I'm looking for some advice on building a PC around the $2000 or £1500 mark, excluding the monitor. I primarily play graphics-intensive open-world games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto, so I want a setup that delivers great visuals. Additionally, I'd love it to perform well in FPS games too! If you have any part lists or suggestions, that would be really helpful. Also, if you could recommend any good monitors, please share those links too. Thanks in advance!
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Here's a solid part list I put together for your budget:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - around £399
- **Cooler:** Thermalright Peerless Assassin - about £29
- **Motherboard:** Gigabyte B850 EAGLE WIFI6E - approximately £149
- **RAM:** Patriot Viper Venom 32GB DDR5-6000 - around £89
- **Storage:** Acer Predator GM7 2TB NVME SSD - about £93
- **GPU:** Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9070 XT - roughly £599
- **Case:** Montech AIR 903 MAX - about £55
- **Power Supply:** Montech CENTURY II 850W - about £79
- **Monitor:** AOC Agon PRO AG276QZD2 - about £397
This totals about £1892, which is a solid setup for both open-world and FPS gaming! Let me know if you have any questions about these parts.
I agree, the monitor seems pricey. You might find a decent one for half that price without compromising too much on quality!
Thanks for the detailed list! Do you think the monitor is necessary? I've seen cheaper models that still perform well.