I'm building my first PC and aiming to keep the budget around $1500. I've spent a good amount of time researching, and I think I've settled on a solid CPU and GPU combo for gaming and video editing. However, I'm worried about going over budget mainly because of my motherboard choice. I'm looking for suggestions on budget-friendly brands, especially for SSDs and RAM, as my local economy isn't great with high tariffs and inflation, which can make specific parts way more expensive. Also, I'm concerned about RAM clearance with my CPU cooler. Any tips for the actual building process would be appreciated. Thanks!
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What country are you buying your parts in? That list seems focused on US prices, and it might not give you the best value where you are.
Take a look at this revised build: I swapped your motherboard for a B850 version and changed the GPU to the RTX 5070. You can save by using a 2TB SSD instead of a 512GB one; brands like Crucial are reliable and often cheaper. Here's a part list I've created for you:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
- Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin
- Motherboard: MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk MAX
- RAM: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB
- Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 2TB
- GPU: PNY OC GeForce RTX 5070
- Case: Montech XR ATX Mid Tower
- PSU: MSI MAG A750GL Fully Modular 750W
Total comes around $1496.23. This selection focuses on budget without compromising too much on performance!
If aesthetics aren't a big deal for you, you can save a lot by picking affordable components without fancy designs. Sometimes white or differently colored parts can save you money, so feel free to explore those options!
I made another build suggestion for you! I switched to the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, chose a Gigabyte B850 motherboard, and an ASRock RX 9070 XT GPU, which might fit better within your budget while offering great performance. The total is about $1493.19. You can check it out here: [Part List Link](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rhsCPJ).
I'm in Turkey, and a lot of items aren't on PCPartPicker anymore due to tariffs. I’m planning to check local stores once I finalize my build, but there'll likely be a $100 to $250 difference in price.