I would prefer to build one and normally it’ll cheaper but for 1K budget, a prebuilt is better value: https://www.amazon.com/Allied-Gaming-Patriot-Desktop-PCI/dp/B09DB2V9TC
Sorry if this wasn’t the answer you were expecting.
I have 2 suggestions:
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor | $147.59 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | Asus PRIME B560M-A Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard | $109.99 @ Newegg |
| Memory | Silicon Power 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory | $56.97 @ Amazon |
| Storage | ADATA XPG GAMMIX S7 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $89.99 @ Amazon |
| Case | BitFenix Nova Mesh SE ATX Mid Tower Case | $54.10 @ Amazon |
| Custom | EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti XC GAMING 8GB GDDR6 LHR Graphic Card + EVGA SuperNOVA 750W GA 80+ Gold Fully Modular Power Supply + EVGA X17 Gaming Mouse + EVGA Z12 Gaming Keyboard + Xbox Game Pass For PC 3 Month Membership (Email Delivery) | $789.95 |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $1248.59 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-02-02 17:43 EST-0500 |
GPU bundle: https://www.antonline.com/Evga/Computers/Video_Cards/Graphic_Cards/1443132
I know I have massively downgraded CPU but that allowed me to fit in a much better GPU. GPUs are normally more important than CPU for gaming.
I would like to fit in an aftermarket cooler but since we're slightly over budget, I would go for stock cooler. The Intel stock coolers usable for Intel CPUs as I personally am using one right now.
Cheap but reliable RAM.
Fast Gen3 SSD with TLC and DRAM.
Case has decent airflow and RGB.
The included PSU is good enough for this build.
A under $400 GPU will probably land you on a RTX3050 or even a RX6500XT, considering this to a RTX3060Ti, thats a massive upgrade. The 3060Ti is great for 1440p gaming.
My second suggestion is a prebuilt since I have found a crazy deal for it: https://www.amazon.com/Allied-Gaming-Patriot-Desktop-PCI/dp/B09DB2V9TC
A RX6600XT is better RTX3060 and RTX3060Ti in terms of raw FPS.
Any opinions?
Yes, its fully upgradeable.