I require some assistance with putting together a reasonably priced, bang for the buck gaming PC. I intend to use it for 1080p gaming and, to a lesser extent, music production. A close relative has already given me a lot of pointers and helpful advice, but we think that it's wise to ask here for some additional input. I am living Sweden.
I would like to be able to play the latest and upcoming AAA titles in 1080p while maintaining a reasonably high FPS (~75-100) and performance is more important than playing with maxed out graphical settings. Upgradability is also important.
I would like to be able to play the latest and upcoming AAA titles in 1080p while maintaining a reasonably high FPS (~75-100) and performance is more important than playing with maxed out graphical settings. Upgradability is also important.
- Budget: 10k-15k SEK (899-1350 USD)
- Case: Black or other dark colour, simple and not too messy. The case should be spacious and easy to open, and it should contain a couple of 3.5'' bays.
- CPU: I've been eyeing the AMD Ryzen 5 5600* and 7600. The latest CPU socket AM5 (7600) is interesting, provided that it's worth the money. Unless the CPU malfunctions, I will most likely not replace it. An Intel CPU that is equivalent to the ones mentioned above is also of interest.
- Motherboard: Is PCIe 5 support worth the money? I'd like space for one M.2 NVMe SSD, preferably two. I prefer built-in WiFi. I have a number of 3.5'' HDDs that I'd like to use, so a number of SATA 3/6 ports are required. Form factor is irrelevant except for compatibility and upgradability, so ATX is probably the preferred choice.
- RAM: 2x 8 GB DDR 4 or 5? What frequency and what determines the frequency?
- GPU: I'm torn between the Nvidia RTX 4060 8 GB and the 4060 Ti 8 GB. Does 8 GB memory constitute a problem for 1080p gaming? I'm quite biased towards Nvidia because of drivers and DLSS. I will not be using raytracing.
- HDD: Fast and reliable M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe 4/5) 1 TB.
- PSU: How much power does, for instance, an AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and a Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti require? I'd like to be able to swap out the GPU for another in the same price range in a couple of years. I prefer a modular PSU. How important is 80+ certification?
- Cooling: What kind of CPU fan is appropiate for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X? How many additional fans should I go for?
- LED: Superfluous, preferably nothing of the sort.
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