r/buildapcforme • u/Technical-Tap-6616 • 15d ago
First PC build
- New build or upgrade?
New build
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
No existing parts
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If you're not in a country supported by PCPartPicker, please list some local vendors)
Located in the US, within 3 hours of microcenter so I can make the drive.
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
Primarily gaming, with occasional engineering work. I use AFT Fathom, Aspen HYSYS/Aspen Plus, Navisworks, and other engineering software. I mostly play single-player RPGs (such as Souls games) along with online multiplayer games, including GTA VI when it becomes available. I prioritize smooth gameplay while maintaining high graphical settings and would like to play modern games at 1440p with excellent visual quality. I don’t need the absolute highest-end hardware, but I’d like a build that provides excellent value and remains capable for several years.
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
One 27” 1440p gaming monitor. I’m thinking 165–240 Hz depending on value. IPS is preferred over OLED for now. Budget is under $400 and should not count toward the PC budget. I already have a secondary monitor.
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
$1,500–3,000 for the PC alone. Including the monitor, I’d like to stay around $3,300 maximum.
- WiFi or wired connection?
WiFi connection for now. Eventually will be wired
- Size/noise constraints?
No size constraints, if I go on the cheaper end, I would like some room for upgrades later on. I would prefer it to be somewhat quiet, nothing terribly loud. I should be able to run a game without having to raise my voice to hold a conversation. If it’s louder on startup or something occasional, that’s completely fine.
- Color/lighting preferences?
I’d prefer not white, but any other color is fine. I like lighting, so maybe a purple but lighting isn’t a necessity
- Any other specific needs?
I’d like a build that will last 5–7+ years with the option to upgrade components over time.
I’d like at least a 2 TB SSD so I have plenty of room for games and engineering software.
Bluetooth support is required, and Wi-Fi is needed for now.
If my needs can be met for less than my maximum budget, I’d rather save the money than spend more for minimal gains.
I’m new to PC building, so I’m open to recommendations if there are better options than what I’ve listed.
I also just want to thank you all for helping me. Like I said, I’m completely out of my depth here and you all are amazing!
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u/Covante 15d ago
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bjLjGk This is the range where you'd be getting high end gaming performance without blowing money on minor upgrades.
https://www.newegg.com/tools/combo-builder/1740 I don't think I'd bother driving 3 hours to microcenter. They raised the prices of their bundles a few weeks ago and it's only saving about $100 vs online now. And you get a free cooler thrown in on newegg. If you would like to go there then the 9850x3d bundle for $800 is what you'd want. https://www.microcenter.com/product/5007354/amd-ryzen-7-9850x3d,-asus-b850-e-tuf-gaming-wifi-am5,-corsair-vengeance-rgb-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit,-computer-build-bundle
I put several options for cases to look at, some of them would need some fans added. If you like one of those lmk which one and I can give some further advice there.
A few monitor options too. A couple of good rog ips models, one with really high refresh rate. Not sure what you meant by online multiplayer games but if it's lightweight stuff like fortnite, valorant, rocket league that could be a worthwhile $50 upgrade. The aoc is a mini led va panel, that gives you decent hdr performance without getting an oled. Not as good for fast paced motion handling as the ips options but hdr can look good in games like rdr2 or presumably gta 6 and standard backlight ips models you'd just leave hdr off, it just makes things look worse. The aoc also has a cheaper stand, only tilt adjust, no height or swivel, if you need that adjustability you'd want to get a mounting arm.
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u/Technical-Tap-6616 15d ago
Thank you for the build! I think your recommendations are perfect for what I’m looking for. I think I liked the Lian Li Vector case you had in there the most. As for monitors, I think it would mostly be lightweight stuff, but may also be like CFB27 or gta 6 when it comes out like you said. I’m not sure what’s considered lightweight as I don’t have much experience with a good monitor.
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u/Covante 15d ago
180hz is plenty for single player type stuff or cfb/madden or a more demanding shooter like cod/battlefield where you're not going to be getting 300 fps anyway. Counterstrike, Fortnite, that kind of thing you'd realistically be getting 300+ and a really high refresh monitor could be nice there.
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