Hey everyone! I'm new to building PCs and trying to put together a budget-friendly gaming setup that can handle 1080p. My ideal budget is around $1,250, but the parts I've selected total up to about $1,850. I live outside the US where options are limited, and shipping costs are steep, so I'm going for local availability. I'm wondering: Are there any components that are excessive that I should swap for more cost-effective options? I get that living here makes things pricier, but am I paying too much for any specific parts? Overall, does my build make sense? Is it too powerful or weak for gaming? If you had to suggest a downgrade, which part should I consider? Here's what I've selected:
|**Item Type**|**Description**|**Quantity**|**Price (USD)**|
|:-|:-|:-|:-|
|**Processor**|AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (Tray)|1|$235.77|
|**Motherboard**|Asus TUF B650M-E Gaming|1|$178.67|
|**RAM**|Goodram 5600Mhz 16GB DDR5 |1|$239.45|
|**PSU**|Asus TUF Gaming 750W 80 Plus Bronze (750B)|1|$108.67|
|**Video Card**|Asus RTX 5060Ti Dual OC 16GB|1|$688.88|
|**CPU Cooler**|Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB (Black)|1|$40.52|
|**Case**|Lian Li Lancool 207RX (Black)|1|$90.25|
|**SSD Storage**|Samsung 990 EVO Plus M.2 SSD PCIe 4.0 1TB 7150MBs/6300MBs|1|$235.77|
|**Case Fan**|Thermalright TL-C14C-S ARGB (Black)|1|$7.37|
|**Total**|||**$1,825.35**|
(And just to clarify, I only used AI for formatting assistance; I chose all the parts myself!)
2 Answers
Given the prices you're seeing, the GPU and RAM seem to be the high points. Have you checked the cost for a Radeon RX 9060 XT? It might give you a better bang for your buck without breaking the bank. You mentioned the RTX 5060Ti is better for just $40 more, but really consider if that slight performance boost is worth the extra cash.
You might want to look into the 9070 GPU. It's running about $900, which sounds steep, but sometimes the extra investment can boost performance for your gaming needs. Also, have you thought about SSD options? The T500 or other Crucial SSDs could save you some cash while still delivering solid performance. They're a bit cheaper than the Samsung you picked.
Thanks for the tip! The 9070 is way up there; I was hoping to avoid that price. Definitely exploring other SSDs sounds like a plan.
Yeah, the 9060 XT is priced around $640 here. Just keep in mind that anything above the 5060Ti is a significant price jump.