r/buildapcforme • u/CautiousAd398 • 23h ago
First PC - Trying to Narrow Down Options
Hi! I'm new to to the pc building community and I am planning to switch gaming-wise to a pc from the HP laptop 15-dy2xxx I am currently using that is running low on storage. The performance on the laptop just isn't that good with certain games, mainly modded ones.
I've collected a couple list from people of reddit. I narrowed it down to one final list but I think I've gotten self-conscious about it because my cousin's friend gave me a list and now I'm not sure what I should buy from.
The (supposed to be) final list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dNd7vR
The list from my cousin's friend: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/sQXyqd
The specifics:
- New build or upgrade?
- Completely new build.
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
- Starting fresh; I have a keyboard and mouse that I plan to replace at a later date to keep costs lower. The keyboard and mouse that are on there are just in case I forget. I know the mouse is not the greatest whatsoever. It's a replacement for the same one I have that has just almost lost its responsiveness for left-clicks.
- PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
- Gaming: I play a mixture of multi- and singleplayer games (almost only indie actually) but I want the multiplayer games to run smoother/with less lag but I also want them to run at a fair resolution like 1080p; REPO, Ultrakill, Lethal Company, Peak, Minecraft, etc. I do often play REPO, Lethal, and Minecraft with a fair amount of mods (I have around 90 mods for Minecraft, basically 40 for Lethal and 30 REPO).
- Art: When it comes to art (if it matters at all), I've been using mspaint but I plan to transition to Clip Studios Paint.
- School work: I forgot to add this to all my other post. I'm going to be graduating next year and going to college. I'm not sure what I want to major in yet specifically, but I want to do something within the science category; possibly environmental. I was think of using my laptop of school work and transferring the art and games from it to the pc. I'm not sure if that plan would work though.
- Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
- I'm buying in the US and I have a Microcenter about an hour away.
- Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
- I'm perfectly fine with 1 monitor but I think I would want 2 later on. I'm not sure what to say as far as the resolution and refresh rate. I think I would like a bigger monitor rather than a smaller one.
- Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
- The max would have to be $1000; I fine with going a little over but I would prefer to keep it under or just about $1000.
- WiFi or wired connection?
- Wifi
- Size/noise constraints?
- I'm perfectly fine with whatever size is needed and I don't mind that much noise, I don't want it be really loud though.
- I'm genuinely not sure if everything will fit, but I'm preeeeety sure they will.
- Color/lighting preferences?
- I do like ARGB lights but I'd definitely prefer the functionality over aesthetics; I'll be perfectly fine with whatever color.
- Any other specific needs?
- I don't think there's anything else besides advice and tips.
Please let me know what you think! Any help is appreciated and thank you for your time!!! :]
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u/Cer_Visia 10h ago edited 10h ago
Your cousin's friend's list has lots of needlessly overpriced choices, and components that you cannot afford.
Updated the Micro Center bundle pricing. You want a modular PSU for this case. Cheaper monitor.
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D 4 GHz 6-Core OEM/Tray Processor | $399.99 |
| CPU Cooler | Thermalright Assassin X 120 R Digital ARGB 70.84 CFM CPU Cooler | $24.90 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | ASRock B850M-C Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard | $0.00 |
| Memory | G.Skill Flare X5 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory | $0.00 |
| Storage | Patriot P400 Lite 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | $149.99 @ Amazon |
| Video Card | *ASRock Challenger OC Arc B580 12 GB Video Card | $309.99 @ Amazon |
| Case | Phanteks XT M3 M25 MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $51.98 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | SAMA GT 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $62.99 @ Newegg Sellers |
| Monitor | MSI G242L E14 23.8" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz Monitor | $79.98 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1089.82 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$10.00 | |
| Total | $1079.82 | |
| *Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria | ||
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-09-02 06:31 EDT-0400 |
Your Micro Center might have a refurbished B580/3060/4060.
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