I'm considering building a gaming PC but I'm aware that it's not the best time due to high RAM prices and other component costs. Despite that, I'm looking for some guidance on what parts to choose for a decent setup within a budget of $2000 (excluding monitors and peripherals). I'm not very knowledgeable about this sort of thing, so any help with parts that would ensure smooth gameplay and good graphics would be greatly appreciated!
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You might want to check out sites like PCPartPicker where you can browse before you build. They have a lot of comparisons and user-built examples. For around $1800, you could get a solid setup. For instance, a CPU like the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, a good cooler, 32GB of DDR5 memory, and an RTX 3050 graphics card would give you some nice performance. Here’s a rough parts list that might fit your needs:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
- **Cooler**: Thermalright Aqua Elite V3
- **Motherboard**: MSI B650 GAMING PLUS
- **Memory**: Kingston FURY Beast 32GB DDR5
- **Storage**: Crucial P310 1TB SSD
- **GPU**: Gigabyte RTX 3050
- **Case**: Lian Li O11D EVO
- **PSU**: MSI MAG 750W 80+ Gold
You can customize components based on availability and prices, but this should give you a good starting point!
Definitely a solid list! Just make sure to check prices frequently; they can fluctuate often. Also, if you're in Australia, try to find local retailers that might have better deals!