I'm looking to upgrade my PC with a budget of $500. I currently have a 3060 Ti graphics card, a 700 W power supply, a 2 TB SSD, and two 32 GB sticks of DDR4 RAM. I need some advice on what parts I should prioritize, specifically for the CPU, motherboard, case, and any additional fans I might need. Also, I need to purchase Windows 11. My original case is an Omen 870-224. Any recommendations on how to maximize my budget for these upgrades?
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Just curious, did you mean you have a 1000W power supply instead of 700W?
Check out this build I found on PCPartPicker: [PCPartPicker Build](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BFn6wY). It should fit your budget and needs pretty well!
Thank you!
Windows 11 isn't that pricey, and you can actually install it for free straight from Microsoft's site if you need to. For your CPU, RAM, and motherboard, I'd recommend hunting down any AM5 bundle deals at local stores; they're usually a good bang for your buck. As for the case, you shouldn't have to spend more than about $50, and a decent case typically comes with fans and a cooler. So, you might not even need to buy extra fans!
Ok, thank you!
Honestly, you might as well consider saving up a bit more for a PS5 or an Xbox, they can be great alternatives!
Not helpful, I’ve already invested in quite a few parts. I just want to upgrade what I have, but thanks for the suggestion!
Nope, it's a 700W power supply.