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You're looking for guidance on purchasing a new PC?
I'm evaluating two PC configurations within my budget:
Build #1
- 1 x AMD AM4 Ryzen 5 5600XT (6 cores, 4.7GHz)
- 1 x Thermaltake UX200 SE ARGB White CPU Cooler CL-P116-AL12SW-A
- 1 x Gigabyte AM4 MicroATX B550M DS3H AC DDR4 Motherboard
- 1 x Gigabyte RTX 4060 8GB Eagle OC ICE Graphics Card GV-N4060EAGLEOC ICE-8GD
- 1 x 32GB DDR4 Corsair (2x16GB) CMH32GX4M2D3600C18W 3600MHz Vengeance RGB Pro SL Ram Kit WHITE
- 1 x 1TB Crucial P3 Plus M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD CT1000P3PSSD8
- 1 x NZXT ATX H5 Flow RGB 2024 White Case CC-H52FW-R1
- 1 x 650 Watt MSI MAG A650BN 80+ Plus Bronze ATX Power Supply
- 1 x Integrated Sound Card
- 1 x Integrated WiFi
- 1 x Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64bit OEM DVD KW9-00632
Price: $1749
Build #2
- 1 x Intel S1700 Core i5 14400 10 Core CPU BX8071514400
- 1 x ASUS S1700 MicroATX PRIME B760M-A WIFI-CSM DDR5 Motherboard
- 1 x Intel Arc B580 Battlemage Limited Edition 12GB Graphics Card
- 1 x 32GB DDR5 (2x16G) Corsair 6000MT/s Vengeance CMH32GX5M2E6000C36 RAM
- 1 x 1TB Crucial P3 Plus M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD CT1000P3PSSD8
- 1 x Antec MicroATX CX200M Fixed Mode RGB Elite BLACK Case
- 1 x 650 Watt Antec CSK650 Cuprum Strike 80+ Bronze ATX Power Supply
- 1 x Integrated Sound Card
- 1 x Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64bit OEM DVD KW9-00632
- 1 x Integrated Network Connection
Price: $1659
Both configurations seem capable of running most games smoothly at 1080p 60fps, especially with high settings. They also appear suitable for future GPU upgrades without requiring simultaneous changes to other components. I reached out to the store, but they advised searching online instead. No benchmarks were specified—please let me know if you need guidance on what to check. Thank you for your assistance.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer! Your advice should follow the guidelines provided here; *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice*. Initially, it's important to acknowledge where respect is owed—this adaptation comes from the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* post. I made it since many users are currently seeking upgrade tips both on this site and in the CPU forums, and I believe... forums. the community will offer helpful suggestions. I imagine we could run most games, new and old, smoothly at 1080p 60fps, especially with high settings—not extreme or ultra. What titles are we discussing? Would it be possible for my PC to upgrade the GPU in a few years without needing other parts replaced at once? How long do you consider this timeframe to be? Moved the thread from the PC Gaming section to the Systems section.
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The following PC components are listed for your consideration. Prices reflect the best available options based on current criteria. All amounts include shipping, taxes, and any applicable discounts. The lowest prices were selected according to the specified parameters.
PC Parts:
CPU:
- Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-core processor ($155.00 at Computer Alliance)
- Deepcool AG400 CPU cooler (75.89 CFM) ($29.00 at MSY Technology)
Motherboard:
- MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 board ($179.00 at Centre Com)
Memory:
- G.Skill Aegis 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 RAM ($75.00 at I-Tech)
Storage:
- Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD ($164.00 at MSY Technology)
Video Card:
- PNY VERTO GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB video card ($449.00 at MSY Technology)
Case:
- Deepcool CC360 ARGB MicroATX Mini Tower case ($78.00 at Centre Com)
Power Supply:
- Asus Prime AP-750G 750 W, 80+ Gold certified fully modular ATX power supply ($139.00 at JW Computers)
Grand Total: $1268.00
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witcher 3, mass effect legendary edition, code vein, starfield, skyrim various mods, stellar blade, baldurs gate 3, tales of arise are some of the games i'm interested in playing. Thanks for replying.
Starfield, BG3, and Stellar Blade rank among the toughest titles on this list. Maintaining around 60 FPS is likely challenging, especially with older games such as Witcher 3 and Mass Effect. Although I’m not entirely sure about Intel’s graphics drivers for games like Witcher 3 and Mass Effect, the second PC equipped with an Intel graphics card stands out—it offers better performance in both CPU and GPU while being more affordable. For optimal support of older titles, it’s recommended to assemble a system with a more capable non-Intel graphics card. I suggest a build that excels in every aspect and delivers superior power. If you can acquire a 9070 XT (priced between $600–$700), a 9070 (550–650$), or a 5070 Ti (800+), you’ll be well-equipped to enjoy games for years without driver headaches from older titles. The 9070 XT offers the best value for its price.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor
($229.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 77.8 CFM CPU Cooler
($47.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B850 EAGLE WIFI6E ATX AM5 Motherboard
($169.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
Inland Performance Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($134.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
Gigabyte GAMING OC GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12 GB Video Card
($0.00)
Video Card:
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Core 2 Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card
($529.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 16 GB Video Card
($0.00)
Video Card:
Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card
($0.00)
Case:
Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case
($63.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($94.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1350.83
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and any applicable discounts
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