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Hi everyone! I'm looking to put together a new gaming rig, and my main goal is to get the absolute best bang for my buck while making sure the build is as future-proof as possible.
My initial thought was to hold out for the third-generation Ryzen chips and the new Radeon RX-600 series (or whatever they end up calling them). However, I've been hearing whispers that prices might spike significantly due to those customs tariffs Trump is imposing on China. Since most of this hardware is manufactured over there, it feels like the ripple effect could hit the European Union just as hard as the USA. Plus, if Bitcoin goes crazy again like it did last winter, things could get even more unpredictable. I’m not an expert on macroeconomics, but does anyone here have a better handle on this? I'm not in a massive rush, but if we see a price surge similar to what happened with Coffee Lake recently—or if Radeon cards jump in price early next year—it might actually be smarter to pull the trigger on a build now rather than waiting.
Budget-wise, I’m looking to set aside about $1667. That wouldn't include a monitor or peripherals, and I'm considering a used GPU to make the money stretch (assuming I decide to buy now). I definitely need a case with a transparent side panel and great airflow; I live in a top-floor apartment, and during the summer, my room turns into a total furnace day and night. For the CPU, I want something powerful enough that I won't have to think about upgrading for at least the next 5 or 6 years. Beyond that, I'll just go with whatever the budget allows.
Here is a rough idea of what I'm planning:
Intel Core i5-9600K (I won't be overclocking it)
an A320 motherboard
a 120GB SSD
a 1TB HDD
8GB of RAM
a used GTX 1060 or RX 580—though I'd likely swap that out in about three years if it starts struggling. Alternatively, I could put the remaining funds toward a higher-quality case, a better power supply, or a larger SSD. Or, perhaps it's wiser to just grab a used RTX 3060 or 1070 Ti now and call it a day.
I currently have a 1080p IPS 60Hz monitor, and I don't plan on upgrading that anytime soon, so I won't be pushing any resolutions beyond Full HD.
Thanks so much for your time and help!
My initial thought was to hold out for the third-generation Ryzen chips and the new Radeon RX-600 series (or whatever they end up calling them). However, I've been hearing whispers that prices might spike significantly due to those customs tariffs Trump is imposing on China. Since most of this hardware is manufactured over there, it feels like the ripple effect could hit the European Union just as hard as the USA. Plus, if Bitcoin goes crazy again like it did last winter, things could get even more unpredictable. I’m not an expert on macroeconomics, but does anyone here have a better handle on this? I'm not in a massive rush, but if we see a price surge similar to what happened with Coffee Lake recently—or if Radeon cards jump in price early next year—it might actually be smarter to pull the trigger on a build now rather than waiting.
Budget-wise, I’m looking to set aside about $1667. That wouldn't include a monitor or peripherals, and I'm considering a used GPU to make the money stretch (assuming I decide to buy now). I definitely need a case with a transparent side panel and great airflow; I live in a top-floor apartment, and during the summer, my room turns into a total furnace day and night. For the CPU, I want something powerful enough that I won't have to think about upgrading for at least the next 5 or 6 years. Beyond that, I'll just go with whatever the budget allows.
Here is a rough idea of what I'm planning:
Intel Core i5-9600K (I won't be overclocking it)
an A320 motherboard
a 120GB SSD
a 1TB HDD
8GB of RAM
a used GTX 1060 or RX 580—though I'd likely swap that out in about three years if it starts struggling. Alternatively, I could put the remaining funds toward a higher-quality case, a better power supply, or a larger SSD. Or, perhaps it's wiser to just grab a used RTX 3060 or 1070 Ti now and call it a day.
I currently have a 1080p IPS 60Hz monitor, and I don't plan on upgrading that anytime soon, so I won't be pushing any resolutions beyond Full HD.
Thanks so much for your time and help!
