[SOLVED] Is this prebuilt PC a good buy? (upgrading from 1060 6gb)

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Click here for BestBuy link to PC

Current specs;
GTX 1060 6GB SSC
AsRock motherboard
Ryzen 5 1600X
16GB DDR4 RAM


My PC is outdated and given the current GPU shortage, I cannot afford to buy one myself nor do I want to pay scalpers money. So, buying a prebuilt it is!
I was originally gonna go for a 3060ti but I found one with a 3070 for $100 more, if I get this one, I will also be buying a 1440p monitor.
Thanks for help!
 
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They don't name the board nor psu not to mention that case looks to have horrible airflow along with the fact that the Ryzen 3600 has seen better days. You can always order the components and have a local PC shop build your system. One such as this down below will rock at 1080P.

Phanteks Eclipse P400A Mid-Tower Case $74.99

Exhaust fan for that case.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GJBD69S
ARCTIC P12 PWM PST 120mm 4-Pin Case Fan $9.59

https://www.amazon.com/Seasonic-GX-650-Full-Modular-Application-SSR-650FX/dp/B077J9QTDR/
Seasonic FOCUS GX-650, 650W 80+ Gold Modular Power Supply $114.41...
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Witch Mercy said:
Click here for BestBuy link to PC

Current specs;
GTX 1060 6GB SSC
AsRock motherboard
Ryzen 5 1600X
16GB DDR4 RAM


My PC is outdated and given the current GPU shortage, I cannot afford to buy one myself nor do I want to pay scalpers money. So, buying a prebuilt it is!
I was originally gonna go for a 3060ti but I found one with a 3070 for $100 more, if I get this one, I will also be buying a 1440p monitor.
Thanks for help!
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Not something I would even consider buying.

I would build ne and join the Newegg shuffle each day till you get a new card you can usually get a 3060ti or 3070 in the 600 to 800 area .
 
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They don't name the board nor psu not to mention that case looks to have horrible airflow along with the fact that the Ryzen 3600 has seen better days. You can always order the components and have a local PC shop build your system. One such as this down below will rock at 1080P.

Phanteks Eclipse P400A Mid-Tower Case $74.99

Exhaust fan for that case.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GJBD69S
ARCTIC P12 PWM PST 120mm 4-Pin Case Fan $9.59

https://www.amazon.com/Seasonic-GX-650-Full-Modular-Application-SSR-650FX/dp/B077J9QTDR/
Seasonic FOCUS GX-650, 650W 80+ Gold Modular Power Supply $114.41

Amazon.com: ASUS Prime B660-PLUS D4 LGA 1700(Intel 12th Gen) ATX Motherboard(PCIe 4.0, DDR4,3xM.2 Slots, 2.5Gb LAN, Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 Header Support) : Electronics

Buy ASUS Prime B660-PLUS D4 LGA 1700(Intel 12th Gen) ATX Motherboard(PCIe 4.0, DDR4,3xM.2 Slots, 2.5Gb LAN, Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 Header Support): Motherboards - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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ASUS PRIME B660-PLUS D4 $139.99

https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i5-12400f-core-i5-12th-gen/p/N82E16819118360
Intel Core i5-12400F $199.99

DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX 400 V2 CPU Air Cooler $36.89

https://global.deepcool.com/company/pressroom/newsrelease/2021/14926.shtml?id=PressRoom

TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 16GB Kit (2x8GB) 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL16 Desktop Memory Module Ram (Gray) - TLZGD416G3200HC16CDC01 at Amazon.com

Buy TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 16GB Kit (2x8GB) 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL16 Desktop Memory Module Ram (Gray) - TLZGD416G3200HC16CDC01: Memory - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z DDR4 3200 16GB (2x8GB) CL16 $62.99

https://www.amazon.com/PNY-CS2130-Internal-Solid-State/dp/B0869B4Q66/
PNY CS2130 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 Internal SSD $104.99

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Gaming-08G-P5-3663-KL-Backplate/dp/B097CMQVF4/
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti XC Gaming Graphics Card $828.88

Total: $1573

https://www.amazon.com/Windows-USB-Version-Lifetime-License/dp/B09MQJWDYV/
Windows 11 Home USB Flash Drive | 2021 Version | Lifetime License $129.00

http://www.phanteks.com/Eclipse-P400A.html

www.asus.com

PRIME B660-PLUS D4｜Motherboards｜ASUS Global

ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD and Intel processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime series motherboards provide daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning...
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Reviews of that cpu w/benchmarks.

https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/core-i5-12400-processor-review,1.html

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel-core-i5-12400f/
 
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Zerk2012 said:
Not something I would even consider buying.

I would build ne and join the Newegg shuffle each day till you get a new card you can usually get a 3060ti or 3070 in the 600 to 800 area .
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I have been trying for months, never win. Here lately, the 3070s have been going for $1,000+. I'm really wanting to play Dying Light 2, and my PC is barely above the minimum specs, so I'm trying to upgrade sooner than later, even if it means buying a prebuilt.
 
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Why_Me said:
They don't name the board nor psu not to mention that case looks to have horrible airflow along with the fact that the Ryzen 3600 has seen better days. You can always order the components and have a local PC shop build your system. One such as this down below will rock at 1080P.

Phanteks Eclipse P400A Mid-Tower Case $79.99

Exhaust fan for that case.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GJBD69S
ARCTIC P12 PWM PST 120mm 4-Pin Case Fan $9.59

Amazon.com: ASUS Prime B660-PLUS D4 LGA 1700(Intel 12th Gen) ATX Motherboard(PCIe 4.0, DDR4,3xM.2 Slots, 2.5Gb LAN, Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 Header Support) : Electronics

Buy ASUS Prime B660-PLUS D4 LGA 1700(Intel 12th Gen) ATX Motherboard(PCIe 4.0, DDR4,3xM.2 Slots, 2.5Gb LAN, Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 Header Support): Motherboards - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
ASUS PRIME B660-PLUS D4 $139.99

https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i5-12400f-core-i5-12th-gen/p/N82E16819118360
Intel Core i5-12400F $199.99

DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX 400 V2 CPU Air Cooler $36.89

https://global.deepcool.com/company/pressroom/newsrelease/2021/14926.shtml?id=PressRoom

TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 16GB Kit (2x8GB) 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL16 Desktop Memory Module Ram (Gray) - TLZGD416G3200HC16CDC01 at Amazon.com

Buy TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 16GB Kit (2x8GB) 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL16 Desktop Memory Module Ram (Gray) - TLZGD416G3200HC16CDC01: Memory - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z DDR4 3200 16GB (2x8GB) CL16 $62.99

https://www.amazon.com/PNY-CS2130-Internal-Solid-State/dp/B0869B4Q66/
PNY CS2130 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 Internal SSD $104.99

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Gaming-08G-P5-3663-KL-Backplate/dp/B097CMQVF4/
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti XC Gaming Graphics Card $828.88

Total: $1458

https://www.amazon.com/Windows-USB-Version-Lifetime-License/dp/B09MQJWDYV/
Windows 11 Home USB Flash Drive | 2021 Version | Lifetime License $129.00

http://www.phanteks.com/Eclipse-P400A.html

www.asus.com

PRIME B660-PLUS D4｜Motherboards｜ASUS Global

ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD and Intel processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime series motherboards provide daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning...
www.asus.com www.asus.com

Reviews of that cpu w/benchmarks.

https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/core-i5-12400-processor-review,1.html

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel-core-i5-12400f/

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16824475176
MSI Optix MAG2732 27" Full HD 1920 x 1080 165Hz G-Sync IPS Gaming Monitor $219.99

https://ca.msi.com/Monitor/Optix-MAG2732

https://www.amazon.com/VG248QG-G-Sync-Compatible-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B07TNM8L6S/
ASUS VG248QG 24" 165Hz 1080P IPS G-Sync Gaming Monitor $189.99

www.asus.com

VG248QG｜Monitors｜ASUS USA

ASUS continues to be a frontrunner for innovative technology, from ushering in the worldâs first consumer gaming display at 144Hz in 2012, to 1440p resolution Nvidia G-Sync monitors just two years later. Within 2020, the company has managed to push into 360Hz, 4K HDR with 144Hz and bolster...
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Yeah, I'm not giving a scalper my money for that GPU. I'd rather pay more for a prebuilt than do that. But thank you for the links though, aside from the CPU (I prefer AMD), I'll keep the rest in mind in case I do end up building a new one myself.
 
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I have been trying for months, never win. Here lately, the 3070s have been going for $1,000+. I'm really wanting to play Dying Light 2, and my PC is barely above the minimum specs, so I'm trying to upgrade sooner than later, even if it means buying a prebuilt.
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3070 TI with a 750 watt power supply for less than 1K today!

3060TI for 700 bucks.

EDIT I was chosen like 3 times in a month.
 
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Yeah, I'm not giving a scalper my money for that GPU. I'd rather pay more for a prebuilt than do that. But thank you for the links though, aside from the CPU (I prefer AMD), I'll keep the rest in mind in case I do end up building a new one myself.
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Scalpers price or not the build I posted is not only less expensive than that prebuilt but it isn't a hot box with subpar components. You can game for hours on end with that build not having to shut down because your system temps are going through the roof. btw those 3060 Ti's were going for $1100+ just a few weeks ago.
 
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Scalpers price or not the build I posted is not only less expensive than that prebuilt but it isn't a hot box with subpar components. You can game for hours on end with that build not having to shut down because your system temps are going through the roof. btw those 3060 Ti's were going for $1100+ just a few weeks ago.
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What AMD CPU (and motherboard) would you recommend with what you listed that's on par with the Intel one?
 
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Yeah, I'm not giving a scalper my money for that GPU. I'd rather pay more for a prebuilt than do that. But thank you for the links though, aside from the CPU (I prefer AMD), I'll keep the rest in mind in case I do end up building a new one myself.
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If you go with the prebuilt you picked not only are you paying scalper prices for the GPU but you are most likely getting an e-waste psu or motherboard
 
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Can you buy the case fans that come with the Phanteks case anywhere, so they'll match?
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https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?N=100007998 50060115

https://www.phanteks.com/Eclipse-P360A.html

https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-PH-EC360ATG_DBK01-Ultra-fine-Performance-Digital-RGB/dp/B08KKF38XV/
Phanteks Eclipse P360A Mid-Tower Case $79.99

http://www.phanteks.com/Eclipse-P400A.html

https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Mid-Tower-PH-EC400ATG_BK01-Tempered-Controller/dp/B07TYR1P1G/
Phanteks Eclipse P400A Mid-Tower Case $74.99
 
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Why_Me said:
https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?N=100007998 50060115

https://www.phanteks.com/Eclipse-P360A.html

https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-PH-EC360ATG_DBK01-Ultra-fine-Performance-Digital-RGB/dp/B08KKF38XV/
Phanteks Eclipse P360A Mid-Tower Case $79.99

http://www.phanteks.com/Eclipse-P400A.html

https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Mid-Tower-PH-EC400ATG_BK01-Tempered-Controller/dp/B07TYR1P1G/
Phanteks Eclipse P400A Mid-Tower Case $74.99
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These? Will the color sync with the existing three that come with the case?
 
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