Hi everyone!
I’m completely new to PC gaming and have spent the past few weeks learning about different components, how they work and what makes a good gaming PC.
I’ve finally put together my first build and would really appreciate some honest feedback before purchasing everything.
PCPartPicker: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/qGgyH3
My build:
CPU: Ryzen 5 9600X — £160.97
Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — £29.99
Motherboard: MSI PRO B840M-P WiFi 6E — £99.95
RAM: PNY Performance 16GB (2×8GB)
DDR5-5600 CL46 — £233.11
SSD: Kingston NV3 1TB NVMe — £129.97
GPU: PowerColor Reaper RX 9060 XT 16GB — £426.99
Case: NZXT H3 Flow — £48.89
PSU: MSI MAG A850GL 850W Gold — £89.99
Monitor: ASUS TUF Gaming 1080p 240Hz — £123.98
Total: £1,343.84 (including monitor)
My main goal is to achieve around 150+ FPS at 1080p competitive settings in games like Warzone. I’ll also be playing GTA, EA FC, Fortnite and other games.
I’ve chosen the AM5 platform because I’d like to upgrade my CPU and increase my RAM in the future without having to replace the entire system.
I’m aware DDR5 RAM prices are currently very high, which is why I’ve settled on 16GB for now.
I have three main questions:
Is this build good value for £1,344? Am I overspending on certain components, or could I get better performance for the money?
Would I be better off buying a prebuilt gaming PC instead? Given current component prices, is it possible to find a prebuilt with similar or better specifications for around the same price?
As someone who’s never built a PC before, what’s the best way to learn how to assemble everything correctly? I’ve watched a few tutorials, but I’d appreciate advice from people who’ve built their own PCs.
I’d ideally like this PC to last at least 3–4 years, with the option to upgrade components along the way.
Any recommendations or beginner tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!