I'm putting together a gaming PC with a budget of around €2,000 and currently have this parts list planned. I originally built the list about six months ago, but prices and available hardware have changed since then. I'd like advice on whether any components should be upgraded, replaced, or made cheaper without hurting overall performance. I play a wide range of games, including demanding AAA titles, indie games, and competitive games such as League of Legends, where high and stable FPS is important. Are there any newer or better-value parts I should consider while keeping the build around the same price?
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It’s a good build, but the processor may become the weaker part of the system sooner than the other components. I’d compare current prices for a newer X3D CPU and check whether it works with the motherboard socket and BIOS. If the upgrade costs too much, keeping the current CPU and putting the savings toward the graphics card may offer better performance in graphically demanding games.
The build looks solid overall. If you’re mainly playing AAA games, the current balance should work well. However, since you also care about very high and consistent FPS in competitive games, an X3D gaming CPU could be a worthwhile upgrade. You might offset its higher price by choosing a slightly less expensive graphics card, such as a Radeon 9070, depending on current prices.
I’ll be playing pretty much everything, from demanding AAA games to indie and esports titles like League of Legends, so high FPS matters to me as well.
Do you have a specific CPU recommendation that would be noticeably better without raising the total price too much, while still being compatible with the rest of the build?