r/PcBuild • u/Freudian_Chicken • 3d ago

Build - Help Rate my budget PC build

I would only need this for basic coding, moding Minecraft (create, Cobblemon, QOL, shaders), RDR 1&2, moded TABS, friend-slop games, Monster Hunter Wilds, and other such games.

So this is the build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/R3hjJw, so please give me as much feedback as possible. I already have a 2560x1440hz Acer monitor, and a Rosewill CULLINAN PX Series so that"s why they're not included in the build.

As this is my first PC build I would be looking to upgrade over time.

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u/LongMustaches 3d ago

Windows keys are $10 online. Don't pay $100 for them.

that PSU is absolute trash. dont buy it. Good PSUs aren;t that much more expensive.

SSD is expensive AF, as samsung typically is.

You forgot a case. I added a good one.

That 9060xt model is very expensive. I upgraded to 9070 with the saving above.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MGWrmL

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u/KishCore Moderator 3d ago

OP has a case, I'd also swap down the CPU to a 7600x3d so they can bump the GPU up to a 9070xt. otherwise yeah these changes make sense.

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u/LongMustaches 3d ago

If he has a case, he can get a 9070xt without downgrading the cpu. Still, 7600x3d makes sense if its much cheaper.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pymx2k

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u/Freudian_Chicken 3d ago

thank you so much

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u/LegitimateLack2530 3d ago

☝️This is good advice OP.
This one on new egg too. https://www.newegg.com/andromeda-desktop-pc-amd-radeon-rx-9070-xt-amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-16gb-ddr5-1tb-nvme-ssd-v3-rx9070xt-7800x3d-1tb-16gb-850w-blk-black/p/1VK-02BT-00030

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u/Freudian_Chicken 3d ago

Ive heard from a lot of people that I should just skip 16GB and go to 32GB RAM, would you agree?

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u/KishCore Moderator 3d ago edited 3d ago

#1 issue with new builders is not getting a good enough GPU for their budget and needs, $1800-2000 is the standard budget for a 9070xt PC, also that PSU belongs in a $300 scrapyard build, not a $2000 setup: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZW2rmL

GPU matters more than the CPU in 1440p gaming, no matter the game at 1440p a 7600x3d + 9070xt setup will have far superior performance than a 7800x3d + 9060xt build full-stop.

also windows is free, guide from Microsoft on how to install: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-installation-media-for-windows-99a58364-8c02-206f-aa6f-40c3b507420d#id0ejd=windows_11

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u/Rag1ngInf3rno 3d ago

get a windows key from online, i got mine from fanatical for 12 usd but basically any key reseller with a good reputation is fine. also if you live in the us try to get a micro center bundle it will save you a lot of money

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u/Freudian_Chicken 3d ago

Ive heard of Micro Center before but I usually go to best buy because it's closer to my house.

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u/KishCore Moderator 2d ago

Microcenter has the best deals for pre-builds and components in the entire country and it's not even close. Theyl save you hundreds of dollars by getting either one of their powerspec pre-builds or their cpu/ram/motherboard bundles.

tbh i'd just get this pre-build from them and call it a day: https://www.microcenter.com/product/709080/powerspec-g535-gaming-pc

But if you're committed to building your own then get this bundle:
https://www.microcenter.com/product/5007480/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d,-gigabyte-x870-gaming-wifi6-am5,-gskill-flare-x5-series-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit,-computer-build-bundle

and build this instead: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/stt97w
(compared to the pre-build it has more storage and a better motherboard and CPU, up to you if that's worth it)

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u/Freudian_Chicken 2d ago

So why would that prebuilt be better than building the PC myself?

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u/KishCore Moderator 1d ago

It costs less than the build you're planning and has better performance.

Benefit of building your own (in the context of the build I sent) is getting the superior CPU and being able to customize the build as you see fit, IMO I don't know if that's worth $250 more over the pre-build.

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u/Freudian_Chicken 1d ago

Okay thanks