Build Advice Advice on a GPU for my current build (1080p only) ?

[twilight25Ops]

I am trying to create a build comparable to my last one and so far this is what I have:
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($147.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S redux 70.75 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($82.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD_BLACK 4 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($129.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA XC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card ($439.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Meshify 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($149.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS PLUS 850 Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($173.54 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140 mm Fan ($32.95 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140 mm Fan ($32.95 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140 mm Fan ($32.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $1611.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-04-16 11:58 EDT-0400

I am wondering how low I can go price-wise on the GPU and still play modern titles in 1080p. The last card I had was a GTX 560 Ti so I know pretty much anything recent is going to overshadow that. I really have no interest going beyond 1080p currently. What would be the most economical choice that I could get away with while playing modern titles in 1080p with high settings and framerate?

I am fairly set on everything else, although if anyone has any better recommendations for a modern budget build around $1500 that would be appreciated as well.

 

[Lutfij]

I am trying to create a build comparable to my last one and so far this is what I have:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bCFmBq
For the sake of relevance, what was your last build? I'm assuming you're recycling parts from your older build, if so, please outlined what parts are being recycled. If the PCPP link is for parts you're planning on buying now, then you should ditch the fans.

You could look at an RX6600XT if you're not planning to go beyond 1080p or reduced details on upcoming titles but you're shaving about 50USD from the overall build;
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/dF...rx-6600-xt-8-gb-nitro-video-card-11309-01-20g

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and the community can chime in with worthwhile suggestions. I've taken the liberty to put something together, assuming you didn't make a mistake with your PCPP listing's location(found off the top right hand corner of PCPP's link);
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 EVO WHITE ARGB 70.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($22.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B850M Steel Legend WiFi Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 Neo RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($97.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($41.92 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD_BLACK 4 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($129.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Steel Legend OC Radeon RX 7600 8 GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec CX500M RGB MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($102.66 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Snow 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1353.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-04-16 11:54 EDT-0400
The smaller SSD is for the OS, app's and launchers. All white. PSU will allow you to drop in a beefier GPU and one with a 12v-2x6 connector. You can replace the included RGB fans for something with ARGB but out of the box, the RGB fans will run off the PSU's power connector, without any input from the motherboard(no the RGB lighting can't be manipulated).

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[Why_Me]

I am trying to create a build comparable to my last one and so far this is what I have:
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($147.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S redux 70.75 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($82.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD_BLACK 4 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($129.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA XC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card ($439.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Meshify 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($149.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS PLUS 850 Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($173.54 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140 mm Fan ($32.95 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140 mm Fan ($32.95 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140 mm Fan ($32.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $1611.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-04-16 11:58 EDT-0400

I am wondering how low I can go price-wise on the GPU and still play modern titles in 1080p. The last card I had was a GTX 560ti, so I know pretty much anything recent is going to overshadow that. I really have no interest going beyond 1080p currently. What would be the most economical choice that I could get away with while playing modern titles in 1080p with high settings and framerate?

I am fairly set on everything else, although if anyone has any better recommendations for a modern budget build around $1500 that would be appreciated as well.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor ($198.94 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Acer Predator GM7000 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($140.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($519.00 @ Amazon)
Case: *Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case ($113.21 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: *MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1352.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-04-17 06:21 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker Part List

Monitor: *MSI G255PF E2 24.5" 1920 x 1080 180 Hz Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $129.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-04-17 05:43 EDT-0400

 

[LOGAN54321]

No 990pro, but also no "spinning rust".
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CKYfGJ

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE V3 70.84 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus B650E MAX GAMING WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($90.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Klevv CRAS C910 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($105.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Klevv CRAS C910 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($105.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Klevv CRAS C910 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($105.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:

MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12G SHADOW 2X OC​

($609.99 @ MSI)
WOW, WHAT THE H E L L IS GOING ON...THAT'S WHY I DIN'T POST IT LAST NIGHT - IT WILL NOT ALLOW THE LINK ON PCPARTSPICKER ( SO MSI LINK INSTEAD )
Case: RIOTORO CR400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.38 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: NZXT C850 (2024) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($142.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1627.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available