Re: PC build help with reddit post

here is my new list. not counting the storage, what do yall think?

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QygXZJ

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($98.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 UD AC ATX AM4 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Silicon Power GAMING 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($34.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Enterprise Capacity 10 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive ($169.88 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX GTR XXX Radeon RX 580 8 GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Zalman T6 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Smart 600 W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $637.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-02-02 19:43 EST-0500

The storage and the Windows license are two spots where you can easily downgrade. You don't need 20 TB unless you absolutely have to have a huge library of disc-based games on hand at all times, and you don't need Windows for emulation, any Linux distro can handle emulation perfectly fine. Scrap the sound card as well, that's really only necessary if you're thinking about doing some kind of music production or high-quality streaming with the system. You can drop the cooler and just use the stock cooler that comes with the CPU. The GPU/CPU is newer than needed if you only want to go up to sixth-gen consoles, I have an RX 550 and an i5-9400 and I can run sixth-gen and even seventh-gen without any issues.