u/Gabrieltherealest

• New build or upgrade?

New build.

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

none

• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

Mostly gaming like Marvel Rivals, RDR2, Subnautica 2, Ghost of Tsushima, Baldur's Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, Roblox, etc.

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

United States. An hour drive from a Micro Center, but I do know somebody close by that I could convince to get me stuff from if I pay them.

• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

1 monitor. Looking at a Gigabyte M27Q 27" 1440p 170Hz monitor.

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

700-850, a little flexible if it means much more performance.

• WiFi or wired connection?

Wifi needed, I don't have the Ethernet capability.

• Size/noise constraints?

No major constraints. MicroATX preferred but not required.

• Color/lighting preferences?

I don't like RGB at all, but I've noticed most builds come with it for some reason. Performance and quality first and foremost, before the look.

• Any other specific needs?

I am also okay with used parts as long as it's working; I'm all for it.

Current planned build:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9KYFg3

CPU: Ryzen 5 5600
Motherboard: MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI
RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200 CL16
Storage: TeamGroup MP44L 1TB NVMe + Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD
GPU: RX 6600 8GB
Case: Montech AIR 100 ARGB
PSU: MSI MAG A650BN 650W Bronze

QUESTIONS:

• Is the RX 6600 still the best choice at this budget?
• Are there any parts I'm overpaying for?
• Would it be worth moving to AM5 if it means spending a bit more?
• Any changes you'd make to maximize gaming performance and upgradeability?

I'm planning to use this pc for gaming like RDR2, Subnautica 2, Ghost of Tsushima, Baldur's Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, etc. I only need like 1080p and 30fps. I use After Effects 2020, and it lags a lot, so I'm hoping to get an upgrade from my HP Envy x360 2-in-1 Laptop 14-es0xxx. Finally, I started using Blender, and I've been having alot of fun. I downloaded a small room, and my whole computer crashed. I started my own possible pc build on PCPartPicker, and I think it's pretty good. I'd probably get Windows OS. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9KYFg3

I'd just like some suggestions because my current budget is 600-800. I have no clue how I'd save up that much money, but where there's a will, there's a way.