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.
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Wait like one month for AMD to launch their new GPUs. On the off chance that they don’t bungle the launch as usual you might get better value than buying a 7800 XT now.
Wait for one month for the new GPUs to come out, wait for the drivers to catch up, wait for the benchmarks… Or just buy a tried and tested GPU right now.
Bazzite, being a gaming focused distro, probably is pretty close to the latest kernel releases so it could work ok on launch or pretty soon after.
Generally this close to a new launch, if you don’t need a system immediately it’s better to have wait a bit more.I mean worst case scenario they probably end up with a cheaper 7800 if the launch isn’t as bad as the 50 series.
Thanks for the Tip, really appreciate this, I will definitely wait a little while to see what changes in the prices
That build should handle 1440p gaming for more than a few years to come.
You might want to consider swapping out the Ryzen 7 7700X for an X3D model. Many games get a significant boost from the extra cache. It can also make game performance less dependent on your RAM speed.
Maybe wait until the upcoming hardware releases hit the market, because those can drive down the prices of the stuff you intend to buy.
is this a humblebrag? if so, congrats, you a rich motherfucker, mad respect.
if you’re actually serious with this question, then yeah, you’re good for the foreseeable future; maybe double the storage as that increases your build’s price by what 5%?
I wish I was rich !! I live very much within my means, but this is one opportunity I have to spend some money I’ve earned on myself. This is mainly why I am looking for advice and guidance so as not to get it wrong and cost me in the long run. I would like this build to last me a long while.
Additional storage is easy to add later on, so no need to risk the budget right now. Same thing with RAM to a lesser extent.
Yes, that hardware is certainly relevant. AM4 platform is still relevant IMO
I wouldn’t consider an AM4 build for a new PC unless there is a very low budget. But this does not seem to be the case here.
I mean that’s fine and its nice to have a future upgrade path for the mobo, but reality is that AM4 would also perform great for running all of the games that OP listed and likely future games as well. They did specify “upgradable build” so I am not really recommending AM4, just using it as a comparison that the one they have chosen is definitely relevant and suitable
Realistically, when the time comes to upgrade the cpu, AM6 will already be out anyways
The new AMD GPU generation is due to be presented this week, with tests expected in early March. I’d recommend waiting a few days to see the first impressions.
Looks like a great build, only two recommendations personally:
first, make sure the ram you get is 6000MHz, and in the case of Corsair vengeance they have a CL30 kit and a CL36 for prices that usually aren’t too far apart. If it’s close in price CL30 is better, but if not CL36 isn’t awful (or you could pick up some equivalent CL30 ram for cheaper from gskill or teamgroup).
also someone else already mentioned the SN850X, which would be a great upgrade (2GB/s faster read speeds) but depending on pricing the new sn7100 might be a good middle ground.
Otherwise assuming you slap a decent cooler on there the build looks perfect to me, and the only alternative I’d mention is just that cheaper and similar looking cases exist if you want to cut costs a little to make up for spending more on the ssd (deepcool’s matrexx comes in a mesh version with a similar look to the 4000d at usually half the price with four fans, ime). Have fun with the build!
Thanks for this, I checked what I had saved as my wish list and it was a CL30 kit . Also I wasn’t completely sold on the 4000D it’s just the most recommended and honestly I wouldn’t know what to choose for a case, so I appreciate the recommendations, I will have a look and report back.
Honestly case-wise you just want something you like the look of that fits all your stuff and has some ventilation lol. In your case that’s just checking that it fits an ATX motherboard, the height of your cooler, and the length of your gpu. For your cooler and gpu most mid tower ATX cases will probably fit no problem, so try to narrow things down based on looks/style and having a couple fans (or at least room for them) first and just check dimensions once you’re seriously considering an option. A case that comes with fans is usually cheaper than buying fans separately so that can be a plus for cost savings, but if you’re picky about noise or airflow choosing your own fans lets you optimize for either/both. Different cases will have better or worse cable management options, but if you’re the type to build once for a while and not swap cases or motherboards all the time you may not care too much.
Basically:
- do you like it?
- does it have reasonable airflow (more than two fans)?
- does it fit? (Probably yes if it’s an average sized ATX case)
Get a 2 TB SSD (the one you chose is fine)
That’s a great build, OP! I got nearly the same system running Fedora KDE, at least architecture wise.
I recommend getting an SN850x for your SSD instead. It is not much more expensive but so much faster. Everything I do on my system is super snappy. I even got a close friend also to buy this one and they are super happy as well.
Having a look at the SN850x now, thanks for the tip
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.
I think a UPS is overkill unless you also have brown-outs to cover for. A surge protector should be enough
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.
Also dont plug in displayport or hdmi cable into motherboard.
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.
I have the nearly the same CPU and GPU, sans the X version of the 7700, and it all works wonders for my gaming needs. As the one poster said, is this a humble brag lol? Built mine at the end of '23.
Perfectly fine build and should last a good while. I play mostly at 1440p, and dabble in some heavily modded games like SkyrimVR, Cyberpunk, etc.
Eep, just realized the community, but this still stands, and you’ll most likely see better performance versus a standard Windows setup.
