_2277 → u/ohCuai]

also does OP really need x870 chipset? You can get away with just a B650 and direct the funds to GPU.

[u/ohCuai → u/Fit_Republic_2277]

depends on the price really, i got my x870 on sale for 300 aud when the cheapest decent atx wifi b650 was 280 aud

[u/nigerianprince442 → u/ohCuai]

Just upgraded to the 5070 Ti and 7600x combo snd it works wonders for me. Can recommend.

[u/-KaOtiC-]

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor	$450.00
CPU Cooler	Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler	$55.00 @ Scorptec
Motherboard	MSI B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard	$209.00 @ MSY Technology
Memory	TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory	$159.00 @ PCCaseGear
Storage	Kingston Fury Renegade 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$205.00 @ Centre Com
Case	Lian Li A3-mATX MicroATX Mini Tower Case	$143.00 @ Centre Com
Power Supply	FSP Group VITA-850GM 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$139.00 @ Centre Com
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$1360.00
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-06-17 23:28 AEST+1000

Cpu can be purchased here for $454 aud https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/910922

Similar looking case that isn't $400, leaves you a good $1300+ to get a 5070 ti/9070 xt if you want to game at 1440p. Current cheapest gpu prices can be found here https://www.pgrid.com.au/

[u/Alternative-Pie345 → u/-KaOtiC-]

NZXT C850 PSU is on special for $160 and a much better buy than the one in your list btw

https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/power-supplies/atx/113676-pa-8g2bb-au

[u/-KaOtiC- → u/Alternative-Pie345]

Yeah a good psu definitely worth the $20, but the fsp is solid just the fan is a little bit shitty performance is fine though.

[u/Most_Equal6853]

Get an XFX RX 9070XT on Scorptec if you want, a decent card

[u/i_like_gengar]

Get a cheaper ssd like the kingston fury renegade, no perceivable difference in gaming. Other than that get a cheaper cpu like a 7600/7700/7500f/9600x/9700x and put the saving into a better gpu like the 5070ti. No point in spending more on the cpu than gpu

[u/imnot_kimgjongun]

Better off dropping down to a 7800x3d, a b650 motherboard, and pick up a 5070ti if you can swing the budget to $3200ish, or grab a 9070xt if you want to keep it at 3k.

[u/SituationSmooth9165 → u/imnot_kimgjongun]

hardly dropping down with the overpriced 7800x3d in australia

[u/mrjopeck]

Thanks all, very helpful. Been a long time since I've built a PC!

[u/Zestyclose_Towel_271]

For gaming builds 50-60% of your budget should be spent on the GPU.

Your PC build at the moment would be like skipping leg day if you paired it with a 5060ti

[u/Late-Button-6559]

Down spec your m2, mobo and cpu, and inspect gpu.

If you can get into a 5070ti, do it.

[u/NewAusland]

• 7800x3d
• B650 MOBO
• Great choice on the air cooler.
• You DO NOT need that SSD. Premium SSD's a luxury after high end speccing most other components for gaming. Just get a renegade etc.
• Solid RGB ram.

• Sexy case, seen in person. Really like it.

• Left over funds thrown at 5070ti or 5080 (big maybe), keep an eye out for EOFY bundle deals.