Hey everyone! I'm trying to put together a gaming PC on a tight budget while still ensuring good performance. I'm curious about what you think of my current build. I'm getting a second-hand power supply from a friend and planning to buy the graphics card used as well. I figured that most other components are better bought new, especially since I need Wi-Fi capabilities; the motherboard was just about £20 more for that feature, so it felt worth it! Here's the list of parts I'm considering:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 5600 - £79.89
- **Motherboard:** MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI - £99.98
- **Memory:** Lexar Ares RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 - £37.98
- **Storage:** TEAMGROUP MP33 PRO 1 TB NVMe SSD - £43.99
- **Video Card:** PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6600 XT 8 GB - £165.00
- **Case:** Montech AIR 100 ARGB - £46.94
- **Monitor:** AOC CQ27G4X 27.0" 1440p 180Hz - £128.94
**Total cost is approximately £602.72.** Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!
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That setup should work fine as long as you realize the GPU might hold you back at 1440p. If you’re into indie titles or competitive games, it’s great, but for newer AAA games, you might want a better GPU. I’d suggest looking for something closer to the 6600 XT or 5060 Ti 16GB for better performance in the long run.
Totally! I’m okay with upgrading the GPU in a year or two. Between these options, which one would you lean towards: 6600 for £150, 1080Ti for £155, or other options around that price?