First PC Build looking for some advice as a first time builder.

[Inferno101]

Budget (including currency): approx. $3500 - 4000 AUD

Country: Australia

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: starting more 3d modelling due to a new 3d printer but mostly for gaming aiming for at least 120fps on high settings for most games (Cs2, Warframe, Marvel Rivals, Helldivers, Assetto Corsa Competizione) and stable 60fps with intensive games like Ark survival evolved (not ascended quite yet) + some future proofing for upgrades down the track

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 have made a parts list, don't know exactly how optimized it is considering this is my first pc build:

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

this includes a monitor as well, ideally id like to get 1440p gaming solid but have no idea if this build/budget is over or underkill for what I'm after happy to provide any other information too just can't think of anything else to mention lol. another detail i am also a sim racer so i will need enough high speed USB slots for my gear (currently G920 but upgrading to Fanatec in 6 - 12 months)

 

sorry to seem so picky

 

[TatamiMatt]

18 minutes ago, Inferno101 said:

Budget (including currency): approx. $3500 - 4000 AUD

Country: Australia

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: starting more 3d modelling due to a new 3d printer but mostly for gaming aiming for at least 120fps on high settings for most games (Cs2, Warframe, Marvel Rivals, Helldivers, Assetto Corsa Competizione) and stable 60fps with intensive games like Ark survival evolved (not ascended quite yet) + some future proofing for upgrades down the track

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 have made a parts list, don't know exactly how optimized it is considering this is my first pc build:

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

this includes a monitor as well, ideally id like to get 1440p gaming solid but have no idea if this build/budget is over or underkill for what I'm after happy to provide any other information too just can't think of anything else to mention lol. another detail i am also a sim racer so i will need enough high speed USB slots for my gear (currently G920 but upgrading to Fanatec in 6 - 12 months)

 

sorry to seem so picky

 

Same performance, just some cost savings, about $400 saved in total

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($888.00 @ JW Computers) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($59.00 @ Scorptec) 
Motherboard: MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($259.00 @ MSY Technology) 
Memory: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($144.00 @ MSY Technology) 
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($92.00 @ Centre Com) 
Video Card: XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card  ($1299.00 @ Scorptec) 
Case: Montech XR ATX Mid Tower Case  ($78.00 @ Centre Com) 
Power Supply: Gigabyte UD750GM 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($127.77 @ JW Computers) 
Monitor: MSI MAG 275QF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor  ($257.77 @ JW Computers) 
Total: $3204.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-04-30 21:57 AEST+1000

 

motherboard usb specs

[Millios]

Welcome to the forums

This is what I came up with under 4K AUD to maximize cost compared to specs while going with fairly strong components and a PSU that will allow you to go up to a GPU as powerful as a 4090 should you ever come across a good deal on one of them and want to upgrade

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/wBq24p

[GraysonJ90]

2 hours ago, Inferno101 said:

Budget (including currency): approx. $3500 - 4000 AUD

Country: Australia

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: starting more 3d modelling due to a new 3d printer but mostly for gaming aiming for at least 120fps on high settings for most games (Cs2, Warframe, Marvel Rivals, Helldivers, Assetto Corsa Competizione) and stable 60fps with intensive games like Ark survival evolved (not ascended quite yet) + some future proofing for upgrades down the track

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 have made a parts list, don't know exactly how optimized it is considering this is my first pc build:

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

this includes a monitor as well, ideally id like to get 1440p gaming solid but have no idea if this build/budget is over or underkill for what I'm after happy to provide any other information too just can't think of anything else to mention lol. another detail i am also a sim racer so i will need enough high speed USB slots for my gear (currently G920 but upgrading to Fanatec in 6 - 12 months)

 

sorry to seem so picky

 

Gotcha. And got it under $3000

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GKQ24p

[Millios]

3 minutes ago, GraysonJ90 said:

Gotcha. And got it under $3000

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GKQ24p

Under 3K USD not AUD

In AUD its overbudget

Also your ram is slow and you ssd has known firmware issues

[GraysonJ90]

Just now, Millios said:

Under 3K USD not AUD

In AUD its overbudget

Also your ram is slow and you ssd has known firmware issues

Whoops! Bad mistake. Let me fix this. Thanks so much for finding that!! Awesome

[Why_Me]

19 hours ago, Inferno101 said:

Budget (including currency): approx. $3500 - 4000 AUD

Country: Australia

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: starting more 3d modelling due to a new 3d printer but mostly for gaming aiming for at least 120fps on high settings for most games (Cs2, Warframe, Marvel Rivals, Helldivers, Assetto Corsa Competizione) and stable 60fps with intensive games like Ark survival evolved (not ascended quite yet) + some future proofing for upgrades down the track

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 have made a parts list, don't know exactly how optimized it is considering this is my first pc build:

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

this includes a monitor as well, ideally id like to get 1440p gaming solid but have no idea if this build/budget is over or underkill for what I'm after happy to provide any other information too just can't think of anything else to mention lol. another detail i am also a sim racer so i will need enough high speed USB slots for my gear (currently G920 but upgrading to Fanatec in 6 - 12 months)

 

sorry to seem so picky

 

This latest generation of AMD and Nvidia cards support PCIe 5.0 so you might as well get a board that supports PCIe 5.0 for the graphics card. That particular set of Corsair RAM you've chosen isn't AMD EXPO certified (which isn't a big deal tbh). Size up on your SSD.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($889.00 @ JW Computers) 
CPU Cooler: *ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE ARGB 58 CFM CPU Cooler  ($65.00 @ PLE Computers) 
Motherboard: *MSI PRO B850-P WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($319.00 @ Centre Com) 
Memory: *Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($144.00 @ MSY Technology) 
Storage: *Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($169.00 @ Centre Com) 
Video Card: *Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card  ($1349.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Case: *Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.00 @ Centre Com) 
Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($157.77 @ JW Computers) 
Monitor: MSI MAG 275QF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor  ($257.00 @ MSY Technology) 
Total: $3448.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-05-01 16:12 AEST+1000

 

A better look at those components.

 

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B850-P-WIFI  

 

https://www.idcooling.com/product/detail?id=525&name=FROZN A620 PRO SE ARGB  

 

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/id-cooling-frozn-a620-pro-se-cpu-air-cooler/6.html

 

https://viper.patriotmemory.com/products/viper-venom-ddr5-performance-ram 

 

https://www.montechpc.com/air-903-max 

 

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/montech-air-903-max-case-review 

 

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/montech-air-903-max/ 

 

 

[Millios]

8 hours ago, Why_Me said:

This latest generation of AMD and Nvidia cards support PCIe 5.0 so you might as well get a board that supports PCIe 5.0 for the graphics card. That particular set of Corsair RAM you've chosen isn't AMD EXPO certified (which isn't a big deal tbh). Size up on your SSD.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($889.00 @ JW Computers) 
CPU Cooler: *Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($59.00 @ Scorptec) 
Motherboard: *MSI PRO B850-P WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($319.00 @ Centre Com) 
Memory: *Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($144.00 @ MSY Technology) 
Storage: *Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($169.00 @ Centre Com) 
Video Card: *Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card  ($1349.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Case: *Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.00 @ Centre Com) 
Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($157.77 @ JW Computers) 
Monitor: MSI MAG 275QF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor  ($257.00 @ MSY Technology) 
Total: $3442.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-05-01 08:08 AEST+1000

 

A better look at those components.

 

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B850-P-WIFI 

 

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/thermalright-phantom-spirit-120-review <-- non ARGB review

 

https://viper.patriotmemory.com/products/viper-venom-ddr5-performance-ram 

 

https://www.montechpc.com/air-903-max 

 

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/montech-air-903-max-case-review 

 

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/montech-air-903-max/ 

 

 

Small issue (have made the same mistake before)
The cooler and the ram arent compatible cause the peerless assassin leave up to 42mm for ram and the patriot kit is 43mm