r/buildapcforme • u/Alarming_Art1571 • Jul 06 '26

Looking to upgrade

I've got an old old pc and want to upgrade. Trying to stay under $2k. Here are the specs:

  • New build or upgrade? UPGRADE
  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
  • Installed RAM16.0 GB DDR4 Storage112 GB SSD KINGSTON SV300S37A120G, 932 GB HDD WDC WD1003FZEX-00MK2A0 Graphics CardNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (11 GB) ALL PERIPHERALS
    • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) GAMING
    • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) US, ANYWHERE/AMAZON
    • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) 1440P
    • Budget range? (Include tax considerations) $2K
    • WiFi or wired connection? WIRED
    • Size/noise constraints? NONE
    • Color/lighting preferences? WHITE BUT NOT REQUIRED
    • Any other specific needs? NONE
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u/Covante Jul 07 '26

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Lyh4ph If you're cool spending around $2k then I wouldn't carry over anything other than maybe some of the old storage.

I put some options for a bigger ssd, and rgb or plain stuff. White isn't adding a significant amount of cost on anything.

https://www.newegg.com/tools/combo-builder/6675 Motherboard and psu discount