https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yqgLVw

EDIT: Here’s what I ended up going with: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/j3VDbK

I decided to stick with the stock cooler for now, if I need to upgrade later then I will. I was going to downgrade the CPU to the 5600 as recommended to save some money, but the prime day sale kicked in and the X ended up being cheaper. I also switched to the 980 Pro rather than the Evo 970, once again courtesy of our capitalist overlord’s Bezos day. I managed to snag a new RX 6700 XT for $310 on Amazon a few days ago, but it’s shipping from Portugal so we’ll see if that sticks.

Really appreciate all the advice, yall made it a lot less intimidating.

  • Funderpants
    2·
    1 year ago

    Can you save a few dollars going with a 5600 over a 5600x? I think they were very similar in performance.

    Check out the DeepCool line of coolers too, I have one ony 5800x and it does a bang up job.

    • pm_me_your_happiness@lemmy.oneOP
      2·
      1 year ago

      I’ll check out the differences between the 5600, thanks!

      I think I’m going to stick with the stock cooler for now, I’ll upgrade that as needed.

      • Funderpants
        1·
        1 year ago

        That’s another good way to save money, the stock cooler will be fine I’m sure.