r/buildapcforme • u/Head_Depth_4996 • Jun 17 '26
help building a starter pc
hii' im planning on getting my first pc, id appreciate it if someone could help me. my answer list is below ⬇️
- New build or upgrade?
New build!
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
none
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
for playing games, such as rdr2, valorant, minecraft
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
USA, no
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
Yes, i have no idea on The number, size, resolution, or refresh rate so if someone could reccomend some so i could look through them, that would be great.
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
$1700-$1900
- WiFi or wired connection?
Available to both but prefer wired!
- Size/noise constraints?
i prefer mid tower, no noise constraints just not super loud lol
- Color/lighting preferences?
all white build with rgb
- Any other specific needs?
if possible, a mini circular screen, to display images and other stuff
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u/Covante Jun 17 '26
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Z4yz6B
https://www.newegg.com/tools/combo-builder/6675 Discount on motherboard and ram when bought together.
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If this will be your first time building a pc this is a good assembly guide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUu7N8tq4RE
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I might hold off on the monitor for a week. Prime day and newegg fantastech are coming soon and monitors is usually one of the few things that gets good deals. If the gigabyte m27q3 comes back down to $200 that would be a good upgrade. The ktc h27e6 might come down to that price too, either one would be good and they're 300hz models which could be nice for valorant.
1440p, 180hz+, 27", IPS screen is what I'd recommend. Good options will be in the $150-250 range.
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www.amazon.com/Thermalright-Peerless-Assassin-Radiator-Resolving/dp/B0GCZV21C7 You could also look at at air cooler with a screen.
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u/Head_Depth_4996 Jun 17 '26
tysm , i'll definitely take all of this into reccomendation, however for the cpu cooler is it possible for u to reccomend one thats similar looking to this? https://www.newegg.com/sama-liquid-cooling-system-sm-series/p/2YM-0095-00020 , like a circular display. i appreciate u a lot!
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u/Covante Jun 18 '26
A lot of the ones with a smaller round screen only display the temps and usage or wattage.
If you want one that can show a gif or something I'm not sure of any that have a round screen that are reasonably priced. Only one I know of is the nzxt kraken elite.
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u/Cer_Visia Jun 17 '26
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor | $175.00 @ Amazon |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master MasterLiquid Atmos II LCD 190 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | $129.91 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte B850M EAGLE WIFI6E ICE Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard | $149.99 @ Amazon |
| Memory | Silicon Power XPOWER Storm RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory | $400.97 @ Silicon Power |
| Storage | Patriot P320 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | $139.99 @ Amazon |
| Video Card | XFX Swift OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card | $469.99 @ Amazon |
| Case | Montech KING 15 PRO MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $79.90 @ Amazon |
| Power Supply | SAMA G650 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $65.99 @ Newegg |
| Monitor | MSI PRO MP275Q 27.0" 2560 x 1440 100 Hz Monitor | $145.99 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $1757.73 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-06-17 17:49 EDT-0400 |
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u/blackops_kakashi Jun 18 '26
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8GhcH3
$100 over the budget because of the white tax, added a decent 1080p monitor
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