I'm planning my first build with a budget of around $1,500 after tax. Primarily, I'll be playing older games, but I want the option to run newer titles at medium settings. My focus is mainly on strategy and turn-based games. How does my parts list look? Here's the link: [https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ky3Zb2].
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You might want to swap your RAM for this option: [Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB DDR5 6000 CL30](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4cCCmG/patriot-viper-venom-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-6000-cl30-memory-pvv532g600c30k). As for the graphics card, unless you specifically need Nvidia features like CUDA, I recommend switching to the 9070XT, which you can get for about $700. I’d also suggest switching to the 7700 CPU instead of the 7800X3D, as that will give you a better overall performance for gaming without impacting much on frame rates. By making these changes, you'll still stay within your budget and potentially get a 20% boost in FPS!
I initially picked the X3D for its performance in games like CIV and Stellaris. Do you really think your alternatives would still run those games well while improving performance in other titles?