I'm building my first gaming PC and I'm currently selecting the parts. My budget is up to €2000, but I'd prefer to keep it around €1500 if possible. Here's what I'm considering so far:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2GHz 8 Core Processor (approximately €370)
- **Cooler**: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 CPU Cooler (about €88) — chosen due to my girlfriend's request for a quieter option.
- **Motherboard**: Asus PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard (around €140)
- **RAM**: Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory (about €433)
- **GPU**: Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card (roughly €500)
- **Case**: be quiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case (approximately €75)
- **Power Supply**: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (around €105 — I'm considering this wattage for future upgrades; is it too much?)
- **Monitor**: Samsung Odyssey G5 34.0" 3440 x 1440 165 Hz Curved Monitor (about €250).
Total comes to €1960 on PCPartPicker. I'll be using this PC primarily for gaming, including games like CS2, and The Witcher when it releases.
What do you guys think of this build overall? Any suggestions, particularly regarding the monitor since I haven't spent much time on that aspect? I'm from Portugal. Thanks for your help, and please go easy on me!
3 Answers
If you're planning to play CS2, consider looking for a used 7900X3D; it'll give you better FPS. Also, think about getting a used 5070 or an RX 9070. I'd recommend the 5070 since it supports newer tech like DLSS for longevity. But honestly, your current build is solid for high 1440p gaming, so you’re in a good place!
Before I give you my thoughts, I have a few questions:
1. Do you have any size or noise constraints?
2. Any preferences on color or lighting?
3. Do you already own any PC parts?
4. What size monitor are you aiming for?
5. Do you need new peripherals as well?
That RAM is quite pricey! You might want to check out this one instead: [link]. It's usually cheaper and performs well.
Yeah, I chose CL30 for better speed, but that’s a good suggestion!
No size complaints, but I do care about noise since I'm used to laptops that are loud. I don’t have any preferences for the color since the case will be under the table. I don't own any existing parts. I was aiming for a 1440p monitor size, and I don't need new peripherals right now.