I'm building a gaming PC in Sweden with a budget of roughly 15,000–17,000 SEK, not including or possibly including a new 1440p monitor depending on the final costs. I mainly play League of Legends, Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher, NieR, and ARK. I'm aiming for high or maximum settings at 1440p, though I don't need every game to run completely maxed out. I'd also like the system to remain capable with newer games for several years without requiring frequent upgrades.
My current parts list is:
- Case: Corsair 3200D RS — 600–700 SEK
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D — 2,500–3,000 SEK
- Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — around 350 SEK
- GPU: RX 9070 GRE — around 6,000 SEK
- Motherboard: B650 — around 1,000 SEK
- RAM: 32GB DDR5-6000 — 3,000–4,000 SEK
- Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD — 800–1,100 SEK
- PSU: Phanteks AMP GH 850W — around 600 SEK
The estimated total is about 14,850–16,750 SEK, although some figures are actual prices and others are target prices based on sales or finding good deals. I'd especially like cheaper but sensible recommendations for the motherboard, memory, SSD, and power supply. I'm also open to used parts, particularly if they offer good value and still provide enough performance and longevity. I'm unsure how important features such as DLSS, ray tracing, and path tracing should be for this build, so advice on the GPU choice would also be welcome.
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The RAM and SSD estimates may be the hardest targets to hit. In Sweden, 32GB of DDR5 from a reputable retailer can be closer to 5,000 SEK, and 1TB SSDs may be nearer 2,000 SEK depending on the model and current stock. Those parts are worth checking carefully because they could push the build above the advertised total.
Look for a 32GB DDR5-6000 kit with sensible timings rather than a premium model, and choose a reliable budget NVMe drive instead of paying extra for top-end sequential speeds. It may also be worth waiting for sales or considering lightly used parts, as long as the seller and warranty situation are acceptable.
The right parts depend heavily on your expected frame rates, refresh rate, graphics settings, and the games you play most often. Focus on your normal workload rather than designing around the most demanding possible game at maximum settings.
Your overall component choices look reasonable, but used hardware may offer better value in Sweden. For example, used graphics cards can sometimes be found around 2,700 SEK, and local buyer-protection or insurance options can make testing a used card less risky. A previous-generation card could be worth considering if it provides enough 1440p performance for your games.
The main GPU decision is whether you care about features such as DLSS, ray tracing, and path tracing. NVIDIA cards generally have an advantage there, while a Radeon card may offer stronger traditional raster performance for the money. Since you’re targeting high-refresh 1440p gaming and want the system to last, compare real performance in your favorite games before deciding.
I mostly play League, along with single-player games such as Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher, NieR, and ARK. I’m targeting 1440p at high or maximum settings, but I don’t need every game to be completely maxed out. Longevity matters because I’d prefer not to upgrade often. I’m not sure yet how much I would use ray tracing or similar features, so I’m mainly looking for the best overall 1440p experience.
Some of those numbers are prices I’m hoping to find rather than confirmed listings. I’ve also been checking with friends who are upgrading and waiting for upcoming sales, so I’m hoping to bring the RAM and storage costs down that way.