I'm planning to spend around €2,000 on a new gaming PC and would like to know whether this parts list is well balanced for 1440p gaming. I'm upgrading from a laptop with an RTX 3050, 512GB of storage, and 16GB of DDR4 memory. I live in Italy and use Linux.
Parts list:
- Case: Corsair 3200D RS ARGB Black
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- Motherboard: ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI
- GPU: XFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9070 OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition 16GB GDDR6
- Memory: Patriot Viper Venom DDR5-6400 CL32, 32GB (2×16GB)
- CPU cooler: ID-COOLING FROZN A410 Black
- Storage: SanDisk Extreme Pro 1TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD
- Power supply: MSI MAG A750GL PCIe5, 750W, fully modular, 80+ Gold
Are there any parts that seem overpriced, mismatched, or worth replacing before I buy?
3 Answers
The build should handle 1440p gaming very well, but for €2,000 it may be a little under-specced depending on Italian pricing. The RX 9070 is the strongest part here, while the Ryzen 7 7700X is perfectly capable but may not offer the best value for a gaming-focused system. It would be worth comparing its price with newer gaming-oriented Ryzen options. Also check whether the memory runs reliably at DDR5-6400 on this motherboard and CPU; DDR5-6000 with tight timings is often the safer AM5 choice.
The main concern is storage. A 1TB drive is enough for the operating system and a handful of large games, but modern AAA titles can use a lot of space. Since you’re building from scratch, a 2TB NVMe SSD would be a more comfortable choice if the budget allows. PCIe 3.0 will work, although a reasonably priced PCIe 4.0 drive would make more sense for a new build.
I’m using Linux, but I agree that 2TB would be more convenient than constantly managing game installs.
The 750W Gold power supply should be adequate for this combination, assuming it is a genuine, properly connected unit. The cooler should also be sufficient for the 7700X, though you may want to enable sensible power limits or use Eco Mode if temperatures and noise are high. Overall, the system is a strong upgrade from a laptop RTX 3050, but I’d first optimize the value and try to fit a larger SSD into the €2,000 budget.
I’ll compare the CPU prices and check the memory compatibility before ordering.