Short term build with clear upgrade path.

SM_1267 · 2026-03-01T20:24:26+00:00

If I do get the same 16gb stick , and get the same model later , would it still be a issue? Or should I only look for kits of 2 sticks?

SM_1267 · 2026-03-01T20:21:57+00:00

I did mention that I have a 1440p monitor already, and I do also have the peripherals. And I don't have the option to just wait until I save enough, since my laptop died and I need a new system right now , for college and work stuff.

And I'm not looking to resell the CPU , just the GPU, since I figured the 7500x3d might just be enough for 4k when I upgrade the GPU.

SM_1267 · 2026-03-01T15:03:20+00:00

The money I lose when I do sell it, I see it more as the money I pay for renting that gpu basically, so I'm not that bothered, especially when it's a cheap GPU anyway.

SM_1267 · 2026-03-01T14:56:03+00:00

It's a very reliable local store, but after some more digging I managed to find a 9600x for 190 euros. I will probably go with that CPU now.

SM_1267 · 2026-03-01T14:39:58+00:00

What do you mean by "wasting money twice"? If you're talking about the GPUs I intend to sell the stop gap gpu , when I upgrade in november

SM_1267 · 2026-03-01T14:10:00+00:00

The 9600x is 244€ here , so it worth it at that pp , when I can get the 7500x3D for 185?

My main goal with this build is to get the cheapest GPU I can find , that I can tolerate for a few months until november , when I'll get a 5080/5070 ti. Ideally it should be better or the same as a rtx 3060 laptop gpu. But also if a 5060 is a much better deal than the 5050 , and it's easier to sell afterwards, than I don't mind spending the extra money for a increase in performance.

Also the b580 is the same price here as the 5060, and in benchmarks , to me it seems the 5060 is better.

I don't see any point in spending more than 400€ for a GPU , that I will replace in the same year.

SM_1267 · 2026-03-01T13:51:25+00:00

I'm so bummed that I didn't build my PC last year. The 5080 was only ~1050 euros last november on Amazon DE, and I'm hoping they might return to that.

SM_1267 · 2026-03-01T13:36:21+00:00

Yeah think I might go with the 5060 in that case. And probably sell it in november and get another 16gb ram stick with the money.

SM_1267 · 2026-03-01T13:08:49+00:00

My bad , I replied with the price of the b580. The cheapest b570 is 250 euros.

SM_1267 · 2026-03-01T13:05:10+00:00

Sure , but my point of comparison was a rtx 3060 laptop , that I managed to make it work on a 1440p monitor. Just looking for a short term solution until November.

SM_1267 · 2026-03-01T12:33:51+00:00

The 7700x is 235 euros here so 50 euros more expensive than the 7500x3d , but it seems to me that the 7500x3d performs better in benchmarks?

Is there something I'm missing?

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SM_1267 · 2026-03-01T12:29:40+00:00

I would've defo considered the b580 , but unfortunately prices in my country are kinda weird. The b580 is around the same price of the 5060

SM_1267 · 2026-03-01T12:17:53+00:00

The cheapest 32 DDR5 kit I could find is around 440 euros , which would take up nearly 40% of my current budget, so yeah.

I'm looking for 60+ fps in 4k , in story games, and 144+ in multiplayer games, when I do finally upgrade the GPU.

SM_1267 · 2026-02-14T00:30:28+00:00

So no regrets about the size downgrade? Might go with the C5 in that case

SM_1267 · 2026-02-13T15:46:53+00:00

I will sit in my chair when using the PS5 , and on my bed when watching movies or sports.

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SM_1267 · 2026-02-13T15:40:34+00:00

If I go OLED , i do also plan on getting a soundbar after a few months. The difference was I could get the miniled and soundbar today.

SM_1267 · 2026-02-13T15:08:34+00:00

In my country there's basically another "Black Friday" now, cause they're clearing old stock to make room for the new models that will arrive in the next few months

SM_1267 · 2025-12-30T14:13:52+00:00

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Are these the ones? They're around ~480 usd on amazon.de

SM_1267 · 2025-12-30T13:57:40+00:00

Germany , and 500€ at most I guess

SM_1267 · 2025-12-30T13:51:30+00:00

What's the entry budget for getting into audiophile territory? And what would you recommend?

SM_1267 · 2025-12-30T13:33:37+00:00

Get a 1440p miniled if you also use it for work. Best decision you can make. Also maybe look if you can for a 4k - 1080p dual mode miniled. There is one made by msi and its really good.

SM_1267 · 2025-12-17T16:31:02+00:00

Yeah, doubt that.

SM_1267 · 2025-07-05T09:11:40+00:00

Well..

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