Hey everyone! I'm new to PC building and have been working on putting together a budget-friendly setup. I'm mainly looking for advice on parts I should consider, or any improvements I might need to make. Just a heads up, I'm in Australia, so the prices can be a bit tricky. I've created a list of my current parts; you can check it out here: [PCPartPicker Link](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/z3PbWc). I'd really appreciate any insights you have!
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Why did you choose a 30 series graphics card? I wonder if you'd get a better deal with a 4060 or 5060 instead. Just curious!
I'm from Australia too! I had the same graphics card you’re considering and ended up upgrading to an ASUS 5060. Honestly, it had less VRAM but handled things like Oblivion Remastered without a hitch! The 3060 gave me a lot of stuttering and screen tearing. I feel like the companies might push you into upgrading sooner than you'd like!
That's a good point! The ASUS 5060 is $100 more though. Do you think it's worth that extra investment? I’d prefer to keep my whole build under $1,200.
I went with the 30 series since it was the only one I found with 12GB of VRAM in my budget. Most cards around $400 only have 8GB.