Hi! I'm planning to build a new gaming computer, but I'm not sure what parts to choose. Can you help me out? I'm looking for a computer that can handle the latest games on high settings without any lag. My budget is around $2000.
I'm glad to be able to help you with building a new computer suitable for the gaming of the latest titles. $2000 is a high budget that will allow up for high end parts to maximize the performance of the computer. The most important parts for performance are the CPU and GPU. One of the latest generation Intel CPUs for about $400 is **Intel Core i7-13700KF** or **Intel Core i9-12900KF** for a generation older model. For latest generation GPU for about $800-850 there are available models of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4070 Ti like **MSI GAMING X TRIO** or **Asus TUF GAMING**. This will keep about $750 in budget for additional parts like power supply, motherboard, memory and storage that do not impact performance as much, but are still relevant. Additionally there are different brands of CPUs and GPUs, like AMD for both or Intel for GPUs, which have their own pros and cons. You also need to keep in mind that the parts you pick need to be compatible. Different CPUs have different sockets for different motherboards and the power supply you choose must meet the demand for power of the selected components. I hope this helps you with picking the right parts. Let me know if you want any additional recommendations or information regarding your problem.
What are some recommendations for a motherboard, storage, and memory which fit in my budget?
To provide recommendations for a motherboard, storage, and memory, I would need to know your budget and what specific computer build you are planning to make. However, here are some general recommendations for each component based on different budget levels:

Motherboard:

  -  Budget: ASUS Prime A320M-K or MSI ProSeries AMD A320M-A PRO MAX
  -  Mid-Range: ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS or MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK
  -  High-End: ASUS ROG Strix X570-E or MSI MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI

Storage:

  -  Budget: Kingston A400 240GB SSD or WD Blue 500GB HDD
  -  Mid-Range: Crucial MX500 1TB SSD or Samsung 970 EVO Plus 500GB NVMe SSD
  -  High-End: Samsung 970 PRO 1TB NVMe SSD or WD Black SN850 1TB NVMe SSD

Memory:

  -  Budget: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB DDR4-2400 or Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4-2666
  -  Mid-Range: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB DDR4-3200 or Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4-3200
  -  High-End: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB DDR4-3600 or G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32GB DDR4-3600

These are just a few examples of each component at different price points, and the actual models and specifications may vary depending on your specific needs and budget. It's always a good idea to research and compare different options to find the best fit for your build.
You told me that different CPUs have different sockets for different motherboards, so for example are the motherboards you just recommended compatible with CPUs you cited above?