First high-end PC build after optimizing a LOT of overpriced parts — final thoughts before I order?
Posted by SoftwareParticular55@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 14 comments
Hey everyone,
After reading through the comments on my previous post and doing way more research than I expected, I ended up changing a LOT of the build. (Tysm for y'all)
Honestly, I’m really glad I didn’t blindly order the original version through Alternate before checking prices and part choices more carefully.
This is my first time ever building a PC myself, so I’m trying to avoid beginner mistakes while still making something powerful and long-lasting.
I live in Germany and I’m buying the parts individually instead of using a prebuilt configurator now.
Current total: \~2536€
Main use cases:
Gaming (Valorant, WuWa, Subnautica, indie games, occasional AAA)
-Learning Blender/rendering
-Long-term daily use
-1440p high refresh later on
What I care about most:
-Stability
-Smoothness/frame consistency
-Quiet operation
-Good airflow
-Long-term reliability
-Avoiding overpriced “fake premium” parts
Current build:
CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D — 393€
GPU: PowerColor Red Devil RX 9070 XT — 829€
Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 5 — 63€
Motherboard: MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk MAX WiFi — 217€
RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6000 CL30 EXPO 32GB — 440€ (yes, DDR5 prices here are currently awful)
SSD: WD Black SN850X 2TB — 279€
PSU: be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W — 104€
Case: Fractal Design Torrent — 178€
A few notes:
-I intentionally stayed with air cooling because I value reliability and simplicity more than aesthetics.
-I originally planned a 5070 Ti / RTX 5080 build, but after comparing pricing where I live, AMD started making way more sense for my actual use case.
-I care way more about smooth gameplay and stability than ray tracing.
-I’m not trying to build an RGB showcase PC, just a really solid long-term machine.
-I also switched away from some overpriced SSD/RAM choices after realizing how much “gaming tax” some stores add.
Since this is my first ever self-build: Do you guys have any beginner advice or “watch out for this” tips?
I know the basics, but I’ve never physically assembled a PC before, so I’m especially nervous about:
-CPU installation
-cable management
-BIOS setup/update
-first boot issues
-accidentally breaking something expensive
Main thing I’m wondering: Does anything here look genuinely problematic or poorly balanced?
Especially interested in opinions about:
-Red Devil thermals/noise
-Fractal Torrent + air cooling combo
-Whether 850W is enough long term
Anything you would personally change WITHOUT massively increasing the price?
Thanks again. (really)
a1ex_chi11@reddit
looking good so far. Is there something special about that specific GPU? 829€ seems very high for a 9070 XT, they usually start from 650€
SoftwareParticular55@reddit (OP)
i researched couple of sites but i found the same or close prices. maybe it is a country thing i dont know. but it is best for me to buy all the things on amazon because i dont want to get scammed and this is my first build and im a little bit scared.
a1ex_chi11@reddit
ok I'm from Germany too, that's why I was curious. Electronic stuff I usually order from Alternate, Arlt or Mindfactory, never had problems with any of them. Sometimes Amazon, but the prices there are not the best.
SoftwareParticular55@reddit (OP)
yea the issue with german sites that im not german so i dont use german or eu credit cards. the safest option for me is amazon. i know its a bit problem but i really dont want to wait any longer and have this pc.
a1ex_chi11@reddit
ah ok. On amazon there are some Gigabyte or Asus models of the RX9070 XT for 640-700€, no need to get that kind of GPU for 800+.
-Damascene-@reddit
Parts look solid. Regarding the 5070ti, if you expect to lean heavily into rendering and want to experience ray tracing to to an enjoyable degree; I would bite the bullet and get it. If you are just casually dabbling into these you are better off saving the money, 9070xt is amazing value for 1440p gaming. 850W is more than enough for this combo, if you want greater peace of mind you can get the same PSU in 1000W for around 15€ more.
SoftwareParticular55@reddit (OP)
im just a beginner so im not thinking heavy render the most poly i did was 40.000 ish i think so about blender i think i dont need better gpu bcs im bad lol
-Damascene-@reddit
Well then the 9070xt is the right choice. Just take it slow and have ample space around while building. My advice - assemble the CPU and cooler mount onto the motherboard outside the case the install the motherboard and then connect all cables into the motherboard (front I/O, fans and argb if any, 24pin power, etc.) before you install any components. The rest you will easily figure out especially with the help of video guides. Enjoy!
Kraemmar@reddit
https://www.galaxus.de/en/s1/product/msi-b850-gaming-plus-wifi6e-am5-amd-b850-atx-motherboards-59384227?offertype=retail&offerid=2705624&utm_campaign=preisvergleich&utm_source=idealo&utm_medium=cpc
Rand0mystic@reddit
Try this parts list, total is now 2100€ - https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/tHz6rG
Parts I swapped out are pretty much are all better quality parts and cheaper, I changed the GPU as well since it's 200€ cheaper and like 1% performance worse lol.
Also got you a 1050W version that both better quality and cheaper! (got a 10 year warranty as well)
And for the memory there's a white version available as well that's I think goes well with the color of the motherboard but it's up to you
If you have any question let me know.
a4840639@reddit
I think you know very well about what you are doing, looks very goos tome
SoftwareParticular55@reddit (OP)
tyy
Conquistagore@reddit
Hey man. Were putting together a very similar build, you picked good parts. Theres no imbalances as far as i can tell.
-Air cooling is fine, i got a 9850x3d and the guy at Microcenter recommended a Dark Rock Pro 3, saying as long as its rated for 230watts and above that your good.
-The GPU you picked is perfect for 1440p. I have a 9070XT and i love it. No regrets.
-I did a lot of Motherboard research too, and as far as the bios go's.. newer MSI Mobo's have come out with a 64mb bios, which if your thinking long-term, is the way to go. Im pretty sure a B850 MAX will have it, but just something to check on.
-I have an 850w PSU currently. The guy at Microcenter said its enough for this build, PcPartPicker too... so, no its not necessary to go higher then that... but a part of me wants to play it safe and perhaps jump to 1000w for future proofing purposes. So i feel you on that concern lol. Prime day is coming up, i might wait till then.
As far as the actual putting together of parts,.. My first build took me like 6 hours because i was so scared to press into things, and treating everything like glass, and going over videos i'd already seen 5 times lol. Just take your time. The Motherboard manual is your friend.
Pauls Hardware has a 3 part series on putting a PC together. It was by far the most helpful to me when i was building.
SoftwareParticular55@reddit (OP)
that means so much to me ty man 😭