I'm looking for suggestions on building a small form factor PC for my girlfriend. I bought my own computer from Best Buy about 2.5 years ago, and she's still using my old one from over 8 years ago. I'm thinking about upgrading her GPU later this year, but I want to start with a solid build now. She really cares about the aesthetics, and while I couldn't find any lavender computer cases, the Terra Fractal case seems like it would appeal to her taste. I have a basic understanding of power supplies, storage, and GPUs, but I'm not too knowledgeable about other components. The parts that don't have a price listed in my build would be taken from her old computer. I'm curious about how this mid-range build looks overall, and I'm also open to any all-white build suggestions that could be illuminated with lavender lights. I plan to buy most of the components used, except for the case, which I have confirmed. Thanks for any advice!
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For your CPU, I'd recommend not going with the 8500G since you'll be using a dedicated GPU. Instead, opt for the 7600; it offers higher clock speeds and double the L3 cache because it doesn't share space with a larger integrated GPU. That should give your build a solid performance boost! Also, if you’re thinking about reusing the RTX 3060, keep in mind that you can often find it on the used market for around $200 instead of buying a new one for $300. Just a thought!
Exactly the advice I needed for the CPU. Thank you! I definitely plan to get the 3060 secondhand, and this list is more for housekeeping and creating a checklist. Most components will be used if I can find them.