- Mar 10, 2024
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I'm looking for advice on a new build for a PC. My current box is nearly 8 years old, and it's been a good run but it's showing its age for a lot of newer games.
Approximate Purchase Date: March
Budget Range: $1,600-$1,800 USD
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, streaming (watching), light design (Articulate, Photoshop), internet browsing
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: All (have a spare hard drive)
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Microcenter
Location: Michigan/Ontario
Parts Preferences: The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D bundle (w/Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX v2 mobo and G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB DDR5-6000 kit) from Microcenter as the basis unless there's another really good bundle out there.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: No particular preferences for case appearance. Partner has a Lian Li Lancool which looks great. I'm currently playing Baldur's Gate 3, Helldivers 2, etc.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My computer isn't handling newer games (with or without mods) well and it's increasingly struggling to keep up with newer titles. I'd like something that's future-proofed for at least another 5-6 years. Handing my current computer down to my child.
Approximate Purchase Date: March
Budget Range: $1,600-$1,800 USD
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, streaming (watching), light design (Articulate, Photoshop), internet browsing
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: All (have a spare hard drive)
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Microcenter
Location: Michigan/Ontario
Parts Preferences: The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D bundle (w/Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX v2 mobo and G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB DDR5-6000 kit) from Microcenter as the basis unless there's another really good bundle out there.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: No particular preferences for case appearance. Partner has a Lian Li Lancool which looks great. I'm currently playing Baldur's Gate 3, Helldivers 2, etc.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My computer isn't handling newer games (with or without mods) well and it's increasingly struggling to keep up with newer titles. I'd like something that's future-proofed for at least another 5-6 years. Handing my current computer down to my child.
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