Build Advice Looking for advice on budget GPU for build im looking at

[Krsensei]

Had to sell my old set up few months ago to cover some bill. Fast forward I have about $1000 bucks to build something semi decent until the day comes I can really go crazy.

So far this is what I’ve managed using Microcenter

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BjZhwY

Edit- cpu not showing up is

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 4.1 GHz 6-Core Processor​

What GPUs do you guys think I should look out for either on Amazon or I can try to find used somewhere. I had a 9060 in the cart but after taxes put me $182 bucks over. Which wouldn’t leave me any room for mnk.

As always I appreciate any advice


Should note I mostly place fps and MMOs but may dabble in few triple A and co op games with my GF.


Also completely open to diff build ideas through microcenter

 

[Lutfij]

Should note I mostly place fps and MMOs but may dabble in few triple A and co op games with my GF.
At what resolution/refresh rate?

Are you getting the processor in a bundle? I ask since the processor isn't listed in your PCPP listing with a price.

Here's a build IMHO, that's the same without sacrificing performance;
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($170.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin King SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($18.59 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($189.42 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Pro Overclocking 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($113.95 @ iBUYPOWER)
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT H5 Flow (2024) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Montech CENTURY II 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $1072.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-07-16 00:50 EDT-0400
2xSSD's, the smaller one for the OS, the larger one for your game library.

I would personally advise to save a little more and then purchase when you've got the funds for something beefier.

My 2 cents.

 

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i5-14400F 2.5 GHz 10-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *ID-COOLING FROZN A410 SE 55.2 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *ASRock Z790 PRO RS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($158.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: *Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *MSI SPATIUM M461 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ MSI)
Video Card: *ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Case: *Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: *ASRock Challenger CL-750G 750 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $994.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-07-16 00:57 EDT-0400

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/windows-11-free-or-cheap

 

[Krsensei]

Had to sell my old set up few months ago to cover some bill. Fast forward I have about $1000 bucks to build something semi decent until the day comes I can really go crazy.

So far this is what I’ve managed using Microcenter

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BjZhwY

What GPUs do you guys think I should look out for either on Amazon or I can try to find used somewhere. I had a 9060 in the cart but after taxes put me $182 bucks over. Which wouldn’t leave me any room for mnk.

As always I appreciate any advice


Should note I mostly place fps and MMOs but may dabble in few triple A and co op games with my GF.


Also completely open to diff build ideas through microcenter

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i5-14400F 2.5 GHz 10-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *ID-COOLING FROZN A410 SE 55.2 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *ASRock Z790 PRO RS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($158.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: *Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *MSI SPATIUM M461 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ MSI)
Video Card: *ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Case: *Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: *ASRock Challenger CL-750G 750 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $994.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-07-16 00:57 EDT-0400

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/windows-11-free-or-cheap

Probably stick to 1080 to get the most frames.


Sorry idk how it’s not linking but the bundle does have a CPU.

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 4.1 GHz 6-Core Processor 399 with ram and motherboard​

 

[logainofhades]

You have to do the bundle as a custom part.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 4.1 GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($36.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING B650-E WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($0.00)
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($0.00)
Storage: SK Hynix Platinum P41 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($79.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Montech CENTURY II 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.90 @ Amazon)
Custom: 7600x3d bundle ($399.99)
Total: $1045.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-07-16 08:02 EDT-0400