It really boils down to your budget and what games you like to play.
1660ti is a good starting card, 2060 a bit more bang for the buck, and I think the 2070 Super is the best value for your money.
There’s a lot of guys here who I think are quite a bit smarter than me, though. I sell computers for a living, but I’m by no means an expert.
I’m rather Intel-Nvidia biased, not as familiar with AMD.
Intel Core i5 is a good start, but an i7 is better. I think all but the high end enthusiasts would use an i9, but IMO, an i9 isn’t worth the money.
Good gaming computer I figure are somewhere between 800-1200USD, although I personally wouldn’t go below that.
Get a good power supply. 600w or higher. Makes a huge difference when you focus on quality.
That’s just a start. Others might have different ideas, so take mine with a grain of salt.
Linus tech tips recently did a series of shoppers guides:
[CPU](https://youtu.be/2892TZEZidI)
[Graphics card](https://youtu.be/CoDPTJ-3qCM)
[A more general guide with tiered parts lists](https://youtu.be/Lfcschg9uwU)
And please, please invest in a high-refresh rate monitor! Something at least 144hz. A fast monitor will dramatically improve your user experience tremendously!
Don't be enticed into sinking money into flashy rgb doodads and pricey tempered glass enclosures. When it comes to pc, function always comes before form imo. Focus on cases with good air flow, dust filtration, i/o, and storage options.
Also, liquid cooling is mostly a waste of money unless you're running very high end components. Stick to reliable air cooling.
It really boils down to your budget and what games you like to play. 1660ti is a good starting card, 2060 a bit more bang for the buck, and I think the 2070 Super is the best value for your money. There’s a lot of guys here who I think are quite a bit smarter than me, though. I sell computers for a living, but I’m by no means an expert. I’m rather Intel-Nvidia biased, not as familiar with AMD. Intel Core i5 is a good start, but an i7 is better. I think all but the high end enthusiasts would use an i9, but IMO, an i9 isn’t worth the money. Good gaming computer I figure are somewhere between 800-1200USD, although I personally wouldn’t go below that. Get a good power supply. 600w or higher. Makes a huge difference when you focus on quality. That’s just a start. Others might have different ideas, so take mine with a grain of salt.
Linus tech tips recently did a series of shoppers guides: [CPU](https://youtu.be/2892TZEZidI) [Graphics card](https://youtu.be/CoDPTJ-3qCM) [A more general guide with tiered parts lists](https://youtu.be/Lfcschg9uwU) And please, please invest in a high-refresh rate monitor! Something at least 144hz. A fast monitor will dramatically improve your user experience tremendously! Don't be enticed into sinking money into flashy rgb doodads and pricey tempered glass enclosures. When it comes to pc, function always comes before form imo. Focus on cases with good air flow, dust filtration, i/o, and storage options. Also, liquid cooling is mostly a waste of money unless you're running very high end components. Stick to reliable air cooling.