Sniper’s Choice Gaming PC: Ryzen 5 7600 & RX 7700 XT

Looking for top-notch 1080p and 1440p gaming performance? The Sniper’s Choice Gaming PC delivers power, future-proofing, and value with advanced components optimized for immersive gameplay.

1. Case and Cooling (Antec AX61 Elite with DeepCool AG400 BK ARGB)

• Case: The Antec AX61 Elite provides a high-airflow design with a mesh front panel, which is excellent for keeping temperatures down. The 4 pre-installed ARGB fans will help maintain solid airflow across your components, essential for both CPU and GPU cooling.
• CPU Cooler: The DeepCool AG400 BK ARGB cooler is rated for up to 220W TDP, which is more than adequate for your AMD Ryzen 5 7600 (65W TDP) even if overclocking. This cooler will keep temperatures under control while adding some RGB flair.

2. Processor (AMD Ryzen 5 7600)

• Performance: The Ryzen 5 7600 is a strong 6-core, 12-thread CPU with a base clock of 3.8GHz and boost up to 5.1GHz. This processor can handle gaming very well, especially in combination with the RX 7700 XT GPU. It’s also efficient, with integrated Radeon Graphics, which can be useful for troubleshooting display issues if your dedicated GPU has problems.
• Gaming Performance: This CPU, paired with the RX 7700 XT, will be excellent for 1080p and 1440p gaming, providing a smooth experience even in more demanding games. The CPU’s single-core performance and multithreading capabilities also make it suitable for some productivity tasks and streaming.

3. Motherboard (Gigabyte A620M H)

• Form Factor & Compatibility: The A620M H is a micro-ATX motherboard with the AM5 socket, which fully supports your Ryzen 5 7600. It provides basic features like DDR5 support, an M.2 slot, and gigabit Ethernet.
• Limitations: The A620 chipset is entry-level, so you won’t get features like overclocking or PCIe Gen5, and expandability may be somewhat limited compared to a B650 or X670 chipset. However, if your primary goal is gaming, this motherboard should still meet your needs.

4. Memory (Adata XPG Lancer Blade 32GB DDR5-5600MHz)

• Performance: With 32GB of DDR5 memory at 5600MHz, your system is well-equipped for modern gaming, multitasking, and some productivity tasks. DDR5 memory provides a performance boost in newer games and applications optimized for high-speed RAM.
• Capacity: 32GB is more than enough for gaming and also suitable for tasks like content creation, video editing, or running virtual machines if needed.

5. Storage (WD Black SN770 1TB NVMe SSD)

• Speed & Capacity: With read speeds up to 5150MB/s and write speeds of 4900MB/s, this SSD will offer extremely fast load times for games and applications. A 1TB capacity gives you a good balance between storage for your OS, essential software, and several AAA games.
• Gaming Advantage: The SSD’s fast load speeds contribute to faster boot times, rapid game loading, and reduced in-game texture pop-in, enhancing the gaming experience.

6. Graphics Card (Gigabyte AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT GAMING OC)

• Gaming Performance: The RX 7700 XT is a powerful GPU that excels at 1440p gaming. It can easily handle high refresh rate monitors at 1080p and perform well in 4K gaming with medium to high settings.
• Cooling and Design: The triple-fan design helps keep temperatures manageable during long gaming sessions, and the RGB adds a nice aesthetic. The 12GB GDDR6 VRAM is beneficial for future-proofing as modern games increasingly utilize more video memory.

7. Power Supply (Gigabyte UD750GM 750W, 80 PLUS Gold)

• Wattage & Efficiency: The 750W power supply is more than sufficient for this build, providing plenty of headroom for the RX 7700 XT and Ryzen 5 7600 even under full load. The 80 PLUS Gold efficiency rating means it operates efficiently, reducing electricity use and heat.
• Modularity: A fully modular design keeps cable management clean, which is great for airflow and aesthetics.

8. Operating System (Windows 11 Home)

• Compatibility: Windows 11 brings full DirectStorage and AutoHDR support, both beneficial for gaming. DirectStorage allows faster load times in games that support it by directly accessing the GPU for assets, especially useful given your fast NVMe SSD.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the Radeon RX 7700 XT is a strong combination for 2024 gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with potential for light 4K gaming. Here’s an overview of how this setup is expected to perform in popular game titles and benchmarks for early 2024:

1. 1080p Gaming Performance

• Expected Frame Rates: In 1080p gaming, this pairing can consistently achieve 100+ FPS on Ultra settings in most AAA titles. Esports games like Fortnite, Valorant, and Counter-Strike 2 can exceed 200 FPS, fully utilizing high refresh rate monitors.
• Examples:
  • Cyberpunk 2077 (Ultra, with Ray Tracing Off): ~90-100 FPS
  • Call of Duty: Warzone (Ultra): ~120-140 FPS
  • Resident Evil 4 Remake (Ultra): ~130 FPS
  • Fortnite (Competitive Settings): 200+ FPS

This configuration is more than capable of running demanding games smoothly at 1080p, making it a great option for competitive gamers as well as those looking for immersive visuals in single-player titles.

2. 1440p Gaming Performance

• Expected Frame Rates: At 1440p, this combination can maintain 60+ FPS in most high-demand AAA titles on Ultra settings and push up to 100+ FPS in optimized or slightly less demanding titles.
• Examples:
  • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Ultra): ~75 FPS
  • Hogwarts Legacy (Ultra): ~70-85 FPS
  • Baldur’s Gate 3 (Ultra): ~100+ FPS
  • Cyberpunk 2077 (High/Ultra with Ray Tracing Off): 65-75 FPS

The RX 7700 XT’s 12GB VRAM allows for better handling of higher resolutions and texture details. This is excellent for 1440p monitors, balancing stunning visuals with smooth gameplay.

3. 4K Gaming Performance

• Expected Frame Rates: While 4K gaming isn’t the primary strength of this build, it’s feasible at Medium-High settings in many games with stable 50-60 FPS. For less demanding or well-optimized titles, Ultra settings can still reach 60+ FPS.
• Examples:
  • Far Cry 6 (High): ~60 FPS
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (Medium-High): ~55-60 FPS
  • FIFA 24 (Ultra): 90-120 FPS
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 (High): ~50-55 FPS

For those aiming to play at 4K, scaling down to High settings allows for stable frame rates without sacrificing too much detail.

4. Ray Tracing Performance

• RX 7700 XT Ray Tracing: While the RX 7700 XT does support ray tracing, its performance is slightly below NVIDIA's high-end GPUs in this area. With AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR), however, ray-traced games can still perform smoothly with visual fidelity.
• Examples with FSR 2.0:
  • Cyberpunk 2077 (Ultra, Ray Tracing Medium, FSR 2.0 Quality): ~55-60 FPS at 1440p
  • Dying Light 2 (High, Ray Tracing Medium, FSR 2.0 Quality): ~70 FPS at 1440p
  • Resident Evil Village (Ray Tracing On, FSR): ~80 FPS at 1440p

Overall Assessment:

• Gaming Performance: This build is well-suited for high-performance gaming at 1080p and 1440p. The RX 7700 XT and Ryzen 5 7600 combination provides ample power to handle demanding titles with ease.
• Future-Proofing: The DDR5 RAM, PCIe Gen4 SSD, and high-end GPU will keep this build relevant for several years, with some upgradability in memory and storage.
• Cooling and Airflow: With a high-airflow case and an efficient CPU cooler, the build should maintain stable temperatures, making it optimal for long gaming sessions without thermal throttling.
• Value for Money: This is a well-balanced mid-to-high-end gaming build, delivering excellent performance without overspending on unnecessary high-end components.

For the best experience, ray tracing settings can be selectively enabled for ambient occlusion or reflections rather than full ray tracing, balancing visual effects with smoother gameplay.

These PCs are custom-built, fully tested systems and require 3 business days for assembly. The components may vary due to stock availability, and the picture is for illustration purposes only (this means that if one of the components is unavailable, we will replace it with another component of equal or greater quality at no extra cost; for example, if the 750W Antec 80+ Bronze PSU is out of stock, we would replace it with a 850W Antec 80+ Gold PSU).