I'm putting together my first PC for gaming and would appreciate some advice. I already have a 1080p monitor, and my budget is €1,500–€1,700 for the computer itself. I don't need every game set to maximum settings, but I want a system with good gaming performance, reasonable power efficiency, and room to avoid unnecessary spending. What components could I replace with cheaper alternatives without losing much performance? I'd also appreciate any general build advice or suggestions for lowering the total cost.
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Another possible direction would be an Intel Core i5-14600K with 32 GB of DDR4 memory and a Radeon RX 9070, 9070 GRE, or 9070 XT. Depending on local Portuguese pricing, that combination could cost less while putting more of the budget toward graphics performance.
Since your monitor is 1080p, a high-end CPU may be unnecessary unless you’re targeting very high refresh rates or playing particularly CPU-heavy games. A more affordable processor paired with a strong graphics card could provide better overall value. Make sure the replacement parts are compatible with the chosen motherboard and memory platform.
The motherboard is one of the easiest places to save money. A more affordable B850 Wi-Fi board should be perfectly adequate, especially since the more expensive board you selected also uses a PCIe 4.0 graphics slot. For memory, look at a kit with better latency, such as Klevv Bolt. The WD SN5100 is also worth considering for storage because it has stronger specifications and good reviews, despite being similarly priced and using QLC NAND. The ADATA XPG Core Reactor II VE power supply is another option that may offer a higher tier for less money. You could also choose a smaller, cheaper case since a 60-liter case is quite large. Finally, consider a less expensive gaming CPU such as the Ryzen 5 7500X3D. Depending on the exact component choices, these changes could save close to €300—enough to potentially upgrade the graphics card to a Radeon RX 9070 XT.
You don’t need to follow the original parts list exactly. I’d prioritize a less expensive case, choose a better-value memory kit from another brand, and avoid overspending on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D for this build. Since you’re gaming at 1080p, reallocating some of the CPU budget toward the graphics card or other components could make more sense.

Thanks for taking the time to go through everything. I’ll compare those parts and watch the review you suggested before making changes.