I'm planning my first personal PC with a budget of about €2,500 in the Netherlands. I already have a wired keyboard and mouse, so I only need the computer itself. I'll use it for gaming and everyday personal work, with games such as Ready or Not and similar titles. I'm not aiming to run the most demanding games at maximum settings, but I would like good performance and room to upgrade later.
I'm still learning about PC components and brands, so I'd appreciate specific advice on whether these parts are compatible, whether the system is well balanced, and whether there are better choices for the money:
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition CPU cooler
- ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi motherboard
- 32GB G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL36 memory
- Samsung 990 Pro 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
- Asus TUF Gaming OC GeForce RTX 3070 8GB
- Montech Air 903 Base case
- MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80+ Gold modular power supply
- Windows 11 Pro
3 Answers
You may be able to improve the balance of the build by comparing the 7700X with a gaming-focused chip such as the Ryzen 7 7800X3D or 9800X3D, depending on prices. The 7700X is still capable, but the graphics card matters more for gaming in this system. You could also use a less expensive SSD if you don’t need the very high speeds of the Samsung 990 Pro, then put the savings toward the GPU. Windows can be installed without purchasing the Pro edition immediately if you want to keep more of the budget for hardware.
The biggest concern is the RTX 3070. It’s an older graphics card now, so putting more of the budget toward a newer GPU would likely give you much better gaming performance and value. A newer card such as a Radeon 9070 XT could be worth considering, although the exact choice depends on current Dutch pricing and availability. The rest of the platform is generally sensible for a modern build.
The 750W power supply should be enough for the listed Ryzen 7 7700X and RTX 3070, assuming it’s a good-quality unit and the cables are connected correctly. Still, check the recommended PSU requirements for whichever graphics card you finally choose. Also confirm the GPU length, CPU cooler height, motherboard format, and radiator or fan support against the case dimensions so everything fits with decent airflow.
Thanks, I’ll double-check the clearances and power requirements before ordering anything.