Hey everyone! I'm looking to upgrade my current setup which includes an Intel i5-11400F and a GeForce RTX 2060. I'm averaging around 100 frames, but I'm trying to improve my graphics performance. I'm considering the AMD Radeon 9600 XT with 16GB of memory, but I need help figuring out the right AMD CPU to pair with it. I've only worked with Intel systems since that's what all my friends use, so I'm a bit lost with all the Ryzen options out there. My budget is around $1300, and I'm interested in sticking with the AM5 platform and DDR5 memory. Any advice would really be appreciated!
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With your budget of $1300, you might want to look at options beyond the 9600 XT. Check out this build I put together: [https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kXHHFZ](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kXHHFZ). You can get a better GPU that'll fit into your budget!
I'm not against the 9700, but honestly, all these specs are a bit overwhelming! I keep seeing similar specs, and terms like memory bus and streaming processors just throw me off. And I'm curious about the Ryzen 5 9600 X; is it a good choice compared to the other options? Also, that all-white build looks really cool!