New build for under 1.5

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So I have the following already, case, 850 platinum PSU and storage.

So I'm thinking of the following, mainly for strategy, and photo editing and fusion 360 when I get it up and running ( depending on my time with child .. )
My basket at OcUK:

Total: £1,516.94 (includes delivery: £7.99)[/INDENT​
Fractal Design North black is my case, so not sure on the RGB for the fans as it's frosted grey or whatever colour it is.​
 
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Are strategy games all you play? Usually their GPU requirements are fairly light, you might get away with a 9060XT 16gb depending, although there are some outliers such as Skylines 2.

What is your prior/current CPU?

I'd not spend £140 on an A620.

Does the editing software you use or plan to use benefit from high core counts or GPU acceleration?

Regardless, I'd shuffle components a bit and opt for this:

My basket at OcUK:

Total: £1,540.94 (includes delivery: £7.99)​

- Higher end and more modern motherboard chipset for another tenner.
- Faster RAM for the same cash, the X3D's don't care too much for gaming but it might make a difference for work related tasks. At worst if the Crucial memory doesn't run at rated speeds, it should easily dial in to 6000/c30.
- I've heard too many complaints about fan issues with the XFX Swift, the Asus isn't much more cash and on the contrary I hear nothing but good about it in that respect.

Normally I'd suggest the Sapphire Nitro + B850 in that price range, but it isn't currently in stock at OCUK, cracking board for under £150-160 and I've seen it go for a good deal less.

Also hold in mind that an AiO really isn't necessary for these CPU's and you should only choose one for cosmetic purposes, a £30 Peerless Assassin or Phantom Spirit is more than ample.
 
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