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time to build a new machine

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Processor i5 4690k
Motherboard asus z97a usb 3.1
Cooling ZALMAN CNPS9900ALED
Memory Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Video Card(s) geforce gtx 1080 reference
Storage mushkin 1TB Solid State Drive - MKNSSDRE1TB Reactor/ wd black 1 tb 7200 rpm
Display(s) TCL 4 inch shd tv
Case Phanteks Luxe
Audio Device(s) sony 300 watt 2.1 sound bar
Power Supply egva supernova 550 g2 series
Mouse razer mamba elite
Keyboard razer black widow chroma
Software win 10 64 home
my current machine used for gaming and its still runs whatever i throw at it,but it is a dinosaur lol.​

Processor i5 4690k
Motherboard asus z97a usb 3.1
Cooling ZALMAN CNPS9900ALED
Memory Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Video Card(s) geforce gtx 1080 reference
Storage mushkin 1TB Solid State Drive - MKNSSDRE1TB Reactor/ wd black 1 tb 7200 rpm
Display(s) tcl 4k tv
Case Phanteks Luxe
Audio Device(s) sony 300 watt 2.1 sound bar
Power Supply egva supernova 550 g2 series
Mouse roccat kone xtd
Keyboard razer black widow chroma
Software win 10 64 home
im in the usa will use the machine mostly for gaming and 2560 by 1440 is my target resolution. i plan on useing the phantek case as it has the silent airflow that has kept my computer very cool.
i need to wait until the chip prices become reasonable again. i want to spend approx $1500
im just now starting to research what i need, but i would welcome sugestions to know where to start
intel amd either are fine by me, ive built several units with both.
thanks and have a great day​
 
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No PSU in this build seeing how that's dependant on your choice of gpu.

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144396
MSI MAG B560M BAZOOKA $139.99

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/intel-...ked-desktop-processor/6452218.p?skuId=6452218
Intel Core i5-11400 (6 cores/12 threads) $189.99

https://www.amazon.com/Gelid-Solutions-Phantom-Cooler-Case/dp/B076KYYSRW
Gelid Solutions Phantom CPU Cooler $36.99

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Ballistix-Desktop-Gaming-BL2K8G32C16U4B/dp/B083TRRT16/
Crucial Ballistix DDR4 3200MHz 16GB (8GBx2) CL16 $87.99

Total: $455

Review of that cpu. Look for Core i5 11400F + Opt on the benchmarks.

https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/intel-core-i5-11400f-processor-review,1.html

A better look at that board.

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B560M-BAZOOKA

Some options to have a look at.

https://www.antonline.com/Intel/Computers/Electronic_Components/Microprocessors/1419759
Intel Core i7-11700F (8 cores/16 threads) $339.99

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Design-Towers-Cooler-SCFM-2000/dp/B07QMK5R45/
Scythe Fuma 2 CPU Air Cooler $59.99

PNY CS2130 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 Internal SSD $114.99

https://www.quietpc.com/asus-b560m-plus-tuf
ASUS TUF GAMING B560M-PLUS WIFI $151.80


Phanteks Eclipse P400A $69.99

Exhaust fan for that case

https://www.amazon.com/Antec-120mm-Performance-Connector-Single/dp/B08PVL8FJJ/
Antec 120mm Case Fan $5.99

A better look at that Case.

 
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