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Hello everyone, welcome to the new year! I've been looking to enhance my PC for a while now, mostly making small changes here and there. After watching one of Linus's videos titled "The Perfect DIY Gaming PC - Early 2020 Buyer's Guide," I finally felt inspired to invest in some new components. Right now my setup includes: RAM at 28GB DDR3 1TB HDD, a CPU with an i7 at 3.40 GHz (though it's not available locally), a GTX 1060 with 6GB VRAM, a 575W power supply, an LGA 1155 motherboard, and Intel processors. I'm considering upgrading to a more powerful motherboard like the MSI Performance Gaming model, but I really want two M.2 slots for future needs. For storage, I have a Samsung 970 EVO 1TB drive, and I'm unsure whether to stick with the HDD or switch to an SSD or another M.2 option. My CPU is an AMD Ryzen 5 3600, which Linus recommended as an upgrade from my current i7. He also suggested the MSI B450 Gaming Plus, but I prefer having two M.2 slots. In terms of GPU, I'm thinking about keeping the GTX 1060 but feel the newer RTX models tempt me to upgrade. My RAM is DDR4 at 3600MHz (the exact model isn't clear). Linus mentioned the G.Skill Ripjaws, but they're currently out of stock. I'm open to alternatives. Regarding the case, my new ATX motherboard won't fit in my old compact case, so I'm considering a Fractal Design one and am eager for RGB lighting options. I play many PC games (over 400 on Steam), do amateur 3D modeling and 2D animation in After Effects, and plan to make VR content soon. I want my system to be future-proof for about a decade without needing frequent upgrades. I don’t have a fixed budget, but I’m flexible with suggestions around the recommended parts. If you think it’s worth it and you’d recommend spending the full price, I’d be happy to consider it. Thanks a lot!
Not recommended. Poor x570 boards, costly. Better to skip. Standard 3200mhz works just fine. Refers to any available kit. PCPartPicker list: CPU – AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-core ($259.50 @ Vuugo), Motherboard – Gigabyte X570 AORUS ELITE ATX AM4 ($209.00 @ Canada Computers), RAM – G.Skill Flare X 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 ($79.99 @ Memory Express), Storage – HP EX950 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME ($164.99 @ Newegg Canada). Total comes to $713.48. Includes shipping, taxes, and discounts where applicable. Created by PCPartPicker on 2020-01-02 18:09 EST. Similar options exist with significant savings possible here.
Great! Thank you so much for the suggestions and feedback. I'll monitor these items closely for sales opportunities.