[SOLVED] Which gaming pc should I get for under $1300?

[tomlep1]

BUDGET $1300 and under (but willing to spend a bit more if it's really good)

current PC specs:

• processor: AMD Phenom X4 910, 2.6 GHz, 4-Core
• motherboard: MSI 760GMA-P34(FX)
• HDD: first one: 2TB | second one: 1TB
• RAM: 16gb
• PSU: 700 watt 80 plus gold
• GPU: GTX 1660 super 6GB GDDR6

The pc i'm thinking about getting: (pre-built)

• name: Skytech Archangel
• processor: Intel Core i5 10400F, 2.9 GHz, 6-Core
• motherboard: B560
• HDD: 1 TB (not to worried about the capacity since i can just take my old HDD's and put them into the new one)
• RAM: 16gb
• PSU: 600 Watt 80 Plus Gold
• GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6
• price: $999.99

If anyone knows a better pc within my budget then please post a link to it.
I would like it if it had more ram (32GB+) only if it's still within budget.

Reason for upgrading: No complicated reason I just want a better pc for gaming lol

 

[Eximo]

What do you play that needs a GPU upgrade? I would keep the 1660 and just spend the money on a new core system. You would be better off and then you could upgrade your GPU and potentially monitor at a later date.

PSU, Drives, Chassis, and GPU you could re-use.

 

[Eximo]

Either way, you can do much better with $1300 than that.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor ($259.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B660M Steel Legend Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sabrent Rocket 4.0 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Ti LHR 8 GB GAMING OC Rev 2.0 Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P6 750 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ EVGA)
Total: $1309.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-09-15 14:53 EDT-0400

 

[logainofhades]

With how long you seem to keep systems, making the jump to DDR5 might be a good idea, with regards to future support.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor ($259.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($159.99 @ B&H)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL36 Memory ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sabrent Rocket 4.0 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB PULSE Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman i3 NEO ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P6 750 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ EVGA)
Total: $1294.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-09-15 15:03 EDT-0400

I would recommend spending a bit more for an i7 12700, for a bit of longevity. I kept the Z690 board, because it was the same price as its B660 counterpart.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700F 2.1 GHz 12-Core Processor ($312.96 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($159.99 @ B&H)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL36 Memory ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sabrent Rocket 4.0 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB PULSE Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman i3 NEO ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P6 750 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ EVGA)
Total: $1347.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-09-15 15:06 EDT-0400

 

[ohio_buckeye]

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberp...b-hdd-500gb-ssd-white/6500512.p?skuId=6500512

This looks decent but can’t speak to quality of the psu, you’d probably need to upgrade memory and possibly psu at some point.

Do you have Microcenter nearby? You can also go there and they will help you pick out parts. I think they assemble for $150.

 

[logainofhades]

I would recommend against getting a Cyberpower. They use junk PSU's, and have terrible quality control, for builds.

 

[MonkeyNoSee]

why dont you get a gaming laptop Legion are good.

 

[tomlep1]

With how long you seem to keep systems, making the jump to DDR5 might be a good idea, with regards to future support.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor ($259.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($159.99 @ B&H)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL36 Memory ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sabrent Rocket 4.0 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB PULSE Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman i3 NEO ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P6 750 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ EVGA)
Total: $1294.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-09-15 15:03 EDT-0400

I would recommend spending a bit more for an i7 12700, for a bit of longevity. I kept the Z690 board, because it was the same price as its B660 counterpart.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700F 2.1 GHz 12-Core Processor ($312.96 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($159.99 @ B&H)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL36 Memory ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sabrent Rocket 4.0 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB PULSE Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman i3 NEO ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P6 750 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ EVGA)
Total: $1347.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-09-15 15:06 EDT-0400

I've decided to go with logainofhades 2nd option. Thanks for the help.
Also have to thank Eximo as well.