Hey everyone! I've got an old pre-built PC from quarantine, and I'm eager to get back into gaming, but I might need some upgrades. I'm considering building a new one from scratch. I've found a bundle on Micro Center that includes the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, an Asus B850 Plus TUF WiFi motherboard, and 16GB of G.Skill Flare X5 RAM for around $420. Alternatively, there's another deal for the same CPU with 32GB of DDR5 RAM for $400, but I'd have to source my own motherboard. I'm aiming to keep my total spending around $800 and am looking for suggestions on the remaining components. I plan to use this setup primarily for games like Siege, Fortnite, and Valorant. Since I have a Micro Center nearby, I can easily access parts, but I'm not looking to buy used components. Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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If you’re sticking to your budget, I’d say the bundle you mentioned is solid. The 7600X3D is great for gaming, but if you want to save a bit, maybe look into a cheaper CPU option or just get the RAM that fits your needs. For the rest, I recommend checking out a decent GPU, as that's crucial for gaming performance. A GTX 1660 or RX 6600 could fit your budget well. Just make sure to calculate everything to see if it stays within $800.
Just to clarify, is your $800 budget meant for the whole system or just additional parts?
I was thinking of the whole PC, but if it goes over, I might consider cheaper alternatives instead of the 7600X3D.