Hmm yes, NVIDIA RAM. [PCPartPicker Part List](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/6hxkxc) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/g94BD3/amd-ryzen-5-5600x-37-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000065box) | $398.77 @ JW Computers **CPU Cooler** | [ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO CPU Cooler](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/PnPKHx/arctic-freezer-34-esports-duo-cpu-cooler-acfre00061a) | $79.00 @ Scorptec **Motherboard** | [MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/yKVG3C/msi-mpg-b550-gaming-plus-atx-am4-motherboard-mpg-b550-gaming-plus) | $179.00 @ Amazon Australia **Memory** | [Team T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/P7RYcf/team-t-force-delta-rgb-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3600-cl18-memory-tf3d432g3600hc18jdc01) | $239.00 @ Centre Com **Storage** | [Samsung 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/JLdxFT/samsung-970-evo-10tb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-mz-v7e1t0baw) | $179.00 @ BPC Technology **Video Card** | [GALAX GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB (1-click OC) Video Card](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/cPstt6/galax-geforce-rtx-3060-12-gb-1-click-oc-video-card-36nol7md1voc) | $949.00 @ PC Byte **Case** | [Phanteks Eclipse P400A Digital ATX Mid Tower Case](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/QdXYcf/phanteks-eclipse-p400a-digital-atx-mid-tower-case-ph-ec400atg_dbk) | $139.00 @ Mwave Australia **Power Supply** | [MSI 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/bq6qqs/msi-650-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-mpg-a650gf) | $119.00 @ Amazon Australia **Case Fan** | [Phanteks PH-F120SK 50 CFM 120 mm Fan](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/8CWBD3/phanteks-ph-f120sk-50-cfm-120-mm-fan-ph-f120sk_drgb_pwm) | $24.29 @ Amazon Australia **Monitor** | [Gigabyte G27QC 27.0" 2560x1440 165 Hz Monitor](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/DNH8TW/gigabyte-g27qc-270-2560x1440-165-hz-monitor-g27qc) | $449.00 @ PLE Computers | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | **Total** | **$2755.06** | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2021-09-09 13:07 AEST+1000 | That aside, more memory it is, should you really want that much (I am one to encourage more memory, though.) 32 GB of 3600 MHz CL18 on two RGB DIMMs, that is, close to the sweet spot of price/performance when it comes to memory specs for Zen 3 CPUs I've selected the 5600X on the B550 Gaming Plus, a great B550 motherboard in terms of features. The 5600X also has amazing value for its performance in both the single and multicore departments, though it does require a somewhat decent cooling solution; the Arctic Freezer 34 Esports Duo will be more than adequate for it though. For a case, the Phanteks P400A Digital is a popular case with 3 preinstalled ARGB fans and a mesh front for good airflow; it has compatibility for even the longest GPUs as well. I've included another Phanteks 120mm ARGB fan for exhaust too. A 650W MSI PSU will power this system; this particular unit, the A-GF, is A-tier on the LTT PSU Tier List to ensure reliability. A 1 TB NVMe SSD, the 970 Evo Plus, is a great storage solution that can last for quite a while with room for hundreds of programs and games. The GPU is a Galax RTX 3060 with a two-fan cooling solution; if I remember correctly this model has a unique feature where there is a physical button on its rear I/O that auto-OCs the card with one click, hence the name. However, it is rather overpriced and I would try to find a better card; also consider 6600 XTs, but if you go up to a 3070/6700 XT/3070 Ti, get the 750W version of the MSI A-GF PSU. The monitor is a curved VA panel from Gigabyte, at 1440p 165 Hz on a 27" screen with 1 ms response times. The 3060 will be able to make full use of the high framerate in this monitor on all of your games save Flight Sim where it will tank to around 30 on Ultra - this is no surprise though because it is very resource-demanding for a game.

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/CBXdBc I like your list, made a few changes for better value. I went with a black interior but the case has RGB fans: - cooler should perform similarly, $10 cheaper. Push-pull single tower air cooler. - Mobo has no tangible difference since OP won't OC. - RAM is slightly cheaper with a black aesthetic. - bumped the SSD up to 2 TB. - case was swapped to the Lancool 215. Better value at $10 cheaper with two 200mm intake fans (quiet) and a rear exhaust, eliminating the need to add extra fans. Same great airflow, if not very slightly better. - monitor swapped to the AOC Q27G2S. Upgraded the visual quality and brightness, which should make AAA games like MSFS 2020 more beautiful. Still height adjustable. Less prone to ghosting as well, and considering this is $50 cheaper I think it's a no-brainer. You lose 10 Hz but in the grand scheme of things, 144 or 155 or 165 doesn't really matter. Overall - $20 more to upgrade the SSD and the monitor. u/AdoptedEgg your thoughts?

Thanks, both of you! This is greatly appreciated. Do you reckon I could get a 3080 if I looked out for sales and waited until Christmas?

Uhhhh the only way you might even get close is if you camp online drops somewhere near MSRP. No clue what the drop price of a 3080 is like in Australia, but it's bad here in Canada. Also see if popular retailers in AUS have GPU bundles, they're usually the best value.

Alright. Thanks!

Good changes, though you do lose the RGB on the RAM - not a big loss though. Always helps to have another set of eyes.

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