I'm not the most tech-savvy person, but I've done quite a bit of research on my PC parts. I'm planning to use this setup for both single-player and multiplayer games, and I specifically want it to run GTA 6 at 1440p with solid frame rates. I'm looking for any tips on the build, including suggestions on what to swap out. My budget is ideally under $2000, but I can be flexible. Here's a link to my build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/sqqfqH.
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Your build has great specifications for 1440p performance. However, I feel like you might be overpaying for some parts. You can find 32GB of RAM for around $120 and a decent case for about $100. You could also go with an air cooler, which would cool your CPU just as well for a third of the price. If you have a Micro Center nearby, they have some awesome deals right now on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the RX 7900 XT, which could save you a nice chunk of change!
I noticed you've chosen a pair of PCIe 3.0 NVMe drives. I'd recommend upgrading to a Gen 4 drive with DRAM cache, like the Samsung 990 Pro or the Western Digital SN850X, since your motherboard supports it. That should boost your load speeds significantly!
I was planning to reuse those drives from my current setup. Do you think the speed of the Gen 4 drives really makes a noticeable difference?
What RAM sticks do you suggest? I really like the aesthetics of my case, the Monarch King, so I’m inclined to keep it. I thought about liquid cooling for looks and airflow as well. What do you think?