The 1660 Ti isn't really on the same level as the 1070 Ti 🤔 Performance is pretty much identical to a 1070, just with less VRAM. Tbh, I'd probably just toss mine into a $833 build as a starter 😬
And honestly, those prices are pretty much the same as that used 8600K and motherboard combo. If you can manage to overclock that 8600K to 5GHz, maybe it’ll be slightly faster than a stock Ryzen 5 3600 in a few specific games, like Far Cry or Project Cars. But then again, you're stuck with 6 threads instead of 12.
I wouldn't touch a 6700K or this 7700k if I were you, unless they are $333 incredibly cheap.
I guess it might be worth stretching the budget a bit more here. By trying to save just $17 on the power supply, case, and RAM, you're probably losing quite a bit in terms of overall quality and speed.
Corsair Carbide Series Case, black, ZAL-T6 The EVGA 500 W Bronze Power Supply. Maybe an Intel Core i3-7100 multipack, paired with that standard 95W cooler, could work for this build. I guess it's a decent enough option. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650. It’s an LG 22" LED IPS monitor, model 22MK430H. It comes with VGA, DVI, and HDMI ports. I guess that covers the basics. It’s a GIGABYTE 480GB SATA III SSD with 3D NAND TLC, clocking in at around 550MB/s read and 480MB/s write speeds. I guess it's a standard retail drive. Patriot Viper4, 3000MHz, 8GB (2x4GB), CL16
All things considered: $1464 I guess it's just Centro.
You lose the 120Hz refresh rate, though I guess that doesn't really matter much with a GPU in this class anyway. This build has a better graphics card, a slightly punchier processor, and a much faster drive. I'd probably just toss in another 8GB of RAM too—it's maybe $35.
I gave you the wrong link, I actually put together the build at Micro Center 😬 I definitely meant the 3700X, not the 2700X. They should probably give you the cheapest AM4 chip just so you can run a BIOS update to support the 3700X, then swap it back.
If he really needs that 32GB of RAM, he could probably settle for an NVIDIA RTX 2060 instead of the SUPER model. Otherwise, I wouldn't change much from what I built, maybe just use your case.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X. The MSI B450M BAZZOKA V2. Corsair DDR4 16GB (2x8GB) 3000MHz CL15 RAM in Black. Seagate 1TB HDD (ST1000DM010) The ATX 550W 80 PLUS Gold MasterWatt Cooler Master Case MasterBox E500L Steel side. The MasterBox E500L Steel side panel. Xtreme Flow 12cm case fan, 3+4pin, Black. The Samsung 500GB 970 Evo M.2 MZ-V7E500BW SSD. The MSI NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER GAMING X SVGA.
Total: $1,475.00 - Best Buy
Prices are... weird. Compared to what I'm seeing here, GPUs and CPUs are more expensive, some drives are pricier, but power supplies and RAM seem cheaper. I guess.
swiftfalcon89 said:That RAM isn't doing you any favors. Honestly, what’s the point of 3200MHz if you're stuck with CL18? You’d be better off putting that extra cash toward a faster NVMe SSD or a higher-quality case. As for the 750W power supply, that’s mostly about getting a longer warranty and keeping things quiet—less strain on the unit means less heat and less noise. Plus, it gives you some breathing room if you decide to upgrade to a bigger monitor down the road.
1 * Monitor 27" AOC C27G1, VA, 144Hz, 1ms, Curved, VGA/DP/2xHDMI, FreeSync, Black password: aoc-c27g1 - $726
Total: $4233 (-2%=$4.25) Free assembly and shipping
Price includes sales tax
Maybe do a little digging before recommending one thing over another? It hits 3200MHz/CL18 at 1.2V and uses Micron E-die chips, which have been surprisingly flexible on Ryzen—almost hitting that Samsung B-die level.
It’s a pretty standard price, though I don't think it makes much sense when you can grab a GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER for under $1167. As for why this specific model is sitting at $1667 elsewhere, it feels like a mix of that typical, unjustified markup on Dell cards and just outdated pricing.
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Maybe it’s worth holding out for those Radeon RX 5700 models.
The power supply seems like a solid pick; having that extra headroom helps with keeping things quiet since it can run passively for longer... I think that specific model stays under the fan threshold for about 30% of its load.
As for the GPU, maybe grab a slightly better Binnacle model for $33 a bit more than just the bare minimum: