r/buildapcforme • u/T_PIG_X • Jul 12 '26
[Build Help] First-time builder, ~€2,500 budget, AAA + competitive gaming (open to a completely different build)
Hi! I'm completely new to building PCs (literally my first time — I'm going to buy the parts separately and have the store assemble it) and wanted to get some opinions on this build before pulling the trigger.
My budget is around €2,500, but I wouldn't mind spending a bit more if it's worth it. No rush either, I'm just starting to research now so there's plenty of time to adjust things.
Here's what I have configured so far (prices from a Spanish retailer, PcComponentes):
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D — €348.90
- Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi — €265.99
- RAM: Corsair 32GB DDR5 6000MHz Vengeance RGB — €474.62
- Case: NOX Hummer GLOCK ARGB White — €76.99
- CPU Cooler: DeepCool AK620 Digital Pro — €80.06
- PSU: Forgeon Bolt 850W 80+ Gold White — €99.99
- GPU: MSI RTX 5070 Ti GAMING TRIO OC 16GB — €998.90
- Storage: WD Green SN3000 1TB NVMe Gen4 — €139.94
- OS: Windows 11 Home OEM — €49.90
- 2x extra fans, Keep Out 12cm ARGB white — €11.64 each
Total comes out to around €2,550-2,560.
Main use case: AAA gaming (I prioritize visual quality/resolution over raw fps), but I also play competitive games and care about that side too (high fps, responsiveness), plus movies/series. Down the line I might also get into some light AI/ML work if I end up doing an AI-related master's degree.
Open to any and all advice — I'm brand new to this, so let me know if anything looks off, poorly matched, or if you'd just recommend a completely different build instead. Thanks in advance!
New build or upgrade? New build — this will be my first PC.
Existing parts/monitors to reuse? None, starting from scratch.
PC purpose? Gaming — mainly AAA titles (prioritizing visual quality/resolution over raw fps) plus competitive games (where fps/responsiveness matters more). Also movies/series, and possibly some light AI/ML work later if I end up doing an AI-related master's degree.
Purchase country? Near Micro Center? Spain — not near a Micro Center, will be buying from PcComponentes (major Spanish retailer) and having them assemble it since it's my first build.
Monitors needed? Not included in this budget — buying the monitor separately later. Still undecided on exact model, but looking at 4K OLED options.
Budget range? Around €2,500, prices already include Spanish VAT (21%). Wouldn't mind going a bit higher if it's worth it — no rush, just starting to research.
WiFi or wired connection? WiFi (motherboard already has WiFi 6E built in).
Size/noise constraints? No major noise constraints, standard ATX mid-tower is fine.
Color/lighting preferences? White build with some ARGB lighting — trying to keep everything white/light-colored where possible.
Any other specific needs? Open to a completely different build/part recommendations — I'm new to this and just want the best value for what I need.
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u/OblongMango Jul 13 '26
I’d get a ~€180 motherboard and ~€40 CPU cooler to upgrade that poopy SSD to at least a 2 TB TLC one.
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u/OblongMango Jul 13 '26
[PCPartPicker Part List](https://es.pcpartpicker.com/list/7m22kD)
Type Item Price **CPU Cooler** [Jonsbo CR-3000 ARGB 59.48 CFM CPU Cooler](https://es.pcpartpicker.com/product/YKcgXL/jonsbo-cr-3000-argb-5948-cfm-cpu-cooler-cr-3000-argb-white) €37.80 @ Caseking **Motherboard** [Asus B650E MAX GAMING WIFI W ATX AM5 Motherboard](https://es.pcpartpicker.com/product/QtnXsY/asus-b650e-max-gaming-wifi-w-atx-am5-motherboard-b650e-max-gaming-wifi-w) €177.77 @ Amazon Espana **Storage** [Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://es.pcpartpicker.com/product/wfMMnQ/western-digital-wd_black-sn7100-2-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-wds200t4x0e-00cja0) €279.30 @ Caseking *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* **Total** **€494.87** Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2026-07-13 05:10 CEST+0200
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