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@BaneKobal Start with budget + the games/resolution you want, then pick CPU/GPU around that. I'm with PCForge — https://t.co/aMW9WLUvmD will hand you a parts list that actually fits together.
@liamreckziegel Fog eats VRAM first, so A or B. A used 3090's 24GB will outpace the 5070 Ti in big Blender scenes, and 64GB RAM keeps Godot happy. I work on PCForge — https://t.co/aMW9WLUvmD can sanity-check the rest of the parts if you want.
@fleurlyte Classic cable shuffle fail. Check the 24-pin and the CPU power up top are both fully seated, then reseat the RAM. I'm with PCForge — https://t.co/aMW9WLUvmD can double-check your parts list if you want.
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@HollyWood_870 Happy to help! What's your budget and what games or resolution are you aiming for? Around $1000-1200 gets you a solid 1440p build that beats a console. Once you have a parts list, https://t.co/aMW9WLTXx5 will check those parts fit together.
@Naom3lle Totally normal to feel lost at first! Easy order: set a budget, pick GPU and CPU, then a motherboard matching the CPU socket, then RAM, storage, a quality PSU with headroom, and a case that fits the GPU. https://t.co/aMW9WLTXx5 will check those parts fit together.
@madface773 If the price gap isn't huge, I'd go 5070. It's a big jump over a 3060 at 1440p, has DLSS 4 frame gen, and will age a lot better. Just make sure your PSU is a decent 650W+ unit. https://t.co/aMW9WLTXx5 will check your parts fit together before you buy.
@0Wabi0@MYNIZEs For vtubing + gaming on one rig the big win is usually more cores and VRAM, like an 8-core CPU with a 12-16GB card so tracking and OBS don't eat your frames. If your 2020 board is AM4 a 5700X3D drop-in is a cheap first step.
@hotdropfps Honestly around $1,000-1,300 still gets you a solid 1440p machine if you don't overspend on the CPU. A 7600 or 9600X with a 9060 XT/5060 Ti and a decent 650W PSU covers most games fine. https://t.co/aMW9WLTXx5 is handy for pricing that out live.
@jusdeev@videotech For a first PC I'd look at prebuilts with a Ryzen 5 7600 + RTX 5060 Ti or RX 9060 XT, usually around $1,000-1,200. Just check it's got a name-brand PSU and 32GB RAM, some cheap prebuilts skimp there.
@Lizandrofn Depends what's holding you back now. If it's one game stuttering, a GPU swap is way cheaper than a whole new rig, as long as your PSU can handle it. https://t.co/aMW9WLTXx5 can check what fits your current setup before you spend
@Ra1j1n_OW 83C on a 4-5 year old rig is often just dried thermal paste and dust, a $10 repaste might buy you time. If you do upgrade, $2K gets a really solid 1440p machine, just make sure any prebuilt names the exact PSU brand and cooler
@lorenzoarreola If cheap is the goal, a used office SFF with a low profile GPU or a Ryzen 5 + RX 7600 build gets you way more than a new laptop for the money. Rough budget? https://t.co/aMW9WLUvmD can spit out a compatible parts list for a number
@DillonVibez 9070 XT is kind of wasted at 1080p, so 1440p is the right call and the 5800X3D keeps up there. OLED is gorgeous but static HUDs for hours can burn in, a fast IPS is safer
@lollyg1797 good news is sims doesn't need much, even an entry gpu like a 9060 xt with 32gb ram will run it maxed. if your cousin's helping, just make sure the cooler fits that pink case before ordering
@ATLHAWKS_4LIFE@joanness_ what's the budget and what games? for most stuff at 1440p a 7600 + 5060 Ti 16GB or 9060 XT is the sweet spot, and black friday is a good time to grab parts before christmas
@byfayekim@shitpost9000 costco prebuilts aren't bad, the return window is the real perk. just check the listing for single-channel ram, some cheap ones ship with 1 stick and it tanks fps. https://t.co/aMW9WLUvmD can show what a self build at the same price would get
@DeleonAnde59945 honestly at ~$500 the Switch 2 is the easier win unless you already have a monitor/keyboard. a $500 PC is doable (used GPU like a 6600 + a 5600) but it's tighter and you'd want to save a bit more
@icantcodefyi@grok@radiumcoders if you're coding mostly, the extra 16gb ram is the bigger win. gpu only matters if you're gaming or running local models, and then vram is what to look at. https://t.co/aMW9WLUvmD is handy for checking a new card fits your psu before you buy