I'm looking to build a new gaming PC with a budget of $2000 CAD. What are the best components I can get for that price? Any specific recommendations or essential tips?
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A solid strategy is to convert your budget into USD first, and then look for components. Try searching on YouTube for reviews or comparison videos based on the current year to gauge the best performance for your money. It helps a lot to have visuals when deciding!
When it comes to a gaming PC, I recommend that you spend about half your budget on the graphics card. For around $1,000 CAD, you should check out the Radeon RX 9070 XT or the RX 7800X3D, as they offer top-notch performance for the price. Here’s a quick breakdown of components you might consider:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D for around $489
- **Cooler**: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Spectrum V3, about $25
- **Motherboard**: Gigabyte B850M DS3H for roughly $185
- **Memory**: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB DDR5 for $117
- **Storage**: Silicon Power 1 TB NVMe SSD for $72
- **Video Card**: Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 9070 XT for approximately $950
- **Case**: Montech AIR 100 for $60
- **Power Supply**: MSI MAG A750GL for about $110
This setup totals around $2008, but it’ll give you excellent power and gaming performance!
Consider what’s more important to you: performance or aesthetics? If performance is your main goal, that should definitely dictate some of your choices. You might need to compromise on the looks to fit the best components within your budget!
For sure! I've found that focusing on performance pays off in the long run. But if you can find a balance between the two, that would be ideal!