gaming upgrade
by George D Posted on: 5/5/2023
Build Description
this is an upgrade from a system i previously built based on integrated graphics. the cpu grpahics weren't cutting it anymore in some of the newer games I've been playing like "the ascent." the 6650 xt is a lot better. one thing i did learn through this process is that the 6650 xt is basically the exact same card as the 6600 xt. this was a mistake i originally made, assuming the 6650 xt was superior newer tech. the 6650 xt is just the new version that is going to replace the 6600 xt, which is going to be no longer produced.
Favorite Feature
after finishing the build, i was struck by how compact all of the individual parts were. i think it's better for airflow this way, but if i had to do it over again i would choose a more compact case to suit the relatively compact size of my motherboard and video card.
Intel Core i5-12400 Alder Lake 2.5GHz Six-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor - Intel Stock Cooler Included
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$169.99
ASUS B660M-A Prime D4 Intel LGA 1700 microATX Motherboard
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$139.99
PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6650 XT 8gb
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$249.99
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 C16 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit CMK16GX4M2E3200 - Black
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$44.99
Corsair 4000D Airflow Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case - Black
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$94.99
evga 700 gd 700w gold
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$69.99
thermalright peerless assassin 120 se
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$39.99
500gb samsung 970 evo+
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$49.99