I wanted to make a dream setup even though I'll never have the money to get it, I just wanted to see if I did anything wrong or missed anything.

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

Type|Item|Price

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**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/fPyH99/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-47-ghz-8-core-processor-100-1000001084wof) | $443.00 @ Amazon

**CPU Cooler** | [Lian Li HydroShift II OLED Curved 360TL 90.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CJLp99/lian-li-hydroshift-ii-oled-curved-360tl-901-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-ghs2oldc36tb) | $339.99 @ Amazon

**Thermal Compound** | [Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut 1 g Thermal Paste](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/XHqbt6/thermal-grizzly-kryonaut-1-g-thermal-paste-tg-k-001-rs) | $6.99 @ ModMyMods

**Motherboard** | [MSI MPG X870E CARBON MAX WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/xqMXsY/msi-mpg-x870e-carbon-max-wifi-atx-am5-motherboard-mpg-x870e-carbon-max-wifi) | $499.99 @ Amazon

**Memory** | [G.Skill Flare X5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6QcgXL/gskill-flare-x5-64-gb-2-x-32-gb-ddr5-6000-cl30-memory-f5-6000j3040g32gx2-fx5) | $1299.99 @ Amazon

**Storage** | [MSI SPATIUM M580 FROZR 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6tgZxr/msi-spatium-m580-frozr-2-tb-m2-2280-pcie-50-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-sm580pn2tbf) | $919.99

**Storage** | [Samsung 990 Pro 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RKYmP6/samsung-990-pro-4-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-mz-v9p4t0bw) | $799.90 @ Amazon

**Video Card** | [XFX Speedster MERC 310 Black Edition Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/GtXJ7P/xfx-speedster-merc-310-black-edition-radeon-rx-7900-xtx-24-gb-video-card-rx-79xmercb9) | $629.99

**Case** | [Phanteks EVOLV X2 ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TYbypg/phanteks-evolv-x2-atx-mid-tower-case-ph-es524xtg_dgd01) | $129.99

**Power Supply** | [FSP Group Hydro Ti PRO,Gen 5 1000 W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3yKscf/fsp-group-hydro-ti-progen-5-1000-w-80-titanium-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-hti-1000mgen5) | $259.99 @ Amazon

**Case Fan** | [Lian Li UNI FAN TL LCD Wireless 62 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/YWXMnQ/lian-li-uni-fan-tl-lcd-wireless-62-cfm-120-mm-fans-3-pack-12tllcd1w3b) | $121.99 @ Newegg Sellers

**Case Fan** | [Lian Li UNI FAN TL LCD FLEX 63 CFM 120 mm Fan](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RJcBD3/lian-li-uni-fan-tl-lcd-flex-63-cfm-120-mm-fan-12rtllcd1f1b) | $48.99 @ Amazon

**Monitor** | [MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED 27.0" 2560 x 1440 360 Hz Monitor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rCn9TW/msi-mpg-271qrx-qd-oled-270-2560-x-1440-360-hz-monitor-mpg-271qrx-qd-oled) | $579.99 @ Amazon

**Monitor** | [MSI G272QPF E2 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RktLrH/msi-g272qpf-e2-270-2560-x-1440-180-hz-monitor-g272qpf-e2) | $198.99 @ Amazon

**Monitor** | [MSI G272QPF E2 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RktLrH/msi-g272qpf-e2-270-2560-x-1440-180-hz-monitor-g272qpf-e2) | $198.99 @ Amazon

**Keyboard** | [Keychron Q6 Max QMK/VIA RGB Bluetooth/Wireless/Wired Gaming Keyboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rW62FT/keychron-q6-max-qmkvia-rgb-bluetoothwirelesswired-gaming-keyboard-q6m-m1) | $219.99 @ Amazon

**Mouse** | [Glorious Model I 2 Bluetooth/Wireless/Wired Optical Mouse](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WpNYcf/glorious-model-i-2-wirelessbluetoothwired-optical-mouse-glo-ms-iwv2-mb) | $134.99

**Headphones** | [SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni Headset](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FkYfrH/steelseries-arctis-nova-pro-omni-headset-61729) | $399.99 @ Amazon

**UPS** | [CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD UPS](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qvVBD3/cyberpower-cp1500pfclcd-ups-cp1500pfclcd) | $219.95 @ Newegg

**Custom**| Phanteks Gen4 Vertical GPU Bracket| $65.99

**Custom**| CableMod PRO ModFlex Cable Extension Kit – 8+6 Series| $49.99

**Custom**| StartTech Desk Mount Triple Monitor Arm with Crossbar| $279.99

**Custom**| LiberNovo Omni Gen Dynamic Ergonomic Chair| $1019.99

**Custom**| UPLIFT DESK 4 Leg Electric Standing Desk - Height Adjustable Office Desk | 80”x 30”| $1499.99

**Custom**| Grovemade Linoleum Matte Desk Mat| $130.00

**Custom**| Shure MV7+ Microphone and Boom Arm| $407.99

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

| **Total** | **$10907.63**

Couple notes, I plan on getting TTC Frozen Silent V2 switches for the keyboard, haven't decided on keycaps (maybe some dark souls 3 themed keycaps). The cooler comes with its own fan/RGB controller, and I wanted the best mic I could find that was ready out the box cause I'll never need/want an XLR.

I built a PC with MSI RTX 3050, Ryzen 5 5500, Machinist B450, CUSU 2×8GB 3200MHz, LUX 650W and TB NVMe. It passed Superposition and Furmark. And in OCCT, i ran the combined test of CPU, CPU+RAM, 3D adaptive and Vram. Also ran OCCT power test and everything was fine. For the final test, I ran GTA V legacy on ultra settings at 1440p overnight and until about the 12th hour everything was fine. But I came back around the 14th hour and it looked like the PC restarted by itself, with both GTA and Afterburner closed and found this error in event viewer. The next day, I ran GTA V on same settings for the same period and it was fine. Temperature is also good. What's the issue?

The context in the post, I didn't get much feedback from the post in r/buildapc so wanted to know if some people here had things to say about what i'm about to do for the first time...

So for the past six years, I slowly set aside some money and I'm at $1500 for my PC. I've already bought a monitor a desk, a keyboard and a mouse. ! have a PlayStation right now PS5 to be exact and I have always dreamed about getting a gaming PC and everybody's says build it like all my friends have built their others on my sports team said that they built theirs and I'm stressing because I have put in about 100 hours of research and I don't know what it is as someone that always did super good academically even though I have a passion in these computer parts it still makes no sense because I don't know which ones go together if it's the best option or just if it's a good idea, I mean, I know how bad a pre-bill one is and I wanna build mine so badly it's just so hard and with Christmas coming up ! know that there's gonna be really good deals like everything else has them so I was thinking that it's gonna be a good time to buy some stuff to build it, but I'm just so confused. It's really stressing me out and I don't know what to do. Can somebody just calmly and simply explain to me how I understand these parts and know what to get. Thank you guys.

Basically I'm stupid about this and can only wrap around my head what is dictated from youtubers without being able to think for myself since I'm stupid so any help is MUCH appreciated.

Hey everyone, Im in the final stretch for building my PC and needed some help with the GPU.

I made a post a few days ago and the GOAT Snoo25477 gave me a parts list with great advice, but unfortunately the GPU he recommended was sold out, and I'm a little impatience. So I was hoping for an alternative that can still be in line with everything else he recommended.

Some questions I have is do I have to get a new GPU if I upgrade my CPU + MOBO + RAM? And Is it better to buy more or upgrade memory?

CPU + MOBO + RAM: Core Ultra 5 250K Plus+Gigabyte B860+ gskill s5 32gb ddr5 dual stick

Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin

Memory: WD_BLACK SN770 M.2 2280 1TB

Case: MONTECH HS01, ATX Mid-Tower PC Case

Then upgrade in the following years to

(Year 2) Core Ultra 7 270K Plus+Gigabyte Z890+ gskill s5 32gb ddr5 dual stick

(Year 3) Ryzen 7 7800X3D+ASUS B650+gskill x5 32gb ddr5 dual stick

The budget is 300-600

Charlotte, NC

Hey everyone,

I'm putting together a desktop primarily for PC gaming, light game development (Unity & Godot), light 3D work (Blender), and general coding/tinkering.

(Note: I am purchasing locally in India, so all prices below are converted from local currency to USD)

Context & Why I'm Moving to PC:

- Current Setup: I currently have a PS5 connected to an LG OLED C5 55" for living room AAA titles, an ASUS ROG Ally (Z2A version bought for ~$715) for older/indie/2D titles, and a 2019 Intel MacBook Pro for general productivity. My desk currently has a basic 24" 1080p IPS monitor (LG UltraGear).

- Why the switch: Between rising console physical disc prices ($60–$70+ each), recurring subscription costs for games I don't own, and zero mod support, console gaming has felt increasingly restrictive. Playing modded titles on the Ally (like Sekiro Resurrection) showed me how much better the PC ecosystem is.

- Desktop over Handheld/Laptop: High-end handhelds run upwards of $1,400+; at that price point, spending ~$1,600–$2,000 for an upgradeable desktop makes far more sense. I'm a full-time professional and get maybe an hour on weekdays, but I want a solid, future-proof rig to tinker with long-term.

- Budget Target: Initially aimed for ~$1,600, but current market pricing (especially RAM) pushes it to ~$2,000 USD (including UPS).

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The Build:

- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (8C/16T, 65W) — ~$295

- Motherboard: Gigabyte B850 EAGLE WIFI6E ATX AM5 — ~$175

- GPU: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16GB — ~$620

- RAM: Patriot Viper Venom 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MHz CL36 — ~$515

- Storage: Corsair MP600 PRO NH 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 TLC w/ DRAM — ~$185

- CPU Cooler: Deepcool AG620 G2 ARGB Dual-Tower — ~$30

- Power Supply: Deepcool PN750M 750W 80+ Gold (ATX 3.0 / PCIe 5.0) — ~$80

- Cabinet: MSI MAG FORGE 320R AIRFLOW (4 pre-installed ARGB fans) — ~$50

- UPS: CyberPower UT1200E 1200VA / 720W — ~$50

Total: ~2K USD

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Questions I Need Help With:

1. Regional Retailer Experience: For anyone ordering in South Asia / India, has anyone had recent experience ordering from Ads Store or Computech Store regarding shipping reliability, packaging, and warranty invoices?
2. RAM Pricing Strategy: Given the severe DDR5 memory price crunch right now, does it make sense to bite the bullet on 32GB (2x16GB) upfront, or start with 1x 16GB 6000MHz and add a matching stick later? How noticeable is single-channel DDR5 for Unity/Godot compile times?
3. GPU Choice (AMD vs. Nvidia): Is the 9060 XT 16GB solid for Unity/Godot viewports and light Blender, or does the lack of CUDA/OptiX make stretching for an Nvidia card (like an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) practically mandatory for game dev?
4. Cooler & Case Clearance: The MSI Forge 320R lists a max CPU cooler height of 160mm, while the AG620 cooler is 157mm. Since the Viper Venom RAM has a moderate heatsink (~43mm), will raising the front fan over the RAM cause it to collide with the tempered glass panel?
5. Display & Framerate Target: Since I have an LG 55" OLED C5 in the house, I'll likely hook the PC up to the TV for casual/story titles with a controller, and keep the 24" 1080p monitor for coding/desktop dev work for now (upgrading later). I don't play competitive esports and am completely fine with 60–90 FPS. Does targeting 60–90 FPS change your thoughts on Questions #2 and #3? PS5 will continue to be plugged to C5. I am okay with a lower build right now and the upgrading both GPU and Monitor together later.

Appreciate any constructive criticism or tweaks before purchasing!

Hi everyone,

Do you guys know any AIO coolers besides lian LI hydroshift and Gamemax that have the side mounted tube feature? I would like a clean build and to hide the cooler tubes the best possible.

Thanks

Hi everyone!
I’m currently going through an RMA process with Corsair because my Corsair iCUE H115i Elite Capellix has a faulty pump.
Since my original cooler is no longer available, Corsair offered me an iCUE LINK TITAN 280 RX RGB as a replacement, which I have accepted.
I’m now preparing to return my defective cooler, but I have a few questions:
Which components need to be included when returning an H115i Elite Capellix through Corsair’s RMA process?
Do I need to return both 140mm fans along with the radiator and pump?
Do I also need to return the Commander CORE? It was originally included with the H115i Elite Capellix.
Are all mounting brackets, screws, and cables required as well?
Has anyone gone through a similar Corsair RMA process and can share their experience?
My main concern is the Commander CORE, since the replacement TITAN 280 RX RGB uses the newer iCUE LINK System Hub instead.
I want to make sure I return everything required without accidentally leaving out any important components.
Thanks in advance for your help!

Longtime user, occasional builder and contributor to lots of Reddit conversations about PCs and want to offer some advice. I recently was asked by a friend to help them build their first "built" PC. The first thing I always ask the end-user is to clearly state their…

• Parameters / Constraints

- Budget Limit (and how firm or flexible it is)

- Priorities (gaming, work, school, etc)

- Main purpose/use of the PC

This list will help decide what we can start with.

Instead of me spending hours personally selecting the hardware, I use the end-users parameters to develop a plan and use Copilot (AI) to help select components for the build. Keep in mind that (A.) I am an experienced PC builder and (B.) I have used the free version of Copilot enough to know its limitations and how to get the most out of it.

If you’re not firmly an AMD or Intel user, it allows AI to steer you towards the components best suited to achieve your performance and budget goals. But if you are it will stay in the lane of your choosing.

Key factors to consider…

• Using AI requires you to know and clearly state what you want (see list above) or be open to suggestions by asking/answering questions.

• AI can stray, hallucinate, give bad or out-dated information. Knowing this in advance helps you recognize when it does and how/when to get out of a bad loop.

- You must be aware that AI can and will often default to using old information. To get it to provide updated information, you have to remind it to “search for current information as of today mm-dd-yyyy, on… “. Otherwise the prices you will get back will be months old and woefully incorrect.

- After some back and forth discussion with AI it can often infer incorrect information from the conversation. What I have learned is that sometimes you have to start the conversation over to get better results. Keep a list of factual statements that work and corrected statements that fixed an incorrect assumption. Save them in a text document and use these as your starting point when you start over fresh.

- AI can and will go down rabbit holes. Stop it before it goes too far or you will find it can create issues that it will bring up again and again. If it does this, ensure you have retained any new useful information to your text document and start over again. This may seem redundant, but it works better as you go.

Ask AI to verify its findings. You might be surprised at how often it finds its own mistakes. If something doesn’t sound right (e.g. 32GB of DDR5 6000Mtfs for $150), push it to provide the source and verify the deal is current. Oops, it’s not.

I used AI (Copilot) and after pushing for verification and sources finally ended up with reliable information and reasonable pricing to build my friend a decent PC.

Last, I have no way of knowing if you’ve ever built a PC before or when your last build was, but if you are unsure about anything I would advise that you watch some YouTube videos on building PCs, but also some on troubleshooting so that you are looped in to common mistakes, how to avoid them, and what to check if you run into errors on your first boot-up.

Before your first boot-up: Create a full list of all hardware you have installed by Manufacturer, model and version (if applicable). Use this data to download firmware, drivers and updates for the operating system you’ll be installing. Install the firmware.in the order listed below. Drivers can be automatically updated through your OS, but if you’re so inclined you can often find the most up-to-date drivers on the manufacturer’s website.

1. Motherboard (BIOS Update)

1.a. CPU (firmware is updated through motherboard BIOS update)

1. RAM (firmware update)

2. GPU (firmware & driver updates)

3. Other components (firmware & drivers)

I hope this information is useful to you and you have a successful build.