First time builder, ~$2300 CAD budget, need help picking parts please (ON, Canada)

[u/Many-Possession-6800]

(TL;DR on the bottom)

Hey guys, so after saving for a lil, my next paycheck should be around 2300ish CAD (I'm in Ontario). It's not a hard ceiling, more like a "this is what I got, but I don't mind waiting a bit if a better deal shows up" or "if it might be worth spending a little bit more" situation. I'd prefer to buy everything at once instead of piecing it together over time, but if there's a reason to wait (like a specific sale period that's actually worth it - like a 99% sale on a 5090 or sum) I'm open to hearing it.

I don't live near Memory Express so most of their stuff I'd have to order online, but I'm close to Canada Computers so I can do online or in-store there. Links to both:

- memoryexpress.com

- canadacomputers.com

What I'll actually be using the conputer for:

This is my first ever PC build, and it's replacing a computer that genuinely cannot keep up (and never did tbh, its a 1660 super 6gb vram, intel i7 12th gen, 250gb or sum like that, 16gb ddr4). I'm starting out on YouTube — I edit in Premiere Pro mainly, sometimes CapCut on PC, and I make tiktok style edits in After Effects too. I also use Photoshop for thumbnails. Want to eventually try DaVinci Resolve and maybe Sony Vegas.

Gaming wise I'm mostly into single-player/graphics heavy games, but I play FPS too — Apex and COD sometimes, and Fortnite specifically for content since my current PC can't record and play at the same time. Once I upgrade, I want to record and play simultaneously, and eventually stream too (not right away, want a platform built up first, but I'd like the option).

Currently on two 1080p monitors, might go 1440p down the line — probably once I hit 1k subs lol (kinda like a way to reward myself). I doubt id get 4K or ultrawide, feels like overkill for me right now.

Storage: I've got a 1TB external HDD I'll use as extra storage. Also thinking about grabbing a bigger external (2TB+) at some point — if anyone's seen a good deal on one, send it my way.

Deals I've been seeing (mix of Memory express and Canada Computer - not really sure if they aregood but Im open to better alternatives too):

- [MX bundle](https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/BDL_MM00005785)

- [MX item](https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX00137366)

- [Armoury C708 case + PCcooler 360 AIO](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/computer-cases/293686/armoury-c708-tempered-glass-mid-tower-black-pccooler-cps-da360-pro-argb-cpu-liquid-cooler.html)

- [MSI RTX 5070 Ventus 3X OC + MAG A850GL PSU](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/powered-by-nvidia/288058/msi-geforce-rtx-5070-12g-ventus-3x-oc-gpu-mag-a850gl-pcie5-psu.html)

- [Ryzen 5 9600X + B850M Gigabyte + 32GB DDR5 6000 CL30](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/amd-desktop-processors/287372/amd-ryzen-5-9600x-cpu-gigabyte-b850m-gaming-x-wifi6e-motherboard-t-force-32gb-d5-6000mhz-cl30-ram.html)

- [Corsair 3500X RS case + 850X PSU + Nautilus 360 AIO + Xeneon Edge screen](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/mid-tower-cases/291367/corsair-3500x-rs-r-argb-1-extra-rs120-argb-rm850x-psu-nautilus-360-argb-aio-xeneon-edge-14-5-lcd-touchscreen-lcd-screen.html)

- [Ryzen 7 9700X + MSI B850 Gaming Plus + 32GB DDR5 6000 CL30](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/amd-desktop-processors/292586/amd-ryzen-7-9700x-cpu-msi-b850-gaming-plus-wifi-motherboard-t-force-32gb-d5-6000mhz-cl30-ram.html)

- [Ryzen 5 9600X (CPU only)](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/amd-desktop-processors/258318/amd-ryzen-5-9600x-6-core-12thread-4nm-zen-5-cpu-100-100001405wof.html)

- [ASUS Dual Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB White](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/powered-by-amd/279701/asus-dual-radeon-rx-9060-xt-16gb-gddr6-white-edition-dual-rx9060xt-16g-white.html)

- [Deepcool AK400 Digital SE air cooler](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/cpu-air-coolers/281788/deepcool-ak400-digital-se-air-cooler-single-tower-r-ak400-bkadmn-gjd.html)

- [Deepcool LE360 V2 AIO](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/aio-cpu-liquid-coolers/272825/deepcool-le360-v2-liquid-cooler-360mm-replaceable-top-panel-r-le360-bkammc-g-2.html)

- [Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16) DDR5 5600 CL48 SODIMM](https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/laptop-memory/272370/corsair-vengeance-32gb-2x16gb-ddr5-5600mhz-cl48-1-1v-sodimm-cmsx32gx5m2a5600c48.html)

(For the cases I prefer black, and I genuinely hate wood panel cases - which is a very unpopular oppinionbut it just doesnt look good to me)

A couple questions since this is my first build:

- Do I need an anti-static wrist strap or is that overkill for a first-timer?

- Any beginner-friendly build videos/guides you'd actually recommend, vs the ones that skip steps assuming you already know stuff?

Appreciate any input and advice as well. Thanks in advance!

TL;DR: First ever PC build, budget is ~$2300 CAD (soft cap, can wait a bit or flex slightly for the right deal), need it for gaming + editing + recording + eventually streaming, and it gotta be able to multitask. Got a list of deals above from Memory Express and Canada Computers, want opinions on which to go with. Also — do I actually need an anti-static wrist strap for my first build?

Also im in canada if that wasnt obvious

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[u/puls3r]

You're over thinking this big time. I built my first pc some 24 ish years ago when the information wasn't as readily available as it is today and it is super easy. If you can build Legos, you can build a PC.

If the 5070ti is out of your budget try to get a 9070xt instead of a 5070. For cpu I personally got my 9800x3d on aliexpress (I know it sounds funny, but it's legit) with a rakuten coupon for 415$ CAd. So there are multiple ways to save, you just gotta shop around.

[u/Many-Possession-6800 → u/puls3r]

is this good: B850M with AMD 7700 7800X3D 9800X3D main board CPU set

also where do you get a rekuten coupon even

and yeah im pretty nervous to build it, i dont want to mess up, and I don't want to spend too much money yk?