First Gaming PC- Making sure I have the right parts

[ChristianC042]

Budget (including currency): 1300 USD

Country: United States

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield

Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): 

 

I am looking to get my first gaming PC, and I was looking at pre builts, but then I found Micro Center's custom builder. After doing my own research, I think I have created the right build for me, but I would certainly like some help making sure I haven't overlooked anything.

 

Build list: https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=26172e06-6dd3-48ea-b5da-6c02054aba71

 

I would also appreciate any recommendations for a durable and reliable keyboard/mouse combo for under 150 USD. 

[ZeusXI]

11 minutes ago, ChristianC042 said:

Budget (including currency): 1300 USD

Country: United States

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield

Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): 

 

I am looking to get my first gaming PC, and I was looking at pre builts, but then I found Micro Center's custom builder. After doing my own research, I think I have created the right build for me, but I would certainly like some help making sure I haven't overlooked anything.

 

Build list: https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=26172e06-6dd3-48ea-b5da-6c02054aba71

 

I would also appreciate any recommendations for a durable and reliable keyboard/mouse combo for under 150 USD. 

How about this? Better CPU and GPU

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XfRzyg

 

Also paste comes with most coolers. 

 

And you can get a cheaper windows license from something like SCDkey or something

[Why_Me]

14 minutes ago, ChristianC042 said:

Budget (including currency): 1300 USD

Country: United States

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield

Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): 

 

I am looking to get my first gaming PC, and I was looking at pre builts, but then I found Micro Center's custom builder. After doing my own research, I think I have created the right build for me, but I would certainly like some help making sure I haven't overlooked anything.

 

Build list: https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=26172e06-6dd3-48ea-b5da-6c02054aba71

 

I would also appreciate any recommendations for a durable and reliable keyboard/mouse combo for under 150 USD. 

The stock cooler comes with pre-applied thermal paste. Switch up the cpu to the 5600 which runs cooler than the older 5600X and change up on the SSD to the EVO Plus.

 

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx#selector_86

[ChristianC042]

19 minutes ago, ZeusXI said:

How about this? Better CPU and GPU

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XfRzyg

 

Also paste comes with most coolers. 

 

And you can get a cheaper windows license from something like SCDkey or something

Thank you. I only recently discovered SCDkey.

[ChristianC042]

18 minutes ago, Why_Me said:

The stock cooler comes with pre-applied thermal paste. Switch up the cpu to the 5600 which runs cooler than the older 5600X and change up on the SSD to the EVO Plus.

 

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx#selector_86

Thank you. Any reason in particular to go with the EVO plus instead of the 980 pro? I'm guessing it's the price-to-performance?

[Why_Me]

7 minutes ago, ChristianC042 said:

Thank you. Any reason in particular to go with the EVO plus instead of the 980 pro? I'm guessing it's the price-to-performance?

Price and that SSD is plenty fast. If you were utilizing Intel Direct Storage then I could see a reason for the 980.

[ZeusXI]

8 hours ago, Why_Me said:

Price and that SSD is plenty fast. If you were utilizing Intel Direct Storage then I could see a reason for the 980.

I am confused here. You are talking about intel direct storage, but I am not familiar with intel direct storage on an AMD platform with AMD GPUs. Did you post something that had intel in it?

[SorryBella]

9 hours ago, Why_Me said:

Intel

?

 

Its a DirectX feature, what do you mean Intel? Any system with an nvme drive and DX12 Ultimate compatibility (read: 20 series Nvidia or newer) can utilize it. And if you mean iRST (Intel Rapid Storage Technology), those have been irrelevant for a while now considering how most people would rather have full SSD instead of SSD cache + HDD combo.

 

This is using Micro Center Tustin inventory, your inventories may vary. Those with custom prices are from Micro Center.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D 3.3 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($230.00) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin King SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($19.29 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock B550M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($95.00) 
Memory: Silicon Power GAMING 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($48.97 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($110.00) 
Video Card: XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6950 XT 16 GB Video Card  ($579.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Deepcool CG560 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 - V2 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ B&H) 
Total: $1253.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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