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How to prioritize the budget for a gaming PC build in November of 2023. 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 7600 https://amzn.to/3MnxXbK
CPU Cooler (Optional): Thermalright Peerless Assassin https://amzn.to/3MpIzXD
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650M DS3H https://amzn.to/3QBDvC8
RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000 CL32 https://amzn.to/45SnxIa
SSD: TEAMGROUP T-Force CARDEA Z440 https://amzn.to/45OQswB
GPU (AMD Option, less $): RX 6800 https://amzn.to/40hwc5G
GPU (Nvidia Option, more $): RTX 4070 https://amzn.to/46SJisz
Case (Others are fine): Corsair 4000D Airflow https://amzn.to/40geDTG
PSU: Corsair RM750e (2023) https://amzn.to/46TB5nY

Sources:
Tom's Hardware CPU review: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-core-i9-14900k-cpu-review
Techpowerup GPU Database: https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-6800.c3713

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Camera Lens: Sigma 16mm f/1.4 https://amzn.to/36i0t9t
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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 Help! What PC should I build?
0:47 What price point are we targeting?
0:58 Why I'm not factoring in Windows Licensce
1:50 The two most important parts of a gaming PC
2:37 How to choose a CPU
6:10 The CPU defines the mobo platform, some have more upgradeability
7:31 Choosing the Ryzen 7600 over the 7600X or 13400
9:29 Don't overspend on a CPU cooler!
10:26 Choosing a compatible motherboard
12:36 Specific motherboards will meet specific needs so look carefully!
13:30 Choosing RAM
18:25 Choosing a video card (GPU)
23:35 If you want to choose an Nvidia GPU
24:45 A side note about different GPU cooler models
25:11 Back to which Nvidia GPU I would choose
26:02 For our budget I'm choosing the RX 6800
26:47 Choosing an SSD- prices are GREAT right now!
28:58 Choosing a case
30:24 Choosing a power supply
33:18 How did we do vs the viewer build list?