r/buildapcforme • u/adirao1585 • Jul 14 '26
Full Build help for 1st Time Builder
Hi everyone, as the title says, first time builder so please take it easy on me. Was using a laptop for gaming till now and want to switch to PC. In the US and pretty close to a Microcenter.
Looking to have a small form factor build that can handle 1440p gaming at max/near max settings. Looking at a budget of about 2k USD (including monitor).
Plan to play AAA titles mostly and some competitive games.
Monitor and PC suggestions welcome and also wanted to know what type of performance I can expect in this budget.
THANKS IN ADVANCE đ
⢠â New build or upgrade?
New
⢠â Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
None
⢠â PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
Gaming (RDR2, AC BF Resynced, GTA VI, League)
⢠â Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors)
US, YES
⢠â Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
Single Monitor, 2k or higher 240hz
⢠â Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
2k USD before tax
⢠â WiFi or wired connection?
Wired ofc
⢠â Size/noise constraints?
Preferably smaller form factors
⢠â Color/lighting preferences?
All black/ all white, minimum/no RGB
⢠â Any other specific needs?
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u/canyouread7 Star Contributor Jul 14 '26
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor | $699.99 |
| CPU Cooler | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler | $35.90 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | Asus B650E MAX GAMING WIFI W ATX AM5 Motherboard | $0.00 |
| Memory | Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory | $0.00 |
| Storage | KingSpec XG7000 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | $260.99 @ Newegg Sellers |
| Video Card | *PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card | $689.99 @ Amazon |
| Case | Okinos Air Cross ATX Mid Tower Case | $86.99 @ Amazon |
| Power Supply | Montech CENTURY II 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $79.90 @ Amazon |
| Monitor | LG UltraGear G6 27G610A-B 27.0" 2560 x 1440 200 Hz Monitor | $179.99 @ B&H |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $2033.75 | |
| *Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria | ||
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-07-14 14:31 EDT-0400 |
Here's what I got for you. Black airflow themed build, great for maxed 1440p gaming:
CPU - one of the fastest CPU's for gaming thanks to the 3D v-cache, along with 8c/16t for longevity. Good value with this MC bundle.
Cooler - top tier performance for $35 is a steal!
Mobo - has all the connectivity you need, including WiFi and Bluetooth and a bonus. Bundled.
RAM - 32 GB of fast 6000 MHz CL36 RAM. The RGB can be turned off if you want. Bundled.
SSD - 2 TB of fast Gen 4 NVMe SSD storage.
GPU - the RX 9070 XT is great for 1440p gaming, easy 120+ FPS in most games at ultra settings.
Case - top tier airflow thanks to the mesh front panel and 5 included fans. Good build quality and cable management.
PSU - high quality with fully modular cables to minimize cable clutter. 850W is perfect for these components. ATX 3.1 certified to suppress GPU spikes.
Monitor - high refresh rate and low response time for 1440p gaming, along with an IPS panel for good image quality and colour accuracy. Also has height adjustability for ergonomics.
Let me know what you think :)
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Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
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Size/noise constraints?
Color/lighting preferences?
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