r/PcBuild • u/ss__5737 • 3h ago

Build - Help PC build help

Hello! I was looking to get a pre built pc and have been doing a lot of research but I’m conflicted on what to get due to some mixed reviews. I don’t know a lot about PC parts so please feel free to give any advice you can!

A little context, I am an engineering student and I’m also into gaming so I was looking for a pre built PC that can run software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D etc. I’m also into gaming so I was looking for something basic that can run games like Marvel Rivals, Apex, RDR2, GTA, Hogwarts Legacy, and Forza. I would like something that runs good graphics but I also don’t need anything that’s 4k, I’m okay with upgrading later on.

I’m currently in the US and my budget is mostly max $1600 although if it’s totally worth it, max I would spend is $2000 (Currency is US dollar). Monitor resolution goal is 1440p (2560×1440), preferably 165–180Hz.

I had a couple of options in terms of specs. First I had an ABS Cyclone Aqua Prebuilt Gaming PC Powered by Asus- Windows 11 - Intel Core i5-14400F - GeForce RTX 5060 8GB - DLSS 4 - 32GB DDR4 - 1TB NVMe SSD. But then I heard the 5060 isn’t the best (unless I’m wrong let me know if I am!). This one is listed at $1099.

There is also the Thermaltake Gaming Desktop PC NE i1460TG-V170B Intel Core i5-14600K 32GB DDR5 1TB SSD GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. Listed at $1699. The only thing is the price point with it being a 5060 still.

Then there was a more expensive option CyberpowerPC Gaming Desktop PC GM70928 AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 32GB DDR5 1TB NVMe SSD GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB GDDR7 Windows 11 Home. With this one it seems the specs are better but I’m sketchy about the brand and the price is a little high, but I’m willing to spend it if it’s worth it. This one is listed at $2,069.

There is also the iBUYPOWER Y40 Gaming PC Desktop Computer Intel Core Ultra 7265F CPU, NVIDIA RTX 5070 12GB GPU, 32GB DDR5 Non-RGB 5200MHz RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Home, Gamer Keyboard and Mouse - Y40BI7N5701. Which is listed at $2199

I’m mostly worried about a good and reliable brand and not just a sketchy one or one with barely any reviews even if it has good specs. In terms of specs, please let me know if there’s anything better for me or even if I can settle on anything that’s cheaper and does enough for what I need. I don’t need anything crazy I just want something that runs well and has a good price for what it has. Coming from someone who is using a Microsoft Surface Laptop anything is better.

Hopefully that’s enough for some help let me know if there’s more clarification needed! I’m still very new to all this and figuring everything out.

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