[SOLVED] Building a gaming setup for 1440p @ 60Hz

danilovrb47

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Dec 19, 2013
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Hey guys,
I wan't to build a new PC rig for gaming and and I'm totally rusty on what's been going on in computer hardware world in the last couple of years. Last configuration I had was when FX-6300 was the CPU to have :).

I already have couple of components which I'd like to reuse:
  1. Coole Master B500 PSU
  2. MS Black Widow Case
  3. SSD and HDD that are perfect for my needs.

So, I'd appreciate any recommendation for CPU, MB, GPU and RAM.
 
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Hey guys,
I wan't to build a new PC rig for gaming and and I'm totally rusty on what's been going on in computer hardware world in the last couple of years. Last configuration I had was when FX-6300 was the CPU to have :).

I already have couple of components which I'd like to reuse:
  1. Coole Master B500 PSU
  2. MS Black Widow Case
  3. SSD and HDD that are perfect for my needs.
So, I'd appreciate any recommendation for CPU, MB, GPU and RAM.

I have a smilar setup as @KeBjg described.
B350 Prime plus
Vega 56 (Asus strix)
Ryzen 5 2600
16GB 3200 MHz CL16 RAM

Can run almost every game stable at 2k 60fps. Personally prefer 1080 with higher refresh rates, though.

Having said this, I don't recommend opting for the vega...
Oct 18, 2019
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Whats your buget, personally think a 1660ti or vega 56 would be perfect for that res, vega is cheaper for similar/better performance but is getting on a bit in age. For a cpu I would go for a ryzen 5 2nd gen, whichever one is in budget, and the cheapest compatable overclockable motherboard (B-350 chipset). Look on pcpartpicker and find some cheap 16gb ddr4 at around 3000mhz. As for cooling stock is good but maybe an aftermarket cryorig is always a solid choice for overclocking
 
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Hey guys,
I wan't to build a new PC rig for gaming and and I'm totally rusty on what's been going on in computer hardware world in the last couple of years. Last configuration I had was when FX-6300 was the CPU to have :).

I already have couple of components which I'd like to reuse:
  1. Coole Master B500 PSU
  2. MS Black Widow Case
  3. SSD and HDD that are perfect for my needs.
So, I'd appreciate any recommendation for CPU, MB, GPU and RAM.

I have a smilar setup as @KeBjg described.
B350 Prime plus
Vega 56 (Asus strix)
Ryzen 5 2600
16GB 3200 MHz CL16 RAM

Can run almost every game stable at 2k 60fps. Personally prefer 1080 with higher refresh rates, though.

Having said this, I don't recommend opting for the vega here, unless you plan on upgrading that PSU. Vega is VERY power hungry and I'm personally rocking a 720W PSU. Would recommend at LEAST 600W.
 
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danilovrb47

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Dec 19, 2013
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95000Hey guys, thanks for replies. I really appreciate it.

Whats your buget, personally think a 1660ti or vega 56 would be perfect for that res, vega is cheaper for similar/better performance but is getting on a bit in age. For a cpu I would go for a ryzen 5 2nd gen, whichever one is in budget, and the cheapest compatable overclockable motherboard (B-350 chipset). Look on pcpartpicker and find some cheap 16gb ddr4 at around 3000mhz. As for cooling stock is good but maybe an aftermarket cryorig is always a solid choice for overclocking
I don't have a strict budget, but the idea is get something good and solid, and not spend thousand euros on it.

I have a smilar setup as @KeBjg described.
B350 Prime plus
Vega 56 (Asus strix)
Ryzen 5 2600
16GB 3200 MHz CL16 RAM

Can run almost every game stable at 2k 60fps. Personally prefer 1080 with higher refresh rates, though.

Having said this, I don't recommend opting for the vega here, unless you plan on upgrading that PSU. Vega is VERY power hungry and I'm personally rocking a 720W PSU. Would recommend at LEAST 600W.
Thanks for the specs, man.


After some researching, I think I'll go with the RTX 2060, Ryzen 5 3600x, and B450M-PRO.