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Title is pretty self-explanatory, but I'll expand: needs to have AMD parts. I have been loyal to Intel/Nvidia for ALL of my previous builds; however, let's be real. AMD is clearly becoming the better choice. They're being creative, inventive. Before Ryzen, Intel was the clear choice for CPU's. Since Ryzen, Intel is sort of slacking, wouldn't you agree? Not that they don't produce awesome CPU's, of course they do... but honestly, AMD is the clear choice nowadays, at least in my opinion. That said, I am looking at building a new personal gaming PC within the next few months. I am definitely wanting an AMD CPU AND most likely and AMD GPU, as well. Basically just go all out AMD. If an Nvidia GPU is truly better, in any experts' opinions, then I will go for it. Other than that though, I am definitely going for AMD. The only restriction you have is the following: I am dead-set on the tower/case and the CPU cooler (NZXT H510 & Corsair H100i, respectively). I have specific preferences to these and probably won't change my mind on them. As far as RAM goes, I want a minimum of 16GB, and I'll let you go from there. Whatever speed for gaming you suggest, just throw it in. Motherboard manufacturer isn't a huge deal to me, but I strongly prefer Asus (good experience with one RMA and zero bad experience with customer service); absolutely NO AsRock or Gigabyte motherboards, though (very bad experience with them, in the past, so I may be a little biased). PSU is not important, as long as it's fully modular and has wiggle room for upgrades (more wattage than the system requires). As for storage, I was thinking NVME, maybe Samsung 970 Evo? I've had good luck with them in the past, but honestly haven't kept up with NVME drives, lately. If there's something far superior for not ridiculously expensive, feel free to throw a suggestion. Also, 250 GB is plenty, I will add a larger SSD down the road for general storage, as necessary. RGB is not necessary, at all. If a top-notch, decent-priced product just-so happens to come with RGB, that's completely fine: but it's not a priority.
Thank you all, so very much. I genuinely appreciate it. Also, it is well worth noting the semiconductor shortage and near impossibility of getting ahold of some of the top-line GPU's on the market, at the moment. Still throw in a recommendation, waiting a month or more is not much of an issue for me.
Budget should line up around $800-$1000 at most. Sacrifices can be made: for instance, 8GB RAM instead of 16GB to save some money, as another 8GB stick can be added at any point, later.
Thank you, all!
Also worth noting, a PC Part Picker link is completely acceptable. Or you can lay out a detailed list in a comment reply!
First and foremost: wow! Great responses from so many of you. What are some of your thoughts on pre-built? Maybe something like iBuyPower? Normally I would go the build it myself route 100% of the time, but given the fact that a lot of the pre-built companies are able to secure GPU's for MSRP value, and have a better chance of getting a GPU RMA fast and easier than the consumer, it may be worth it, no? I am hesitant in pre-builts, but it may be worth it just to get back into PC gaming ASAP...
Also, I agree with the comment about AMD seriously needs to get 5000 series APU's available to consumers. That's one thing that Intel still does better than AMD, more availability for integrated graphics. That's what my original thought was: CPU with integrated graphics to ride out the shortage. I mostly play things like Minecraft and simulators (not talking about MSFS), so discrete graphics not really a priority until later down, where I would start playing more intensive games). I was really hoping to go for AMD, but it is seeming that Intel may just be the better budget option, at the moment.
Thank you all, so very much. I genuinely appreciate it. Also, it is well worth noting the semiconductor shortage and near impossibility of getting ahold of some of the top-line GPU's on the market, at the moment. Still throw in a recommendation, waiting a month or more is not much of an issue for me.
Budget should line up around $800-$1000 at most. Sacrifices can be made: for instance, 8GB RAM instead of 16GB to save some money, as another 8GB stick can be added at any point, later.
Thank you, all!
Also worth noting, a PC Part Picker link is completely acceptable. Or you can lay out a detailed list in a comment reply!
First and foremost: wow! Great responses from so many of you. What are some of your thoughts on pre-built? Maybe something like iBuyPower? Normally I would go the build it myself route 100% of the time, but given the fact that a lot of the pre-built companies are able to secure GPU's for MSRP value, and have a better chance of getting a GPU RMA fast and easier than the consumer, it may be worth it, no? I am hesitant in pre-builts, but it may be worth it just to get back into PC gaming ASAP...
Also, I agree with the comment about AMD seriously needs to get 5000 series APU's available to consumers. That's one thing that Intel still does better than AMD, more availability for integrated graphics. That's what my original thought was: CPU with integrated graphics to ride out the shortage. I mostly play things like Minecraft and simulators (not talking about MSFS), so discrete graphics not really a priority until later down, where I would start playing more intensive games). I was really hoping to go for AMD, but it is seeming that Intel may just be the better budget option, at the moment.
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