Debate $550-600 construction, operating most games at 1080p Medium/High.
Debate $550-600 construction, operating most games at 1080p Medium/High.
Planning upgrades in the coming months
Budget: $550 to $600
Main focus: gaming
Components to enhance: CPU, Mobo, RAM, GPU, SSD (1TB required), case, and additional fans
Power supply: 500W SMART 80 Plus PSU, 1080p 60Hz LED monitor
Operating system: No need for installation
Overclocking capability: Yes (seeking guidance)
SLI support: Not applicable
Special notes: Prefer a sleek, windowless case if possible within budget
Reason for upgrades: Existing setup dates back to the 2010s and is outdated
I would suggest returning in a few months. Anything assembled now on a budget will depend on current sales and pricing. Stock availability and costs change frequently.
Right now, options are likely between a Ryzen 5000 or an Intel 12th gen processor. The best value is the Intel B580 GPU, though it's nearly sold out. Following that, the RX6600 or RX7600 models are expected.
The Thermaltake Smart 500W isn't ideal for power delivery, but with budget GPUs they should consume less energy. If you have a few months ahead, think about boosting your budget for a better PSU.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
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Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor
($111.34 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
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Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($17.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
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ASRock B660M Pro RS Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($94.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
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Silicon Power XPOWER Turbine 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
($44.97 @ Amazon)
Storage:
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Patriot P400 Lite 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($51.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
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ASRock Challenger D Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card
($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case:
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Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case
($65.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $576.17
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced items based on criteria*
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2024-12-30 22:33 EST-0500