Need help with building a 3060 gaming rig!

[xsebbx]

Hi! Was gifted a Palit 3060 StormX (12gb) and looking to build a mid tier gaming rig around it for 11/11.

-Budget $750-$1000 w/o the GPU, monitor, kb/mouse & OS.
-Mainly play valo/dota2/csgo with LOTS of chrome tabs open on the second monitor.
-Aesthetics not a concern for me.

I'm a tech noob so please suggest some builds with the 3060, thanks!

 

[NightRaven49]

Was gifted a Palit 3060 StormX (12gb)

damn lucky.

for the rest of the system, a basic one will do, with more than enough ram since u said u multitask w chrome tabs. prices from dynacore:

r5 5600 + asrock b550m pro4	$373
gskill ripjaws 2x 16gb ddr4 3600mhz	$168
1tb wd black sn770	$158
super flower legion gx pro 650w	$105
tecware nexus air m2	$45

there are also more interesting matx cases like the tecware fusion, so if u prefer a smaller form factor for eg u could browse a few casing options as there is still budget remaining. i would also suggest considering ram and ssd from amazon sg, as u can get a silicon power 32gb ram kit for about 110 and the same nvme for 140, though u may lose out on local warranty support.

 

[neobear224]

Hi! Was gifted a Palit 3060 StormX (12gb) and looking to build a mid tier gaming rig around it for 11/11.

-Budget $750-$1000 w/o the GPU, monitor, kb/mouse & OS.
-Mainly play valo/dota2/csgo with LOTS of chrome tabs open on the second monitor.
-Aesthetics not a concern for me.

I'm a tech noob so please suggest some builds with the 3060, thanks!

This Carousell user selling a refurbished i7 8700K RTX 2080ti 32 GB Ram 750w PSU Phanteks P400S Casing Cryorig H7 Premium Gaming / Workstation PC for S$1,188. You can try ask seller if you just want the rig without RTX 2080TI GPU since you already have a RTX 3060 on hand. Looks like a pretty good deal, what say you guys?

https://www.carousell.sg/p/i7-8700k...rer_request_id=6NdFhXxWTC5ZOD7P&t-tap_index=1

 

[xsebbx]

damn lucky.

for the rest of the system, a basic one will do, with more than enough ram since u said u multitask w chrome tabs. prices from dynacore:

r5 5600 + asrock b550m pro4	$373
gskill ripjaws 2x 16gb ddr4 3600mhz	$168
1tb wd black sn770	$158
super flower legion gx pro 650w	$105
tecware nexus air m2	$45

there are also more interesting matx cases like the tecware fusion, so if u prefer a smaller form factor for eg u could browse a few casing options as there is still budget remaining. i would also suggest considering ram and ssd from amazon sg, as u can get a silicon power 32gb ram kit for about 110 and the same nvme for 140, though u may lose out on local warranty support.

Thanks for this!
I prefer having local warranty for the peace of mind

This Carousell user selling a refurbished i7 8700K RTX 2080ti 32 GB Ram 750w PSU Phanteks P400S Casing Cryorig H7 Premium Gaming / Workstation PC for S$1,188. You can try ask seller if you just want the rig without RTX 2080TI GPU since you already have a RTX 3060 on hand. Looks like a pretty good deal, what say you guys?

https://www.carousell.sg/p/i7-8700k...rer_request_id=6NdFhXxWTC5ZOD7P&t-tap_index=1

Looking only for a brand new rig but thanks!

 

[Phen8210]

This Carousell user selling a refurbished i7 8700K RTX 2080ti 32 GB Ram 750w PSU Phanteks P400S Casing Cryorig H7 Premium Gaming / Workstation PC for S$1,188. You can try ask seller if you just want the rig without RTX 2080TI GPU since you already have a RTX 3060 on hand. Looks like a pretty good deal, what say you guys?

https://www.carousell.sg/p/i7-8700k...rer_request_id=6NdFhXxWTC5ZOD7P&t-tap_index=1

8700k cmi already leh..

 

[neobear224]

8700k cmi already leh..

Hmm agree haha, now all want to chiong for the latest i7 12700k/ i5 12600k/ i5 13600k

 

[KYZT2021]

brand new lesser headache

 

[Phen8210]

Hmm agree haha, now all want to chiong for the latest i7 12700k/ i5 12600k/ i5 13600k

Yeah, if you are getting a high-end GPU, those are great choices, along with 5800X3D.

 

[86technie]

This Carousell user selling a refurbished i7 8700K RTX 2080ti 32 GB Ram 750w PSU Phanteks P400S Casing Cryorig H7 Premium Gaming / Workstation PC for S$1,188. You can try ask seller if you just want the rig without RTX 2080TI GPU since you already have a RTX 3060 on hand. Looks like a pretty good deal, what say you guys?

https://www.carousell.sg/p/i7-8700k...rer_request_id=6NdFhXxWTC5ZOD7P&t-tap_index=1

At that price, rather go for new build.
Intel i7 8700k with Intel Z370 are dated 2018, about 4 years old.
Buying second hand PC, you have to maintain/check for any problem.

I know some just buy just use but in fact best bring to a shop check through.
As well as do a clean install of Windows. (Not reset).
More cons than pros buying a used gaming PC especially at $1.2k for dated hardware.

 

[neobear224]

At that price, rather go for new build.
Intel i7 8700k with Intel Z370 are dated 2018, about 4 years old.
Buying second hand PC, you have to maintain/check for any problem.

I know some just buy just use but in fact best bring to a shop check through.
As well as do a clean install of Windows. (Not reset).
More cons than pros buying a used gaming PC especially at $1.2k for dated hardware.

Insightful feedback. Thanks for sharing.