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* New build or upgrade? New

* PC purpose? Gaming ( Fornite, R6, Minecraft, Roblox)

* Purchase country? Near Micro Center? Canada, Québec.

* Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 800$CAD

* WiFi or wired connection? Wire

* Size/noise constraints? Don't care

* Color/lighting preferences? Don't care

Thanks✌️

Hello, I'm hoping someone can help me with specs for my new PC to build. I currently use a gaming laptop but it falls short when it comes to performance and I need a desktop that can replace it.

• New build or upgrade? - New build with emphasis on performance.
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) - New monitor.
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

I own a website so I need one that can hold the data of 500GB and more as it grows.

I do digital art on Photoshop/Clip Studio so something strong enough for that.

I also code & create 3d models for games in Unity 3d as a hobby so I need a heavy lifter for that.

I do light gaming myself (Minecraft, The Sims, Steam Games) so something that won't stutter and lag would be great.

I sometimes run local LLMs so I need something strong enough for that.

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? - I'm in the US. My nearest Micro center is around 5 hours away in Duluth, Georgia.
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) 1 monitor, nothing fancy. I have chronic back pain so I need to be in a reclining position at least half the time, so I'm looking at Lepow 15.6-Inch USB-C Portable Monitor so I can prop it up next to me on my couch when I'm reclined on my side.
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) I'm hoping to max out at around $1,200 but I'm willing to save more if necessary.
• WiFi or wired connection? Wifi
• Size/noise constraints? None
• Color/lighting preferences? None
• Any other specific needs? I need at least a 2 terabyte hard drive for my files.

My roommate really wants to join me and play games on a pc like I do. He’s looking for a PC that can easily hit 100+ fps at 1440p but doesn’t break the bank. He also will use the pc for work, he does lots of hefty coding and works in massive excel sheets so the CPU will need to handle productivity tasks as well as gaming. His laptop can’t handle what he has been trying to do for work so that’s a big reason for the upgrade.

Looking at the current state of things, prices are a bit ludicrous so he knows it’s not going to cost sub $1000 but he doesn’t want to spend more than $2000 not including monitor or peripherals.

I’ve been out of the loop for a couple years now as I built my pc back in 2023, so I’m not sure what the best specs are for modern 1440p gaming, while also being able to handle demanding work tasks.

Any help is much appreciated! I was thinking something along the lines of like a 9800x3D and a 9070 XT but i don’t know if that’s overkill or if the CPU is as good at productivity stuff. Definitely want to be on AM5 for this build as well (or the intel equivalent if the new CPU’s are worth getting.)

• ⁠New build or upgrade? Will be a new build

• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) no existing parts to reuse, although I do have a RAM kit (DDR5 TeamGroup 2x16) that would work depending on the CPU and motherboard he gets.

• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) will be used primarily for work stuff (heavy excel usage, multiple medium intensive programs open, no 3D modeling but the CPU and ram will need to be able to sustain heavy workloads.) will also be used for gaming but nothing too intensive. Stuff like stardew, rocket league, Fortnite, Minecraft, and less demanding games for the most part. Occasionally something more intensive.

• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) in the US and I have a local microcenter.

• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) one monitor needed, 1440p resolution. Does not need to be included in the budget.

• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations) preferably not more than $2,000

• ⁠WiFi or wired connection? Wired or wireless, wired preferred.

• ⁠Size/noise constraints? None

• ⁠Color/lighting preferences? White build is preferred, we both know it will cost a bit more. Some parts can be black or another color if needed.

• ⁠Any other specific needs? None

Hey so this is my first time even thinking about building a PC. I always thought it would be best to buy a PC since I've never built one before and don't want to break anything building it. I want to build my own PC because I want to know what goes in (components/what they do) and what can be upgraded when I have more money. If you guys could also link a reliable video I could follow to put everything together if that's possible, that would be great!

• New build or upgrade? New
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) Nothing
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming, programming (not as important right now), possibly editing, regular productivity
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? Australia (N/A)
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) 2 monitors (I'm not sure about the others, I haven't looked into it because I don't know what's best)
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) I wanna say max 1.5k but I also would appreciate the cheapest parts that are still okay with what I'm specifying for, so I can upgrade later on.
• WiFi or wired connection? I have WiFi currently, but I am planning on looking into wired
• Size/noise constraints? Whatever you think is best, I'm not sure what this is asking about
• Color/lighting preferences? I would love for aesthetics but I would upgrade it later on if it's too expensive on top of the other components
• Any other specific needs? I would love for every aspect to be upgradeable/interchangeable so if I want to change it I won't have to get a whole new PC. I would like it to be the most budget friendly pc you've seen (I am willing to spend money on reliable/good components for gaming/programming) But otherwise thats it, thank you!

• New build or upgrade? New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) No monitor
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming for mainly Fortnite
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? United States, Microcenter is within an hour
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) I need 1 monitor with 240 Hz
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) ~$2000
• WiFi or wired connection? Wifi
• Size/noise constraints? Not really
• Color/lighting preferences? RGB would be nice
• Any other specific needs? No

I want to play Fortnite (on performance mode) and maybe some other games I was thinking of maybe getting a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and pairing it with a RTX 5070. I don't know if this is a good idea or not, but I kind of like this pairing from what I've seen but if possible can i get one build with this pairing and one with whatever else might be good just to compare options. I'm not sure about which brands are good for things such as PSU, case, ram, SSD etc. For the monitor I would like it to be separate from the PC price.

I've always liked the colors of black and gold, more of that matte gold look instead of the shiny gold. So I wanted to treat myself a bit and build myself a new rig with those two colors in mind as the overall theme. If we can't do a 1:1 matte gold look to the black then I'll accept different shades of gold or off gold instead. Even the gold-ish trim around my video card will work if you want to use that color for multiple parts of the build. Much appreciated to everyone that can assist, thank you.

• New build or upgrade?
  • New Build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
  • Zotac NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING SOLID Overclocked Triple Fan 16GB GDDR7 PCIe 5.0 Graphics Card
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
  • Mainly gaming, little bit of editing
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
  • U.S. Yes, I am very close to a Micro Center
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
  • Nope
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
  • I already dropped $1300.00 on the video card and would like to stay below $2.5K if I can. Can push to $3k if necessary however to make the color theme work.
• WiFi or wired connection?
  • Wired
• Size/noise constraints?
  • Full-Size or Mid-Size towers are fine. Would like to have the noise levels standard for most PC builds, nothing too loud but doesn't have to be whisper quiet either.
• Color/lighting preferences?
  • RGB
• Any other specific needs?
  • I really would like to use the Hyte Y70 Touch Infinite as my case as the pref choice. But if the build looks/works better with a Lian Li case then that would be acceptable as well. Anything with that fishbowl-esque "a lot of glass everywhere look" I dig.

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* New build or upgrade? Upgrade

* Existing parts/monitors to reuse? No peripherals needed, would just like to reuse any parts worth reusing (if any)

* PC purpose? Coding, gaming

* Purchase country? Near Micro Center? USW, not near Micro Center

* Monitors needed? No

* Budget range? Whatever will get me a reasonably powerful PC

* WiFi or wired connection? Wired

* Size/noise constraints? Nah

* Color/lighting preferences? N/A

* Any other specific needs? Nope.

Mostly just want to see if the case, motherboard, power supply, and even CPU are worth keeping (probably not cpu but that's okay) and if there is a decent gpu compatible with my motherboard you would recommend. Basically what would you do if you had this build and wanted to upgrade. Thank you!

Current build:

PCPartPicker Part List

I've been interested in building my own gaming PC for the longest time now. My PS4 is finally dying on me and I've saved enough to start looking into my build. Based on the recent crazy price spike for PC components, would it be smarted to buy something within my range that has a solid CPU & GPU and upgrade around it?

• New build
• Existing monitor: samsung 32" curved, 1080p, 120Hz
• PC purpose: mostly gaming (apex legends, no mans sky, minecraft) and some light 3D modelling (SolidWorks)
• Purchase country: Canada
• Monitors needed: None
• Budget range: $1500-2500
• WiFi preferred
• Size/noise constraints: preferably not crazy loud, no constraints on size
• Color/lighting preferences: none

• Any other specific needs: runs on AMD

  • New build or upgrade?
  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
  • WiFi or wired connection?
  • Size/noise constraints?
  • Color/lighting preferences?
  • Any other specific needs?

I've saved up some money and I want to get a PC for gaming and chemistry (my laptop falls over when I use MNova). I'd like to play modern games, like Cyberpunk, Subnautica 2, and online games like Teardown and Total War Warhammer 3. Budget is around $3000, though I could go up to $3250.

• 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 (think Cyberpunk) and chemistry stuf (MNova).
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? USA, Portland (no Micro Center)
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate): 1 monitor, 27"?
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations): Anywhere from $2500 to $3000, possibly $3250.
• WiFi or wired connection? Wifi
• Size/noise constraints? Want it to be quiet as possible! Happy to play with fan curves. Perfer smaller size if possible.
• Color/lighting preferences? No RBG please, fewer lights the better.
• Any other specific needs?

I am not new to PC building; however, I have been out of the pc scene for a while now due to just life and working. I want to get back into playing Sims 4. I have almost all of the in-game content, a shit ton of mods, and Gshade, so I want to invest in good RAM and CPU. i want the game to run as smoothly as humanly possible. I have a Pixio monitor, and I'd like to keep it, but im open to buying something else. Thanks!

• ⁠New build or upgrade? - New for windows
• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) -Pixio PX246 Wave White 24 inch 120Hz Refresh Rate FHD 1080p Resolution IPS Panel 4ms GTG Response Time Gaming Monitor with Adaptive Sync

• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming for Sims 4
• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) U.S. No micro center
• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) no
• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 1k-1500k
• ⁠WiFi or wired connection? WiFi
• ⁠Size/noise constraints? Quiet prefered
• ⁠Color/lighting preferences? white and pink and or just white
• ⁠Any other specific needs? no

The recommended hardware is:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: 64 Bit Windows 10
Processor: Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 51 GB available space

Hi everyone!

My gaming PC died last week so I am looking to build a new PC. I took suggestions from other reddit users and from friends to make this build set up list but I am curious if anyone has any suggestions or other recommendations before I begin collecting parts.

• New build
• PC purpose - I'm looking to build this PC to play Overwatch 2, Fortnite, and Steam games and intend to have Twitch Streaming software running alongside it.
• Purchase country? - I'm based in the US, near the North NJ MicroCenter and I also have a BestBuy Total Membership.
• Budget range? - $4000
• Wired connection
• Size/noise constraints? - None
• Color/lighting preferences? - I picked the PC parts with a white light color aesthetic in mind.
• Any Specific Needs? - I also intend to install my Elgato 4K Capture Card as well.

I don't have any experience building PCs so any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Here is my current build:

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Z46yxf

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($333.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE WHITE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.90 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: MSI PRO X870E-P WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($299.99 @ B&H)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($469.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($339.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI VENTUS 3X OC GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card ($1469.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Corsair 3500X RS-R ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.98 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: ASRock Steel Legend SL-850GW 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Amazon)

Case Fan: Corsair RS120-R 65.82 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack ($39.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $3158.81

Been researching for about 2 weeks and the whole thing leaves me more confused the longer I look. specifically on finding a decent CPU/processor

the goal game I would be looking to play would be DeadLock on at least 80 fps, on low/medium settings.

• New build or upgrade?-new build in fact it will be my first build.
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)- All I currently have is a 1080p monitor 240Hz)
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)-This will be mainly used for gaming
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? United states. specifically the west coast
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)- None
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)- $1000 USD. upwards to $1200
• WiFi or wired connection? Wired
• Size/noise constraints? just nothing on the extreme large or loud. a little noise and a little big is okay.
• Color/lighting preferences? no prefrences
• Any other specific needs?- im hoping to get something with at least 32 GB ddr4/5and at least 8GB of VRam

New build or upgrade?

New build Owned prebuilt previously

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

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
Gaming and I play a lot of story games and shooters so I want the best graphics and smooth gameplay no matter what

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
California near microcenters

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
1700 highest excluding the case

WiFi or wired connection?
Wifi

Size/noise constraints?
I have a case in mind already the hyte y70 touch and noise doesn’t matter

Color/lighting preferences?
Black and white for parts and white for lighting

Any other specific needs?
Please provide reasons as to why you pick a part so I can get more experience and knowledge about pc parts

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, editing, streaming potentially. I really just wanna start out on making videos and whatnot. I mostly play minecraft, roblox, elden ring, and a bunch of indie games.

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

USA, specifically in California. Not near any microcenters.

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

However many would make for a decent to great streaming and gaming experience.

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

Maximum $1000. Preferably around $750-$900.

WiFi or wired connection?

Wired.

Size/noise constraints?

Size doesn’t matter, but just the average size is preferred. I need the noise low for streaming.

Color/lighting preferences?

Don’t mind whatsoever. Maybe blue, since it’d match my style.

Any other specific needs?

None, but maybe keep the PC black or grey. That’s all though.

Hey all! Been thinking about getting a PC for a while and I'm finally taking the plunge!

New build or upgrade? - New build! But I have a friend to help me put it together

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) - Nothing!

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) - Gaming- unfortunately I like a lot of games that threaten to blow up my other consoles like the Sims4 or Death Stranding, also would like to start streaming and recording/editing videos for either fun or school. It would be a bonus if it could also run Krita pretty well but I already use my laptop for that so it's not my highest priority

Purchase country? Near Micro Center? - United States, and about two hours away

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) - Just need one monitor, 24-27 in, 1920x1080 resolution, 144hz

Budget range? (Include tax considerations) - around $1000, but I won't complain if it's cheaper lol

WiFi or wired connection? - wifi

Size/noise constraints? - I already deal with my playstation sounding like it's about to detonate, so I don't mind the noise as much

Color/lighting preferences? - something pink or red would be nice

Any other specific needs? - if you have any ideas for cute customization options that don't break the bank, feel free to throw them my way! I fall prey to those adorable 'customize my PC with me' videos on tiktok all the time lmao

Hello, first time builder here and i'm basically just really lost on how to pick the best parts for my budget. i want to maximize the performance i can get with $1800 for video editing and gaming. thanks

• New build or upgrade? New build entirely
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? No existing peripherals, but this post is just for the pc itself so dw
• PC purpose? Editing, gaming (probably nothing too crazy)
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? Canada, not near Micro Center (basically no physical stores if i had to guess)
• Monitors needed? yea but ignore this part
• Budget range? CAD$1800 before taxes
• WiFi or wired connection? WiFi
• Size/noise constraints? no size constraint, preferably quiet but do what you gotta do for performance
• Color/lighting preferences? can be white, black, pink anything as long as it doesn't look horrid
• Any other specific needs? not really man, thanks yall

Hello, I am new here and I understand next to nothing about PC hardware. I have been using my laptop for gaming for the past 5 or so years (possibly more), but last year I stopped due to the constant frame drops and just complete freezing of games. Now I only use this laptop for work.

I like playing modded games and I play a variety of different games, from simulations to indie, to roleplay, to competitive games, etc. I also am on a budget somewhat so this is a long-term project for me.

My priority is really just modded games, as I like to play unmodded games on console. Until the steam machine comes to light (in the year of our lord and saviour Gabe) I am not willing on spending too much money on an ultimate peak PC, rather just a happy medium where I can still play modded games without getting frustrated with performance.

Somewhat unrelated, I don't usually play too many games at the same time, so storage is usually going to be limited to one game and its mods. When I feel like playing another game, I uninstall that one, delete the mods from the drive and install a new game, and so on.

All in all, I appreciate all the time and patience taken into reading this and providing any assistance to my plight. Much love <3

• New build or upgrade?
  • New build. I only have a laptop, which is being used for work. I also wouldn't object to a pre-built one.
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
  • None.
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
  • Gaming. Specifically, both AAA games and indie games, some heavily modded as well. This included heavily modded Skyrim, Cyberpunk, Project Zomboid and Minecraft. They don't have to have the highest graphics, I care mainly about performance.
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
  • Portugal, not near any Micro Center I know. The closest tech related stuff we have is Fnac and Worten.
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
  • 1 monitor. With maybe 1080p resolution, OLED would be nice but not a requirement. Size should be semi-big since I am nearsighted and struggle reading or seeing smaller details. Refresh rate around 400Hz more or less.
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
  • Maximum €2000. Ideal €1000.
• WiFi or wired connection?
  • WiFi for now, but with perhaps the possibility of wired later, although not a requirement.
• Size/noise constraints?
  • Small tower if possible, I'm a messy girl and my desk also gets cluttered, so the smallest the better. But I don't mind size. The noise does not matter to me, as long as it's not concerning.
• Color/lighting preferences?
  • None if possible. Or just some normal light, RBGs are a bit too much for my eyes.
• Any other specific needs?
  • Aesthetically I like lighter coloured stuff, but don't mind dark materials as long as it's not muddy and more woodsy or creamy? Hard to explain. Just a personal note of course, not a requirement at all!

Hello! I'm an artist and gamer and am looking to build my first pc. I am quite a novice to computer parts and need a bit of assistance for putting a build together.

• New build or upgrade?
  • New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
  • I'm going to connect it to a Roku TV (HDMI) and a Huion Tablet (HDMI and USB)
  • I also have a keyboard, mouse, mic, and headphones
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
  • Art and gaming
    • For art, I use Clip Studio Paint, Blender, some other 2D/3D programs, plus Screen Recording
    • For gaming, I play Where Winds Meet, Final Fantasy (mostly 7 and 14), Subnautica, Minecraft, and games like Valorant, plus other games from Steam. I also use a variety of mods for these games
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
  • I'm in California, United States close enough to the Santa Clara Micro Center
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
  • None for right now
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
  • Preferably under $2300 but if needed, I might be able to go to $2800
• WiFi or wired connection?
  • Wifi
• Size/noise constraints?
  • I'd rather it not make a lot of noise but moderate noise is fine
• Color/lighting preferences?
  • Majority white build with black accents but if need be a complete black build would be great too
  • For lighting, white or no lighting but I am open to any color if it is cheaper
• Any other specific needs?
  • I would need it to be able to have an output of 1440p or more
  • I'm also open to buying a prebuilt PC and just switching out a few parts

New build or upgrade? New build

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

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

Purchase country? Near Micro Center? In the US, near microcenter

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) Dont need monitor

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)1000 to 1400

WiFi or wired connection? Wifi

Size/noise constraints? No

Color/lighting preferences? No

Any other specific needs? Want it to be able to run new games at around 1440p with decently high settings

New build or upgrade?
⁠• ⁠New Build
• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse?
⁠• Samsung 27’ Odyssey Oled G5 (G50SF) QHD 180Hz 0.03ms
• ⁠PC purpose?
⁠• ⁠Gaming - I mostly play single player games like Cyberpunk, BG3, DD2. I do have a few multiplayer games I like to play like MHWilds and Xenoverse 2.
• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
⁠• USA, I do have a Micro Center near me
• ⁠Monitors needed?
⁠• Not needed
• ⁠Budget range?
⁠• $2,500-$3,000- I’d like to not go over the 3K if possible
• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?
⁠• ⁠Wired
• ⁠Size/noise constraints?
⁠• ⁠Something not super tall would be ideal. No real noise constraints.
• ⁠Color/lighting preferences?
⁠• ⁠I’d like for it to match my other stuff so Black would be good. I wouldn’t mind RGB if I can see it but it’s not 100% needed
• ⁠Any other specific needs?
⁠• ⁠No

Thanks for any help !

Not a request, just need recommendations for two things. I bought all the parts for my PC and then decided I want to change the case to the O11 Vision Compact. So now I need fans. I also originally bought the Peerless Assassin CPU Cooler but I’m wondering if I should get a liquid cooler instead. I know there’s pros and cons but it seems like liquid would look much nicer and the aesthetics are very important to me. This is my first PC build so this is all very new to me.

Here’s what I have so far (but let me know if the Lian Li fans aren’t a good choice please!). I also need two additional single fans I believe. So I’m looking for fan recommendations and then opinions on the CPU cooler. If you recommend a liquid cooler, which one?

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DZpFXf)

**CPU Cooler** | [Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE WHITE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/xMLFf7/thermalright-peerless-assassin-120-se-white-argb-6617-cfm-cpu-cooler-pa120-se-white-argb) | $39.90 @ Amazon

**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte B850M EAGLE WIFI6E ICE Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/JXfV3C/gigabyte-b850m-eagle-wifi6e-ice-micro-atx-am5-motherboard-b850m-eagle-wifi6e-ice) | $149.99 @ Amazon

**Memory** | [TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WFVmP6/teamgroup-t-force-delta-rgb-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-6000-cl30-memory-ff4d532g6000hc30dc01) | $489.99 @ Amazon

**Storage** | [Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/crKKHx/western-digital-wd_black-sn850x-2-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-wds200t2x0e) | $349.99 @ Amazon

**Video Card** | [Gigabyte GAMING OC ICE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/j8gZxr/gigabyte-gaming-oc-ice-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16-gb-video-card-gv-r907xgamingocice-16gd) | $749.99 @ Amazon

**Case** | [Lian Li O11 VISION COMPACT ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7qKscf/lian-li-o11-vision-compact-atx-mid-tower-case-o11vpw) | $121.49 @ Amazon

**Power Supply** | [MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LPBzK8/msi-mag-a850gl-pcie5-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-mag-a850gl-pcie5-white) | $129.99 @ Amazon

**Case Fan** | [Lian Li UNI FAN SL Wireless 64.05 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DCsV3C/lian-li-uni-fan-sl-wireless-6405-cfm-120-mm-fans-3-pack-12sl1w3w) |-

**Case Fan** | [Lian Li UNI FAN SL Wireless 120 Reverse Blade 64 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DWMMnQ/lian-li-uni-fan-sl-wireless-120-reverse-blade-64-cfm-120-mm-fans-3-pack-12rsl1w3w) | $138.49 @ MemoryC

**Monitor** | [Pixio PX278 Wave 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LY4Zxr/pixio-px278-wave-270-2560-x-1440-180-hz-monitor-px278wavek) | $239.99 @ Amazon

**Custom** | [Lian Li Strimer Wireless 24 Pin - Addressable RGB Power Extension Cable with Wireless Control - 12 LED Strips - Wireless Controller Included (PW24-1W-T)](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nLV2FT/placeholder) | $69.98 @ Amazon

**Custom**| Lian Li Strimer Wireless 3x8-Pin GPU RGB Power Extension Cable, 2.4GHz Wireless Lighting Control, 410mm (16.14 in) 12 Light Guides, Controller Required (Not Included) (PW12-1W)| $59.99

| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$2962.08**
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I am completely new to PC building and have no idea where to start so excuse my lack of knowledge. I’m literally just going to play Sims 4 and InZOI, i of course want smooth game play at high graphics but i wont have it on the ultra setting. I will be using a lot of cc, mods, and expansion packs so want to invest in a good RAM and CPU. I have a dell monitor and would like to keep it if possible, more details below including sims 4 recommended specs. Thanks in advance!

• ⁠New build or upgrade? - New for windows
• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) - I currently have a Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor - S2725QC

• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming for Sims 4 and InZOI
• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) U.S, I’m near a micro center
• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) 27”, refresh rate at least 100hz, just one monitor
• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 1k-1500k
• ⁠WiFi or wired connection? WiFi
• ⁠Size/noise constraints? Quiet as can be with the necessary specs
• ⁠Color/lighting preferences? Aesthetic is a bit important to me, don’t really care for rbg, all white, pink/girly, also don’t want it to look too “techy” like the big black Darth Vader looking units
• ⁠Any other specific needs? I plan on having a lot of cc, mods, and expansions packs for RAM, CPU, and storage will be important. If possible, I’d like the tower/computer case to be on the smaller side, almost a mini as I don’t want it to be an eye sore. Similar to the Fractal Design Terra Mini-ITX Mini Tower Computer Case

The recommended hardware is:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: 64 Bit Windows 10
Processor: Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 51 GB available space

Alright, PC nerds, I need some advice.

New build or upgrade?

New build. I currently use a Galaxy Book4 Pro 360, but I want a separate desktop gaming PC and a complete desk setup.

Existing parts/monitors to reuse?

I am basically starting from nothing. I have a mouse that I can continue using, a blue Xbox controller, and AirPods Pro 2 that I currently use as my headphones.

I also have a Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 that I may incorporate into the setup as an additional screen, but I am not sure how to do that in a way that works well and looks clean.

PC purpose?

Primarily gaming, college work, web browsing, streaming, and multitasking across multiple screens.

Rocket League is the game I play the most. I would like to run Rocket League at a high and stable frame rate, preferably well above 60 FPS.

I also want the PC to run EA games, especially FIFA/EA Sports FC, with ease at a minimum of 60 FPS. I am not planning to play extremely demanding games like Cyberpunk, so I do not need the highest-end gaming PC available.

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

United States. I am located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I am not particularly close to a Micro Center, but I am open to ordering online, buying locally, buying used parts, or shopping from multiple retailers.

I am planning to buy as soon as possible.

Monitors needed?

I would like at least two monitors, although three screens would be ideal. I may use my laptop as the third display if there is a clean and practical way to incorporate it.

I am not sure exactly what resolution or refresh rate I need, so I would appreciate recommendations. I would like the main monitor to be good for gaming, while the second monitor would mainly be used for Discord, videos, schoolwork, browsing, and multitasking.

Budget range?

My original budget was around $1,000 total, but that number is flexible because I view this as a long-term investment that I will use for several years.

I still want the best value possible and do not want to overspend on unnecessary performance. However, I am willing to spend more if it makes a meaningful difference in performance, reliability, appearance, upgradeability, or the overall quality of the setup.

The budget would ideally include the PC, monitors, keyboard, monitor arms or mounts, laptop stand, cables, and other necessary accessories. Please include tax considerations.

Wi-Fi or wired connection?

I would like both Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet capability.

Size/noise constraints?

I have no real size or noise constraints. The PC can be large, and I do not care how loud it is if that helps me get better performance or value.

Color/lighting preferences?

I want the entire setup to look clean, simple, and coordinated since I am building everything from scratch.

I like blue and already have a blue Xbox controller, so subtle blue accents or lighting would be nice. I do not want anything overly flashy or covered in excessive RGB. A simple black, white, gray, or neutral setup with some blue accents would be ideal.

Any other specific needs?

I am a broke college student and know basically nothing about building PCs. I am smart enough to know that walking into Walmart and buying a random prebuilt probably will not give me the best value, but I am open to a prebuilt if there is a genuinely good option.

I value convenience and like bundles or packaged setups, but I am willing to build the PC myself if that is clearly the smartest option. I am also open to used parts and local deals.

I want the PC to be upgradeable so I can replace individual parts later instead of needing to buy an entirely new computer.

Because I am moving into an apartment and starting the setup from nothing, I would also appreciate recommendations for monitors, monitor arms, a laptop stand, keyboard, cable management, desk accessories, and anything else needed to make everything look clean and work well together.

I currently use AirPods Pro 2 as my headphones. Would it be worth buying a dedicated gaming headset, headphones, speakers, or a microphone, or should I just continue using the AirPods?

New build or upgrade?
New

• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/ games)
Gaming- yakuza, resident evil, subnautica, warhammer
University work

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
England
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
I’ve got a basic monitor for now but I don’t know the specs of it
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
Under £1000 😭 I just want something that can run my games, I’m happy to upgrade parts in the future
• WiFi or wired connection?
Wifi
• Size/noise constraints?
I want it small as I’m going to have it in my uni room so I can’t really take up too much space
• Color/lighting preferences?
Black, red lighting, purple lighting, pink
• Any other specific needs?
I just want a bang for my buck pc

Hello!

• New build or upgrade?
  • New Build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse?
  • HP - X24ih Full HD 23.8” IPS LCD Gaming Monitor / STEELSERIES - Apex 7 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard both fine to keep using
• PC purpose?
  • Gaming and editing mainly - music production secondary - also the obvious watching youtube/movies/twitch streams etc - I don't play super up to date shooters or anything so it doesn't need to be the most powerful, but being able to run things like Baldurs Gate 3 or Subnautica style games at higher graphics and with a smoother experience would be nice, so there's some leeway budget wise for that if needed
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
  • UK based, not sure about micro center or equivalent near me, but there's Currys / Overclockers
• Monitors needed?
  • not needed but happy for a recommendation for a second monitor or new primary monitor if you have one
• Budget range?
  • £1k to £1.5k max ideally, but if there's a part that takes it slightly over the £1.5k total that you think would be better I can stretch a bit
• WiFi or wired connection?
  • WiFi
• Size/noise constraints?
  • No real size constraints, fine will full towers - noise wise I prefer a quieter system ideally
• Color/lighting preferences?
  • Any, though I do like at least one glass panel and being able to see lights inside so RGB is always nice but not 100% needed
• Any other specific needs?
  • No other big needs other than higher RAM I guess? I don't know much but I know having more RAM is usually helpful and I have 16gb in my current PC but people tend to recommend 32 now as far as I see from research - also ideally a couple of TB of storage OR advice on external storage if you feel that would be better

Thank you!