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You can get a better PC at that pricepoint, with a newer CPU in the 12100F and a more reliable GPU that’s also simply better in performance and in VRAM, in the 6700 10GB:
* The 12100F is better than the old 3600 in gaming, which is what I assume you’ll be doing by the choice on parts. The stock cooler will suffice for this one
* Three M.2 slots for good storage expansion capabilities and overkill VRMs in this motherboard. Also has BIOS flashback if you ever need it
* 32GB of RAM is better value than half of it, and might be important in the future
* Way faster storage drive
* Good model of the 6700. I have seen it at $230 though, so keep an eye out for that. Beats the A750 in VRAM and in performance, being about 10% better in gaming
* Cheaper case which still gets proper airflow and ARGB fans. Quite similar to the 216
* Slightly cheaper PSU of the same specs
masauers
I agree with the other commenter’s list above!
Consider this slight alteration to the above PC Part Picker List, emphasizing DDR5 – just for future proofing. It’s about the same price, though only 16gb, instead of 32gb so there is a tradeoff. For an extra $30 you can step up 32gb with better speeds and timings.
In any case, for entry level gaming, I think either intel CPU build is going to get you further for the money than the am4 build you spec’d out.
Also, I’m still a bit of an Intel Arc GPU skeptic, so for comparable money I’d lean towards AMD (RX 6700) or Nvidia (RTX 4060) for graphics cards at this price point.
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You can get a better PC at that pricepoint, with a newer CPU in the 12100F and a more reliable GPU that’s also simply better in performance and in VRAM, in the 6700 10GB:
[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CpQPQP)
Type|Item|Price
:—-|:—-|:—-
**CPU** | [Intel Core i3-12100F 3.3 GHz Quad-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/grhFf7/intel-core-i3-12100f-33-ghz-quad-core-processor-bx8071512100f) | $92.98 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/8GH7YJ/asrock-z690-phantom-gaming-4-atx-lga1700-motherboard-z690-phantom-gaming-4) | $102.98 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Silicon Power GAMING 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/B8QcCJ/silicon-power-gaming-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3200-cl16-memory-sp032gxlzu320bdaj7) | $49.97 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Silicon Power UD85 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vXLdnQ/silicon-power-ud85-1-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-sp01kgbp44ud8505) | $54.97 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [XFX Speedster SWFT 309 Radeon RX 6700 10 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Rs92FT/xfx-speedster-swft-309-radeon-rx-6700-10-gb-video-card-rx-67xlkwfdv) | $268.36 @ Newegg Sellers
**Case** | [Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bQGhP6/montech-air-903-max-atx-mid-tower-case-air-903-max-w) | $69.98 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 – TT Premium Edition 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9GLdnQ/thermaltake-toughpower-gf-a3-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-ps-tpd-0750fnfagu-l) | $89.99 @ Best Buy
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$729.23**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2023-12-03 23:19 EST-0500 |
* The 12100F is better than the old 3600 in gaming, which is what I assume you’ll be doing by the choice on parts. The stock cooler will suffice for this one
* Three M.2 slots for good storage expansion capabilities and overkill VRMs in this motherboard. Also has BIOS flashback if you ever need it
* 32GB of RAM is better value than half of it, and might be important in the future
* Way faster storage drive
* Good model of the 6700. I have seen it at $230 though, so keep an eye out for that. Beats the A750 in VRAM and in performance, being about 10% better in gaming
* Cheaper case which still gets proper airflow and ARGB fans. Quite similar to the 216
* Slightly cheaper PSU of the same specs
I agree with the other commenter’s list above!
Consider this slight alteration to the above PC Part Picker List, emphasizing DDR5 – just for future proofing. It’s about the same price, though only 16gb, instead of 32gb so there is a tradeoff. For an extra $30 you can step up 32gb with better speeds and timings.
[https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Fc7RYN](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Fc7RYN)
In any case, for entry level gaming, I think either intel CPU build is going to get you further for the money than the am4 build you spec’d out.
Also, I’m still a bit of an Intel Arc GPU skeptic, so for comparable money I’d lean towards AMD (RX 6700) or Nvidia (RTX 4060) for graphics cards at this price point.
​
PS: I use this a lot for relative performance and value checking when looking for GPUs: [https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html](https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html)
Spend half that in the case, half that on the power supply, get a Ryzen 5 5600 and a RX 6600 for 1080p.