Help with assembling a PC for gaming
Help with assembling a PC for gaming
Hello Everyone,
I'm attempting to assemble a gaming PC for around 1000 euros. This is my first time building one from scratch, so I'm checking if everything will fit well together. Below are the components I'm considering right now. Any suggestions would be appreciated:
CPU
AMD RYZEN 5 9600X – 6 cores, 5.4GHz WOF
€ 211.44
RAM
Patriot DDR5 32GB, 5600MHZ viper venom PVV532G560C36K
€ 95.89
GPU
Sapphire Radeon RX 9060 XT Gaming OC, 16GB dual HDMI / DP 11350-03-20G
€ 401.71
PSU
MSI Mag A750GL PCIe 5.0 750W
€ 106.66
Total cost: € 975.74
These are the prices I see locally, which seems a bit high given I’ll need to add a CPU cooler, SSD, and case. I’ll get those later; my SSD should suffice initially, and I’m hoping to find an affordable case. Regarding the CPU cooler, I haven’t decided yet—am not sure if it comes with or if I need to buy separately.
Other options for the CPU are Ryzen 5 7600 (about 20 euros cheaper) or Ryzen 5 7600X (around 10 euros cheaper).
For the motherboard, I have no idea what I’m doing—please let me know if there are better or cheaper choices.
RAM speed is uncertain for gaming; I was aiming for 6000MHZ but found nothing under 100 euros locally.
I think this GPU is a good value at this price point and should handle 1080/1440p even with modern titles.
PSU: No specific reason, so I went with 750W, planning to upgrade later if needed.
The components you selected work well, but make sure you have the most recent BIOS before installing the Ryzen 5 9600x into the socket. You can follow this tutorial to update the BIOS; see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTgArcUzwQ8. If you prefer not to update, you can opt for a B850-compatible motherboard, which makes sense given that the B650 model is no longer available. For RAM, the optimal choice on the AM5 platform is DDR5-6000MHz with low latency and dual-channel support. Look for kits featuring AMD's E.X.P.O branding. A good PSU will benefit your overall setup. Storage is the only missing piece. If you have any more affordable alternatives, please inform me.
You might choose a 7500f model to reduce costs.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 3.7 GHz 6-Core OEM/Tray Processor
(€130.89 @ notebooksbilliger.de)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin Spirit V2 66.17 CFM
(€16.59 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Motherboard: MSI PRO B850-S WIFI6E ATX AM5
(€156.76 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Memory: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
(€93.89 @ Cyberport)
Storage: Silicon Power UD90 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME
(€55.99 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Video Card: PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
(€358.90 @ Mindfactory)
Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case
(€67.90 @ Alza)
Power Supply: Enermax Revolution D.F. X 850 W 80+ Gold Certified
Fully Modular ATX, €99.02 @ Amazon Deutschland
Total: €979.94
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
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2025-09-15 18:43 CEST+0200
This looks great, perhaps adding a few extra euros and getting the 9600x version is a good idea, though it’s a nice build.