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How to prioritize the budget for a gaming PC build in March of 2024. Don't waste money on the wrong parts. Here we looks at how to get great bang for the buck without serious quality compromises on the components.

Parts list: (Keep in mind exact prices will vary from when I filmed)
CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X: https://amzn.to/3TBFNmp
(Non-x is good too, but was out of stock when filming)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin https://amzn.to/4a7o23H
Motherboard: ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2: https://amzn.to/3wEP5Vo
RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000 CL30: https://amzn.to/49Db2CW
SSD: 2 TB PCIe Gen 4: https://amzn.to/3PzEPEP
Case (Others are fine): Montech AIR 903 MAX https://amzn.to/3PdfPCP
PSU: Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2: https://amzn.to/3Ts30Hm
GPU choice should vary by your max budget and will have the largest impact on gaming performance out of any single part:
$1100 Build GPU: RX 6800 https://amzn.to/49Ig695
$1300 Build GPU: RTX 4070 Super https://amzn.to/49KIzew
$1300 Build GPU (AMD Option): RX 7900 GRE https://amzn.to/48F1gio
$1500 Build GPU: RTX 4070 Ti Super https://amzn.to/3IsP8GB

What equipment do I use to make my videos?

Camera: Sony a6100 https://amzn.to/3wmDtR9
Camera Lens: Sigma 16mm f/1.4 https://amzn.to/36i0t9t
Camera Capture Card: Elgato CamLink 4K ‎https://amzn.to/3AEAPcH
PC Capture Card: https://amzn.to/3jwBjxF
Mic: My actual mic (AT 3035) is out of production but this is a similar mic (AT 2020) https://amzn.to/3jS6LEB
Portable Mic attached to camera: Rode Video Micro https://amzn.to/3yrT0R4
Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3wjhlad
Greenscreen: Emart Collapsable https://amzn.to/3AGjQXx
Lights: Neewar Dimmable USB LED https://amzn.to/3yw4frD
RGB Strip Backlight on desk: https://amzn.to/2ZceAwC

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Chapters:
0:00 I was sent this $1500 build... we can definitely improve it
0:23 I will be explaining the thought process, not just giving a part list
0:55 Check out Jawa: where gamers buy, build, and sell!
2:25 What do I think about this $1500 build from a viewer?
2:51 Don't overspend on the CPU and motherboard for a gaming PC
4:17 Choosing a gaming CPU (thought process)
10:32 Choosing a motherboard
14:21 Choosing a CPU cooler
15:16 Choosing RAM
20:10 Choosing an SSD
25:07 Choosing a case and case fans
28:07 Choosing a power supply
34:17 Where are we at price wise compared to the viewer build if we use the same GPU?
35:23 We have a lot more money to spend now if we stick to original budget. What to spend it on?
37:14 Choosing a GPU for the $1100 budget: Stick with the RX 6800
38:05 Choosing a GPU for a $1300 build budget
39:42 Choosing a GPU for a $1500 build budget
41:30 Thanks!