Hi everyone!
I'm planning to build my first gaming PC, and I'd appreciate some advice on my parts list. My total budget is around 1,300, including the monitor. I'm in Spain, and I'm happy to buy some components second-hand if it's worth it. I'll be buying the parts gradually rather than all at once.
My target parts list:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 — around €125–135
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550M DS3H — around €80–90
RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 — aiming for €200–250, depending on deals
Storage: Kingston NV3 1TB NVMe SSD — around €120–150
GPU:AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB — ideally second-hand, with a target budget of around €450–475
PSU: Good-quality 650W power supply — around €60–70
Case: Airflow-focused micro-ATX case — around €45–55
Monitor: MSI MAG 242F, 1080p, 200Hz — around €92 if I can find it at that price
These are target prices, not confirmed current deals, so I may need to adjust the list.
What I want to use it for:
- Play Online games (Cs2, Valorant, Fortnite...) at 1080p with good graphics quality.
- Other games where I can enjoy good graphics and visual quality.
- A build that makes sense for its price and can be upgraded later.
I already have an Ethernet connection, so I don't need Wi-Fi. I'll assemble the PC with my dad, and I'd prefer to avoid spending money on unnecessary extras.
My questions:
1. Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a good match for the RX 9060 XT 16GB?
2. Are there any compatibility issues or parts you'd change?
3. Is buying a used GPU a sensible idea for this budget?
4. Would you choose a different GPU or monitor to get better value?
5. Is there a better way to distribute the budget, considering current component prices in Spain?
Thanks for any advice! I'd rather get honest feedback now than buy parts that don't make sense together.
New build or upgrade?
Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
WiFi or wired connection?
Size/noise constraints?
Color/lighting preferences?
Any other specific needs?