Hi everyone,

I’d like to build a new PC. I’m open to compromises because my ideal configuration is way over budget. Could you help me find some alternatives?

Thanks in advance for your help. :)

What will you use the PC for? If gaming, will it be multiplayer or single-player?

I’ll mostly use it for multiplayer gaming, and I’d like it to handle upcoming games in the next few years at "high" graphics settings.

Do you have any parts you’d like to reuse in the new PC?

I don’t have any parts; I currently don’t own a PC, which is why I want to build one. The only thing I have is a monitor: LG 34GN850P-B (34" 21:9 UWQHD IPS monitor, AMD FreeSync™ Premium).

What components do you need?

Here’s the configuration I’ve put together. I’d like to aim for an upper-mid-range PC. The total cost of this setup is approximately $1,750 if I buy everything new. The prices are from Hungary.

I have the list also in this format if it is better for you: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PFByfd

• CPU:

Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7GHz 6-Core - $270

• Cooler:

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE - $50

• Motherboard:

GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 - $215

or

MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WIFI - $215

• RAM:

G.SKILL 32GB (2x16GB) Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 KIT F5-6000J3038F16GX2-TZ5NR - $160

• GPU:

SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16G (11330-02-20G) - $620

• Storage:

Kingston FURY Renegade 2TB M.2 PCIe (SFYRD/2000G) - $160

and

Seagate Surveillance 3.5 4TB 5400rpm 256MB SATA (ST4000VX016) - $95

• PSU:

Seasonic 80 PLUS Gold G12 GC-750W (G12 GC-750) - $95

• Case:

MONTECH AIR 903 Max Black (CAMTA903MBK) - $80

What’s your budget?

My budget is $1,350 max. That’s why I’m asking for your help in finding alternatives to achieve a similarly strong build. I’m open to compromises as I’ve clearly overshot the budget.

What’s your monitor’s native resolution, refresh rate, and input options? Does it support G-Sync or FreeSync?

Resolution: 3440 x 1440

Refresh rate: 144Hz

Input options: Primarily DisplayPort, secondarily HDMI

Other features: FreeSync support and G-Sync compatibility

Are you loyal to any specific brand? Do you have any specific aesthetic or functional preferences for the build?

The motherboard should have built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

I’d like a case with a transparent side panel, but it should either have no RGB or the RGB should be switchable off. Proper airflow and good cable management are important.

I prefer AMD for both the CPU and GPU.