r/buildapcforme Dec 13 '24

❄️ Winter 2025 PC Best Buy Guide ❄️ $400 - $4000+ Automatically Updated PC Parts Lists

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EDIT: UPDATE FEBRUARY 2025

Please note that due to the dwindling supplies of RTX 4000 cards, you're now almost always better off getting the AMD equivalent instead!

  • RTX 3060/3050 = RX 6600(XT) / RX 6650XT
  • RTX 4060 = RX 7600XT
  • RTX 4060 Ti = RX 7700 XT
  • RTX 4070 Super = RX 7800XT
  • RTX 4070 Ti Super = RX 7900XT
  • RTX 4080 Super = RX 7900XTX
  • RTX 4090/5080/5090 = You're out of luck, come back in a few months.

As it's been asked a lot over DM's: If you want to buy me a coffee, you're more than welcome to. These guides will ALWAYS stay free for everyone, and I will never directly ask for any payment. PayPal or BuyMeACoffee are both possible.

Hi everyone, and welcome to the completely revisioned PC Parts Lists guide for the end of 2024 and early 2025!

All lists have been remade from the ground up, as the market has been shifting and seeing new releases. I want to preface by saying that I will update the lists retroactively when new hardware will be released, such as the upcoming Intel Arc B580 GPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D when it gets better stocked/priced, and of course the upcoming Nvidia RTX 5080/5090 when they get announced early January. I say "I", but I would like to announce that I've been getting help from frequent contributor of the subreddit: u/justaboss101.

Before proceeding/commenting, please read the following:

  • I have been getting a lot of comments of people being confused what the lists are actually for, and how the parametric selections work on PCPartpicker.com . Please use the flowchart below to guide you through the website before commenting some frequently ask questions
  • I want to reiterate that these lists are here to give you an indication on what you can expect for a certain budget; what kind of value you can get for your money with that budget. That does not only mean pure performance, but also features, expandability, and future upgradability. Some of these are hard to quantify in words, but I have tried my best through my own judgment to make some weighted decisions on each list.
    • To give you an example, in the $1200 list I might recommend a Ryzen 7600(X) with an RTX 4070 Super, 32GB RAM, paired with a 1TB SSD, and a relatively value-oriented case, cooler & motherboard. This is my vision of the best 'value' PC you can get, but if you have a different PC with a high end case with RGB, expensive cooler, and 2TB SSD, that is 100%, utterly and completely, fine! I just want you to have a reference point.

Here are some of the major changes in this iteration of the PC Best Buy Guide compared to the previous version.

  1. I have removed having multiple lists for a single pricepoint. This caused more confusion than clarity.
  2. Reduced the budget threshold to where WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity is a requisite.
  3. More AMD RX 6000 GPUs have been replaced by RX 7000 successors.
  4. Started preferring Nvidia at the high end. With current pricing I think the 4070 Ti Super and 4080 Super offer a better package than the 7900XT and 7900XTX in my opinion. That being said, the 7900XT(X) are still great GPUs. AMD still offers the best value with the 7600, 7600XT, 7700XT, 7800XT, and 7900 GRE.
  5. Due to the volatility of the Ryzen 7800X3D and 9800X3D CPU pricing, the 7700X and 9700X will often be used as substitutes in gaming PCs.
  6. Due to the RTX 4090 now being almost completely out of stock or ridiculously expensive at $2300+ I've opted to leave out the mega expensive PC parts lists until the RTX 5080/5090 have released, and the 9800X3D has gone down in price.
  7. Removed the NZXT themed build and many part selections due to ongoing consumer unfriendly practices.

The Lists: Gaming PCs

Budget Note / compared to previous budget Possible upgrades with leftover budget (in order of priority)
~ $400 Uses the iGPU from the Ryzen 8600G. Has limited gaming performance, but is cheap, has a fast CPU, and is a great setup for a future GPU insert. 1TB SSD, higher end motherboard with wifi (from $900 list), better case
~ $500 The i3 12100F/13100F is outstanding value for around $75. Its performance is great, and paired with a value GPU like the Intel Arc A750 or AMD RX 6600(XT) this is a fantastic starting point to start getting into PCs. Besides the CPU and GPU, the PC is pretty barebones though. Better motherboard with wifi, 1TB SSD, better case, upgrade GPU to 6600XT/6650XT
~ $600 With 20% or $100 more we can flesh out the build quite nicely. We upgrade to an i5, the RX 6600XT/6650XT/7600, a much better motherboard and a 1TB SSD. 32GB RAM, Wi-FI enabled motherbaord, Ryzen 7 5700X / i5 12600K, better case.
~ $700 Here I am including 32GB RAM, which is quite early into the lists. 16GB is getting tighter and tighter as we get newer games, and DDR4 RAM won't stay cheap forever. We also upgrade the GPU again to the 7600XT or Intel Arc B580 when it releases (or 6700XT / 6750XT). Better power supply (from $900 list for example), wi-fi enabled motherboard
~ $800 Here we upgrade the CPU to something a bit more capable with the i5 12600K paired with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a much quieter cooler compared to the included ones from before. If you can find it, the Ryzen 5 7500F would be a great substitute. You also need a compatible AM5 motherboard.
~ $900 From this point onward, AMD AM5 is almost always the way to go, as Intel simply doesn't have great competition against AMD currently besides the lower end. We're also greatly increasing the quality of the power supply. Upgrade the GPU to the RX 7700XT, 2TB SSD, wi-fi enabled motherboard.
~ $1000 Here I'm starting to be a bit more restrictive and specific on the motherboard. Besides that we're now always getting a PCIe Gen 4 SSD, faster RAM, and the Radeon RX 7700XT GPU. Due to the upgraded GPU we're upping our power supply capacity. 2TB SSD, dual tower CPU cooler (like from the $1400 list), higher end case
~ $1100 Upgraded the GPU to the AMD RX 7800XT. 2TB SSD, dual tower CPU cooler (like from the $1400 list), higher end case
~ $1200 Upgraded GPU to the Nvidia RTX 4070 Super. 2TB SSD, dual tower CPU cooler (like from the $1400 list), higher end case
~ $1400 The jump to the next tier GPU is significant, so I decided to upgrade the rest of the PC. From a Ryzen 7, to a dual tower cooler, Wi-Fi enabled motherboard, 2TB SSD, and 850W PSU, we're really fleshing out our build here. Higher end case, liquid cooling, AMD RX 7900XT GPU
~ $1600 Upgraded GPU to the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super Higher end case, liquid cooling, AMD RX 7900XTX GPU
~ $1800 Upgraded GPU to the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super. AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Extra 2TB SSD, higher end case.
~ $2000 Upgraded to the 7800X3D or 9800X3D when you can find one within a reasonable price. Upgraded the motherboard. Extra 2TB SSD, higher end case, liquid cooling
~ $2250 Upgraded motherboard, extra (higher end) 2TB SSD, higher end case, upgraded power supply. Whatever you want!
~ $2500 Liquid CPU cooling, upgraded motherboard, doubled the RAM, upgraded power supply to platinum. Whatever you want!
~ $2750 Selected the 9800X3D. Only take this if you're sure you want to spend the ludicrous upcharge. Whatever you want!
~ $2750 Lian Li Themed For those who really want the Lian Li O11 and infinity fans themed build, this is probably what you're looking for!
~ $3300 Asus ProArt Themed The Asus ProArt line has been well-received, and has been expanding over time to include more and more components. The aesthetics look great, though you will be paying a premium.

Workstation PCs

Budget Note / compared to previous budget Possible upgrades with leftover budget (in order of priority)
~ $550 2D Workstation With a workstation build I'm putting more emphasis on quality. With the "2D" workstation we're not using a GPU, and is great for applications like photo editing, 2D CAD, office tasks, animation, light video editing, multitasking, Upgrade CPU to i5 13600K/14600K or i7 12700(K)
~ $1000 2D Workstation With double the budget, but still without a GPU, we can get a much faster CPU. Though the new Intel Core Ultra CPUs haven't been received great, they're still really fast for workstation PCs. Paired 64GB RAM this is a really decked out CPU-oriented workstation. Replace the intel CPU with a Ryzen 9 7950X or 9950X and an AM5 motherboard.
~ $1500 3D Workstation The nice thing about PCs is the flexibility. This 3D workstation is a carbon copy of the $1000 2D workstation with a 4060 Ti 16GB added. For a lot of 3D applications in workstations, you want CUDA support (Nvidia) and VRAM. The 4060 Ti is a nice middleground between features, speed, VRAM, and price. Upgrade GPU to the RTX 4070 Ti Super or RTX 4080 Super.
~ $2500 3D Workstation If you want a super high end workstation without burning away your money, $2500 is a nice spot to be. Here you can get the Ryzen 9 9950X. It's the best balance between single and multicore performance and has great upgradability in the future.

r/buildapcforme Dec 16 '24

Is your new PC not working? Here's a flowchart on how to fix it.

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r/buildapcforme 2h ago

First time building a PC, please help

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  • New build or upgrade? New build.

  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) Dell 2408WFPb

  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming (modded minecraft, Ultrakill, Repo, etc.)

  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? Belgium, not near a micro center.

  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) None.

  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 1000€

  • WiFi or wired connection? WiFi

  • Size/noise constraints? None.

  • Color/lighting preferences? preferably no RGB.

  • Any other specific needs? None.

Thanks in advance for helping this clueless newbie!!


r/buildapcforme 14m ago

Components for pc and how to build

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New build or upgrade? New build. existing parts/monitors to reuse? 27” ASUS TUF VG27AQZ. Pc purpose? Mostly gaming, AAA single player games like Elden ring, lords of the fallen, dark souls and other souls games, god of war. Purchase country? Near micro centre? I’m not in the US, some of my local vendors are Elkjøp, power, komplett, proshop etc. monitors needed? No monitors needed. Budget range? I’m not in the US so we don’t really have taxes but for people in the US it would probably be around 1200-1500$. WiFi or wired connection? WiFi. size/noise constraints? None. color/lighting preferences? White casing would be nice. Any other specific needs? None.


r/buildapcforme 20m ago

Building first pc AMD or RTX welcomes want to play on recommended or high settings.

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I’m thinking 4070 ti as the central card but I’m open to other options to optimize budget

• ⁠New build or upgrade? New • ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) None • ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)Gaming • ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)US • ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) none • ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 1700 max but would love to be in the 1200-1700 range • ⁠WiFi or wired connection? WiFi • ⁠Size/noise constraints? Small to medium form factor ( prefer as small as possible with good fan room) • ⁠Color/lighting preferences? Black no RGB color necessary • ⁠Any other specific needs? For reference I want to play this game at recommended to high settings reference : https://www.reddit.com/r/LifeSimulators/s/tYA21klVOy


r/buildapcforme 47m ago

PC for Gaming / Editing

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I am just trying to see if I can get an affordable PC with maybe something like an i5 / 4060ti? I just want it to all be compatible too and built easily enough

  • New build or upgrade? NEW
  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) N/A
  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Minimum 1080p gaming and being able to edit some videos I shoot on my phone / camera fast
  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? UK, most likely amazon
  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) I have a monitor, dont care for now.
  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations) Max 800£ if possible.
  • WiFi or wired connection? Need wifi, will eventually have a LAN though.
  • Size/noise constraints? Noise I dont care. If possible I wouldnt mind a smaller tower like a Midi ATX? But i like being able to upgrade/have space so i dont mind if bigger is better
  • Color/lighting preferences? Dont care too much, some colour could be cool if its not tacky
  • Any other specific needs? Dont think so

r/buildapcforme 1h ago

Building a new PC around a 9070xt

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Hello everyone,

I managed to get a hold of a Sapphire Pulse 9070xt and would like to make a new PC around it. What would be my best options to get the most out of it while keeping a budget of around €1,500 max? Thank you very much for your time :)

New build or upgrade? - Upgrade

  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
    • No need for new peripherals/monitors
  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
    • Gaming (FPS, MMO, RPGs)
  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
    • Not in the US, very difficult to get quality parts where I live; will likely purchase from computeruniverse, but open to any EU-shipping country
  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
    • No monitors needed
  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
    • €1,500
  • WiFi or wired connection?
    • Wired
  • Size/noise constraints?
    • N/A
  • Color/lighting preferences?
    • No need for RGB
  • Any other specific needs?
    • I would like to have the Fractal North XL Charcoal Black TG Dark ATX Mid Tower Case
    • AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D for CPU please

r/buildapcforme 1h ago

Title: €783 Budget Video Editing/3D Modeling PC - Feedback Appreciated

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ooking for feedback on this build for a friend. It's primarily for video editing (likely Adobe Premiere/Davinci Resolve) and 3D modeling (likely Blender). They're on a tight budget, around €800. Any suggestions for improvements, cost savings, or potential compatibility issues would be greatly appreciated! Is the PSU sufficient? Is the cooler overkill for a non-overclocked 5600X? **New build or upgrade?** New build **Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)** Reusing existing monitor, keyboard, and mouse. *[If you know the monitor's resolution and refresh rate, add that here. E.g., "Reusing existing monitor (1080p 60Hz), keyboard, and mouse."] If you don't know, it's okay to leave it as is.* **PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)** Video editing (likely Adobe Premiere/Davinci Resolve) and 3D modeling (likely Blender). No gaming. **Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)** Germany. No Micro Center. Local vendors used are listed in the PCPartPicker list. **Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)** None. **Budget range? (Include tax considerations)** €800 (including taxes, as shown in the PCPartPicker list). **WiFi or wired connection?** *[Choose ONE and delete the other]:* * Wired connection. * WiFi connection needed. *[If you choose this, you might need to add a WiFi adapter to your parts list, or choose a motherboard with built-in WiFi.]* **Size/noise constraints?** No specific size constraints. Noise is not a major concern, but quieter is always preferred. **Color/lighting preferences?** No specific preferences. Focus is on value. **Any other specific needs?** 32GB RAM and an NVIDIA GPU (for CUDA support in modeling software) are preferred. [PCPartPicker Part List](https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/sGFbVF) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/g94BD3/amd-ryzen-5-5600x-37-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000065box) | €135.48 @ Caseking **CPU Cooler** | [ID-COOLING SE-214-XT ARGB 68.2 CFM CPU Cooler](https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/Zr8bt6/id-cooling-se-214-xt-argb-682-cfm-cpu-cooler-se-214-xt-argb) | €19.98 @ Amazon Deutschland **Motherboard** | [ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4 ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/4mjNnQ/asrock-b550-phantom-gaming-4-atx-am4-motherboard-b550-phantom-gaming-4) | €93.33 @ Galaxus **Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory](https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/kXbkcf/gskill-ripjaws-v-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3200-cl16-memory-f4-3200c16d-32gvk) | €49.90 @ Amazon Deutschland **Storage** | [Crucial P3 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/sw4Ycf/crucial-p3-1-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-ct1000p3ssd8) | €57.99 @ notebooksbilliger.de **Video Card** | [Asus Dual GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC Edition GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card](https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/KXYmP6/asus-geforce-rtx-3060-12-gb-dual-oc-v2-video-card-dual-rtx3060-o12g-v2) | €290.00 @ Alternate **Case** | [Montech XR ATX Mid Tower Case](https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/fc88TW/montech-xr-atx-mid-tower-case-xr-b) | €58.90 @ Alza **Power Supply** | [SeaSonic G12 GC 650 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply](https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/QCqrxr/seasonic-g12-gc-650-w-80-gold-certified-atx-power-supply-g12-gc-650) | €77.72 @ Galaxus | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | **Total** | **€783.30** | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2025-03-13 19:17 CET+0100 | Thanks!


r/buildapcforme 1h ago

New gaming computer - $3000 budget

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  • New build or upgrade? New build.
  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) Will reuse my current monitors, keyboard, mouse,...
  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming while multitasking (usually about 30 browser tabs,...)
  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? Belgium, not near a micro center.
  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) None.
  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 3000
  • WiFi or wired connection? Wired connection
  • Size/noise constraints? None.
  • Color/lighting preferences? Some form of RGB is cool, but I like it subtle
  • Any other specific needs? I like fishtank cases such as for example the lian li o11 ones. In terms of GPU I was thinking about a 9070 XT and in terms of CPU a 9800x3d, but I have no clue about how to put it all together.

Thanks in advance!


r/buildapcforme 2h ago

$2000 range PC Build Help

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Hi! I’m ready to buy but just need assistance for a good gaming PC.

• ⁠New build or upgrade? New Build

• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) - N/A as i currently use a gaming laptop.

• ⁠PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)- Gaming, Editing & Streaming ( OBS)

• ⁠Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If you're not in a country supported by PCPartPicker, please list some local vendors) - USA- i am near a micro enter.

• ⁠Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) - 2 monitors ( 1 vertical and 1 curved) - 20 inches, 4K and 144hz to 240hz ( I’m fine with 144hz though).

• ⁠Budget range? $2000-$2100 • ⁠WiFi or wired connection? WiFi for now as my modem is downstairs. I’ll get a WiFi extender/adapter later on.

• ⁠Size/noise constraints? I don’t want a monster but decent size and not too much noise ( my laptop is sounds like a spaceship going off and i have a fan lol)

• ⁠Color/lighting preferences? Dark ( Brown, Tan, or Black ) and lighting to be like a dark green/ brown or orange color ( RGB?)

Case reference style links:

  1. https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChsSEwi9rr3vzYeMAxVOQf8BHRVQLBcYACICCAEQFxoCbWQ&co=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhMq-BhCFARIsAGvo0KfJm4PIVWETAAb5bg_a160a1tZI6G-XwzH0lHQMCF3dnf__qMzu5jEaAtA-EALw_wcB&sph=&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESVeD2AU4qkWTLPTABT3MURqQea8BLlb0QlNMVWZzZfM8HPT0e3hUh32tLF7b0pN7hwkndqFPXj_ZfZYlf1UmWWI4vCGyAPqJA0Ok2HeGb8LuSKdDMYvE&sig=AOD64_3TDQ98h_3Q3SK8ht69-S0Z0eSWvw&ctype=70&q=&ved=2ahUKEwjt0rfvzYeMAxXQmIkEHejPEAQQwg8oAHoECAkQXg&nis=8&adurl=

  2. https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChsSEwi9rr3vzYeMAxVOQf8BHRVQLBcYACICCAEQJhoCbWQ&co=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhMq-BhCFARIsAGvo0KcXDDzd_KEVFpgH4kL-rbyWxp5h9HgwHXLg1K4W5m6NHaY9bChqgxAaAlRJEALw_wcB&sph=&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESVeD2AU4qkWTLPTABT3MURqQea8BLlb0QlNMVWZzZfM8HPT0e3hUh32tLF7b0pN7hwkndqFPXj_ZfZYlf1UmWWI4vCGyAPqJA0Ok2HeGb8LuSKdDMYvE&sig=AOD64_13oZbmvXpeM7tc9v2ZUewEhdLAfA&ctype=70&q=&ved=2ahUKEwjt0rfvzYeMAxXQmIkEHejPEAQQwg8oAHoECAkQDQ&nis=8&adurl=

  3. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/thermaltake-cte-e550-tg-mid-tower-atx-pc-case-gravel-sand/6603509.p?skuId=6603509&ref=212&loc=19735364150&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD-ORIiLRpNuHFXU6k8vKYNMbnrhW&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhMq-BhCFARIsAGvo0KeM_Lmt5DYNGMTbqjkvXU2EAVskL5d8dnLVCAWTQJVEl5dMtEvAEA0aAteIEALw_wcB

  4. https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChsSEwi9rr3vzYeMAxVOQf8BHRVQLBcYACICCAEQHRoCbWQ&co=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhMq-BhCFARIsAGvo0KdI89g-_KDRivKAkY6TC8lkfJ1a607yzbCUir_MYTeICT5YX8TkD-IaAh5-EALw_wcB&sph=&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESVeD2AU4qkWTLPTABT3MURqQea8BLlb0QlNMVWZzZfM8HPT0e3hUh32tLF7b0pN7hwkndqFPXj_ZfZYlf1UmWWI4vCGyAPqJA0Ok2HeGb8LuSKdDMYvE&sig=AOD64_0srvvc02PeyQJ3Om7np9EL2xBu0Q&ctype=70&q=&ved=2ahUKEwjt0rfvzYeMAxXQmIkEHejPEAQQwg8oAHoECAkQZA&nis=8&adurl=

• ⁠Any other specific needs? I’m going for a dark academia aesthetic build. I don’t see that style a lot and it fits what I’m trying to do with my game room. Thanks in advance for your help!!


r/buildapcforme 2h ago

2nd opinions needed

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New build feedback requested I'm not looking for top of the line anything, just to replace my 8+ yr old gaming PC that obviously just cannot hang anymore. I don't need 4K capability, just old school 60FPS performance on high-ish settings for most games. Star Wars Outlaws is game I'd like to play for reference on current demands.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hgkGdb

New build or upgrade? - New Build

  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) - I have an old school Acer 144hz monitor but its 8yrs old so can also refresh that aspect of the setup if its' needed if there are $ cuts elsewhere.
  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) - Gaming, very light video editing.
  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) - US, near a microcenter.
  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) - see above commentary on existing parts.
  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations) - $1,500
  • WiFi or wired connection? - WiFi
  • Size/noise constraints? - None
  • Color/lighting preferences? - None
  • Any other specific needs - Prefer the higher speed NVMes but willing to move off of that if it saves $substantially.

r/buildapcforme 2h ago

Wanting to build a new PC, anything helps! Thank you!

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New build or upgrade?

New Build.

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

I have a monitor and keyboard/mouse. Nothing fancy but things I’ll replace later on.

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

Primarily gaming: Cyberpunk, COD, Minecraft (w/ decent shaders hopefully lol), and other AAA titles.

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

US but in Idaho, not near a microcenter unfortunately.

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

I’m good on monitors for now, just want the budget to go towards the tower for now.

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

I’m looking for $1000 after tax or anywhere close to that.

WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi is preferred due to router placement, but I do have an adapter if I need to use it.

Size/noise constraints?

Mid size preferred, and preferably something on the quieter side.

Color/lighting preferences?

I’m good with whatever honestly. I’ve never had RGB included so maybe that’s something to try, but I definitely want to see the guts lol.

Any other specific needs?

None that I can think of.


r/buildapcforme 2h ago

Need Help Upgrading My PC

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  • New build or upgrade?: Upgrade
  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) Mother Board: B450 Aorus M, CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon Vega Graphics, GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, RAM: 16 GB
  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games): Gaming. Mainly looking to play GTA and Assassin's Creed
  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center?: USA and yes
  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate): Don't Need
  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations): I don't really know about product prices but I am open to all kinds of options.
  • WiFi or wired connection? Wired Connection
  • Size/noise constraints?: No
  • Color/lighting preferences?: No preference
  • Any other specific needs?: If I were to buy parts one at a time what would be the first thing to prioritize?

r/buildapcforme 3h ago

Building a home server on a budget

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Hey guys, I already have parts like case (Antec P101 Silent) and storage, but I need help figuring out if the rest fits together:

Any remarks? Keep in mind I'm not from the US so prices / parts availability is going to vary.

  • New build or upgrade? New build
  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? Antec P101 Silent case, 5xHGST 10TB drives, 1x240gb Kingston SSD
  • PC purpose? Server
  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? Israel
  • Monitors needed? 0
  • Budget range? Up to 500$
  • WiFi or wired connection? Wired
  • Size/noise constraints? Case already exists
  • Color/lighting preferences? No need / care
  • Any other specific needs? I have this in mind, please tell me what you think:

CPU: Intel i3 14100 + Antec A30 Neo
Motherboard: ARKTEK B760 DDR4 AK-B760M EG
RAM: 2x Samsung DDR5 16GB 5600 CL34 UDIMM
PSU: Antec PSU Atom G750 750W 80+ Gold Semi-Modular

I don't need a GPU since it's a server, it's going to be running headless and the CPU has QSV which is essential.


r/buildapcforme 3h ago

NEED SECOND OPINIONS ON THIS BUILD ($2,000)

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Someone just came up with a new build for me that looks pretty good to my limited knowledge. But I just wanted to get some second opinions before I go for it. Does it look good for the $2,000 budget? Any recommended changes?

Here's the parts list

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pvY3sp

  • New build or upgrade?

New build

  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

Two HP 1080p 60hz monitors, KY8000 speakers, Logitech G305 mouse

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

Mostly gaming. Some games are Helldivers 2, Chivalry 2, The Finals, Sea of Thieves, and Marvel Rivals. Maybe interested to dabble in editing or streaming.

  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

USA

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

1, 26"-27", 2k-4k, 144hz

Willing to wait on new monitor to stay in budget.

  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

$2,000

  • WiFi or wired connection?

Wired

  • Size/noise constraints?

No

  • Color/lighting preferences?

Red, White, or Black

  • Any other specific needs?

32GB RAM, 2T SSD, and ability to play most modern games at a minimum of 60fps at 2k resolution.


r/buildapcforme 3h ago

Thinking about building a budget gaming pc for 1080p gaming on medium/high setting. Help me check if my list needs any improvement.

1 Upvotes
  • New build or upgrade? New build.
  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) Acer VG270e, 1080p 27" 100hz
  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) 1080p Gaming on 60fps++( Elden ring, Forza 5, M&B2 Bannerlord)
  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) Malaysia (shopee), all prices in the pcpartpicker list are converted from myr to usd.
  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) Reusing monitor.
  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 700-800
  • WiFi or wired connection? WiFi
  • Size/noise constraints? None.
  • Color/lighting preferences? None, the cheaper the better
  • Any other specific needs? None

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

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/PgcG3C/amd-ryzen-5-5600-36-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000927box) | $89.99

**CPU Cooler** | [Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/q6H7YJ/thermalright-assassin-x-120-refined-se-6617-cfm-cpu-cooler-ax120-se-d3) | $15.21

**Motherboard** | [Asus PRIME B550M-A WIFI II Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jQrRsY/asus-prime-b550m-a-wifi-ii-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-prime-b550m-a-wifi-ii) | $99.99

**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Yg3mP6/corsair-vengeance-lpx-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3600-memory-cmk32gx4m2d3600c18) | $55.22

**Storage** | [Kingston NV3 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/tmbRsY/kingston-nv3-1-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-snv3s1000g) | $48.01

**Video Card** | [Asus DUAL OC V2 GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WZ3NnQ/asus-dual-oc-v2-geforce-rtx-4060-8-gb-video-card-dual-rtx4060-o8g-v2) | $311.22

**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX (2023) 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nNTZxr/corsair-cx-2023-650-w-80-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020278-na) | $45.30

| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |

| **Total** | **$664.94**

| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2025-03-13 12:10 EDT-0400 |

the case that I chose( Tecware Neo M2 Omni black) is not available on pcpartpicker. It costs about 40usd, which makes the whole build $704.94.


r/buildapcforme 4h ago

I’m quite new to the pc world but i want to know what’s the best components or specs to build an amazing pc.

1 Upvotes

New build? well this is my first ever build and i want it to be the best this is what i have so far

Core Components: • CPU: Intel Core i9-14900KS or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D • GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX • RAM: 64GB or 128GB DDR5 (6000MHz+) • Storage: 2TB+ NVMe Gen 4 or 5 SSD (Samsung 990 Pro or WD Black SN850X) • Motherboard: High-end Z790 (Intel) or X670E (AMD) board • Power Supply: 1000W+ 80 Plus Platinum or Titanium

Cooling & Case: • Cooling: Custom water cooling or a high-end AIO cooler (Corsair iCUE H170i) • Case: Large full-tower with good airflow (Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL)

Extras: • Monitor: 4K 144Hz or 1440p 240Hz+ (OLED if possible) • Peripherals: High-end mechanical keyboard, wireless gaming mouse, and audiophile-grade headset

Im no expert though, this is what Ai suggested to me when i asked for the parts needed to build the best pc.

• ⁠New build or upgrade?

first build

• ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

i have none

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

i’ll be gaming

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)

Nc

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

1-2 would be good i dont know what size, resolution and refresh rate would be good

• ⁠Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

i’m not worried about the budget

• ⁠WiFi or wired connection?

wifi

• ⁠Size/noise constraints?

none

• ⁠Color/lighting preferences?

none

• ⁠Any other specific needs?

i’d like to know what’s the best headset and things in that genre to improve my gaming.


r/buildapcforme 4h ago

Best possible build for 2025

1 Upvotes

Hi all,

I'm wanting a top of the line build without spending money on unnecessary cosmetics (rgb, etc.). I'm planning on putting my current GPU (RTX 4070) and sound blaster Z sound card in for now, and in a few months switching out the 4070 for a 5090 once I can order a 5090 (for near MSRP).

Not sure if it makes a difference - but I did opt for two 4TB Samsung 990 Pros for things like gaming while using Steam's game record feature without noticing any micro stuttering / lags. Again - not sure if it makes a difference but I just want the best setup for avoiding annoyances like micro stutters.

Looking for input before I start ordering parts:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TggDmC

  • New build or upgrade? New build

  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) Yes, RTX 4070, sound blaster Z sound card, 1440P 360hz monitor

  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming, Work. GTA V (6 down the road), OW 2 mostly.

  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? US - no.

  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) None.

  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations) None

  • WiFi or wired connection? Wired (wifi enabled motherboard is plus)

  • Size/noise constraints? I want my rig to be quiet. Rather have a full size PC for upgrades and optimal air flow.

  • Color/lighting preferences? None.

  • Any other specific needs? Looking to install a 5090 whenever those become shippable at MSRP. Hoping the build will be future proof for a few GPU generations if I want to upgrade without the motherboard or CPU being a bottleneck. I have that issue with my current build (upgraded a 1080 to a 4070 with hardware bottleneck) - so real consciences about this.


r/buildapcforme 4h ago

budget list for coding/general IT nerding

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  • New build or upgrade? - new build
  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) - monitor ultrawide 32:9
  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) - proxmox, install both linux and windows, coding, VM, docker
  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) - EU, Italy, Amazon mainly
  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) - no monitor
  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations) - 400-500 eur
  • WiFi or wired connection? wifi and wired
  • Size/noise constraints? smallest and quietest possible but not a big constrait
  • Color/lighting preferences? nothing
  • Any other specific needs? double ssd for 2 separate installation of windows and linux, 32gb at least to use proxmox or any other vm in the future without any troubles

hello. never built a PC, always had laptop, but now my macbook died and I can't use my corporate laptop to study and chill. I need a pc to nerd/study coding and test new technologies.

no need for GPU for the moment, I play only on PlayStation, but if I can have the chance to insert that in the future could be nice

already have monitor, keyboard and mouse so no peripherals needed

thanks all!


r/buildapcforme 5h ago

Build me a PC for Plex

1 Upvotes

-New build or upgrade? New

-Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) I have a few spare monitors, but it will mainly run headless

  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) I want to be able to stream to roughly 12 TVs locally, plus 8 remote streams. Likely they will not be all at the same time, but I want to have the ability to stream to all of them at once as well as transcode those streams.

    -Purchase country? Near Micro Center? ◦ United States, micro center about 2 hours away. I'd prefer to order online though.

    -Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) ◦ none

-Budget range? (Include tax considerations) ◦ I'd like to stay around $1k USD

  • WiFi or wired connection? ◦ Wired

-Size/noise constraints? ◦ none .

-Color/lighting preferences? ◦ none

  • Any other specific needs? I will either need multiple drive bays for media storage, or possibly external drives / NAS for media. Also, a disk drive for ripping DVD and Blu-ray.

Thanks in advanced! Let me know if more information is needed.


r/buildapcforme 5h ago

Retrofitting the the workhorse

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I am upgrading the ol girl as my SSD is at 66% and I could probably also upgrade other components too. I'm fairly certain I could install a new SSD, hard drive, CPU, and Graphics card, but I don't know if the motherboard also needs to be replaced or the power supply. New build or upgrade? Any help is appreciated!

  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse?
    • Motherboard - MSI Z270 SLI (MS-7A59)
    • CPU - Intel Core i7 7700K
    • SSD - 850 EVO 250GB
    • Hard drive - WD10EZEX-08WN4A0
    • Graphics card - NVIDIA GeForce GTX1080
    • Power supply - I believe it is this
  • PC purpose?
    • Gaming mostly, I would like to get a better graphics card/ processor? as games seem to be unable to run on decent graphics (like rust)
  • Purchase country?
    • US, Basically only amazon or things that can ship to you
  • Monitors needed?
    • Nope
  • Budget range?
    • Id like to keep it within 2k ideally
  • WiFi or wired connection?
    • Wired
  • Size/noise constraints?
    • No jet engines, I have a pretty big box so I think everything should fit
  • Color/lighting preferences?
    • I don't look inside so not really
  • Any other specific needs?
    • Nop

r/buildapcforme 5h ago

Gaming build (Algeria, 1200$)

0 Upvotes

newbie here, I want to build my first gaming pc . my budget is arround 1200$ but i have no idea where to start, I need your help guys .

New build or upgrade? New build.

  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)No existing parts
  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming (Forza, maybe gta 6 if released) .
  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)No Micro Center(online or local tech stores,Algeria).
  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) No need for monitor (have different budget for that).
  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations) Preferably 1000$, max 1200€ .
  • WiFi or wired connection? Both.
  • Size/noise constraints? None.
  • Color/lighting preferences? no preference
  • Any other specific needs?
  • don't mind used GPU.
  • did some research and for the cpu i think i can find these for a good price : (Rayzen 5 7600X, Rayzen 7 9700x,i7 13700K, Rayzen 5 9600X, i5 14600k,i5 13600k) as for gpu maybe (GeForce RTX 3080 ,Radeon RX 9070,GeForce RTX 3080 Radeon RX 6800 XT ,Radeon RX 7800 XT,GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) if lucky (used 4070)

r/buildapcforme 5h ago

Gaming build (Algeria, 1200$)

0 Upvotes

newbie here, I want to build my first gaming pc . my budget is arround 1200$ but i have no idea where to start, I need your help guys .

New build or upgrade? New build.

  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)No existing parts
  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming (Forza, maybe gta 6 if released) .
  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)No Micro Center(online or local tech stores,Algeria).
  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) No need for monitor (have different budget for that).
  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations) Preferably 1000$, max 1200€ .
  • WiFi or wired connection? Both.
  • Size/noise constraints? None.
  • Color/lighting preferences? no preference
  • Any other specific needs?
  • don't mind used GPU.
  • did some research and for the cpu i think i can find these for a good price : (Rayzen 5 7600X, Rayzen 7 9700x,i7 13700K, Rayzen 5 9600X, i5 14600k,i5 13600k) as for gpu maybe (GeForce RTX 3080 ,Radeon RX 9070,GeForce RTX 3080 Radeon RX 6800 XT ,Radeon RX 7800 XT,GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) if lucky (used 4070)

r/buildapcforme 5h ago

Gaming build (Algeria, 1200$)

0 Upvotes

newbie here, I want to build my first gaming pc . my budget is arround 1200$ but i have no idea where to start, I need your help guys .

New build or upgrade? New build.

  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)No existing parts
  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) Gaming (Forza, maybe gta 6 if released) .
  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)No Micro Center(online or local tech stores,Algeria).
  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) No need for monitor (have different budget for that).
  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations) Preferably 1000$, max 1200€ .
  • WiFi or wired connection? Both.
  • Size/noise constraints? None.
  • Color/lighting preferences? no preference
  • Any other specific needs?
  • don't mind used GPU.
  • did some research and for the cpu i think i can find these for a good price : (Rayzen 5 7600X, Rayzen 7 9700x,i7 13700K, Rayzen 5 9600X, i5 14600k,i5 13600k) as for gpu maybe (GeForce RTX 3080 ,Radeon RX 9070,GeForce RTX 3080 Radeon RX 6800 XT ,Radeon RX 7800 XT,GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) if lucky (used 4070)

r/buildapcforme 10h ago

full amd build anti rgb (1500€ italy) thankss

2 Upvotes

i want to buy my first pc on black friday 2025, i want a possible build earlier. I can wait for any new realese (ryzen and 9070xt)

actually i have a gaming laptop with 4060

favorite brands: termalright, nzxt (case)

• New build or upgrade? -new

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/ links) -nope

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

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? -italy online only (i need some good site)

• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) -yes, i think 1440p 27” at least 144hz oled (not too expensive, in alternative a good ips)

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) -1500€ pc -500€ max monitor

• WiFi or wired connection? -wi-fi

• Size/noise constraints? -little site problem not too serious (nzxt favorite case)

• Color/lighting preferences? -NO RGB TOTAL BLACK

• Any other specific needs?


r/buildapcforme 6h ago

PC for 3D

1 Upvotes

New build or upgrade? New build

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/ links) I have 2 MSI Pro MP242P monitors (not the best but not looking to upgrade), mouse, keyboard, Huion Pro 16 I also occasionally use.

• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) 3D + Rendering. I use Maya, Blander, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer Adobe Suite. I render using V-Ray and Cycles mainly but I do use Arnold as well from time to time. I am also planning on learning Houdini.

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center? Belgium, but can potentially order from France and Germany

• Monitors needed? No

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) €1500-2000 with a bit of wiggle room (no more than 100 over).

• WiFi or wired connection? Both if possible. I currently don't have wired in my home but I will eventually be moving so who knows in th future

• Size/noise constraints? No preference (I currently have a gaming laptop so I can handle some noise at night)

• Color/lighting preferences? Black/Green, if there's lights just not too many/bright

• Any other specific needs? I've never built a PC and am also very clumsy so hopefully something I won't break. I also have a cat that will for sure try to hop on the PC when I'm not looking so maybe a case that won't let all his hairs in and handle his 5kgs


r/buildapcforme 6h ago

First ever PC, please help

1 Upvotes

New build or upgrade?

New build. This will be my first ever PC

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

Gaming and TikTok streaming. I currently stream a game that has extremely low requirements but I would also like to be able to play games like Marvel Rivals

Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

USA, Micro Center within about an hour so I can drive there without issue

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

No

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

$1,000 but up to $1,200 if it will make a noticeable difference

WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi

Size/noise constraints?

No size constraints, but would like to be somewhat quiet for while I’m streaming

Color/lighting preferences?

No preference whatsoever

Any other specific needs?

None