Hey folks! I'm looking to build a PC for around $2,000, with an additional budget of about $300 for a monitor if possible. I'd love your suggestions on which components and accessories to include. I'm particularly interested in an Nvidia graphics card due to its support for DLSS and ray tracing. Also, I would prefer not to have any RGB lighting. Thanks so much for your help!
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Do looks matter to you at all? Also, are you leaning more towards air cooling or an all-in-one (AIO)? Just curious if you're focusing more on gaming or productivity work.
Here's a solid build that comes in just under $2k: [PC Part Picker Link](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9ZbWTM).
Actually, there are some issues with this setup. You might want to consider upgrading to a 7800x3d processor for better gaming performance. Also, a good air cooler can save you cash—no need to splurge on an AIO. A B850 motherboard would be a better fit for PCIe gen 5 support too. As for RAM, 32GB is perfectly fine; 64GB is overkill. You should stick with 2 sticks instead of 4 for efficiency. Lastly, you should go for a 5070 Ti to align with your interest in DLSS and ray tracing. If you'd like to check out some improvements, here’s a revised build: [Updated Link](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BX8LXR).
Thanks! Is there a version of this without RGB lighting?
r/buildapcforme can provide more options and tailored advice!
Not really into how it looks, just want good performance!