Budget gaming PC under €1200 with monitor included
Budget gaming PC under €1200 with monitor included
Hello,
I’m planning to upgrade my old desktop that’s been around for 12 years. I’ve gathered the following specs from Amazon.ie, but haven’t purchased them yet. The main purpose is for everyday use and occasional gaming; as long as it runs the latest titles smoothly at medium settings, I’m satisfied. My understanding of hardware is limited, and my budget is capped at around €1200. Could you confirm if anything is incompatible with this setup costing about €1020? Or if any part needs swapping to stay within the same budget? Also, am I overlooking something?
Thanks!
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The build you mentioned should function properly out of the box, though a smaller capacity SSD would be better for the operating system, applications, and launchers. The bigger drive can serve as your game library storage. However, the Arc B580 might not perform well at 1440p or 1080p resolution.
Some of me thinks it's possible to upgrade to AM5 while staying within budget, rather than sticking with the outdated AM4 platform.
Give it a try and check if you can find better deals;
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
(€247.65 @ Computer Orbit)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
(€29.71 @ Computer Orbit)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B650M D3HP AX Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard
(€159.94 @ Paradigit)
Memory:
G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory
(€126.94 @ Paradigit)
Storage:
Western Digital Black SN770 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(€49.99 @ SanDisk)
Storage:
Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(€134.99 @ SanDisk)
Video Card:
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Core Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card
(€592.36 @ Computer Orbit)
Case:
Deepcool CH360 DIGITAL MicroATX Mid Tower Case
(€94.94 @ Paradigit)
Power Supply:
MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 II 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(€134.90 @ Paradigit)
Monitor:
MSI G272QPF E2 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor
(€188.95 @ Paradigit)
Overall Cost:
€1760.37
Prices cover shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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2025-05-06 20:40 IST+0100
Your currency is Euro, so I expect you have access to German sources as well.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 3.7 GHz 6-Core OEM/Tray Processor (€145.41 @ notebooksbilliger.de)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Royal Knight 120 80.45 CFM CPU Cooler (€35.89 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650M D3HP Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard (€111.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Memory: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory (€93.90 @ Alza)
Storage: Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD (€107.99 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card (€407.37 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Case: KOLINK Observatory MX Mesh ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case (€49.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (€99.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Monitor: Acer Nitro XV271U M3Bmiiprfx 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor (€168.21 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Total: €1220.47
Prices cover shipping, taxes, and available discounts
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2025-05-06 21:55 CEST+0200
I believe a €400 Radeon 7700xt is no longer worth the investment – just because there are superior options available. (Same raw rasterization performance, additional VRAM, modern features, and only €40 more in cost)
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 3.7 GHz 6-Core OEM/Tray Processor
(€145.41 @ notebooksbilliger.de)
CPU Cooler:
ID-COOLING SE-214-XT PLUS 76.16 CFM CPU Cooler
(€22.89 @ Proshop)
Motherboard:
ASRock B850M Pro-A Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard
(€137.89 @ Alternate)
Memory:
Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(€93.90 @ Alza)
Storage:
ADATA XPG GAMMIX S60 Blade 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
(€112.90 @ Alza)
Video Card:
MSI VENTUS 2X PLUS OC GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB Video Card
(€449.00 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Case:
ADATA XPG VALOR MESH ATX Mid Tower Case
(€42.90 @ Alza)
Power Supply:
Montech CENTURY II 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(€100.89 @ Caseking)
Monitor:
Gigabyte GS27QA 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor
(€167.90 @ Alza)
Overall Cost:
€1273.68
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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2025-05-07 05:44 CEST+0200
I enjoyed the original selection of the MSI monitor in the first post. I own that model and am very satisfied with it. On my end, I experienced some minor issues, but I think simply adjusting the panel speed back to normal was necessary rather than opting for fast.
I also support the move to AM5. I understand what you mean by am4 being a solid connection, but am4 is now considered outdated. It still functions, but it feels like the cowboy leaving at sunset.
Regarding the 5060ti suggestion, I’m in line with that choice too. I’ve been considering Intel options if budget allowed and it was at MSRP—it’s definitely worth checking out. However, Intel is still a relatively new entrant in dedicated GPU markets, so there might be some quirks to watch for.
As for the 5060ti itself, I already own one. As someone who’s used a higher-end card like the 7900xtx, the 5060ti doesn’t match that performance tier. Still, with 16GB, if you’re aware of what you’re getting, it performs well as a mid-range option. Using DLSS and frame generation, I can achieve high settings on titles like Oblivion Remastered at 1440p. I’d say depending on your settings, you can reach around 100fps—just a bit above or below. It handles 1440p well in games such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and Kingdom Come 2. Just remember, you won’t be pushing ultra settings, so DLSS and frame generation are key for top performance. Performance longevity isn’t guaranteed, but if you manage expectations, it’s a decent card if you can find it near MSRP or close to it.
Yeah, if you can't afford an RTX 5070 that's 35% faster than a 5060Ti with 16GB, then the 5060Ti is your best choice. And if you're looking to save even more, opting for an Intel Arc B580 (which is another tier below the 5060Ti) won't be worth it—just avoid buying an 8GB version of the 5060Ti. You might feel tempted to cut costs, but that reduced capacity will seriously hurt performance in many games and could make things worse over time. Even if you consider its resale value later, the 8GB model will likely be nearly worthless or unsellable in a couple of years.