I've been thinking about building my first PC for a while, but I'm feeling overwhelmed with where to start. I've done a lot of research on different parts, but with so many options, I'm not sure if I'm getting good value for my budget of around $1200 CAD. I want to be able to run games like Red Dead Redemption 2 at mid-high settings with about 144+ fps. I'm new to this, so I would greatly appreciate some advice on which parts would be budget-friendly yet powerful enough for my needs. Thanks!
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If you're new to building PCs, a mid-range 1080p setup would be ideal with your budget. You might want to consider the following:
- **CPU**: Ryzen 5 5600
- **GPU**: RX 6700 XT (or maybe a 6650 XT if it's cheaper)
- **Motherboard**: B550
- **RAM**: 16GB DDR4 (3200-3600MHz)
- **Storage**: 1TB NVMe SSD
- **PSU**: 650W 80+ Bronze
- **Case**: Any budget airflow case will work (like Phanteks, NZXT, Corsair).
This setup should handle RDR2 and most games at mid-high settings with around 100-144 fps at 1080p. My tip? Choose the GPU first and build around that!
Just a thought—maybe you should avoid going with AI builds because they usually aren't upgradable and can end up costing you more in the long run, especially with the extra components you might need later. It might be better to choose a mid-tier AM5 build to keep your options open for upgrades in the future.