Question new 1000 euro budget construction
Question new 1000 euro budget construction
Hey, it's been a while since I assembled a PC, and a friend recently asked me to build one for about 1000 to 1200 euros. I came up with this option: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Wc8brM. In the Netherlands it's around 1280 euros, and I'm unsure if there are better alternatives without sacrificing performance. My main concerns are whether this build is solid, if all components work well together, and if there are other choices worth thinking about for this project. He plans to play games like Baldur's Gate 3 and doesn't play many shooters, aiming for a long-term use over the next 8-10 years with future upgrades in mind.
If you examine the upper right corner, you'll notice a drop-down menu indicating your location. I updated it from
United States
to
Netherlands
;
https://nl.pcpartpicker.com/list/Wc8brM
; I also adjusted certain settings;
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor
(€199.00 @ Alternate)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B650 EAGLE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard
(€157.00 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Memory:
Crucial Pro Overclocking 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory
(€91.99 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Storage:
Crucial P3 Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(€39.90 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Storage:
Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(€124.90 @ Alternate)
Video Card:
ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card
(€435.00 @ Azerty)
Case:
Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact Lite ATX Mid Tower Case
(€80.84 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Power Supply:
MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(€101.99 @ Paradigit)
Total:
€1230.62
Costs cover shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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2025-04-16 14:57 CEST+0200
Assuming this configuration is mainly for gaming, I modified the setup to include a smaller SSD for the operating system, apps, and launchers. The bigger drive is reserved for your game library. A 650W unit wasn't necessary, but I opted against it to keep options open for upgrading the GPU to something more powerful like an RTX5070Ti. I changed the case to one featuring a tempered glass IDE panel while staying within Fractal Design's range. If you decide to add
https://www.infoteq.nl/products/usb...bc...a8FatXEFrx
to your list, you'll enable USB type-C connectivity in the Fractal Design case.
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The build looks reasonable and should function properly. You’ll receive some suggestions, but most will reflect personal tastes. Personally, I’d consider purchasing a thermalright peerless assassin twin tower cooler as an alternative option. Maintain the 850w psu; it will operate cooler and more quietly, staying within the optimal middle range of performance. Cases are subjective—fractal is one of the few modern cases with DVD functionality. It might be helpful to ask a friend for their opinion on case choices. Regarding the 8-10 year lifespan, it depends on future trends and what others recommend. I think a replacement is likely before that period.
PCPartPicker Parts List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor (€199.00 @ Alternate)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM (€21.90 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Motherboard: ASRock B650M Pro RS Micro ATX AM5 (€149.90 @ Alternate)
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 (€115.90 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD (€119.90 @ Alternate)
Video Card: PowerColor RX7800XT 16G-P Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB (€469.00 @ Megekko)
Case: BitFenix FLOW ATX Mid Tower Case (€49.69 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX (€89.00 @ Megekko)
Total: €1214.29
Prices cover shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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2025-04-16 17:56 CEST+0200
PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
*
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor
(€199.00 @ Alternate)
CPU Cooler:
*
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
(€42.90 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Motherboard:
*
Gigabyte B650 EAGLE ATX AM5 Motherboard
(€149.00 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Memory:
*
Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(€96.90 @ Alternate)
Storage:
*
Patriot P400 Lite 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(€107.90 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Video Card:
*
Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card
(€437.65 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Case:
*
Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case
(€69.90 @ Alternate)
Power Supply:
*
MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(€101.99 @ Paradigit)
Overall Cost: €1205.24
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced items based on criteria*
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2025-04-16 20:59 CEST+0200
PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor
(€199.00 @ Alternate)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Assassin Spirit V2 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
(€19.89 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B650 UD AX (rev. 1.0) ATX AM5 Motherboard
(€149.00 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Memory:
Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(€96.90 @ Alternate)
Storage:
Western Digital Blue SN580 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(€114.90 @ Alternate)
Video Card:
PowerColor RX7800XT 16G-P Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card
(€469.00 @ Megekko)
Case:
Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case
(€69.90 @ Alternate)
Power Supply:
Cooler Master GX III GOLD 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(€94.95 @ Azerty)
Overall Cost:
€1213.54
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Created by
PCPartPicker
2025-04-16 21:15 CEST+0200
Here’s what I would consider purchasing with ample room for a future high-end graphics card:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor
(€227.30 @ Amazon Netherlands)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
(€42.90 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B650 EAGLE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard
(€157.00 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Memory:
Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(€96.90 @ Alternate)
Storage:
Crucial T500 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(€86.90 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Video Card:
PowerColor RX7800XT 16G-P Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card
(€469.00 @ Megekko)
Case:
Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case
(€77.83 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Power Supply:
Enermax Revolution D.F. 12 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(€117.36 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Total: €1275.19
Prices encompass shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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2025-04-17 01:13 CEST+0200