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I mostly play games at 1440p and work from home using MS documents. I've been building for a long time (7/8+) and don't mind upgrading. I'm from Slovakia.
The graphics card seems to be a decent brand from the region, but there might be some compatibility issues or minor improvements possible for a few euros. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
PCPartPicker Part List contains the following items:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor (€473.90 @ Alza)
CPU Cooler: SilentiumPC Fortis 5 Dual Fan CPU Cooler (€49.90)
Motherboard: ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard (€133.90 @ Alza)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory (€225.90 @ Alza)
Storage: Kingston KC3000 2.048 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (€118.90 @ Alza)
Video Card: XFX Speedster MERC 310 Black Edition Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB Video Card (€987.90 @ Alza)
Power Supply: Cooler Master XG850 850 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (€123.90 @ Alza)
Total cost is €2114.30, covering shipping, taxes, and available discounts
Prices reflect current availability as of the listed date
I would skip the Kingston SSD and choose one of these options.
All others seem okay. But the build list is missing a case, so ensure you select a model with strong airflow to avoid overheating.
I chose KC3000 after reading that review.
I was looking at GPU requirements and noticed only 850w is mentioned (https://www.xfxforce.com/shop/xfx-speeds...-edition#2).
Finding a reliable 1000w unit has been difficult, as I’m unfamiliar with them. I’m reviewing the cultist network PSU tier list, but exact models aren’t always available on pcpartpicker or my local shop (for instance, I own a 9-year-old Zalman PSU without issues, but according to the lists it seems unreliable).
My maximum PSU size can be around 175mm or possibly 275mm (though this might affect HDD placement).
I’m aiming to stay within a budget of about 2100€. There was a discount on the 7800x3d by 50€ (not updated on pcpartpicker), bringing it down to 2060,30 €.
In the 160€ range, I don’t see many options on the PSU tier list—could you help me find something better?
https://imgur.com/a/2p0Ejry
The cheapest CL36/5200 is 192€, CL36/5600 is 198€, CL36/6000 is 207€, and the only CL32/6400 is 219€, which is more expensive than what I selected. I’m unsure if choosing a higher-end PSU is worth it, as within around 180€ there might be a good option like the Corsair RM1000x (2021), which is A tier if “RMx 2021” refers to the model I listed. But what benefits would I gain from a more expensive one?
The RMe1000 is priced at 149 euros, FSP Hydro G Pro 1000 at 167 euros, and G6 1000 at 181 euros. I wouldn't choose the 2021 model. PSU or capacitors tend to wear out quickly if not used properly. You could also opt for a lower-end version like the 7900XT for 1440p 144hz gaming, which would save you 100 euros, but it would be more economical to keep the 7900 XTX.
The ReMe 1000 and FSP Hydro G Pro 1000 fit the budget, thank you! I plan to look at some reviews for these two models.