I'm building a new gaming PC in Portugal with a total budget of €1,800 for the computer, a monitor, and a black mechanical keyboard. I'll buy the parts from Globaldata or PCComponentes and need Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and a wired network option. The system will mainly be used for League of Legends, Fortnite, Valorant, Marvel Rivals, Naraka: Bladepoint, and some AAA games. I'd prefer a compact black case that stays reasonably quiet. I also need one monitor with at least 144 Hz, ideally at 1440p and suitable for watching films and series. What parts would give me the best balance of performance and value?
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To stay within the full budget, prioritize dual-channel 32 GB memory over an expensive single 16 GB stick. Two matching 16 GB DDR5 modules will improve consistency in games, especially newer titles. A Bronze PSU can work if it is a reputable model with the correct wattage and protections, but the small savings usually aren’t worth choosing a poor-quality unit. The 7600X is an older Zen 4 chip, while the 9600X is newer and generally faster and more efficient; however, both are capable gaming CPUs, so putting the savings toward the graphics card, monitor, or keyboard may make more sense. A basic airflow-focused micro-ATX case is fine as long as it supports the graphics card and has room for enough fans.
A cheaper alternative is a Ryzen 5 7600X with a Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB, 32 GB of DDR5-6000, a 1 TB NVMe drive, and a small micro-ATX mesh case. Pairing it with an affordable 1440p monitor rated around 180–200 Hz brings the total to roughly €1,735, leaving some money for a keyboard. The motherboard in this type of build includes Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth. It will still handle competitive games very well and can run AAA titles at 1440p, although it is noticeably slower than an RX 9070 XT in demanding games.
One possible build uses a Ryzen 5 9600X, Radeon RX 9070 XT, 32 GB of DDR5 if you can find it at a sensible price, a 1 TB NVMe SSD, and a compact Lian Li A3-style micro-ATX case. A 1440p monitor around 180 Hz would pair well with that graphics card. The motherboard should include Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, and an 850 W Gold power supply gives plenty of headroom. The complete setup comes out close to €1,935 before the keyboard, so you would need to reduce the monitor or graphics card budget to stay under €1,800.
Thanks! Does that motherboard include Bluetooth too? Could I use a cheaper monitor so there’s enough left for the keyboard?
What’s the practical difference between the Ryzen 5 7600X and 9600X? Also, would a Bronze-rated PSU be acceptable, and are there even cheaper simple cases?