Hi! It’s my first time building a pc. I’d like to tackle this before the prices skyrocket even further. All white is appreciated but I’m open to cheaper alternatives. I’d preferably like to use a Lian Li case, also open to other suggestions if there’s a better option for the price.
Some games I’m interested in playing comfortably without constantly worrying about performance: RDR 2, Life is strange, TLOU, Persona games 3-5, Kingdom Hearts, and Final Fantasy
I’d also use the PC for a bit of general schoolwork but gaming will be the main purpose.
Things I need help with: Optimization- Are there any parts I could swap for similar or better options at a lower price? I’d rather not spend extra money just because something looks good if there’s a cheaper part that performs basically the same.
Budget trimming- any smart downgrades I could make that wouldn’t affect gaming performance too much?
White aesthetic- I’m willing to spend a little extra for aesthetics, but I don’t want to sacrifice a significant amount of performance just for a white version of a component.
I’m also a complete beginner when it comes to building PC’s, so any advice about compatibility, parts I may have overlooked, or things I should change would be greatly appreciated!