I'm planning to build a PC later this year and am trying to find ways to keep costs down while maximizing performance. Here's my current parts list:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor - $156.00
- **CPU Cooler:** Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE - $35.90
- **Thermal Compound:** Noctua NT-H2 - $29.44
- **Motherboard:** ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi Micro ATX - $129.99
- **Memory:** TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB DDR5-6000 - $86.99
- **Storage:** SK Hynix Platinum P41 2 TB NVME SSD - $119.99
- **Video Card:** XFX Swift OC Radeon RX 9060 XT - $369.99
- **Case:** Lian Li A3-mATX Mini Tower - $89.99
- **Power Supply:** Montech CENTURY II 850 W - $84.90
- **Case Fan:** ARCTIC P12 PST 5-Pack - $40.52
- **Monitor:** ASRock PG27QFT1B 27" 180 Hz - $142.77
**Total Cost:** $1286.48
I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions for parts that would give me better value without compromising too much on performance?
1 Answer
If you're after value, you might want to check out Intel options instead of AMD. While AMD is great, their higher-end stuff can get pricey. Take a look at the Intel Core i5-13400F—it’s good performance for the price and fits well with a decent GPU and RAM combination. There are also builds out there that max out at around $1,200 and provide solid gaming performance, especially if you go for a good GPU.
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