Hey everyone! I'm about to embark on my first PC build and I'm a bit overwhelmed. My budget is $1700, and I'm looking for recommendations on parts that give me the best bang for my buck. I've tried building one before, but I'm sure it turned out poorly since I'm pretty new to this. Any tips or parts you would suggest?
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Swap out that pricey AIO cooler for a ThermalRight Phantom Spirit 120 to save around $90, and consider targeting a 9060XT 16GB or a 5060ti 16GB. You could also find a more affordable motherboard unless that one has specific features you need.
You might want to consider a build like [this one](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/phRZ3w). It might not have all the RGB bells and whistles, but it's a solid setup within your budget that's super powerful!
If you're thinking about cooling, you don't necessarily need an AIO cooler. A Thermalright air cooler like the Phantom Spirit or Peerless Assassin can do the job without breaking the bank. Also, consider your monitor choice; a 3060 might struggle with 1440p gaming in some titles. You might want to aim for a GPU with at least 12GB of VRAM for better performance.
Yeah, I've heard the same about 1440p. Might be better to aim for 1080p with the 3060 for now.
Thanks for the cooling tip! I'll definitely look into those air coolers.