I'm ready to upgrade my PC and need some guidance picking the right parts. Currently, I have a GTX 1660 Super, an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, and a Gigabyte GA-A320M-S2H motherboard with 32GB of DDR4 RAM. I'm aiming for a setup that can achieve 360-400 FPS in Overwatch and run games like Ark: Survival Evolved without frame drops. I also stream, so it's crucial that the system can handle those FPS while live at 1080 or 1440 p. I've been considering the NZXT Player 1/P1 Prime cases, but I've heard Intel CPUs may not be the best choice these days, which has me leaning towards AMD. My budget is around $1500, give or take a couple hundred dollars. I'm mainly looking for recommendations on a good CPU, GPU, and motherboard combo, although any additional tips on storage, case, or fans would also be appreciated!
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For your build, I suggest going with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. It's fantastic for esports and streaming, priced at around $350. For the GPU, consider either the RTX 4070 Super or the RTX 4070 Ti Super; both options can easily push 360+ FPS in Overwatch at 1440p, plus they have a great NVENC encoder for streaming. That'll cost a bit more, last I checked prices were a little crazy. For the motherboard, the MSI B650 Tomahawk WiFi is a solid choice—it pairs well with the 7800X3D, and you can expect to pay between $180 to $230 for it. Lastly, a 32GB DDR5 6000 RAM kit should run you around $180 to $240, and you'll need a PSU in the 750 to 850 watt range, costing about $90 to $130. Don’t forget a good mid-tower case with airflow; that’ll be around $70 to $120 depending on your style. In total, you’re looking at around $1400 to $1600, depending on the GPU you choose and the case you like.
Just a heads up on RAM prices—things have skyrocketed lately since a lot of people are building AI machines, making 2x16GB kits pretty pricey. Give me a few minutes, and I can whip up a complete PC part list for you.