Hey everyone! I've put together what I think will be my final PC build after getting some solid recommendations on my GPU earlier. I'm planning to upgrade to 1440p down the line, but I mainly play less demanding FPS games like CS2 and Valorant. I might also dive into some AAA titles like Sekiro or Elden Ring occasionally. I'm on the fence about my video card options: should I go for a used RX 6800XT at $310, or a new RX 9060 XT for $400?
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If you're looking for great deals, check out bundles. You can get a CPU with a cooler on Newegg for a good price. The RAM deals are also plentiful, so maybe you can save a bit on that if you want to stick with 32GB.
It sounds like you're set with a solid build! Just a heads-up, make sure you consider getting a CPU cooler if you haven't already. For the games you're playing, an Nvidia GPU might offer better performance, especially for CS2. They tend to outperform AMD in that price range.
Thanks! I haven't picked up a cooler yet because I heard the 9700 doesn't require one, but I’m not too sure. The case has a good number of fans, so do you think that’ll be enough?
That's good to know! Unfortunately, I've already bundled my CPU and motherboard, so I can't swap those out now. Do you know if price matching works for Microcenter items even if I can't find them in my local store?