Hey everyone! I'm putting together my first PC and heading to Micro Center for parts. I'd really appreciate any insights on my build. I'll be using a monitor with a 3440 x 1440 resolution mainly for gaming like Horizon Zero Dawn, Cyberpunk, and the upcoming Resident Evil title. My estimated budget is around $1290 before tax, and I'd like to keep it under $1400. I also have a couple of questions:
1. Is a Microsoft subscription necessary for setting up the operating system?
2. I have an 8TB IronWolf 7200 RPM SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD that's not currently connected to my home NAS. Can I use this to boost my PC storage or even store game data? I'm new to all of this, so any advice would be super helpful!
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I've updated my list based on Micro Center's prices. I suggest skipping the 7800x3d and going for the 7600x3d bundle; it's about $120 cheaper. Consider the 9070xt instead of the 9060xt, and check for open box deals. That'll bring your total to around $1424.
It looks like the RX 9060 XT might struggle with your desired resolution. I’d suggest you drop down to the 9600X for the CPU and try to grab a better GPU instead. Also, keep in mind that Windows is a one-time license, so no subscription is needed.
Thanks for the tips! Quick question - how do I know if the GPU will actually fit in my case? Should I check that in-store or are there specific measurements I should look for?