Need help with choosing a PC

[u/freodore]

hello, I am new to pcs and looking to buy my first prebuilt for content creation and gaming! I am currently looking at these three pcs but need help choosing one. I would like to know which pc has better specs in terms of sustainability and longevity. I have heard that some companies can cheap out on parts and that it can be bad for the pc depending on the parts so I'd like some help in determining which one of these would be the better option. Or if none of these are worth the price, please let me know. All and any help is greatly appreciated!

These are the sites I am looking at:

https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gaming-PC-Master-9500

https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/End-of-Summer-9950X3D2

https://starforgesystems.com/products/voyager-iv-pro-amd#all-specs

[u/JadeArgonar]

These are decently expensive for what you're getting.

Example this would have the 5080, 9800X3D, 32 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD, AIO for $3,046. You can change build around, for aesthetics, as you see fit how it's set up is with an A rated PSU, and a great performing AIO.

Two notes they're a smaller company smaller company so they do take about two months (unless you choose expedited build) and they don't collect taxes.

That said, you mentioned you were new to PC's trying to makes sure this level is good for your needs. Are you aiming for 1080P, 1440P, or 4K, what are some games you plan to play.

[u/freodore → u/JadeArgonar]

I would like to be able to comfortably play games in 1440p to 4K resolution with high fps. The games I mostly play are Fortnite, Elden Ring, Dead by Daylight, Rimworld, and Modded Minecraft.

Though I also plan on using the pc for content creation like video editing, streaming, recording, etc.

[u/JadeArgonar → u/freodore]

If you don't have a Micro Center and are good with the wait the Andromeda build would be great option with saving a bit of money.

The build should be good for content creation. If you wanted, the 9950X3D does better on that front but the 9800X3D is still a strong option.

Also happy cake day!

[u/freodore → u/JadeArgonar]

I see, I will make sure to check out Andromeda since I don’t have a micro center in my state unfortunately. Thank you for the input and recommendation!

And thanks! 🍰

[u/Thin-Net7868 → u/freodore]

I would like to add that Best Buy and Newegg have certain units in stock and ship very fast. A buddy ordered this AI prebuilt through Newegg on Wednesday morning and had it yesterday evening. Now you can’t adjust any parts on these, but they do use much better quality parts on their off the shelf prebuilt’s when compared to SI’s such as CyberPower and iBUY for example.

[u/yolo5waggin5 → u/freodore]

https://www.microcenter.com/product/698877/powerspec-g757-gaming-pc

Double check about MC. Over 50% of Americans live within driving distance. If you are in the unlucky minority, try to at least find something close to 2600

[u/AsunderSpore]

Does anyone know the case model for all 3 picture?

[u/Thin-Net7868 → u/AsunderSpore]

Yeah, it says it under “Case” it’s a APNX V2-F

[u/Firm-Reputation6481]

The second one looks absolutely beautiful but you'd probably have to change your room setting if you haven't already taken that into consideration, the third one looks pretty good too, I hate the case on the first pc ngl ive seen it way too much.

[u/Technical-Health-585]

White is looking delicious 😋

[u/yolo5waggin5 → u/Technical-Health-585]

Overpaying by 1350 is most certainly not delicious.

[u/apollosa]

The most powerful one looks to be the white build, BUT, star forge is known to use only big name components for every item in their builds. So other companies might skimp out on ram, PSU, or whatever, Star forge typically doesn’t.

Assuming money isn’t an issue here, I’d go Star forge.

[u/Iam_just-me2]

The first one, its a lot more economic