I'm a first-time builder trying to create a budget-friendly PC. I've got all my components lined up but I'm still unsure about the Radeon RX 9060 XT. Reviews say it performs decently, but I'm curious about its longevity, especially for 1080-1440p gaming with demanding titles like Black Myth and Cyberpunk with realism mods. Here's my PCPartPicker link for reference, and I'd love any suggestions for budget adjustments if necessary: [PCPartPicker List](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/62LCVF).
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For the price, I've seen better alternatives but if you're leaning towards the 9060 XT, it should handle your games well. AMD usually improves performance with driver updates over time, like they did with the RX 480/580 models. So, it might surprise you in the long run!
It looks like you've got a solid start, but you might want to consider switching to a better motherboard for gaming. The B840 isn’t ideal—go for something like the ASRock B650 PG LIGHTNING for more features. Also, I noticed you could cut costs on the SSD and RAM without sacrificing too much performance. A slightly lower wattage PSU would save some cash too, but if you plan to upgrade in the future, 850W isn't a bad choice. Here's a sample build for better value: [PCPartPicker List](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/PxV3XR).
Thanks for the tips! So, is the 9060 XT a reasonable GPU for my budget in your opinion?
That’s reassuring to hear! Thanks for the insight!