Hey everyone! I just jumped into PC gaming this year after spending most of my life on consoles. I've got a budget build right now (with a 1660 Super, Ryzen 3 2600, and 32GB of RAM), but I'm planning to build a new AM4 setup with a Ryzen 5 5500 and a 5060 8GB GPU, along with 16GB of RAM. I'm wondering if there are better options in a similar price range, or if what I've planned is decent. I'm buying the GPU used to save money, and everything else will be brand new.
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It really depends on your overall budget, but if you can, try to stretch for a 9060 XT with 16GB. That extra VRAM can make a big difference. Also, since you have a Ryzen 2600, you might want to stick with your 32GB of RAM instead of downgrading to 16GB; the 5500 works just fine with that.
I did look into the 9060 XT, but it would push my budget slightly over the limit—like around $1080 compared to my current build's estimated cost of $920. If the performance boost is substantial, I might consider it!