Hi ,
I will hopefully be building a Linux gaming PC this year. To be honest its the first PC I’ve ever built, so tips would be appreciated. Currently my only game PC/console is my Steamdeck. I will probably install Bazzite, until steamOS is released and works with all the hardware I choose. This is my chosen hardware using pcpartpicker.comfor compatibility.
CPU: Ryzen 7 7700X
GPU: Gigabyte Radon RX 7800 XT
Motherboard: MSI Mag B650 Tomahawk
Storage: WD black SN770 nvme 1TB
Memory : corsair vengeance DDR5 32GB
PSU: corsair RM850e
Case: Corsair 4000D RGB airflow
(edit 1) : cooling: Peerless Assassin 120E
I don’t play any online multiplayer games, mainly games like horizon zero dawn , cyberpunk 2077, God of war. etc. Obviously I play on terrible settings on the steamdeck, but would like a decent future proof or upgradable build that willl run with 1440p high settings.
I suspect this hardware is good enough for this, but will it be suitable going forward without rebuying most of the components ?
Any tips about future proofing or PC building in general would be really appreciated.
just eyeballin the specs it looks alright - like idrk if its all compatible I assume they are. I would get more ram if possible, I think 32 is gonna be the standard soon if not now (therefore if you want to future proof maybe get more).
Also get more fans. I’ve heard that there are noctua clones (or something else ) that have been doing well but I can remember the name.
Get a ups - dont want to have your computer fry during a storm.
Maybe increase powersupply because overtime they will lose there capability( I dont know what its called exactly but basically over time it will decrease in output).
Oh shit I just noticed, do you have a cpu cooler? DO NOT CHEAP OUT ON THIS. Im pretty sure ryzen7 doesnt come with a heatsink but if it does, chances are its mid. Ive only built with air coolers never tried AIO liquid coolers so I cant say much about them.
You “could” buy stuff used but like since this is your first pc I would try getting everything new. Also, new stuff “can” sometimes come outta the box broken (it just happens sometimes) so keep that in mind. But overall, yeah have fun :] I assume you are also getting a gaming monitor so make sure you set the refresh rate in os settings! Also dont plug in displayport or hdmi cable into motherboard. Sorry for the long text but again have fun!!
THERMAL PASTE- dont need to be too fancy but do shop around.
Also if you do end up getting more fans, you might need a fan controller. I do not know if your motherboard has enough fan ports. Do keep this in mind ~ it sucks to go back to a store to buy more stuff.
AIO coolers aren’t worth it imo. Stay clear of the H-series AIO from Corsair, none of my friends have had proper performing cooling from them.
If I had to choose cooler right now it would be “Thermalright peerless assassin”
Secondly, i would spend a little extra for a cpu with x3d.
Phantom Spirit from Thermalright performs a bit better and costs roughly the same as the peerless assassin
Just as a counterpoint on AIO coolers. I’ve used a Corsair H150i for years now, first on my Ryzen 3950X and later the same cooler on my 5950X. It’s super quiet, runs crazy high boost clocks and has excellent RGB / fanspeed control. I have a relatively small case and have the 360 radiator in the front (with an open mesh in front of it).
So your mileage may vary, some may be bad, but it’s not all of them.
I forgot to add this to the above wishlist, Ive added it now, this was the cooling system I was thinking of getting.
Second the cooler you recommend. My cpu is frozen most of the time.
I think a UPS is overkill unless you also have brown-outs to cover for. A surge protector should be enough
I’m very new to this so want to get it right, why is this not good?
also fortunately where I live, I have had only one powercut in 10 years but I have surge protection on every outlet extension.
Sorry just woke up (holy smokes theres so many new comments maybe this was answered). You want to plug it into the gpu. Its a common/uncommon mistake new people do. But hey have fun when you get all the parts! I hope all these comments help, its been a while since I have last built a computer.
Barring a catastrophic failure, that PSU has plenty of headroom for that CPU/GPU combo.
If you buy fans, make sure they are PWM so that the speed (and noise) can be managed by your system.