https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yqgLVw
EDIT: Here’s what I ended up going with: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/j3VDbK
I decided to stick with the stock cooler for now, if I need to upgrade later then I will. I was going to downgrade the CPU to the 5600 as recommended to save some money, but the prime day sale kicked in and the X ended up being cheaper. I also switched to the 980 Pro rather than the Evo 970, once again courtesy of our capitalist overlord’s Bezos day. I managed to snag a new RX 6700 XT for $310 on Amazon a few days ago, but it’s shipping from Portugal so we’ll see if that sticks.
Really appreciate all the advice, yall made it a lot less intimidating.
Honestly, depending on your savings, a used GPU can still be quite a good deal. While it is true that a GPU used for mining or such could be on its last legs, you can do a lot to extend its life such as slightly undervolting and underclocking it. If it’s a difference of $50 or more, i think it’s worth it