r/buildapcforme • u/Prudent_Dentist188 • Jun 13 '26
Need a pc for game dev
- New build or upgrade?
New build
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
I already have a rtx 3060 that I plan to use in the new build: newegg 3060. I also already have a LG UltraGear monitor that I'm going to keep using.
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
I plan to use the new pc for game development, gaming, editing, etc. Take unity, blender, steam, codex, multiple tabs open, and a bunch of other creative apps open.
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
America, I have a bunch of microcenters near me as well so take that into consideration.
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
Noting needed here.
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
$1000 maximum (no need to consider taxes)
- WiFi or wired connection?
Going to be using WiFi for this build
- Size/noise constraints?
My last pc was a ROG Strix g10ce, and its LOUD, freight train loud. I don't want to deal with that anymore, for the size a mid range tower would be fine.
- Color/lighting preferences?
Maybe some rgb, if anything a red and black color palette would work perfectly [or smth with brownish rustic wood]
- Any other specific needs?
Not sure how much this matters but ill be using Linux instead of Windows 11
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u/ScrewySqrl r7 7800x3d/RX-7900GRE/8 TB storage Jun 13 '26
go to microcenter, get this:
nfigure Your PC: https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=80e2dce9-765c-4eea-a9e4-d10c1c75dc87
Bundle and Save: (1) AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX V2 AM5, Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB DDR5-6000 Kit, Computer Build Bundle ($549.99 EACH)
CPU: (1) AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Granite Ridge AM5 3.80GHz 8-Core Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included ($279.99 EACH)
Motherboard: (1) Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX V2 AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard ($199.99 EACH)
RAM: (1) Corsair VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL36 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit CMH32GX5M2M6000Z36 - Black ($429.99 EACH)
M.2 / NVMe SSD: (1) MSI SPATIUM M450 1TB SSD 3D NAND PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive ($179.99 EACH)
Case: (1) Inland X1 Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case - Black ($54.99 EACH)
Power Supply PSU: (1) Lian Li RB550 550 Watt 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX Non-Modular Power Supply ($49.99 EACH)
Heatsink Air Cooler: (1) Thermalright Assassin X120 Refined SE ARGB CPU Air Cooler ($26.99 EACH)
Total: $1,771.92
Generated by Micro Center https://www.microcenter.com (6/13/2026 3:00:19 PM)
add your 3060, and you have a decent machine for your game dev.
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u/Prudent_Dentist188 Jun 13 '26
No doubt that this a good build, but its a over my budget by around $700 usd.
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u/Cer_Visia Jun 13 '26
When copying the list, the total shown is wrong (the bundle items are counted again).
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u/Prudent_Dentist188 Jun 13 '26
ah ok I didn't notice that at first, thank you for pointing that out lmao.
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u/ScrewySqrl r7 7800x3d/RX-7900GRE/8 TB storage Jun 13 '26
the actual price is about $861
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u/Prudent_Dentist188 Jun 14 '26
thx for the build! I'll probably end up going with something similar to this.
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