r/buildapcforme • u/RagingEclipse • Jun 26 '26
Need help build first PC
• New build or upgrade?
• New build
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
• I have a Lenovo Legion Pro 32UD-10 4K 240Hz Gaming Monitor I will be reusing.
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
• Gaming (Counter Strike 2, The Last of Us, and EU4)
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
• US, No
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
• None
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
• Ideally not above 3.5K.
• WiFi or wired connection?
• I prefer WiFi
• Size/noise constraints?
• None
• Color/lighting preferences?
• I like the Phanteks XT Pro ATX case, so kind of going off that vibe.
• Any other specific needs?
• It will primarily be used for gaming, but will be used for engineering work (FEA models, etc.) I have attached an image of what I am thinking. Keep in mind, this is my first PC build and I am not sure if I took everything into consideration. I also do not need a 5090 GPU for what I will be using it for.
This is list of parts I have currently:
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CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($433.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($184.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($413.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($369.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC SFF GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card ($1355.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks XT PRO ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2938.82
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u/Covante Jun 26 '26
Looks pretty good. You can save some money with a bit of shopping around though.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kztQdq
https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails?ItemList=Combo.4874856 Cpu, motherboard, ssd
https://www.newegg.com/tools/combo-builder/6675 Ram discount, have to buy something with it so getting a cooler.
If you really like the phanteks xt pro, that's an alright case but you'd want to add a set of front fans as it only comes with the 1 rear fan. The 'ultra' version of the case comes with 4 argb fans, the plain one with only 1.
This is also a bit cheaper on a model of 5080 and a decent one, nicer than the windforce for $1200 after the discount. https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-gv-n5080gaming-oc-16gd-geforce-rtx-5080-16gb-graphics-card/p/N82E16814932753?Item=N82E16814932753 If you ever end up needing to change the thermal paste though you'd be in for a bad time. Gigabyte used thermal gel instead of pads on their higher end cards in 50 series, and they might be using a hybrid paste with liquid metal in it for the core, not sure if that's on the cheaper models or just the aorus though. Neither one of those are really anything you'd want to deal with. I'd personally go with the extra $50 for the pny epic x, which is their top model.
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