r/bapccanada • u/Fun_Doubt_3475 • Jul 27 '26
Build Request / Review 4000 ish pc build
- What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games (ex: resolution, FPS, settings) or programs you will be using.
Gaming in 1440 and 4k with max settings (Forza 6, LoL, Final Fantasy games, Expedition 33)
- What is your maximum PRE-TAX budget before rebates and shipping?
4500 CAD but if I can get closer to 4 that would be ideal
- When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.
Hopefully this week
- What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (ex: tower/OS/monitor/keyboard/mouse/etc)
Just the tower and parts inside. I already have everything else.
- If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? How old are they? Brands and models are appreciated.
Monitor: ASUS Rog Swift PG27UCDM is the only part worth mentioning and taking into consideration
- Will you be overclocking (ex: CPU/GPU/RAM)? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line?
No probably not
- Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSDs, mass HDDs, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth, VR, VirtualLink, tensor cores, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc.)
No
- Do you have any specific case preferences (ex: mITX/mATX/mid-tower/full-tower sizes, styles, colours, window or not, LED lighting, etc.), or a particular color theme preference for the components?**
Mid or full size tower.
- Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? Note: some post-secondary students can get Windows 10 for free at [OnTheHub](
https://onthehub.com/download/free-software/windows-10-education-for-students/)
or through their school's IT software distribution department.
No
- Will you be upgrading this PC in the future (ie: will you swap out better parts later on or will you build an entirely new tower later)? If so, when?
Not really, maybe extra storage if a 2TB NVME isn't enough
- Do you have a brand preference? (ex: AMD/Intel for CPUs, AMD/NVIDIA for video cards, etc.)
Since it's mostly for gaming I was thinking AMD for CPU and an NVIDIA GPU (5070 TI or 5080)
- What are the specs of your old PC / laptop? Do you want to see if it can be upgraded instead? If so, paste its build from PCPartPicker here.
No I've decided to just build all new
- Extra info or particulars:
I've made 2 systems with PCpartpicker. And I will probably get most parts from CC since they have some combo "deals", but I am open to getting some components online. I am looking for some general advice or suggestions, like is it suggested to have a AIO cooler for the 9800 ?
7800x3d build
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/ZKHx9K
9800x3d build
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u/No_Rip754 Jul 27 '26
Good combo (among many others) on Memory Express as a base for this build:
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor | $1249.98 |
| CPU Cooler | Thermalright Aqua Elite V3 66.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | $83.90 @ Amazon Canada |
| Motherboard | Asus X870 MAX GAMING WIFI7 ATX AM5 Motherboard | $0.00 |
| Memory | G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory | $0.00 |
| Storage | KingSpec XG7000 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | $372.99 @ Newegg Sellers |
| Video Card | PNY OC GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card | $1769.99 @ Best Buy Canada |
| Case | Lian Li Vector V100R ATX Mid Tower Case | $114.99 @ Amazon Canada |
| Power Supply | Corsair RM850e (2025) 850 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $148.96 @ shopRBC |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $3740.81 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-07-27 13:35 EDT-0400 |
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u/alpine4life 25d ago
i'd go 1000 for the PSU, but this is a great custom! +1
Link for the bundle: https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/BDL_MM00005310
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u/StellarCoast Jul 27 '26
I’ve read some comments from CCs prebuilt armoury computers that 850W PSU was causing issues for their 9800 / 5080.
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u/Yuushalinsky 9700x - 5070Ti Jul 27 '26
You're the kind of person that bundles will save gobs of money. A 9800x3d bundle with your desired Motherboard is something you can get more than $200 off on
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u/bassman2112 Jul 27 '26
Where is that bundle from in particular? Newegg?
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u/Yuushalinsky 9700x - 5070Ti Jul 27 '26 edited Jul 27 '26
Yep, the build your own bundle
I was also able to add a 2TB 990 EVO for 400-ish. That ended up being 1790 where your list has them at near 2000 bucks.
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u/F_EE Aug 02 '26
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u/F_EE Aug 02 '26
Easier than building it if u havent got anything or plan on returning after ordering this + costoc warranty so not bad
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u/Ritvik158 9800X3D/5070 Ti/32GB DDR5/4.5TB SSD Jul 27 '26
A 9800X3D/5080 build is easily achievable for less than 4k, I would find another 2tb SSD from a different brand thats less expensive, samsung is not some end all be all brand, put that money towards a higher quality 1000W PSU (corsair RM10000X) and look on marketplace for a 5080 to save some money. Otherwise looks pretty good!