AMD 9600x build opinions

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Hi

I am changing sockets (currently on an oldie 9700k LGA1151) and buying most of the PC parts while only keeping few of the old ones.

Build:

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
  • CPU Cooler: be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black
  • Motherboard: MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5
  • Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Video Card: Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB
  • Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
  • Case: be quiet! Pure Base 500DX ATX Mid Tower


The usage will be primarily for multimedia and 4K gaming @60hz.

CPU: I am OK with the choice given the 4K gaming element, I feel this is currently the best bang for the buck (excluding the X3D ones ofc).

MOBO: Done my research on VRMs, it seems like a solid choice even if I was to upgrade to say a 9800X3D in the future. I am open to alternative suggestions if anyone feels this is overkill or there's better ones out there around the 150-170 GBP range(ATX only). Any more than that seems excessive for my situation.

Cooler: I currently have the previous generation Pure Rock from beQuiet! which I am happy with, I looked at Thermalright alternatives but they appear (?) to be noisier. I am basically looking to choose between this one, Thermalright or Noctua.

Memory: I believe this CL30 kit is the best bang for the buck at 6000mhz based on my research, but open to recommendations here too.

Storage: Best bang for the buck performance-wise ?

Video card: Keeping the existing one, well aware this is the obvious bottleneck for 4K gaming but will upgrade this in the future.

PSU: Keeping the old one, don't have a need for a different one.

Case: Currently rocking a Fractal Design Focus G , the beQuiet! one seems like a good alternative for airflow and quietness. It also has filters which are easy to clean which is another big thing for me. I need an ATX capable case with front fans (do not fancy the side ones), open to suggestions here too for a similar looking one.

Thanks in advance!
 
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