I'm looking to finish my PC build, and I have around $800 left to spend. I need to buy a CPU, GPU, motherboard, and RAM. I live near a Microcenter, which is a bonus! At the moment, I'm considering the Ryzen 5 7600X, the 9060XT, and any RAM on sale, but I'm open to other suggestions. I'm also planning to hit the stores on Black Friday in hopes of snagging a good deal. Any ideas?
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It sounds like you have most of what you need already! Those components you've picked are good choices, so stick with them unless something amazing pops up on Black Friday. Make sure to check out prices and reviews online for any last-minute changes!
You seem to have a solid start with the Ryzen and 9060XT, so you're on the right track. Black Friday might give you some great offers, especially at Microcenter! Keep an eye out for bundles, they can really save you some cash.
For solid performance under $800, I'd recommend going for the Ryzen 5 7500F or 7600/7600X, possibly even the 7700 if you want more cores. Pair that with a B650 or B850 motherboard and 32GB of DDR5 RAM at 6000 CL30. The 9060XT 16GB would complete your setup nicely! Just make sure you already have a case, PSU, SSD, and cooler; it should all fit within your budget!
Just a heads up, ensure your PSU can handle the load without hitting its limits. Go for a reliable one; using a cheap PSU might damage your components!