Hey folks! I'm diving into a new PC build with a budget of around 1250 EUR or 1500 USD (a bit flexible). This is mostly a fun project for me, with no extreme performance needs; I'd only be playing casual games like Trackmania, Rimworld, and Minecraft occasionally. I also prefer a clean and neutral aesthetic—no flashy RGB, and I lean towards darker color schemes.
Here's the parts list I've put together so far, converted from EUR to USD:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core - $223.05
- **CPU Cooler**: be quiet! Pure Rock 3 - $59.60
- **Motherboard**: MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX - $302.65
- **Memory**: Corsair Vengeance 32 GB DDR5-6000 (2 x 16 GB) - $134.27
- **Storage**: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB NVME SSD - $184.08
- **Video Card**: Gigabyte GAMING OC Rev 2.0 GeForce RTX 3060 12GB - $350.65
- **Case**: Corsair 3500X ATX Mid Tower - $91.15
- **Power Supply**: Corsair RM650e (2025) 650W Fully Modular - $105.05
**Total**: $1450.50
I'd love to hear your thoughts on whether any of these parts might not work well together or if there's something I should consider for better future-proofing.
2 Answers
You might want to reconsider the motherboard and the SSD as well. There could be better options out there for the same price, especially if you're looking for more performance or lower pricing. Here’s a list for comparison: [Alternative Parts List](https://be.pcpartpicker.com/list/rk28Nz).
Looks like a solid build overall, but I think you might be overpaying for some parts while skimping a bit on the GPU. Having the right monitor also plays a huge role in performance, so what kind of monitor are you planning on using? It’d help to see if your current setup can handle the games without issues.
I have a Samsung 24-inch monitor (link here: [Samsung Monitor](https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-24-Inch-Computer-Adjustable-LF24T650FYNXGO/dp/B08CLSQ3XL)). I’m mostly playing the casual games mentioned and some poker, plus some broker applications.
I noticed the prices vary quite a bit between here and the US; I guess it could depend on the imports?