I'm putting together a new gaming PC in the EU with a budget of about €1,600–€1,800. I'm not very experienced with choosing components, so I'd appreciate feedback on compatibility, value, and whether any parts should be replaced.
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with Arctic Freezer 36 cooler
- Motherboard: ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2
- GPU: ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Challenger 16GB
- Memory: 32GB (2×16GB) Patriot DDR5-6000 CL30 Viper Venom
- SSD: Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe
- Power supply: Seasonic Core GC-750, 750W, 80+ Gold, ATX 3.1
- Case: DeepCool CC560 Mesh V2 ARGB
Does this look like a sensible build for the budget, or would it be better to swap any components?
2 Answers
The overall build looks solid, and the DDR5-6000 CL30 memory is an excellent choice for an AM5 system. It may be more premium than necessary for a budget-focused build, though. If the price difference is reasonable, consider moving up to a Ryzen 5 7500X3D, since the 7500F may hold back a powerful RX 9070 in some CPU-heavy games.
I’d look more closely at the Kingston NV3. Depending on the version, it can use QLC flash, which generally has lower endurance and may slow down more during sustained writes or as the drive fills. For an operating-system drive in a build at this price, I’d choose a reputable TLC-based NVMe SSD instead, even if that means getting a smaller secondary drive later.
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