buildhelp Wanting to buy the parts for a pc for a gift for my gf

[HephMiner]

It’s been a few years since I last built a pc, haven’t been keeping track of trends and prices either. I love playing games with my gf, but we’re reaching a point where the games we want to play aren’t running on her laptop. I was looking at getting her the parts and building it together as an activity, and was wanting a second look over the list I have atm.

 

I know she wants something relatively nice looking, nothing over the top but some rgb here and there to make it special. 1080p at 60fps, is the low goal, but more fps would be great. Wanting rtx as well, also wanting to future proof a little with a heftier psu, wifi is a must, and the windows on there is just a reference for me to see. Ignoring the operating system I’m wanting to keep it below $1000. If any more can be cut down without sacrificing too much on looks or performance that would be great!

 

 

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nCppJM)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 4500 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/m8BG3C/amd-ryzen-5-4500-36-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000644box) | $78.98 @ Newegg 
**Motherboard** | [Asus TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pLNxFT/asus-tuf-gaming-b550-plus-wifi-ii-atx-am4-motherboard-tuf-gaming-b550-plus-wifi-ii) | $169.99 @ ASUS 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance RGB RS 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RvmmP6/corsair-vengeance-rgb-rs-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3600-cl18-memory-cmg16gx4m2d3600c18) | $72.98 @ Amazon 
**Storage** | [Western Digital Blue SA510 500 GB M.2-2280 SATA Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/x8cG3C/western-digital-blue-sa510-500-gb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-wds500g3b0b) | $42.99 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [Western Digital Blue 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/gHNxFT/western-digital-wd-blue-2-tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-wd20ezbx) | $49.87 @ Amazon 
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pD8bt6/msi-geforce-rtx-3060-12-gb-ventus-2x-video-card-rtx3060ventus2x12goc) | $354.39 @ Newegg 
**Case** | [Montech X3 Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/HRH7YJ/montech-x3-mesh-atx-mid-tower-case-x3-mesh-black) | $59.99 @ Newegg Sellers 
**Power Supply** | [Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 - V2 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/tWMTwP/cooler-master-mwe-gold-850-v2-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-mpe-8501-afaag-us) | $89.99 @ Newegg 
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wtgPxr/microsoft-windows-10-home-oem-dvd-64-bit-kw9-00140) | $107.98 @ Other World Computing 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1057.16
 | Mail-in rebates | -$30.00
 | **Total** | **$1027.16**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2022-11-09 14:32 EST-0500 |

[PDifolco]

12 minutes ago, HephMiner said:

It’s been a few years since I last built a pc, haven’t been keeping track of trends and prices either. I love playing games with my gf, but we’re reaching a point where the games we want to play aren’t running on her laptop. I was looking at getting her the parts and building it together as an activity, and was wanting a second look over the list I have atm.

 

I know she wants something relatively nice looking, nothing over the top but some rgb here and there to make it special. 1080p at 60fps, is the low goal, but more fps would be great. Wanting rtx as well, also wanting to future proof a little with a heftier psu, wifi is a must, and the windows on there is just a reference for me to see. Ignoring the operating system I’m wanting to keep it below $1000. If any more can be cut down without sacrificing too much on looks or performance that would be great!

 

 

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nCppJM)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 4500 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/m8BG3C/amd-ryzen-5-4500-36-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000644box) | $78.98 @ Newegg 
**Motherboard** | [Asus TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pLNxFT/asus-tuf-gaming-b550-plus-wifi-ii-atx-am4-motherboard-tuf-gaming-b550-plus-wifi-ii) | $169.99 @ ASUS 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance RGB RS 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RvmmP6/corsair-vengeance-rgb-rs-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3600-cl18-memory-cmg16gx4m2d3600c18) | $72.98 @ Amazon 
**Storage** | [Western Digital Blue SA510 500 GB M.2-2280 SATA Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/x8cG3C/western-digital-blue-sa510-500-gb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-wds500g3b0b) | $42.99 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [Western Digital Blue 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/gHNxFT/western-digital-wd-blue-2-tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-wd20ezbx) | $49.87 @ Amazon 
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pD8bt6/msi-geforce-rtx-3060-12-gb-ventus-2x-video-card-rtx3060ventus2x12goc) | $354.39 @ Newegg 
**Case** | [Montech X3 Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/HRH7YJ/montech-x3-mesh-atx-mid-tower-case-x3-mesh-black) | $59.99 @ Newegg Sellers 
**Power Supply** | [Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 - V2 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/tWMTwP/cooler-master-mwe-gold-850-v2-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-mpe-8501-afaag-us) | $89.99 @ Newegg 
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wtgPxr/microsoft-windows-10-home-oem-dvd-64-bit-kw9-00140) | $107.98 @ Other World Computing 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1057.16
 | Mail-in rebates | -$30.00
 | **Total** | **$1027.16**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2022-11-09 14:32 EST-0500 |

Urrrg it nearly hurts  Money should be spent where it matters...

What about a much better one for 30% less ?

(and get a cheap windows key, $10 ..)

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qXR9PX

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($118.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($77.98 @ Amazon) 
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($40.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN570 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($79.98 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.87 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI RX 6600 XT MECH 2X 8G OC Radeon RX 6600 XT 8 GB Video Card  ($279.99 @ Best Buy) 
Case: Montech X3 Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg Sellers) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600 BQ 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.98 @ Amazon) 
Total: $787.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-11-09 14:58 EST-0500

 

 

[Deadpool2onBlu-Ray]

35 minutes ago, HephMiner said:

It’s been a few years since I last built a pc, haven’t been keeping track of trends and prices either. I love playing games with my gf, but we’re reaching a point where the games we want to play aren’t running on her laptop. I was looking at getting her the parts and building it together as an activity, and was wanting a second look over the list I have atm.

 

I know she wants something relatively nice looking, nothing over the top but some rgb here and there to make it special. 1080p at 60fps, is the low goal, but more fps would be great. Wanting rtx as well, also wanting to future proof a little with a heftier psu, wifi is a must, and the windows on there is just a reference for me to see. Ignoring the operating system I’m wanting to keep it below $1000. If any more can be cut down without sacrificing too much on looks or performance that would be great!

 

 

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nCppJM)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 4500 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/m8BG3C/amd-ryzen-5-4500-36-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000644box) | $78.98 @ Newegg 
**Motherboard** | [Asus TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pLNxFT/asus-tuf-gaming-b550-plus-wifi-ii-atx-am4-motherboard-tuf-gaming-b550-plus-wifi-ii) | $169.99 @ ASUS 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance RGB RS 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RvmmP6/corsair-vengeance-rgb-rs-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3600-cl18-memory-cmg16gx4m2d3600c18) | $72.98 @ Amazon 
**Storage** | [Western Digital Blue SA510 500 GB M.2-2280 SATA Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/x8cG3C/western-digital-blue-sa510-500-gb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-wds500g3b0b) | $42.99 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [Western Digital Blue 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/gHNxFT/western-digital-wd-blue-2-tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-wd20ezbx) | $49.87 @ Amazon 
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pD8bt6/msi-geforce-rtx-3060-12-gb-ventus-2x-video-card-rtx3060ventus2x12goc) | $354.39 @ Newegg 
**Case** | [Montech X3 Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/HRH7YJ/montech-x3-mesh-atx-mid-tower-case-x3-mesh-black) | $59.99 @ Newegg Sellers 
**Power Supply** | [Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 - V2 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/tWMTwP/cooler-master-mwe-gold-850-v2-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-mpe-8501-afaag-us) | $89.99 @ Newegg 
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wtgPxr/microsoft-windows-10-home-oem-dvd-64-bit-kw9-00140) | $107.98 @ Other World Computing 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1057.16
 | Mail-in rebates | -$30.00
 | **Total** | **$1027.16**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2022-11-09 14:32 EST-0500 |

Oh my goodness this list is dogcrap. I'll brb

[Deadpool2onBlu-Ray]

43 minutes ago, HephMiner said:

I know she wants something relatively nice looking, nothing over the top but some rgb here and there to make it special. 1080p at 60fps, is the low goal, but more fps would be great. Wanting rtx as well, also wanting to future proof a little with a heftier psu, wifi is a must, and the windows on there is just a reference for me to see. Ignoring the operating system I’m wanting to keep it below $1000. If any more can be cut down without sacrificing too much on looks or performance that would be great!

Here. 3060ti founders is in stock at Bestbuy at the time I am writing this comment. This will OBLITERATE that Ewaste list you provided.

 

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/sJpLKp

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($118.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK400 66.47 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING B550-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Kingston FURY Beast 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($59.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN570 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($79.98 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB Video Card  ($399.99 @ Bestbuy) 
Case: Montech X3 Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg Sellers) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM750 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $998.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-11-09 15:26 EST-0500

[mariushm]

Go with a Ryzen 5600 - it's very good deal, great performance for money ...

Ryzen 5600 also comes with a stock cooler that's decent and can be enough for the start.

You don't need such expensive motherboard, but also no need to go super cheap with B450 chipset motherboard.

110$ MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (PRO B550M-VC WIFI) - PCPartPicker

has the latest Wifi 6e wireless, has usb 10g front panel header, has good mix of usb connectors in the back, has rgb headers (4 pin rgb and 3 pin rainbow)

120$ MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (B550M PRO-VDH WIFI) - PCPartPicker

the older version with wifi5 if for some reason the previous is not stocked/available

 

RAM is fine if you want RGB ram, otherwise there's cheaper ram sticks.

The SSD you chose is SATA, get a nvme SSD, it's faster and not that much more expensive and really go for 1 TB, spend 10-20$ more and get 1 TB

SN570 suggested above is good choice.

 

Skip on the mechanical drive and move those $50 to the video card and get something more powerful, if possible. 1 TB will be enough for a few games and a couple months or until next paycheck

[GeorgeMKane]

1 hour ago, HephMiner said:

It’s been a few years since I last built a pc, haven’t been keeping track of trends and prices either. I love playing games with my gf, but we’re reaching a point where the games we want to play aren’t running on her laptop. I was looking at getting her the parts and building it together as an activity, and was wanting a second look over the list I have atm.

 

I know she wants something relatively nice looking, nothing over the top but some rgb here and there to make it special. 1080p at 60fps, is the low goal, but more fps would be great. Wanting rtx as well, also wanting to future proof a little with a heftier psu, wifi is a must, and the windows on there is just a reference for me to see. Ignoring the operating system I’m wanting to keep it below $1000. If any more can be cut down without sacrificing too much on looks or performance that would be great!

 

 

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nCppJM)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 4500 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/m8BG3C/amd-ryzen-5-4500-36-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000644box) | $78.98 @ Newegg 
**Motherboard** | [Asus TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pLNxFT/asus-tuf-gaming-b550-plus-wifi-ii-atx-am4-motherboard-tuf-gaming-b550-plus-wifi-ii) | $169.99 @ ASUS 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance RGB RS 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RvmmP6/corsair-vengeance-rgb-rs-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3600-cl18-memory-cmg16gx4m2d3600c18) | $72.98 @ Amazon 
**Storage** | [Western Digital Blue SA510 500 GB M.2-2280 SATA Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/x8cG3C/western-digital-blue-sa510-500-gb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-wds500g3b0b) | $42.99 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [Western Digital Blue 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/gHNxFT/western-digital-wd-blue-2-tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-wd20ezbx) | $49.87 @ Amazon 
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pD8bt6/msi-geforce-rtx-3060-12-gb-ventus-2x-video-card-rtx3060ventus2x12goc) | $354.39 @ Newegg 
**Case** | [Montech X3 Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/HRH7YJ/montech-x3-mesh-atx-mid-tower-case-x3-mesh-black) | $59.99 @ Newegg Sellers 
**Power Supply** | [Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 - V2 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/tWMTwP/cooler-master-mwe-gold-850-v2-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-mpe-8501-afaag-us) | $89.99 @ Newegg 
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wtgPxr/microsoft-windows-10-home-oem-dvd-64-bit-kw9-00140) | $107.98 @ Other World Computing 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1057.16
 | Mail-in rebates | -$30.00
 | **Total** | **$1027.16**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2022-11-09 14:32 EST-0500 |

I would easily recommend something like this. Like others are saying, you can get a Windows 10 or 11 key for cheap elsewhere (would recommend 10 vs 11 right now).

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xKbzsL

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($118.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Vetroo V5 52 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 AORUS PRO AC ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($161.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN570 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($79.98 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Video Card  ($354.39 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case  ($105.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX650F 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.95 @ Amazon) 
$985.26

[Ryuikko]

Should be a significantly better gpu and cpu for less

PCPartPicker Part List

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($118.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI B550-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Crucial P3 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($157.87 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: ASRock Radeon RX6700XT CLD 12G Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($349.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Montech X3 Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg Sellers) 

Power Supply: Phanteks AMP 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $946.81

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-11-09 16:14 EST-0500