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Does a broken boy require assistance in planning his $1K project?

Does a broken boy require assistance in planning his $1K project?

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FaDs
Member
177
05-17-2022, 12:13 AM
#1
PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor
($227.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Aqua Elite V3 66.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
($44.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B650M D3HP AX Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard
($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
TEAMGROUP Elite 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL46 Memory
($72.98 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Patriot Burst Elite 240 GB 2.5" SSD
(Purchased For $0.00)
Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" SSD
(Purchased For $0.00)
PNY CS1030 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Drive
($52.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Seagate Surveillance HDD 2 TB 3.5" 5900 RPM Internal Drive
(Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card:
Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB Video Card
($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case:
BGears b-Pellucid MicroATX Mini Tower Case
($54.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
Apevia CAPTAIN 550 W ATX Power Supply
($31.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan:
Thermalright TL-C12C-S X5 66.17 CFM 120 mm Fans 5-Pack
($18.59 @ Amazon)
Monitor:
MSI G242L E14 23.8" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz Monitor
($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Overall Total:
$1033.41
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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2025-07-13 09:10 EDT-0400
Upgrading from outdated 2017 gear to modern hardware feels great. I’m aiming for a brand-new CPU or GPU around two years old. It’s okay if it’s a bit older, as long as it runs fast for my games—like designing on canvas, playing Undertale and Deltarune (60fps), Spiderman (120fps), Cyberpunk (anything that works at 1440p), and emulating Switch titles. I also need to run Switch games at 60fps using pirated cartridges.
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FaDs
05-17-2022, 12:13 AM #1

PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor
($227.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Aqua Elite V3 66.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
($44.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B650M D3HP AX Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard
($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
TEAMGROUP Elite 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL46 Memory
($72.98 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Patriot Burst Elite 240 GB 2.5" SSD
(Purchased For $0.00)
Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" SSD
(Purchased For $0.00)
PNY CS1030 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Drive
($52.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Seagate Surveillance HDD 2 TB 3.5" 5900 RPM Internal Drive
(Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card:
Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB Video Card
($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case:
BGears b-Pellucid MicroATX Mini Tower Case
($54.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
Apevia CAPTAIN 550 W ATX Power Supply
($31.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan:
Thermalright TL-C12C-S X5 66.17 CFM 120 mm Fans 5-Pack
($18.59 @ Amazon)
Monitor:
MSI G242L E14 23.8" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz Monitor
($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Overall Total:
$1033.41
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2025-07-13 09:10 EDT-0400
Upgrading from outdated 2017 gear to modern hardware feels great. I’m aiming for a brand-new CPU or GPU around two years old. It’s okay if it’s a bit older, as long as it runs fast for my games—like designing on canvas, playing Undertale and Deltarune (60fps), Spiderman (120fps), Cyberpunk (anything that works at 1440p), and emulating Switch titles. I also need to run Switch games at 60fps using pirated cartridges.

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xXApfelkernXx
Member
186
06-03-2022, 12:18 PM
#2
The ideal choice for DDR5 platforms is DDR5-6000MHz. A dual channel low latency RAM setup will maximize performance on your Ryzen system. Don't go after that PSU.
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xXApfelkernXx
06-03-2022, 12:18 PM #2

The ideal choice for DDR5 platforms is DDR5-6000MHz. A dual channel low latency RAM setup will maximize performance on your Ryzen system. Don't go after that PSU.

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ToastaStroodel
Member
207
06-08-2022, 08:38 AM
#3
My maximum budget is $1k and I’m looking for more storage options. Would this be a better choice?
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ToastaStroodel
06-08-2022, 08:38 AM #3

My maximum budget is $1k and I’m looking for more storage options. Would this be a better choice?

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mrchurch2
Junior Member
5
06-08-2022, 12:41 PM
#4
Have you thought about how your financial situation stems from purchasing unnecessary items? Among your options, only Cyberpunk demands especially powerful equipment if you add the Phantom Liberty expansion. 1440p is a luxury, not a necessity. It's nice to imagine, but let's stay realistic. Right now, what you truly require is reliable storage that won't fail, without giving you that "brand new hardware" excitement.
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mrchurch2
06-08-2022, 12:41 PM #4

Have you thought about how your financial situation stems from purchasing unnecessary items? Among your options, only Cyberpunk demands especially powerful equipment if you add the Phantom Liberty expansion. 1440p is a luxury, not a necessity. It's nice to imagine, but let's stay realistic. Right now, what you truly require is reliable storage that won't fail, without giving you that "brand new hardware" excitement.

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AirForceOne
Junior Member
34
06-14-2022, 11:30 AM
#5
It looks like you shared a link to a forum post about successfully building a system. The post mentions a specific URL related to the build process.
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AirForceOne
06-14-2022, 11:30 AM #5

It looks like you shared a link to a forum post about successfully building a system. The post mentions a specific URL related to the build process.

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busterman01
Junior Member
17
06-14-2022, 04:34 PM
#6
Yes, what, specifically, is wrong with that previous build? Be very specific. And, {*RIPPED FROM LEGIT CARTRIDGES I DONT CONDONE PIRACY} does not in any way free you from the fact that you were previously barred from here due to freely admitting to such.
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busterman01
06-14-2022, 04:34 PM #6

Yes, what, specifically, is wrong with that previous build? Be very specific. And, {*RIPPED FROM LEGIT CARTRIDGES I DONT CONDONE PIRACY} does not in any way free you from the fact that you were previously barred from here due to freely admitting to such.

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xXJay_BugXx
Senior Member
559
06-15-2022, 12:49 AM
#7
As a reminder: https://forums. - $200 https://forums. - $400 https://forums. - $600 and this latest discussion shows a shift from $1000 to $1200. We've been suggesting a solid setup for the last six months, especially since you completed a build in March this year. If you aim to get positive feedback, this isn't the right path. Please save some time.
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xXJay_BugXx
06-15-2022, 12:49 AM #7

As a reminder: https://forums. - $200 https://forums. - $400 https://forums. - $600 and this latest discussion shows a shift from $1000 to $1200. We've been suggesting a solid setup for the last six months, especially since you completed a build in March this year. If you aim to get positive feedback, this isn't the right path. Please save some time.

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Spaceface16518
Senior Member
564
07-03-2022, 05:15 PM
#8
This board is compatible with PCIe 5.0 and this GPU works well with it.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor (($156.00 @ Walmart))
- ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler (($29.99 @ Amazon))
Motherboard:
- MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard (($169.99 @ Newegg))
Memory:
- TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory (($86.99 @ Amazon))
Storage:
- Patriot Burst Elite 240 GB 2.5" SSD (Purchased For $0.00)
- Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" SSD (Purchased For $0.00)
- MSI SPATIUM M461 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Drive (($89.99 @ MSI))
- Seagate Surveillance HDD 2 TB 3.5" 5900 RPM (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card:
- Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB (($359.99 @ Amazon))
Case:
- Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case (($64.98 @ Amazon))
Power Supply:
- MSI MAG A650BN 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX (($49.99 @ Amazon))
Monitor:
- MSI G242L E14 23.8" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz (($89.99 @ Best Buy))
Total: $1097.91
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest prices based on criteria*
Created by
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2025-07-13 09:46 EDT-0400
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Spaceface16518
07-03-2022, 05:15 PM #8

This board is compatible with PCIe 5.0 and this GPU works well with it.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor (($156.00 @ Walmart))
- ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler (($29.99 @ Amazon))
Motherboard:
- MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard (($169.99 @ Newegg))
Memory:
- TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory (($86.99 @ Amazon))
Storage:
- Patriot Burst Elite 240 GB 2.5" SSD (Purchased For $0.00)
- Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" SSD (Purchased For $0.00)
- MSI SPATIUM M461 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Drive (($89.99 @ MSI))
- Seagate Surveillance HDD 2 TB 3.5" 5900 RPM (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card:
- Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB (($359.99 @ Amazon))
Case:
- Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case (($64.98 @ Amazon))
Power Supply:
- MSI MAG A650BN 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX (($49.99 @ Amazon))
Monitor:
- MSI G242L E14 23.8" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz (($89.99 @ Best Buy))
Total: $1097.91
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest prices based on criteria*
Created by
PCPartPicker
2025-07-13 09:46 EDT-0400

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Smacke22
Junior Member
25
07-03-2022, 06:07 PM
#9
It's more probable it's a bad dream. The Apevia 550w with its one-year warranty might last as long as it does, but it could end up damaging whatever it touches.
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Smacke22
07-03-2022, 06:07 PM #9

It's more probable it's a bad dream. The Apevia 550w with its one-year warranty might last as long as it does, but it could end up damaging whatever it touches.