Hey everyone! Last year, I built my first PC that served me well until now, but I need to upgrade because my current setup can't handle Windows 11. I've got about $1200 saved up, but I'd really like to keep my new build under $1100 if I can.
I'm primarily using this PC for gaming and often have multiple applications running—like a game on one monitor while streaming a show on another. I'm not picky about frame rates; 30FPS with high graphics is fine for me. I'm considering reusing my existing ATX Mid case to save some costs. Here's a look at my current parts list [here](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LwXVzP) that totals around $1270. What can I downgrade or change to bring that price down? Any tips would be appreciated! Thanks!
3 Answers
Consider downgrading your CPU to something like the Ryzen 7500F or 7600. The 7800X3D is a bit overkill for your chosen GPU. This change should save you some money while still giving you great performance for gaming.
Your Ryzen 3600 can actually support Windows 11, you might just need to tweak some BIOS settings. For your new build, you could save some cash by choosing a more affordable motherboard and maybe skip the more expensive 1TB game drive—there are cheaper options. A solid combo could be the Ryzen 5700X3D with a 9070XT which would still perform well and cost less overall. Plus, your 650W PSU seems sufficient, so no need to change that!
Check out this list I put together that brings the total to around $1000. It trades off some CPU performance but still runs great with the right GPU setup. If there’s a Microcenter nearby, you can grab a 7600x3d for just a bit more than the 9600x, which would cover a lot of what the 7800x3d offers without breaking the bank.
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