I've been trying to move away from a DDR5 build and look for a DDR4 one instead. I found a PC build listed for $1100 (converted from LKR 330k, as I live in Sri Lanka). Here's the breakdown of the components:
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 7600x (2 years warranty)
- Motherboard: ANTEC SYMPHONY 360 ARGB (supports LGA 1700 & AM5, 2 years warranty)
- Memory: Corsair DDR5 5600 MHz 16GB (9 years warranty)
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 Gaming Plus Wifi (2 years warranty)
- SSD: Addlink 1TB Gen 4 NVMe
- Power Supply: XPG 650 W Gold
- Graphics Card: Asus ROG Strix GTX 1060
- Casing: XPG Battle Cruiser
- UPS: 1.2Kva Prolink UPS (no battery backup)
- Mouse: Logitech G402
- Keyboard: Logitech G213
- Monitor: Koorui 27 inch 2K resolution 200Hz (2 years warranty)
Is this a good deal? If it is, what should I check when buying? I'm really eager to get into gaming, especially AAA games, so any advice would be great!
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Honestly, the GPU you're looking at, the GTX 1060, isn't great for modern AAA games. I would steer clear of this build if I were you. You can get a newer Ryzen 5 5600 or 5600F CPU and pair it with a more capable GPU like the RX 6600, RX 7600, or something from Nvidia like the RTX 3050.
Also, make sure to get at least 16GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM and ensure you have a decent SSD. You should be able to build something new under $1000 really!
I feel you! In my country, prices are inflated too. However, if you buy this build, consider upgrading the GPU to a used RX 6700 XT, which could really help with gaming performance!