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So, you want something cheaper.
If you can't stretch your budget to the above, I've some cheaper CPUs for your consideration. The Ryzen 5 7600 is a six-core, 12-thread processor with all the benefits of the Zen 4 architecture and AM5 socket still intact.
A 65 W TDP means the 7600 is happier with a cheaper cooler, such as the . Though you can also get by with the entirely free cooler included in the boxed version of the chip. Neat!
There are other options available to you, however. Intel makes a mean CPU in the Core i5 13400F, though it will require a complete rethink of the motherboard. As will one of AMD's last-generation 5000-series chips, which are on the AM4 socket.
Though many Ryzen 5000-series chips are incredibly affordable for what you get. You can score one of the best gaming CPUs of the AM4 generation, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, for less than the 7600 today—no cooler included on that one, however.
Eyeing up more storage space?
While it used to be the done thing to buy a Samsung SSD and be done with it, we actually prefer some other brands of SSDs for straightforward gaming use. Such as the WD Black SN850X, Lexar NM790, or Nextorage NEM-PA. All three are quick, effective and cheaper than the Samsung 990 Pro.
We gave all three drives high scores in our reviews, as you can check out for yourself below.
If you want to improve your frame rate above and beyond what the RX 7700 XT can muster, you might want to check out the RX 7900 GRE. Launched exclusively in China for a short while, this model has since been released to the rest of the world. It's on the cheaper end of 4K capable—though would make a superb GPU for 1440p or ultrawide performance.
The alternative from the green team is the RTX 4070, if we're talking a straight price comparison. The GRE does generally outdo the RTX 4070 in rasterised performance, though as with most AMD vs Nvidia battles, turn on ray tracing and Nvidia claws back performance. That's especially true of the RTX 4070 Super, which is more competitive versus the RX 7900 GRE across the board, though costs quite a bit more.
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We've spoken about saving cash, but what if you wanted to spend more of it on this gaming PC build? You have a couple of options for a drop-in CPU upgrade, all on sale right now.
If you prefer to prioritise performance in heavy multicore applications, you might want to look into the Ryzen 9 7900X. This is a multitasking champ.
Finally, if you prefer a blend of productivity and gaming, it's the Ryzen 9 7900X3D you're after. This offers the higher cache quantity of the 7800X3D with all the extra cores of the 7900X. You might think this is the clear winner of the lot, considering it's one of the cheaper chips, too, and I'd agree with you. However, it's worth pointing out that the 7800X3D is reliably a teeny bit quicker in games and the 7950X is reliably a teeny bit quicker in CPU tests. I mean, it's marginal either way, so imma say pick this and don't sweat it.
Our Nick has searched across the web to find the . He's made some good picks here—which I say as someone that has built PCs into the Corsair 5000D and Lian Li O11 Dynamic. The former is wicked for cable management and tidy builds, the latter for customisation options with fully liquid cooled machines.
We don't often talk about power supplies much. We should, they're underrated, but we don't. And that's sad.
Hey, check it out: our favorite quiet air cooler is on sale for a nice little discount for Prime Day. Here's what we had to say about it in our guide to the :
"It's a single-tower cooler with the company's highly regarded Pure Wings 2 PWM fan, with a low 26.8dB(A) noise rating. That means it's very quiet indeed. It feels excellent, too, an indicator of good build quality... The Pure Rock 2 will keep your chip cool and quiet for anything other than high-end CPUs. If you're interested in bling and want something that's a step up from bundled coolers, the Pure Rock 2 is a fantastic choice. It will cool out of sight, mind, and earshot."
Lauren put together this fun (but also practical!) list of affordable accessories no PC gamer should be without. Well, maybe you can do without the rabbit-eared charger, but a mic arm, better cable management gear, and a compressed air duster for keeping your computer and keyboard clean? Vital tools, and they're all cheaper than usual.
If you're going to pick just one, I gotta recommend the cable management kit.
Hey, Jacob here again for the morning shift. Prime Day may be over but don't fret: there are still plenty of deals available across the web.
is still on for another day, which means many of my picks here are still live and kickin'.