I'm planning to build a PC with a budget of $1700 before tax from Microcenter. Here's the parts list I'm considering, and I'd love any feedback on whether I've overlooked anything important. My goal is to keep the costs low, but I'm open to slightly sacrificing performance if it means saving some money. I'm also struggling with making the list work as I want it to. Thanks for your help!
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If you're looking for a cooler, skip the 212 and opt for the Phantom Spirit instead. By the way, are you already set with the 6700XT?
Check out this bundle for a better CPU and motherboard at a lower price! You could save a couple hundred bucks and still get a good setup. Also, consider swapping your PSU for a better tier one that’s cheaper. Don't forget, I'm assuming you already have the 6700XT listed as free?
I actually found a store near me that has the 6700XT in stock, but I'm not sure why it's not priced on partpicker. I didn't know I could just export bundles directly from Microcenter rather than building it all on partpicker. I might switch if the savings are good.
I was eyeing that prebuilt as well; it's a solid choice. Just be careful with prebuilt systems, some come with cheaper power supplies that could be a hassle later.
Honestly, your current build isn't the best performance-wise. I found a much faster system with this bundle that could work better for you. You might want to consider it! Just check it out and see what you think!
If your budget is $1700 including the GPU, you might want to rethink your approach. A certain prebuilt seems to be one of the best values available right now. Just saying!
Yeah, that prebuilt is on my radar, but I'm just not sure how reliable they are long-term. Plus, my budget includes the GPU too, just to clarify!
Just curious, what will you mainly use this PC for?
Mainly for gaming, and maybe some light tasks like spreadsheets. Nothing heavy, just aiming for 1080p gaming.
I don't own it yet. It performed well when I last used one, so I thought I'd stick with what I knew. Is the 212 really not enough for my CPU or should I rethink my cooler choice?