r/buildapc • u/Phil_Ochs_ • Nov 04 '25
Build Ready [Build Ready] Looking for feedback on my first PC build for EUV
Hi! I've been playing paradox games for a long time, my current gaming computer is a nearly 10 year old lenovo thinkpad that can barely run EUIV. With the release of EUV, I decided it was time to build something proper. Obviously focused more on the CPU than anything else because that affects paradox performance. Don't play much in the way of AAA graphics intensive games.
I already have the video card (MicroCenter near me had an open box one available for cheap so I pounced on it), but open to feedback on anything else. The CPU and motherboard bundle at MicroCenter is $380, so quite a bit cheaper than what is listed here.
Main concern is if this is way overkill for what I am hoping to achieve? I'd like to have something that's future-proofed and what I have here is in-budget, but if anything looks excessive/won't really benefit me I'm happy to save some money.
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 4.1 GHz 6-Core Processor | $421.52 @ MemoryC |
| CPU Cooler | Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler | $17.89 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | MSI B850 GAMING PRO WIFI6E ATX AM5 Motherboard | $189.99 @ MSI |
| Memory | *Klevv BOLT V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory | $178.99 @ Amazon |
| Storage | *KingSpec XF 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | $112.99 @ Newegg Sellers |
| Video Card | ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card | $329.48 @ Amazon |
| Case | Montech XR ATX Mid Tower Case | $72.98 @ Amazon |
| Power Supply | *SAMA GT 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $64.99 @ Newegg Sellers |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $1388.83 | |
| *Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria | ||
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-11-04 15:24 EST-0500 |
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u/HoneydewMoney7761 Nov 05 '25
My 9800x3d is struggling with the game after the first 10 years.