need help with first pc build!

nukest · September 19, 2021

Budget (including currency): max. $4300 AUD (including everything) - but I don't really know how much I should spend on peripherals

Country: Australia

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: mostly games such as:

- Minecraft RTX/Shaders

- Minecraft Dungeons

- COD Modern Warfare

- Cooking Simulator

- Metro Exodus

I also do a little bit of blender for fun

Other details:

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/vdcfNP - This only includes the PC build

This is my first build, so idk if these parts are compatible or overkill. Gonna overclock a tiny bit. I'm planning to buy in the next 6 months to 2 years to futureproof it somewhat. I left out the peripherals because I don't have much experience, and I think I could snag a deal on Marketplace/Gumtree, but any suggestions are appreciated

Preferred peripherals: 1440p 144/165hz dual monitor setup, wired keyboard + mouse is fine (but if there are some great wireless alternatives, let me know!)

Questions:

Can this setup play 1440p at 144hz?

Is $1000 AUD for peripherals too much?

Is Q-Flash the same as BIOS flashback, and can my motherboard update to version F30 without a CPU?

How loud might this build be?

From,

A random Aussie

GeorgeMKane · September 19, 2021

You can do a 1440p dual monitor setup easily, for sure. You can set the fan speed on the case fans. I have similar fans, have them set to quiet in the iCUE software, and they work just fine with minimal noise. When you start overclocking though, that's when you'll want to set them to standard.

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/QbfHdD

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($398.77 @ JW Computers)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black 55 CFM CPU Cooler ($141.00 @ Umart)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($185.00 @ Centre Com)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($199.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Western Digital Blue 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($141.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital SN750 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($185.00 @ Umart)
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB GAMING X Video Card ($1049.00 @ PC Byte)
Case: Corsair iCUE 4000X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($188.77 @ JW Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair RM (2019) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case Fan: Corsair iCUE SP120 RGB ELITE 47.7 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack ($89.00 @ Amazon Australia)
Monitor: Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ 27.0" 2560x1440 165 Hz Monitor ($509.00 @ Centre Com)
Monitor: Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ 27.0" 2560x1440 165 Hz Monitor ($509.00 @ Centre Com)
Keyboard: Corsair K55 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($78.75 @ Amazon Australia)
Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB ELITE Wired Optical Mouse ($80.00 @ Amazon Australia)
Speakers: Logitech Z313 25 W 2.1 Channel Speakers ($79.00 @ Centre Com)
Custom: Corsair Fan Controller Commander Pro (CL-9011110-WW) ($89.00 @ Amazon Australia)
$4080.29

Edited September 19, 2021 by GeorgeMKane

Herman Mcpootis · September 19, 2021

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor ($625.44 @ Amazon Australia)
CPU Cooler: ID-COOLING ZOOMFLOW 360X SNOW 62 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($144.00 @ PLE Computers)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($185.00 @ Centre Com)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($288.18 @ Amazon Australia)
Storage: Kingston KC2500 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($169.00 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: PNY GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB UPRISING Video Card ($1199.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: Lian Li Lancool II Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case ($159.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: MSI MPG A-GF 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ Centre Com)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($145.00 @ Umart)
Monitor: AOC CU34G2X/BK 34.0" 3440x1440 144 Hz Monitor ($639.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Keyboard: AOC GK500 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($58.00 @ PC Byte)
Mouse: Corsair M55 RGB Pro Wired Optical Mouse ($50.23 @ Amazon Australia)
Total: $3780.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-09-19 12:10 AEST+1000

Dr0idGh0sT · September 19, 2021

Here is a better list if you are gonna buy now.

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/nH3tPV

There'll be new Intel CPUs next month and new AMD CPUs later, So if you are not buying parts right now, Wait before you have all of money ready and ask here again.

Only one thing, If you have some money, aim for good GPU, look for GPU stocks and you might be able to buy something on MSRP.