What would be the best build I can get for gaming with a budget of 1500-1700?

brandon_772 · July 31

Selarom_Yar · August 2

How about this to consider? Y

Balanced Gaming Build ($1500–$1700)

Component	Recommended Part	Notes
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Best gaming CPU at this price—superb cache and efficiency
Motherboard	MSI B650 Tomahawk WiFi	Great VRMs, PCIe Gen 4, future-proofing
GPU	NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super (or RX 7900 XT)	Excellent 1440p/4K performance, DLSS 3 support
RAM	32GB DDR5-6000 (CL30–36)	Fast, future-proof, ideal for multitasking and gaming
Storage	Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe Gen 4	Fast load times, ample space for OS + games
PSU	Corsair RM850x (ATX 3.0)	Reliable, quiet, supports GPU power needs
Case	Fractal North / Lian Li Lancool 216	Great airflow, aesthetic, and build flexibility
Cooling	Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 / 240mm AIO	Quiet, efficient cooling for 7800X3D

🔍 Why This Build Works

Gaming Longevity: The 7800X3D + 4070 Super combo will handle modern AAA titles at high settings for years.
Thermal Efficiency: Airflow-focused cases and efficient coolers keep temps low and noise minimal.
Upgrade Path: AM5 platform supports future Ryzen CPUs; DDR5 and PCIe Gen 4 are current-gen standards.
Aesthetic Harmony: Fractal North blends minimalist design with performance—perfect for your sensibilities.

Want more GPU power? Swap to RX 7900 XT if you prefer raw raster performance over DLSS.
Prefer Gen 5 SSDs? You could go with a Crucial T705 1TB if you want bleeding-edge speeds, but Gen 4 is more cost-effective.

brandon_772 · August 6

This Looks great, Thank you! Will definitely use this build!!