r/buildmeapc

Buying my first gaming PC.

Please let me know if the below spec is good or not?

The quote is 2.94 lacs

1. Processor - Intel i7 14th gen 14700kf

2. Motherboard - msi pro z790-a max wifi7

3. SSD - wd black sn7100 2tb

4. Ram - adata xpg lance 16gb × 2 32gb white RGB 6000mts

5. Cooler - Lian Li galahad ii 360 sl-inf white

6. Gpu - Gigabyte eagle 5070 ice(white)

7. Psu - Gigabyte Arous 850plus platinum white

8. Case - Lian Li o11 vision compact

Hi i would like to ask for opinions and suggestions for my proposed PC build. Looking for a Midrange 1440p gaming build
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kcQGh9

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D 4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard ($149.00 @ Amazon)

Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($509.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Crucial P310 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($314.50 @ Amazon)

Video Card: PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9070 16 GB Video Card

Case: MSI MAG FORGE 320R AIRFLOW ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GLS PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1348.37

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-10-09 12:34 EDT-0400

Hi all, first-time builder here. I’m trying to understand the compatibility and scalability side before I commit to parts.

Use: Gaming (mostly single-player titles like RDR2, God of War, Cyberpunk, Dark Souls) and programming.

Budget: Roughly $900-1000 USD total. I don’t have a monitor yet, but I already own a keyboard, mouse and headset.

Background and issue: I originally planned a DDR4-based build that would comfortably cover my gaming and programming needs on a tight budget. But the more I’ve read, the more I’ve realized how much goes into this: compatibility, bottlenecks, upgrade paths. Now I’m worried about locking myself into older tech that becomes a dead end in a couple of years, so I’m considering a newer, more scalable platform. The issue is that going newer means paying more for the base of the system, which leaves less for everything else, and I don’t have a monitor yet either. On top of that, I live in a remote area with no trustable PC shops nearby, and I can only buy parts once, on a single trip home, so I can’t easily return or swap anything if I get it wrong. My local market also has limited selection and higher prices than typical US listings, so PCPartPicker prices won’t match what I’ll actually pay. I’m stuck between spending less now on something that works but ages faster, and stretching my budget for room to upgrade, without knowing if the extra cost is worth it at this level.

Questions:

1. At a budget of around $900-1000, is paying more for a newer platform worth it for upgradability, or is a cheaper, older setup the smarter choice for my needs?
2. If I go newer, what should I cut or downgrade to afford it, and what should I never skimp on?
3. How do I avoid bottlenecks between parts now, and what upgrades could I realistically make later without replacing half the system?
4. Since I can only buy once and can’t easily return anything, what compatibility checks should I do beforehand (BIOS support, power connectors, cooler and case clearance, etc.)?
5. Any common first-time mistakes I should watch out for, especially when buying in a market with limited selection and higher prices?

Thanks in advance!

Im looking to build my first pc I dont want to have to upgrade it in a couple years time and want to be able to game, video editing, coding and then stuff with ai like video generating will these pc be good enough.
•RTX 5070 Ti 16GB
•Ryzen 9 9900X
•MSI B850 Tomahawk MAX
•64GB DDR5-6000 RAM
•WD Black SN850X 2TB
•Corsair RM850e 850W
•Montech AIR 903 MAX
•Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

I have a 6700 XT and game at 1440p (2K) on a 280Hz OLED monitor. I currently have a 5600X processor and plan to upgrade to a 5800X3D. I also intend to upgrade my GPU to an AMD RX 10000-series card (in the €500–€700 range) when they launch in a year or two. Is it worth making this switch, or should I move to the AM5 platform now despite current market markups and look toward 2030—hoping the market has stabilized by then?

Pd:I have a good pc with 32gb 3200mhz quad channel 2tb ssd +2 hdd motherboard b550 aorus elite v2

My current build is a 2080 Super, I7-9700K, 16GB DDR4(pretty sure it’s 1 stick as well, it’s a prebuilt so I’m not too sure)

I am planning on upgrading this upcoming black Friday to a 9070XT, ryzen 7 9800X3D and 32GB DDR5. I can build one for around 2700$ which isn’t as bad as I thought, but I just wanted some advice on if I should and if it’s a good time to even upgrade considering the price history of these parts and the tech market in general.

For context, I have a 5120x1440p monitor and if a game permits it/ if there’s a mod for it out there, I always try to run the game in that resolution. Problem is, that resolution is very demanding and my build has a tough time keeping up with that resolution. In older games, it’s perfectly fine, however with games from about 2024 and onwards, I start having to compromise pretty heavily. I play a lot of story games and competitive games so frames and smoothness are very important to me, even if I have to sacrifice graphical fidelity as long as it isn’t blurry to me.

Here are some benchmarks I get for a handful of games:
- CS2: Low settings: 170FPS
- Fortnite: Low settings: 120-140FPS
- Marvel Rivals: Low settings Could very barely get like 40FPS
- Clair Obscur: Medium settings 40-50FPS
- FF7 Rebirth: Low settings 40FPS but the 1% lows are really low and leads to a lot of stuttering
- RE9: Low settings 40-50FP
- Cyberpunk 2077: Low Settings 40FPS
- The Last of Us part 1: Low settings 40-45FPS but has the same feeling of intensity as FF7 Rebirth where it feels clunky and stuttery
- Pragmata(demo): 40-50FPS this one felt pretty stuttery as well

This is definitely a “want” upgrade moreso than a “need”. I don’t think games will get to a “need” upgrade for me for another at least like a decade maybe. I think we’ve gotten to the point where games have gotten to a point where it’s diminishing returns(unless something crazy happens you never know) and unfortunately I am the type to notice even the smallest of performance dips and boosts. I’ve only tried lowering the resolution in Clair obscur and it boosts the performance from about 45-50FPS to about 70-80FPS which is great, but those are also on medium balanced settings.

My ultimate question is if it’s worth the upgrade. My dad and I have talked about it and he thinks that it’s fine for now and that I should wait a few years for the next generation and upgrade then as I would have a better build then what I’m looking at now, but the performance bothers me especially in story games where games just aren’t smooth. Will prices go higher? Should I wait? I guess these are the questions I’m trying to find an answer for. If this is the wrong subreddit to ask please lmk which one to go to. Thank you so much for reading all of this!

Edit: I should mention as well that I’m not really the type to do multiple mini upgrades. When I upgrade I want to do a big one and future proof it for the next 6-7 years or so

Decided to bite the bullet and go all in on my dream white build, thumbs down AI bubble and all that.

Need sage guidance and eyes over my draft list, is it over kill? I want to knock this down cheaper but I really value aesthetics and all the shiny stuff (god help me).

• New build or upgrade?

  • New build, this will be my first time building a PC.

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse?

  • None. I'm starting from scratch.

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

  • Primarily gaming, alongside everyday use and work.
  • I'd like good gaming performance with the ability to play modern games at high settings.
  • Games: Modded MC, modded sims, age of empires, csgo, etc.

• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

  • United Kingdom, so purchasing from UK retailers.

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

  • I haven't chosen a monitor yet. I'd ideally like a good-quality monitor suitable for 1440p gaming.

• Budget range?

  • My absolute limit is about £3k, ideally would like £2.5K
  • I'm flexible with my budget and happy to spend more where worthwhile, but I don't want to waste money unnecessarily.
  • I'm prioritising aesthetics, quality and ease of assembly over finding the absolute cheapest components as I'm so tired of searching and comparing, I've hit a wall with it all.

• WiFi or wired connection?

  • I'd like both Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, as well as Bluetooth.

• Size/noise constraints?

  • I've chosen the HYTE Y70 Touch Infinite case, so I'm happy with a larger PC.
  • I'd prefer it to run relatively quietly, with good airflow and cooling.

• Colour/lighting preferences?

  • An entirely white build is very important to me.
  • I want a clean, aesthetic PC with matching white components, coordinated RGB fans and minimal visible cables.
  • I've specifically chosen the HYTE Y70 Touch Infinite for its panoramic glass design and integrated touchscreen.
  • I'd also like an LCD liquid cooler that I can customise.

• Any other specific needs?

  • I'm a complete beginner, so ease of assembly is important.
  • I'd prefer components that work well together without complicated wiring or multiple RGB controllers.
  • I've chosen Corsair iCUE LINK fans and cooling to simplify cable management.
  • I'd appreciate advice on compatibility, fan placement, airflow and whether I'm missing any necessary cables or accessories.
  • I've had a crack at listing a few things below, please give me advise on whether I can change/save on anything !!

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

• CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX LCD 360mm AIO (White)

• Motherboard: Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE ATX

• RAM: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2 × 16GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 (White)

• Storage: Samsung 990 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD

• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 EAGLE OC ICE 12GB

• Case: HYTE Y70 Touch Infinite (Snow White)

• PSU: Corsair RM1000e (2025) 1000W Fully Modular (White)

• Side Fans: 3 × Corsair iCUE LINK RX120 RGB 120mm (White)

• Bottom Fans: 3 × Corsair iCUE LINK RX120 RGB 120mm (White)

• Rear Fan: 1 × Corsair iCUE LINK RX140 RGB 140mm (White)

• Top Fans: 3 × RX120 RGB included with the AIO cooler

• Additional Cable: Corsair iCUE LINK 600mm Slim Cable (White)

• OS: Windows 11 Home

I am gonna build pc for my college and gaming purposes the specs are

Parts that i have right now

Cpu i5 13500

Ram ddr5 8gb 4800mhz

Ssd nvme m.2 gen 4 256 2230

Hdd 1tb

Parts are going to be purchase

Motherboard asrock steel legend b760m ddr5 wifi

Cooler Thermalright Assassin X120 se refined

Case something cheaper under 2k

Psu CORSAIR CX Series CX750 80 Plus Bronze ATX Power Supply/ Cooler Master MWE 750 V3 Bronze ATX 3.1 Power Supply/ MSI MAG A750GN PCIE5 750W 80 plus gold (quite expensive than the other 2)

GPU 5060 8gb / 3060 12gb / 9060xt 16gb/ 7600xt

Country india

Currency rupees₹

I want maximum performance at lower cost budget for gpu is under 65k and feel free to give your suggestions on other parts too . Kindly help me guy this is my last chance to build one please share your insights

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• New build or upgrade: new build

• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with

models/links) Monitor

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

games) Gaming but not ultra

• Purchase countrv? Near Micro Center? (If not

US, list local vendors EU, Spain. PCcomponentes, Ausar, Cool mod, Caseking, InfoComputer, Neobyte.

• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution

refresh rate) Nope

• Budget range? (Include tax considerations) 800-1000 euro

• WiFi or wired connection? Wired

• Size/noise constraints: nope

• Color/lighting preferences?. NO. COLORS.ANYMORE.

• Any other specific needs? AM5 socket

Hello friends! My uncle wants a pc so he can play games with his sisters children and other relatives that live in another country but both of us dont know anything about pc gaming. He asked help from me kinda in a secret because its seen as embarassing for someone in their 50s to play games but he really wants to connect with them.

So the budget is 1500€ and he is used to ps5 graphics/engine so can you get something like that for this price? Thank you all!

Salve a tutti, chiedo gentilmente se qualcuno può aiutarmi a darmi tutte le informazioni necessarie:
Sono un totale inesperto di computer, sono sempre stato un console player. Quest’anno ho deciso di passare a PC e vorrei chiedere se è possibile farsi un buon PC da gaming con un budget di 1500-1700€?.
Poi conoscete qualche sito buono dove ordinare il pc? Qualcuno che lo consegni già montato? Quali statistiche devo guardare?(quanto deve essere la RAM, memoria, scheda grafica di che tipo ecc), infine giocherò con controller(che devo comprare), è meglio se mi compro il controller di steam oppure basta un controller della play?

Hello everyone,

I currently have this set-up: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hfgCZQ

I am located in France. I don't play super heavy games Among Us, GTA V.

And I am thinking of switching it up, I found this case I like: Thermaltake Tower 250 Matcha Green Mini Tower.

I am conflicted as I am unsure what is the smartest move for long-term. I am thinking I could:
A) Change the motherboard to an mini-itx size AM4

B) Upgrade the motherboard to an mini-itx size AM5, then I need to change CPU, memory

I am definitely thinking of upgrading the graphic card, adding 16 GB of RAM, changing my SSD 1 To for a SSD 2 To and remove the HDD.

What would you guys recommend for me? Any recommendations of motherboards with Wifi integrated?

New build or upgrade?

New build

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) None

PC purpose?

So i mostly use it for gaming but also some schoolwork, i also want to try new things, like blender, krita, etc, I also use fl studio with my current laptop, but id like a bit more power, i tend to have a lot of stuff open at a time, discord, a couple other programs, and games, i also l ike to stream my games to friends on call, i mostly play pretty light games cause of my current laptop limitations, but some heavier stuff id like would be fortnite, overwatch, rdr2, tlou I & II, Death stranding, e33, pragmata, etc...

Purchase country

Mexico

Monitors needed?

Id like 2 monitors but 1 is fine, 24 inches, 144hz, 1440p

Budget

Around 20-25k MXN, (Im thinking of buying this PC in heavy discount and sales times so i can buy better stuff though, lets assume tech is at 20% discount max)

Wifi or wired

Wifi

Color/Lighting

Not really a big fan of RGB, i want something discreet, maybe the keyboard can have lights

Other comments:

I was thinking of getting an asus tuf gaming f16 2025 laptop, but i think i can build a better pc with that same budget, i am a student but not in need of a laptop right now... still, i want something similar or superior in power

I am debating on getting a Small Form Factor PC (SFFPC), Mini-PC, or a laptop. I do not really want a full sized pc though. While it is not going to be super common, I will need to be able to move my pc pretty easily (hence not wanting a full sized pc). I do not really think I need a laptop, though, because it is not like I will be moving around with it constantly.

I am hoping to keep my budget within the $500-$750 range, but the absolute limit is $1,000. I do plan on playing games on it (though I am willing to cut some corners where needed), and running some virtual machines. Like Ideally, I would love for it to be able to play Skyrim VR, but I realize that may be unrealistic for my budget. As long as I can play games like Hi-Fi Rush, BG3, etc. I should be fine. Do not worry about peripherals. This is for USA.

Otherwise, I am currently using an old laptop with a single stick of DDR4 16 GB RAM (the laptop kind of RAM). I am not willing to decrease the amount of RAM I have (would love to increase it, but understand that RAM prices are high). I have no idea on if DDR5 is worth it compared to 4, so whatever you all think is best.

Hey all first time poster & visitor. I figured this might be a great place to ask!

I currently have an Asrock Steel Legend B550M motherboard with a Radeon RX 5700XT Mech OC. This GPU is still a rock solid card but I'm looking to upgrade. I have been looking at the RX 9060XT 16GB. My concern is the length of the GPU & it being blocked by the x4 SATA ports on the motherboard.

It's like the 5700XT was meant for this board because it stops perfectly short of the SATA ports @ 9.1in. I was looking at the XFX Swift RX 9060XT 16GB that's dual fans & it was 10.3 in. which looks like it would interfere for the SATA ports in the PCIe1 slot.

Does anyone else have experience with this motherboard installing a newer GPU? I would be quite bummed to order a new card after taking measurements & finding out it doesn't have the clearance.

I appreciate any advice!

EDIT:

Here is the motherboard.

The 5th picture shows 4 SATA ports above the M.2 drive slot on the right.

Hey everyone! What's the best all-white PC build I can get for under €3,000 for gaming and live streaming? What parts would you recommend for the best performance and value?

I live in Norway and haven't bought a monitor or any other equipment yet, so I'm starting from scratch. I've watched a few YouTube videos about building and setting up a PC, but I'm still pretty lost.

I'm completely new to the gaming and streaming community, and I won't be building the PC myself. I'd either have someone build it for me or buy a prebuilt one.

Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I wanna build my first pc coming from an Xbox series S I put together a part list using microcentre’s build a bundle thing, feel free to make a whole new list or tweak it, I want something that can at least get 200 or more fps in games like Fortnite and Valorant but can still play games like red dead 2 or Ready Or not at 60fps or more. Here’s my part list -https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Jns6ph is this a good starting point or no, feel free to change it or make a whole new list 🥹

Can anyone build me a strictly gaming pc for 450 gbp

I'm finally ready to make the switch to PC. I will mainly be using it for gaming and simple everyday task usage. I plan on playing games like CoD, Fortnite, Destiny, Valorant, DayZ, Sports games, and the occasional simulation games like Cities Skylines. I would like to have a modest setup to be able to play GTA 6 whenever it comes out to PC. I guess my target specs would be 1440p at around 144FPS. I currently have a ASUS 165hz monitor that I don't 'plan' on upgrading.

I do also plan on doing a little 3D modeling for some simple 3D printing. But that isnt a dealbreaker if not.

Here is what I came up with on my own with my little research. Please help me adjust any parts if it doesn't make sense.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor	$349.99 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE WHITE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler	$38.59 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Asus TUF GAMING X870-PRO WIFI7 W NEO ATX AM5 Motherboard	$329.99 @ Amazon
Memory	Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory	$529.99 @ Best Buy
Storage	Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$248.97 @ Silicon Power
Video Card	ASRock Steel Legend Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card	$899.99 @ Newegg
Case	Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact TG Light Tint ATX Mid Tower Case	$134.99 @ B&H
Power Supply	ASRock Steel Legend SL-850GW 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$84.99 @ Amazon
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - USB 64-bit	$124.00 @ Amazon
Case Fan	Thermalright TL-C12CW-S X3 66.17 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack	$13.19 @ Amazon
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total	$2754.69
Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-10-03 10:32 EDT-0400

Budget 1300 dollars

Country Mexico

MSI pag pano m110a

1440p (minimum 1080p)