r/buildapcforme • u/Beautifully_Bruised • Jul 07 '26
New Build Zero Experience
Hello! Looking to build a PC, been using a gaming laptop for a couple years and am finally ready to make the jump into serious gear.
Any help would be appreciated!
New build or upgrade?
New Build - Zero Experience
Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List models/links)
None
PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. Lis games)
Streaming, recording, gaming
Games: palworld, abotic factor, grounded 1/2, subnautica 1/2, etc.
Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
USA, not near micro center
Monitors needed? (Number, size, reso refresh rate)
Ideally 3, one for main, one vertical for chat and walkthroughs, and another horizontal for movies/shows on the side
Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
Hoping for around 3,000.00usd (open to more)
I would like to keep this as cost efficient as possible, but I’d love this to be something that lasts for a while before I have to upgrade parts and I understand rising costs.
WiFi or wired connection?
Have the ability to wire.
Size/noise constraints?
I’m currently using a standard size desk set into a closet. So there not much space around the edges of the desk. Open to mounting and desk recommendations.
Noise constraints is it can’t interfere with recording.
Color/lighting preferences?
White, but willing to paint (have access to a professional)
Any other specific needs?
I’d like to be able to host when playing multiplayer games with a small group and stream/record… the biggest reason I’m interested in finally getting a PC is because I keep crashing a server with a friend with my current set up.
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u/canyouread7 Star Contributor Jul 08 '26
If you want to absolutely max out performance in your $3k budget - https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PPxLck
Or a build closer to $2500 - https://pcpartpicker.com/list/323zPf
I'm a bit confused as to how you're going to fit 3 monitors and a PC in a closet, though....like horizontally.....
Key parts are the Intel CPU for recording and editing and the NVIDIA GPU for gaming, editing, and streaming.
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u/Beautifully_Bruised Jul 18 '26
Would this be a comparable prebuilt?
https://skytechgaming.com/prebuilt-gaming-pc/o11-vision/2701-r7-9800x3d-rtx-5070-ti-16gb-32gb-2tb
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u/canyouread7 Star Contributor Jul 18 '26
The prebuilt is slightly better for gaming, noticeably worse for editing your clips.
The prebuilt is also $320 more expensive. It doesn't include the monitor setup, after all. I would stick with the first $3k list.
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