Need Advice on an €1100 Gaming PC Build
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TechieTurtle42
I'm putting together a gaming PC for my girlfriend and aiming to keep the budget around €1100. The focus is mostly on 1080p light gaming, which includes visual novels, co-op games, puzzle games, and sometimes FPS or older AA/AAA titles. She specifically wants a white mesh case. My questions are:
1. Is CL16 RAM necessary for this build?
2. Can I find a less expensive power supply while still keeping it in the B category?
Thanks for any tips!
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Your CPU choice seems solid for the budget, and you're unlikely to save much more than €10 by downgrading it. Overall, looks like a great build, and I'm sure she'll love it!
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Yes, you can definitely go cheaper on the PSU. I recommend this one: [Seasonic Core GX](https://geizhals.de/seasonic-core-gx-white-atx-3-2024-gx-650-650w-atx-3-1-srp-cgx651-a5a32sf-w-a3454810.html). CL18 RAM is fine; CL16 is only worth it if the price difference isn’t too big. With the money saved on the PSU, consider upgrading to an R7 5700X.
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As a rule of thumb, I usually allocate around 40% of the budget for the graphics card in gaming setups. If you're in Germany, it's interesting you'd post in US dollars. Here's a build I've put together that's about €100 under budget and avoids QLC SSDs. Check it out! [PCPartPicker List](https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/XvWnn2)
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Curious, which country are you ordering from? You might be able to get an AM5 setup for that price range!
TechieTurtle42: I'm originally from Slovenia, but I typically order parts from Germany since they're cheaper.
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TechieTurtle42: Oh wow, I didn’t even know you could list items in different currencies! Thanks for sharing, I appreciate your suggestions.