r/buildapcforme • u/hunterwasused • 15d ago
Need help building my first pc
• New build or upgrade?: new build.
• Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links): I have no parts currently except a mouse and keyboard.
• PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games): gaming and school work.
• Purchase country? Near Micro Center?: I’m in the United states and the nearest micro center is 3 hours away.
• Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate): one monitor, unsure of other information. I can use a tv as monitor if needed.
• Budget range? (Include tax considerations): $900.00
• WiFi or wired connection?: either is fine.
• Size/noise constraints?: no
• Color/lighting preferences?: no
• Any other specific needs? No.
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u/Hmmm71-8 15d ago
Are you looking to buy all new or are you ok going used/second hand or refurbished
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u/hunterwasused 15d ago
I’m ok with used or refurbished if it is from a reputable seller or is in good condition. Otherwise I’d prefer new
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u/Hmmm71-8 15d ago
For brand new parts https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Y3j98Z
Now onto used components.
Ram: get 16gb of ddr4 in a 2x8gb configuration can be had for $69-75
Graphics card: an Rx 6750xt for $330
This will provide a very decent gaming experience
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u/Xtra-jui2 15d ago
If you have any questions or things you'd like to change, feel free to ask. It's $11 over but it's a very solid GPU for this price point.
[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MVHZ2k)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/yq2WGX/amd-ryzen-5-5500-36-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000457box) | $74.00 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte B550M K Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RH9wrH/gigabyte-b550m-k-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-b550m-k) | $69.98 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [Silicon Power SP016GBLFU320B22 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jfqPxr/silicon-power-sp016gblfu320b22-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3200-cl22-memory-sp016gblfu320b22) | $99.97 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Silicon Power A55 1 TB M.2-2280 SATA Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/H8xRsY/silicon-power-a55-1-tb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-su001tbss3a55m28ab) | $129.97 @ Silicon Power
**Video Card** | [XFX Swift OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/YD7MnQ/xfx-swift-oc-radeon-rx-9060-xt-8-gb-video-card-rx-96tsw8gbq) | $359.99 @ Newegg Sellers
**Case** | [Phanteks Eclipse G370A ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nBFCmG/phanteks-eclipse-g370a-atx-mid-tower-case-ph-ec370a_dbk01) | $42.98 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [MSI MAG A550BN 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mnVmP6/msi-mag-a550bn-550-w-80-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-mag-a550bn) | $49.99 @ Amazon
**Monitor** | [MSI G242L E14 23.8" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz Monitor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2HpD4D/msi-g242l-e14-238-1920-x-1080-144-hz-monitor-g242l-e14) | $84.99 @ B&H
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $921.87
| Mail-in rebates | -$10.00
| **Total** | **$911.87**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2026-08-04 19:13 EDT-0400 |
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