First PC need help thanks!

[Chickooj]

Budget (including currency): $1800-2000

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: I will only use it for gaming. Games that I have in mind to play are LoL, Valorant, COD, BG3, Cyberpunk, Persona

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): 

 

Hi, this will be my first desktop or tower PC. I would like to have like a small PC because my room is small and the table that I have is small also. I will be upgrading from my laptop Dynabook A40 that I got years ago (Used to be my laptop for college), I only play League on it and its been lagging bad now. I already have a mouse but no I don't have a keyboard so I will also need that. I would love to play 1440p 165hz or more any recommendation would be great! I have a 1080p 60hz portable monitor that I used with the Dynabook that I can use as a second monitor. I would like to buy it this weekend or next week. Thank you!

[Dedayog]

7 minutes ago, Chickooj said:

Budget (including currency): $1800-2000

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: I will only use it for gaming. Games that I have in mind to play are LoL, Valorant, COD, BG3, Cyberpunk, Persona

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): 

 

Hi, this will be my first desktop or tower PC. I would like to have like a small PC because my room is small and the table that I have is small also. I will be upgrading from my laptop Dynabook A40 that I got years ago (Used to be my laptop for college), I only play League on it and its been lagging bad now. I already have a mouse but no I don't have a keyboard so I will also need that. I would love to play 1440p 165hz or more any recommendation would be great! I have a 1080p 60hz portable monitor that I used with the Dynabook that I can use as a second monitor. I would like to buy it this weekend or next week. Thank you!

Got a Microcenter nearby?

 

If not, I would consider using all your budget for a top end machine (since it's within reach)...  Cut back the GPU to a 7900XT to save $200 if you want.

 

Case is a placeholder, and you can get a microATX board if you really need it to be small.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($399.00 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($33.90 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($219.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory  ($97.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($117.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB Video Card  ($959.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: be quiet! Pure Base 500DX ATX Mid Tower Case  ($105.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Super Flower Leadex III Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.99 @ Newegg Sellers) 
Total: $2039.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-01-04 10:44 EST-0500

[Chickooj]

2 minutes ago, Dedayog said:

Got a Microcenter nearby?

 

If not, I would consider using all your budget for a top end machine (since it's within reach)...  Cut back the GPU to a 7900XT to save $200 if you want.

 

Case is a placeholder, and you can get a microATX board if you really need it to be small.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($399.00 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($33.90 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($219.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory  ($97.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($117.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB Video Card  ($959.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: be quiet! Pure Base 500DX ATX Mid Tower Case  ($105.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Super Flower Leadex III Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.99 @ Newegg Sellers) 
Total: $2039.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-01-04 10:44 EST-0500

Hi, thank you!

 

No Microcenter nearby! Can you also add a monitor for it?

[podkall]

13 minutes ago, Chickooj said:

 I will only use it for gaming. Games that I have in mind to play are LoL, Valorant, COD, BG3, Cyberpunk, Persona

7800x3D as a CPU is 1000% good choice in this area of interest

 

@Dedayog

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($399.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($33.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($92.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($159.99 @ Samsung)
Video Card: ASRock Phantom Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card  ($759.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Mini Air MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1805.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-01-04 10:51 EST-0500

[Dedayog]

1 minute ago, Chickooj said:

Hi, thank you!

 

No Microcenter nearby! Can you also add a monitor for it?

Others can clarify the monitor, but you should  be able to get one under $200 1440p/165+.  The one I added is 180Hz and low response, but there may be better...

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($399.00 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($33.90 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($219.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory  ($97.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($117.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: XFX Speedster MERC 310 Black Edition Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card  ($759.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: be quiet! Pure Base 500DX ATX Mid Tower Case  ($105.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Super Flower Leadex III Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.99 @ Newegg Sellers) 
Monitor: Acer VG271U M3bmiipx 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $2029.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-01-04 10:50 EST-0500

[nevets13]

please dont cheap out on the PSU go with a brand like seasonic

[Dedayog]

Just now, nevets13 said:

please dont cheap out on the PSU go with a brand like seasonic

SF Leadex III Gold is Tier A for Cultists. 

 

Buy model, not brand.  

[Dedayog]

1 minute ago, podkall said:

7800x3D as a CPU is 1000% good choice in this area of interest

 

@Dedayog

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($399.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($33.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($92.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($159.99 @ Samsung)
Video Card: ASRock Phantom Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card  ($759.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Mini Air MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1805.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-01-04 10:51 EST-0500

Absolutely not for the that SSD.  The 980 Pro is way too expensive for gaming.  Otherwise yeah.

[nevets13]

EVGA, Corsair, Seasonic are all good brands that ive had minimal issues with and great after purchase support

[podkall]

Just now, Dedayog said:

Absolutely not for the that SSD.  The 980 Pro is way too expensive for gaming.  Otherwise yeah.

could be swapped out for yours

[Chickooj]

4 minutes ago, podkall said:

7800x3D as a CPU is 1000% good choice in this area of interest

 

@Dedayog

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($399.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($33.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($92.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($159.99 @ Samsung)
Video Card: ASRock Phantom Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card  ($759.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Mini Air MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1805.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-01-04 10:51 EST-0500

So this one is better and just swap the storage and add the monitor that @Dedayog recommended? 

[podkall]

1 minute ago, Chickooj said:

So this one is better and just swap the storage and add the monitor that @Dedayog recommended? 

it's cheaper, here's what the build would be good with, you could swap the ram with similar speed if you find cheaper or better looking for you

 

as for the monitor, it's good to ask in Displays sub-topic about that, but if you're not a color sensitive person, all you need to look out for is specs, and maybe the reviews: ( @Dedayog's monitor sounds decent spec wise, but be assured he just found a random 1440p 1ms 180Hz monitor and slapped it on the list)

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($399.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($33.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($92.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: ASRock Phantom Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card  ($759.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Mini Air MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Custom: 1ms response 1440p 144+Hz ($199.00)
Total: $1974.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-01-04 10:58 EST-0500

[Chickooj]

2 minutes ago, podkall said:

it's cheaper, here's what the build would be good with, you could swap the ram with similar speed if you find cheaper or better looking for you

 

as for the monitor, it's good to ask in Displays sub-topic about that, but if you're not a color sensitive person, all you need to look out for is specs, and maybe the reviews: ( @Dedayog's monitor sounds decent spec wise, but be assured he just found a random 1440p 1ms 180Hz monitor and slapped it on the list)

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($399.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($33.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($92.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: ASRock Phantom Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card  ($759.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Mini Air MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Custom: 1ms response 1440p 144+Hz ($199.00)
Total: $1974.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-01-04 10:58 EST-0500

Okay thank you! I go ahead and ask in the displays for the monitor.

[podkall]

Just now, Chickooj said:

Okay thank you! I go ahead and ask in the displays for the monitor.

no problem, if you have any questions about the build or any components or if XYZ component could work instead, feel free to ask

[PowerPCFan]

tried to make a nice build but I think i went a bit overkill and expensive: 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RWzLbL

[Chickooj]

3 minutes ago, PowerPCFan said:

tried to make a nice build but I think i went a bit overkill and expensive: 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RWzLbL

Hi, yes this is too much for my budget and it doesn't have a monitor as well. I am also planning to get a keyboard so this is too much for me. But thank you for recommending. A white build looks awesome though!

[PowerPCFan]

4 minutes ago, Chickooj said:

Hi, yes this is too much for my budget and it doesn't have a monitor as well. I am also planning to get a keyboard so this is too much for me. But thank you for recommending. A white build looks awesome though!

No prob  

I 100% agree with @podkall's build, it's great. But my favorite build of all time is this: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bcNWKX

Not low end at all, but not the VERY best. 

 

Here's that build with a 1440p monitor and peripherals: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yzHTjH

 

Includes my favorite keyboard too. It's not too expensive and has nice switches (gateron yellows)

It's also hot swappable and supports 5 pin switches so if you ever get into mechanical keyboards and modding, its an incredible starter board. I have one and I put some Akko V3 Cream Blues on it. Sounds really good. 

[podkall]

2 hours ago, PowerPCFan said:

tried to make a nice build but I think i went a bit overkill and expensive: 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RWzLbL

it's a good build, there's just lot of "compromisable luxury", like the parts work, but there are cheaper alternatives, not saying it's bad, there's few or several upsites on using higher priced/spec components

 

though Crucial P3 is the odd one out, for this kind of build where spending isn't an issue I'd get something better

 

 

[PowerPCFan]

7 minutes ago, podkall said:

it's a good build, there's just lot of "compromisable luxury", like the parts work, but there are cheaper alternatives, not saying it's bad, there's few or several upsites on using higher priced/spec components

 

though Crucial P3 is the odd one out, for this kind of build where spending isn't an issue I'd get something better

 

 

Well, I went with the P3 because I was trying to make a build that was within OP's budget but like I mentioned, I went "a little overkill." 

[podkall]

2 minutes ago, PowerPCFan said:

Well, I went with the P3 because I was trying to make a build that was within OP's budget but like I mentioned, I went "a little overkill." 

yeah just a "little bit"

 

600$