Build Help
Component Quick Picks
CPU Cooler Quick Picks
Zach's recommended Coolers for gaming PCs of any budget.
Why No RAM or GPU Quick Picks?
RAM and GPU pricing is all over the place right now, so it’s tough for us to recommend specific models that will actually stay a good value. There are also a lot of other factors that go into choosing these parts. For now, we think it makes more sense to shop based on specs, performance, and current pricing to find the best value, rather than recommend one specific model.
Resources
GPU Comparison Charts
You don't always need the latest and greatest graphics card. There are so many older generation options that can compete with the latest and greatest GPUs. Use these charts from Tom's Hardware for your research.
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AM4 Compatibility Guide
The AM4 CPU Socket has the most amount of compatibility with different motherboards and chipsets, but not every CPU will work with every motherboard. Use this chart to determine which motherboard and chipset you need for your Ryzen CPU.
SSD List
Hunting for the perfect SSD is difficult, especially when the prices are always changing. Use this chart to quickly search for the important specs of an SSD such as read/write speeds and DRAM.
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Games with Built-in Benchmarks
Programs like Cinebench and Time Spy are great for benchmarking gaming PCs, but some games have built-in benchmarking tools that are useful as well. This is the full list of games that have have a tool available.
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PC Price Watch
When buying used hardware, you'll always want to ensure that you're buying the component at the right price. Use this website to determine the average price of of any component or product that's listed on eBay.
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Build Templates (Archived)
We’ve decided to archive our Pure Performance, Nvidia Gaming, and YouTube Guild Guide templates for now. With PC part pricing changing so frequently, it’s become really difficult to keep these templates up to date and make sure they’re always giving you the best value.
Instead, we recommend using the Quick Picks above to help choose your parts based on current pricing. We also regularly upload Build Guide videos on the main ZTT YouTube channel with easy-to-copy parts lists across a wide range of budgets.
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