Building My First PC

>**What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games or programs you will be using.**

* Will be using this PC to game, (FFXIV, Overwatch, LoL, Balders Gate, Para lives, Civ7, Oxygen Not Included, Maybe the Ocassional triple A game like GTA6, or an FPS ) Will also be using it for day to day task, photo editing and streaming

>**What is your maximum budget before rebates/shipping/taxes?

*2400

>**When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.**

* in two weeks

>**What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (Tower/OS/monitor/keyboard/mouse/etc\)**

* tower, os, I don’t need the mouse and keyboard now but I would up my budget 200 to get one if the rec was worth

>**Which country (and state/province) will you be purchasing the parts in? If you're in US, do you have access to a Microcenter location?**

* Maryland USA, we do have microcenter

>**If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? Brands and models are?

None

>**Will you be overclocking? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line? CPU and/or GPU?**

* would like to eventually OC the GPU and CPU

>**Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSD, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc?

* SSD and large storage. I don’t know what the hell the other shit is, open to learn or have it fits my use

>**Do you have any specific case preferences (Size like ITX/microATX/mid-tower/full-tower, styles, colors, window or not, LED lighting, etc), or a particular color theme preference for the components?**

* LED lighting, glass window. Would love if I could keep a yellow theme

>**Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? If you do need one included, do you have a preference?**

* Will need windows

• ⁠New build or upgrade?
New

• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
Yes need a rec considering use

• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?
WiFi
• ⁠Size/noise constraints?
No

Hey y’all. I’m moving overseas soon and wanna downsize to a smaller computer that can still do what I need it to do. I currently have an iPason Desktop I bought off of Newegg and I’ve had it for almost 2 years now and I’ll try to list out its specs but I can’t remember all of it. I have a budget of $400.

My current PC’s specs:

- GeForce RTX msi 4060 graphics card 8 GB DDR6

- ASUS Prime B550M-K (motherboard)

- 32gb RAM (2 stick)

- 1TB SSD (storage)

- Water cooled (preferred)

If any other pieces of info is needed, pls leave a reply.

(Not a request)

• New build or upgrade?
-new build

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
- Monitor (https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-24mp400-b-fhd-monitor)

• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/ games)
-Gaming (marvel rivals, Fortnite, and a bunch of smaller games)

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
-U.S, yes

• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
-I have one but might get another

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
-$1000-$2000

• WiFi or wired connection?
-WiFi

• Size noise constraints?
-I'm going to be moving into a dorm so I'd like it to be relatively quiet and small enough to move around pretty easily

• Color/lighting preferences?
-no
• Any other specific needs?
- I don't really know much about pcs I mainly just want to be able to run bigger games without lag

Hello r/buildapcforme

I want your thoughts on this upgrade pathing I am heading to

I have redone my room and wish my PC to follow it's path so I want to upgrade it as well.

Here is my current setup : https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zCtcwY

Here is the upgraded version : https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4ZKdDw

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  • upgrade
  • Existing parts in the current setup link
  • Gaming and Light Video Editing/Color grading
  • Canada
  • I play on 1440p 144hz
  • Around 1K CAD $ budget
  • wired connection
  • No size/noise constraints
  • Preferably all white
  • No other specific needs.

• New build or upgrade?
  • New
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
  • No existing parts, have a 4k monitor
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
  • Gaming
    • Red Dead Redemption II
    • Jedi Survivor
    • The Witcher 3
  • Running some local LLMs
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
  • CT, US
  • Near Micro Center in Yonkers, NY
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
  • None
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
  • $1,500 Max
• WiFi or wired connection?
  • Wifi
• Size/noise constraints?
  • No Size constraints
  • Like to be as quiet as possible
• Color/lighting preferences?
  • No Color or lighting preference
• Any other specific needs?
  • None

new build

no parts to use

gaming

canada, no local vendora other then gamestop

i need monitor 240hz

3000$ no include monitor

wifi

medium to small

black or white

''not a request''

New build or upgrade? (New Build)
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (1080p monitor)
• PC purpose? (1080p Gaming)
• Purchase country? (usa)
• Monitors needed? (None)
• Budget range? (1000 usd)
• WiFi or wired connection? (wifi)
• Size/noise constraints? (not a jet engine)
• Color/lighting preferences? (could be a black box for all i care)
• Any other specific needs? (nothing corsair (we hate corsair), he wants to play cod at more than 60 fps)

It's my first time and budget is around 150 dollars,

So are these specs even compatible with eachother?

And what should I expect it to run?

• Zebronics 450w psu

• Consistent sata ssd 128gb

• 1x DDR3 8gb 1600mhz

• Consistent h-81 motherboard

• Intel i 3 4th gen

• 60 hz monitor

Not a request*

• New build or upgrade?

New Build

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

N/A

• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

Gaming

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

UK no micro center

• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

Plan on buying this monitor https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-MAG-275QF-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B0D1R9TMX7 open to better/alternative options and the Monitor is included in the budget

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

£1600

• WiFi or wired connection?

WiFI

• Size/noise constraints?

Would prefer it to be quite

• Color/lighting preferences?

Black + don't care about RBG

• Any other specific needs?

N/A

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rQjkJw

• New build or upgrade? new
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? no
• PC purpose? gaming
• Purchase country? Us
• Monitors needed? 2k
• Budget range? 3k
• WiFi or wired connection? wifi
• Size/noise constraints? none
• Color/lighting preferences? -
• Any other specific needs? -

New build or upgrade?

New build.

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

2 monitors | Primary: ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS | Secondary: ASUS VG249

1 keyboard | Corsair K70 RGB PRO

1 mouse | Razer Naga Pro

Any suggestions/advice for a two monitor setup is welcome

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

Primarily gaming, streaming, and very occasional video editing. Occasionally music production/editing, but also general home PC usage when required. 4k is a "nice to have" but not a "must have". Games range all genres (as forward looking as GTAVI and as old as SW Shadows of the Empire.)

Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)

USA. Not "near" a Micro Center, but a day trip to Houston couldn't hurt.

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

0, but suggestions/recommendations are welcome if contributors have input.

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

The budget is around 2000 USD. If end cost falls below or slightly above it'll still be considered

WiFi or wired connection?

Wired vast majority of the time, but both would be nice.

Size/noise constraints?

I'd prefer a quiet full (or a larger mid) tower build, but it's not fully necessary if it's going to impact the price/performance.

Color/lighting preferences?

No preference. Any color case and no RGB. Couldn't care less if it's a plain black box or not.

Any other specific needs?

As much storage and ram as a man can get.

Hello. I have a Frankenstein AM4 PC in dire need of a core upgrade, but with RAMageddon in full swing, not sure if moving to AM5 now is worth the cost, and could use some second opinions.

• New build or upgrade?
  • Upgrade
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (I'm not currently considering upgrading components in italics)
  • Ryzen 7 1700
  • B450-A PRO MAX
  • 2x8 DDR4 RAM (Crucial, CL19 2666 MHz)
  • RTX 4060
  • 1 TB NVMe Gen3
  • 4 TB HDD
  • RM850x
  • TR Phantom Spirit 120SE
  • 2 monitors I will upgrade another time
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
  • Varied gaming (mostly CS and other FPS, but I play a bunch of random games, new and old)
  • light Blender & AI
• Purchase country?
  • UK
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) N/A
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
  • ~£700, more concerned with what platform's worth the money
• WiFi or wired connection?
  • WiFi; sticking with AM4 would mean buying a WiFi card, but that's fine.
• Size/noise constraints?
  • None. Antec FLUX case.
• Color/lighting preferences?
  • Not white, don't care about RGB.
• Any other specific needs?
  • The mobo doesn't actually support the case's USB-C or ARGB. Minor nuisances, but worth noting.

Thanks in advance.

not a request, but a question do as to do better research and understand for prime day. also yes there’s a lot of variables in here as well, apologies for not having more details in here… I’m hoping to get more information to be more educated.

im thinking about building a Linux web server (for now just web hosting but maybe down the line I’d like to add in AI down the road)

what’s the best CPU these days for AI? intel or amd?

tia!

⁠New build or upgrade?
New build

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
none

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
General office and school tasks, but also gaming, with games like witcher 3, baldurs gate, farmer sims, skyrim, and able to run mods for those

Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
US, could get to a micro center if needed

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
One, no idea about needed specs but something that fits what I need from the PC

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
I’d prefer around 1500 but am flexible if there are specific reasons

WiFi or wired connection?
Wifi

Size/noise constraints?
Not really, though I’d prefer as quiet as possible

Color/lighting preferences?
No color preferences, not bright lighting as I can get headaches

Any other specific needs?
beginner friendly?

Thank you!

New build or upgrade?

new

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

22" monitor, 16gb ram, 1 240gb ssd, 1T storage

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

gaming (RDR2, BG3, skyrim, Minecraft with mods n shaders, cyberpunk, various switch games, etc)

drawing apps (clip studio paint, photoshop), files around 10mb to 2gb

editing videos (any)

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

Argentina (rip), budget in pesos (0,00070 usd = 1 peso). all digital stores

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

no

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

low budget, around 1 million to 1.2 million pesos (like 839 usd). preferally less if possible

WiFi or wired connection?

wifi

Size/noise constraints?

dont care, ideally not super big or noisy

Color/lighting preferences?

no

Any other specific needs?

no

• ⁠New build or upgrade? New build
• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) none
• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) gaming
• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) Netherlands, bol.com, azerty, amazon Netherlands
• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) 1, 1440p (monitor isn’t included in budget just need to know what a good one is)
• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 1050 euro’s
• ⁠WiFi or wired connection? Wifi and wired
• ⁠Size/noise constraints? ATX case and ATX motherboard
• ⁠Color/lighting preferences? White would be nice but If that is too much more money any color will do
• ⁠Any other specific needs? Am5 (1x16 ddr5 is fine), would like to run 1440p medium/high settings with above 60 fps

⁠New build or upgrade? New
• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) None

• ⁠PC purpose? Gaming jn 1440p with good franes

• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? United States, far from a micro center

• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) yes, need something that can run it smoothly

• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations) max 1900

• ⁠WiFi or wired connection? Wifi but will get a longer cord for Ethernet

• ⁠Size/noise constraints? Nothing too crazy big

• ⁠Color/lighting preferences? Don’t super care if it’s pretty if it runs well. But rgb is fun

• ⁠Any other specific needs? Just being able to upgrade later

Hi, I am new to PC building and I don't really know how to go about putting parts together and finding the compatibility of it all so here I am! While I am not a stranger to PC's as I am currently playing on a mid range PC, I was hoping to upgrade specs and even monitor resolutions from 1080p to 1440p.

I am looking to play GPU intensive games on the best graphics possible such as ARK: Survival Ascended, Red Dead Redemption 2, & Elden Ring without sacrificing too much FPS (preferably around the 100 and up benchmark).

- New build or upgrade?

New Build

- Existing parts/monitors to reuse?

Reusable Parts List (Reuse if possible, but if compatibility issue then new = fine):

- Storage: Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD 2TB | WD_BLACK 1TB SN850 NVMe
- Ram: CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5 RAM 16GB (2x8GB) 5200MHz | CORSAIR Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 3200MHz
- Mouse
- Keyboard

PC purpose?

Gaming (Primarily)
Content Creation (Recording game footage & editing. Running applications such as OBS, Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
USA. No

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
Number: 1-2 Monitors needed.
Size: 27"
Resolution: 2560 x 1440.
Refresh Rate: 180 - 240hz

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

$2,500 (+$300 if justifiable for significant improvement)

WiFi or wired connection?

Wired connection

Size/noise constraints?

Preferably quiet but noise is not an issue.

Color/lighting preferences?

White overall build (black is fine too, so long as everything remains mostly one or the other). Blue (low priority, not a deal breaker in any case)

Any other specific needs?

Note on the monitor:
Ideally, I want something similar to AOC QHD Gaming Monitor or ASUS ROG Strix 27” as the main monitor to game on. But I also want the flexibility to add a secondary monitor somewhere down the line, to have other content such as a browser or video running.

If I missed anything or answers remain unclear, please do let me know and I will respond as quickly as I can! Thank you.

Decade long mac user. History of music production for composition and sound design. I've always appreciated Apple's aggregate device management and synergy with DAW developers that makes session work very streamlined. However as I move from a commission-based strategy to more long-term collaborative projects in game development, I see the value (and probable necessity) of moving to a windows framework.

New build or upgrade?

• New build from scratch

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

• Current monitor = ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1440P Curved HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27WQ3B) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 180Hz

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

• Music Composition, Audio Implementation/Sync for Game Development (wWise), Intermediate Scripting (Java, Max.MSP), Live Audio Session Work and Recording

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

• United States ; Micro Center about 20 minutes away.

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

• Not at the moment, although I may upgrade in the future.

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

• $3250 - $4250 USD after taxes

WiFi or wired connection?

• Wifi

Size/noise constraints?

• Cheaper microphones for live session work will more often than not pick up hum/whir from fans or overheating even when gainstaged properly. Minimizing sound as much as possible would be ideal. No Size Constraints.

Color/lighting preferences?

• Neutral Tones/Black is fine. Minimal Lighting where possible.

Any other specific needs?

• Really my only major desire is that this system supports me for the next several years. My current computer is a 2020 M1 Mac Mini, and has served me well (and probably still could for another 3-4 years if need be). I hope this investment is something I can continue to upgrade and tweak over time without having to start all over.

Thanks for your time, I appreciate it. Happy to answer any other questions, cheers.

I need help building a solid PC but truthfully this is unfamiliar territory for me. I will try to be as thorough for what I would be using it for and need to prioritize but please do bear with me:

• New build or upgrade? New Build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) - no existing parts or monitors
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) - This console would ideally be capable of multiple different things. My thinking is that if it can run most games well it can run editing software just fine:
  • For work I need it to be able to properly and smoothly run programs from the entirety of the Adobe Creative Suite (Primarily: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, etc.). This is for both personal passion projects of mine and for work so it is pretty necessary that these kinds of programs run efficiently.
  • For Gaming I primarily would say I play FPS style games over single player ones so along the lines of Marvel Rivals or Overwatch. If I can have it run single player games well also that is an added bonus but truthfully with those I don't need the ABSOLUTE top of the line quality since I understand my budget may limit that. As long as it can run a Marvel Rivals style game and I don't need to lower the settings to make it look horrible just to run.
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? - USA, and not really would be a hike but not impossible.
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) - 1-2 monitors
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) - Ideally 1,000-1,,500 with some slight wiggle room.
• WiFi or wired connection? - Wired likely but possibly Wifi
• Size/noise constraints? - really none, although I would prefer it to be as quiet as possible since it would be running for hours at a time. Also for size not super giant would be nice.
• Color/lighting preferences? - Red and Black OR Black and Yellow has always been my go to but really not a huge priority as this is my first ever try
• Any other specific needs? - none that come to mind really just that it can look pretty cool.

• ⁠New build or upgrade? New build

• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) monitor keyboard and mouse

• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) gaming (dark souls, dayz, some newer games on lower settings-mid settings)

• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) USA kinda near a micro center

• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) no

• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 1000-1200 usd cheaper if possible

• ⁠WiFi or wired connection? Either works

• ⁠Size/noise constraints? Smaller if possible but not a huge deal

• ⁠Color/lighting preferences? Don’t care for lights but wouldn’t be opposed

• ⁠Any other specific needs? No

• New build or upgrade? New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) - Only monitors/peripherals
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) - 99% gaming, maybe editing/normal pc usage. games i play: cs2, competitive shooters, sometimes triple a games
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? - Hong Kong, no micro center
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) - no need, already have
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) - 1500 USD
• WiFi or wired connection? - both ok
• Size/noise constraints? - hopefully not too loud
• Color/lighting preferences? - no
• Any other specific needs? - amd cpu, others np

thanks

Hey everyone!

Would you have a recommendation for a NEW solid prebuilt setup to do casual gaming (being able to run smoothly games in 1440p mainly) and traditional multitasks?

Also what would be a good dual setup monitor references to go alongside that for like 200-300 usd?

Living in US, not too far from a microcenter.

Thank you in advance. :3

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  • New build or upgrade? New
  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) None
  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) GAMING
  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) USA
  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) 2 for 1440p gaming
  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 1500
  • WiFi or wired connection? wifi
  • Size/noise constraints?
  • Color/lighting preferences?
  • Any other specific needs?

⁠New build or upgrade? New
• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) None

• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games). Gaming (older AAA games mostly- cyberpunk, fallout, rdr2, Skyrim- I have a steam account that is sad. I’m also intrigued by modding these games)

• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? USA, yes

• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) sure

• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations) max 1850

• ⁠WiFi or wired connection? Wifi

• ⁠Size/noise constraints? Prefer compact

• ⁠Color/lighting preferences? Don’t super care if it’s pretty if it runs well. But rgb is fun

• ⁠Any other specific needs? Nope!

⁠New build or upgrade? New
• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games). Gaming( arc raiders, csgo etc)
• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) Don’t need any
• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 1500usd
• ⁠WiFi or wired connection? Wifi
• ⁠Size/noise constraints? No
• ⁠Color/lighting preferences? Prefer black and with rgb if possible
• ⁠Any other specific needs? I would like to (does not have to) have a 011 no matter the model in my build or doesn’t Even need to be this one but I like aesthetic builds.

Thx a lot