I'm looking to build a gaming PC with a budget around $1000. I want a good combination of AMD and RTX components that can run games like Minecraft and Roblox on high graphics with shaders, as well as Genshin Impact at high settings. It would also be great if it can handle some light video editing and modeling apps. Ideally, I'm aiming for a GPU that can manage 1440p. Any recommendations on the CPU, amount of RAM, and core requirements would be super helpful!
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For your budget, I suggest going for an i7 paired with an RTX 3080 or a Ryzen 5 with the same GPU. Ryzen is fantastic for multitasking and productivity, while Intel usually offers better performance in single-core tasks. Just make sure you're looking at the newer generations — at least as recent as 3rd gen Ryzen or 8th gen Intel. The 5th gen Ryzen or 10th gen Intel would be great choices!
Aren't RTX 3080 cards like $700 though?