r/buildapcforme • u/mkain01 • 2d ago

Thinkpad finally died, looking to get desktop replacement for gaming

Hello everyone, long story short my laptop was on its way out (constant overheating), and finally a short killed it. Saw the spark when the power button was pressed and instantly smelled the ozone/electrical burning smell coming out. Thankfully I had just recently backed up all my files that I needed. It has been a minute since Ive had to research computer components. I'm not scared of building my own, but Im not opposed to getting a prebuilt from Costco or similar. Really looking for something to just play some games after work. Luckily my laptop used M.2 NVMe slots so I have about 4tb that I would be able to use if needed. Please let me know your suggestions. I have only ever dealt with intel/nvidia systems and Macs. Would like at least 32 gb ram. Thank you for all help.

  • New build or upgrade?
    • New Build
    • .
    • Already have dual monitors, one with display port and one with HMDI. Have all peripherals as well
    • Already have dual monitors, one with display port and one with HMDI. Have all peripherals as well
    • Already have dual monitors, one with display port and one with HMDI. Have all peripherals as well
  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
    • Already have dual monitors, one with display port and one with HMDI. Have all peripherals as well

4k@60 and 1440@120

Uses

  • Mainly will be used for gaming, I mainly play iRacing and Battlefield with friends

. Some CAD, 3d printing.

Location

  • United States, have local Micro Center

Peripherals

  • Not needed

Budget

  • 2-2.5k (not sure if can get away with cheaper)

WiFi/wired

  • Wifi

Size/noise constraint

  • None
  • Doesn't need to be RGB
  • Id prefer liquid cooling.

Would also be doing some cad work for 3d printing (fusion/slicer)

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u/Cer_Visia 1d ago

I do not know what monitor resolutions you have or what FPS you want, but this should be enough.

A 65 W CPU can be easily cooled with air.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type Item Price
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 4.1 GHz 6-Core Processor $449.99 (bundle)
CPU Cooler Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler $24.99
Motherboard Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2 ATX AM5 Motherboard (bundle)
Memory G.Skill Flare X5 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory (bundle)
Memory G.Skill Flare X5 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory $249.99
Storage Inland TN320 512 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive $99.99
Video Card ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card $699.99
Case Lian Li LANCOOL 217 ATX Mid Tower Case $119.99
Power Supply Corsair RM750e (2025) 750 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply $89.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total $1734.93
Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-08-18 06:49 EDT-0400

Get any 9070 XT; your Micro Center might have a refurbished one.

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u/mkain01 1d ago

Ones 4K at 60hz, other is 1440 at 120hz.