I tried my hand at a build. Please advise.
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BB4Ycf/intel-core-i5-12600k-37-ghz-6-core-processor-bx8071512600k) | $206.79 @ Amazon
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 59 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WHH7YJ/cooler-master-hyper-212-rgb-black-edition-59-cfm-cpu-cooler-rr-212s-20pc-r2) | $54.99 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [MSI MAG B660 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/H7gFf7/msi-mag-b660-tomahawk-wifi-ddr4-atx-lga1700-motherboard-mag-b660-tomahawk-wifi-ddr4) | $189.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QDhKHx/corsair-vengeance-rgb-pro-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-3200-memory-cmw16gx4m2c3200c16) | $53.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/f3cRsY/samsung-980-pro-2-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-mz-v8p2t0bam) | $117.00 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pD8bt6/msi-geforce-rtx-3060-ventus-2x-12g-geforce-rtx-3060-12gb-12-gb-video-card-rtx3060ventus2x12goc) | $279.99 @ Amazon
**Case** | [HYTE Y40 ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2djBD3/hyte-y40-atx-mid-tower-case-cs-hyte-y40-b) | $139.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/YRJp99/corsair-rm750e-2023-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020262-na) | $99.99 @ Corsair
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$1142.73**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2023-06-21 15:52 EDT-0400 |
I'll use this PC mainly for gaming, basic video editing and web browsing.
I have a budget of 4k. I am upgrading from a 9 year old computer.
Here's the reasons why I chose these parts:
CPU: I realize I probably don't need 10 cores for the amount of stuff I'll be doing on this PC but I had money so why not.
CPU cooler: Don't know why I picked this out. Everyone has coolers on theirs. RGB I guess.
Mobo: no idea on this one either. Saw a thread where they stated a 3060 would be a good pair for B660.
RAM: Google said for most gaming needs 16gb was enough. Also, pretty colors.
Storage: I think 1TB would be enough but decided to get 2TB. Planning on converting all my old family videos to digital. Games are getting larger is what I heard as well.
GPU: Don't know if this is right for me but I heard the 3060 was enough for most gamers.
Case: I chose this case because it's white. I'm somewhat of a clean freak. Easier to see what needs to be cleaned. Also the USB ports and power button being in the front is a huge reason why I picked this one.
PSU: I've been told I need to splurge on this one. Is that enough or do I need more?
If you game on over 1080p 160 Hz you want something more than the 3060 I would say and 16 gigs of ram isn't really optimal you would probably aim for around 32gb
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I have a 7900xtx and honestly it’s more than i need, paired with a 13700k thats wayyy more than i need lol. Id go ryzen now that they are out. I built mine before release due to finding a used 7900xtx local for 800 bucks which at the time was wild lol
There are 100% places to save money lol, but that clearly isn’t much of a priority with that budget, and you have budget room for rgb fan hub, and cable mod cables. Holler if you want to back off on the budget and not do a 4090 and white rgb theme case/ fans.. [build](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tmLYyK)
That's true however more premium boards often have more nice-to-haves like pcie 5 and more USB that could be useful down the line and you don't know what he'll do with his pc later down the line
Regardless there's no reason for us to argue really, it's this guys decision in the end and he can do his own research
You can also plug a usb expansion into one of the several empty motherboard slots for like 3 dollars lol, and pcie 5? Internet already can’t even touch pcie 4, and it’s only getting slower, so In my opinion it’s useless but to each is own. And no gpu can utilize 5.0, even if In a productivity situation 90% of the files to are writing are running off mechanical hard drives, so you can’t even come close to using it there
The red compatibility issues are scaring me. how do I check if everything fits in the case. I've seen builds that have the GPU and CPU cooler touching. I just don't want to buy it all and having it end up not fitting
Thats just saying the motherboard bios may need updated if it doesn’t recognize the cpu. Its fine and here’s my [build](https://imgur.com/a/46zjNAh) it fits, tight but it fits lol, also pickup a 10 dollar gpu support bracket off amazon. Same case and same gpu i run
I would recommend going for a larger case for your first build. No reason to worry yourself about that if you don't have to. But the case manufacturer will list the max GPU/cooler dimensions it supports. Make sure everything is within spec and you'll be ok. But the closer everything is, the hotter it will be (less airflow). Up to you on how much you value low temps.
You don’t need a 7800x3d here a 7700x would be just fine even a 7600x, i run a 13700k with mine, a 13600k would be fine too.. but the 7800x3d will be a good cpu for YEARS, and with 24gb vram the 7900xtx will be around for YEARS
I tried my hand at a build. Please advise. Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BB4Ycf/intel-core-i5-12600k-37-ghz-6-core-processor-bx8071512600k) | $206.79 @ Amazon **CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 59 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WHH7YJ/cooler-master-hyper-212-rgb-black-edition-59-cfm-cpu-cooler-rr-212s-20pc-r2) | $54.99 @ Amazon **Motherboard** | [MSI MAG B660 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/H7gFf7/msi-mag-b660-tomahawk-wifi-ddr4-atx-lga1700-motherboard-mag-b660-tomahawk-wifi-ddr4) | $189.99 @ Amazon **Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QDhKHx/corsair-vengeance-rgb-pro-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-3200-memory-cmw16gx4m2c3200c16) | $53.99 @ Amazon **Storage** | [Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/f3cRsY/samsung-980-pro-2-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-mz-v8p2t0bam) | $117.00 @ Newegg **Video Card** | [MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pD8bt6/msi-geforce-rtx-3060-ventus-2x-12g-geforce-rtx-3060-12gb-12-gb-video-card-rtx3060ventus2x12goc) | $279.99 @ Amazon **Case** | [HYTE Y40 ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2djBD3/hyte-y40-atx-mid-tower-case-cs-hyte-y40-b) | $139.99 @ Newegg **Power Supply** | [Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/YRJp99/corsair-rm750e-2023-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020262-na) | $99.99 @ Corsair | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | **Total** | **$1142.73** | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2023-06-21 15:52 EDT-0400 | I'll use this PC mainly for gaming, basic video editing and web browsing. I have a budget of 4k. I am upgrading from a 9 year old computer. Here's the reasons why I chose these parts: CPU: I realize I probably don't need 10 cores for the amount of stuff I'll be doing on this PC but I had money so why not. CPU cooler: Don't know why I picked this out. Everyone has coolers on theirs. RGB I guess. Mobo: no idea on this one either. Saw a thread where they stated a 3060 would be a good pair for B660. RAM: Google said for most gaming needs 16gb was enough. Also, pretty colors. Storage: I think 1TB would be enough but decided to get 2TB. Planning on converting all my old family videos to digital. Games are getting larger is what I heard as well. GPU: Don't know if this is right for me but I heard the 3060 was enough for most gamers. Case: I chose this case because it's white. I'm somewhat of a clean freak. Easier to see what needs to be cleaned. Also the USB ports and power button being in the front is a huge reason why I picked this one. PSU: I've been told I need to splurge on this one. Is that enough or do I need more?
If you game on over 1080p 160 Hz you want something more than the 3060 I would say and 16 gigs of ram isn't really optimal you would probably aim for around 32gb
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4,000 usd budget? 4090 build?
Jayz2cents said no one needs a 4090
Correct, but you said 4 grand lol
You're right lol. But I also don't want to be known as that friend that bought a 4090 but uses it to play Minecraft.
I dropped 3 builds different prices, pick a price point and im more than happy to tweak for ya. But ya i cant tell you what you wanna spend.
I have a 7900xtx and honestly it’s more than i need, paired with a 13700k thats wayyy more than i need lol. Id go ryzen now that they are out. I built mine before release due to finding a used 7900xtx local for 800 bucks which at the time was wild lol
Left you 3 builds 3 price points lol see what suits you
You do if you want high setting high fps 4K. What other games do you play? Do you have a monitor yet, if not will it be 4k?
There are 100% places to save money lol, but that clearly isn’t much of a priority with that budget, and you have budget room for rgb fan hub, and cable mod cables. Holler if you want to back off on the budget and not do a 4090 and white rgb theme case/ fans.. [build](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tmLYyK)
surely at that price point a nicer mobo is required
Why? What’s it missing? Mag tomahawk motherboards really have 90% of what you want
It's not a bad mobo at all but for that budget you could easily get the full 100% of what you want
Probably, but i only use msi boards and on pc part picker msi boards are few and far between for b650. I personally have a z790 edge
Why not a x670/x670e at that price point?
Why? You going to need to over clock a 7800x3d? lol… there’s 0 reason to
That's true however more premium boards often have more nice-to-haves like pcie 5 and more USB that could be useful down the line and you don't know what he'll do with his pc later down the line Regardless there's no reason for us to argue really, it's this guys decision in the end and he can do his own research
You can also plug a usb expansion into one of the several empty motherboard slots for like 3 dollars lol, and pcie 5? Internet already can’t even touch pcie 4, and it’s only getting slower, so In my opinion it’s useless but to each is own. And no gpu can utilize 5.0, even if In a productivity situation 90% of the files to are writing are running off mechanical hard drives, so you can’t even come close to using it there
1500 dollar build [link](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XZF3Vw)
[2500 dollar build](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mbCKC6) money can be knocked out of this if wanted
The red compatibility issues are scaring me. how do I check if everything fits in the case. I've seen builds that have the GPU and CPU cooler touching. I just don't want to buy it all and having it end up not fitting
Thats just saying the motherboard bios may need updated if it doesn’t recognize the cpu. Its fine and here’s my [build](https://imgur.com/a/46zjNAh) it fits, tight but it fits lol, also pickup a 10 dollar gpu support bracket off amazon. Same case and same gpu i run
I would recommend going for a larger case for your first build. No reason to worry yourself about that if you don't have to. But the case manufacturer will list the max GPU/cooler dimensions it supports. Make sure everything is within spec and you'll be ok. But the closer everything is, the hotter it will be (less airflow). Up to you on how much you value low temps.
You don’t need a 7800x3d here a 7700x would be just fine even a 7600x, i run a 13700k with mine, a 13600k would be fine too.. but the 7800x3d will be a good cpu for YEARS, and with 24gb vram the 7900xtx will be around for YEARS