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June 2, 2025 -

THIS GUIDE IS OUT OF DATE, PLEASE VISIT THE MOST UP TO DATE ONE ON THE FRONT PAGE!

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Hi everyone, it's been a while! Welcome to the Summer 2025 PC best buy guide!

I've been out of the running due to injury on my arm, but the fast few months also haven't been great for those wanting to buy a PC - or a GPU in particular. As prices have been slowly going and stock going up, I'm hesitantly optimistic on making a new guide. Although it's far from where prices were, and with tarriffs going left and right, there's no telling where things will go, the Winter 2025 guide is now so out of date it warrants replacement.

Before commenting, please read the following:

  • I have been getting a lot of comments of people being confused what the lists are actually for, and how the parametric selections work on PCPartpicker.com . Please use this flowchart to guide you through the website before commenting some frequently ask questions

  • I want to reiterate that these lists are here to give you an indication on what you can expect for a certain budget; what kind of value you can get for your money with that budget. That does not only mean pure performance, but also features, expandability, and future upgradability. Some of these are hard to quantify in words, but I have tried my best through my own judgment to make some weighted decisions on each list.

  • To give you an example, in the $1100 list I might recommend a Ryzen 7600(X) with an RTX 5060 Ti, 32GB RAM, paired with a 1TB SSD, and a relatively value-oriented case, cooler & motherboard. This is my vision of the best 'value' PC you can get, but if you have a different PC with a high end case with RGB, expensive cooler, and 2TB SSD, that is 100%, utterly and completely, fine! I just want you to have a reference point.

Gaming PCs

BudgetNote / compared to previous budgetPossible upgrades with leftover budget (in order of priority)
~ $400This is the cheapest gaming PC I can somewhat recommend. Do note that this PC does NOT have WiFi, and if you do need WiFi you need to either buy a WiFi enabled motherboard or add a (preferably PCIe x1) WiFI module. This PC uses the Arc A380 which is a pretty basic GPU.A faster - but second hand - GPU like a used RTX 2070 (Super) or RX 5700XT. WiFi / Bluetooth capabilities on the motherboard, 1TB SSD, extra RAM (2x16GB)
~ $500 (iGPU)If you're planning on buying a GPU later on, or are only a very light gamer, this might be interesting for you. You're getting an AM5 CPU with 32GB of DDR5 RAM which means great upgradability in the future. This list also ensures a fast Wi-Fi connection (as opposed to just wired Ethernet)Ryzen 8700G (which has 8 cores and a faster iGPU). 1TB SSD.
~ $650With $250 extra to spend compared to the $400 list, you're getting a huge upgrade, mainly in the form of the AMD Radeon RX 7600. As the stock and availability of the Radeon RX 6600, 6600XT, and 6650XT withers over time, the 7600 comes the more logical choice, even though it's quite expensive. You're also getting 32GB RAM which is really nice to have in 2025.My first priority would be getting a 1TB SSD. We have a motherboard that supports as least 2 M.2 SSDs, so you can also add another SSD later on. If you have the i5 12400F selected, you could get a DDR5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM for better longevity as DDR5 is continuously getting faster than DDR4 in games.
~ $850We're making a few nice to have upgrades here. The Intel Arc B580 is a fantastic value GPU, though it's still too expensive to be added in more budgets. If you can find a good deal on an RX 6750XT, 7600XT4060 Ti (16GB), or 7700XT, I'd pick that instead. We're also guaranteeing a 1TB SSD (finally), a much quieter cooler, 32GB RAM, a roomier case and a better quality power supply. The con of using the B580 with this specific build would be that the B580 really likes having more CPU overhead.As mentioned, I'd prefer a 7700XT here if possible. A DDR5 motherboard + RAM is also a nice upgrade to make here. A better case would also be nice.
~ $1000The main jump we're making here is in terms of CPU gaming performance, future upgradability, and DDR5 RAM. The Ryzen 7600(X) / 9600(X) are still the best overall value CPUs out there. They have fantastic gaming performance, a great upgrade path (to the 9800X3D or future AM5 socket generations), and are great to use. The starting price is a lot higher though, and we don't have a ton of GPU overhead anymore. I would love to add the 7600/9600 to lower lists, but that's hard to justify with current GPU prices.You could 'future proof' the PSU to an 850W model.
~ $1100Although the $1000 is a nicely rounded budget, I think that this $1100 list is a noticeably better PC due to the 16GB RTX 5060 Ti. Even though there's been a lot of drama on the 5060 Ti due to the 8GB variant, objectively speaking the 16GB version is one of the best Nvidia cards you can currently get in terms of value. With current prices that's not saying much, but it's something. All in all you're getting a nicely rounded PC2TB SSD, dual tower cooler (like a Thermalright Phantom Spirit)
~ $1300The AMD RX 9070 would be a nice upgrade over the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. It's currently still a bit too overpriced, but would be a nice middle-of-the-road upgrade nonetheless.Check the price on the AMD Ryzen 5 9600(X). If it's within $25 of the 7600(X), I'd upgrade tot that if you have the slack. 2TB SSD, dual tower cooler (like a Thermalright Phantom Spirit), higher end case.
~ $1500Upgraded to the RTX 5070 Ti. If the 9070 XT is much cheaper, I'd grab that instead.Check the price on the AMD Ryzen 5 9600(X). If it's within $25 of the 7600(X), I'd upgrade tot that if you have the slack. 2TB SSD, dual tower cooler (like a Thermalright Phantom Spirit), higher end case.
~ $1800Upgraded to the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D for much faster CPU gaming performance, with the added bonus of a much beefier cooler. Also upgraded the motherboard to an ATX model with at least 3 M.2 slots and Wi-Fi 6E, and a 2TB SSD.For $100 extra you could consider the 9800X3D. Also look into a higher end case.
~ $2000Upgraded to the 9800X3D and an extra 2TB SSD. Also clamped down the PSU to a more limited selection of premium brandsHigher end case, liquid cooling.
~ $2250Upgraded to the RTX 5080.
~ $3000High end liquid cooling, a higher end motherboard, double the RAM, a larger single SSD, a higher end power supply and a higher end case.
~ $5000RTX 5090, an extra (PCIe gen 5) 2TB SSD, an even higher end motherboard, and top of the line power supply.Anything you want!

Workstations

BudgetNote / compared to previous budgetPossible upgrades with leftover budget (in order of priority)
~ $850Very fast and high quality Workstation without 3D acceleration. Although the new Intel Core Ultra CPUs aren't that interesting for gaming, with the reduced prices they're quite appealing for workstations.If you want a 3D accelerated machine, you can add any GPU you like. For a high end (70-class and higher) you might want to consider a higher capacity PSU. If 2D is all you need but have budget left over, the Core Ultra 9 285K is a good upgrade too.
~ $1700Upraded to the Core Ultra 9 285K added the 16GB RTX 5060 Ti. This gives you a relatively large VRAM buffer that's nice to have for 3D workstation applications.Extra RAM, more storage, higher end case.
~ $3000Upgraded to a 360mm radiator for CPU cooling, extra 2TB storage, an RTX 5080, a crap-load more RAM, and a much higher end case. If you don't need such a high amount of RAM, you can remove a set, or even go for a faster set of 2x32GB if that's enough for you.RTX 5090 if you can stomach it. Spend more budget on storage if you don't need the RAM.
~ $5500Changed to the Noctua NH-D15 G2 for ultimate air-cooling. Motherboard with Wi-Fi 7 and faster networking. Set of 4x48GB to guarantee stability over 2 sets of 2 x 48GB. More RAM. RTX 5090. More storage. Titanium rated power supply.Anything you want!
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November 10, 2024 -

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Please note that due to the dwindling supplies of RTX 4000 cards, you're now almost always better off getting the AMD equivalent instead!

  • RTX 3060/3050 = RX 6600(XT) / RX 6650XT

  • RTX 4060 = RX 7600XT

  • RTX 4060 Ti = RX 7700 XT

  • RTX 4070 Super = RX 7800XT

  • RTX 4070 Ti Super = RX 7900XT

  • RTX 4080 Super = RX 7900XTX

  • RTX 4090/5080/5090 = You're out of luck, come back in a few months.

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Hi everyone, and welcome to the completely revisioned PC Parts Lists guide for the end of 2024 and early 2025!

All lists have been remade from the ground up, as the market has been shifting and seeing new releases. I want to preface by saying that I will update the lists retroactively when new hardware will be released, such as the upcoming Intel Arc B580 GPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D when it gets better stocked/priced, and of course the upcoming Nvidia RTX 5080/5090 when they get announced early January. I say "I", but I would like to announce that I've been getting help from frequent contributor of the subreddit: u/justaboss101.

Before proceeding/commenting, please read the following:

  • I have been getting a lot of comments of people being confused what the lists are actually for, and how the parametric selections work on PCPartpicker.com . Please use the flowchart below to guide you through the website before commenting some frequently ask questions

  • I want to reiterate that these lists are here to give you an indication on what you can expect for a certain budget; what kind of value you can get for your money with that budget. That does not only mean pure performance, but also features, expandability, and future upgradability. Some of these are hard to quantify in words, but I have tried my best through my own judgment to make some weighted decisions on each list.

    • To give you an example, in the $1200 list I might recommend a Ryzen 7600(X) with an RTX 4070 Super, 32GB RAM, paired with a 1TB SSD, and a relatively value-oriented case, cooler & motherboard. This is my vision of the best 'value' PC you can get, but if you have a different PC with a high end case with RGB, expensive cooler, and 2TB SSD, that is 100%, utterly and completely, fine! I just want you to have a reference point.

Here are some of the major changes in this iteration of the PC Best Buy Guide compared to the previous version.

  1. I have removed having multiple lists for a single pricepoint. This caused more confusion than clarity.

  2. Reduced the budget threshold to where WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity is a requisite.

  3. More AMD RX 6000 GPUs have been replaced by RX 7000 successors.

  4. Started preferring Nvidia at the high end. With current pricing I think the 4070 Ti Super and 4080 Super offer a better package than the 7900XT and 7900XTX in my opinion. That being said, the 7900XT(X) are still great GPUs. AMD still offers the best value with the 7600, 7600XT, 7700XT, 7800XT, and 7900 GRE.

  5. Due to the volatility of the Ryzen 7800X3D and 9800X3D CPU pricing, the 7700X and 9700X will often be used as substitutes in gaming PCs.

  6. Due to the RTX 4090 now being almost completely out of stock or ridiculously expensive at $2300+ I've opted to leave out the mega expensive PC parts lists until the RTX 5080/5090 have released, and the 9800X3D has gone down in price.

  7. Removed the NZXT themed build and many part selections due to ongoing consumer unfriendly practices.

The Lists: Gaming PCs

BudgetNote / compared to previous budgetPossible upgrades with leftover budget (in order of priority)
~ $400Uses the iGPU from the Ryzen 8600G. Has limited gaming performance, but is cheap, has a fast CPU, and is a great setup for a future GPU insert.1TB SSD, higher end motherboard with wifi (from $900 list), better case
~ $500The i3 12100F/13100F is outstanding value for around $75. Its performance is great, and paired with a value GPU like the Intel Arc A750 or AMD RX 6600(XT) this is a fantastic starting point to start getting into PCs. Besides the CPU and GPU, the PC is pretty barebones though.Better motherboard with wifi, 1TB SSD, better case, upgrade GPU to 6600XT/6650XT
~ $600With 20% or $100 more we can flesh out the build quite nicely. We upgrade to an i5, the RX 6600XT/6650XT/7600, a much better motherboard and a 1TB SSD.32GB RAM, Wi-FI enabled motherbaord, Ryzen 7 5700X / i5 12600K, better case.
~ $700Here I am including 32GB RAM, which is quite early into the lists. 16GB is getting tighter and tighter as we get newer games, and DDR4 RAM won't stay cheap forever. We also upgrade the GPU again to the 7600XT or Intel Arc B580 when it releases (or 6700XT / 6750XT).Better power supply (from $900 list for example), wi-fi enabled motherboard
~ $800Here we upgrade the CPU to something a bit more capable with the i5 12600K paired with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a much quieter cooler compared to the included ones from before.If you can find it, the Ryzen 5 7500F would be a great substitute. You also need a compatible AM5 motherboard.
~ $900From this point onward, AMD AM5 is almost always the way to go, as Intel simply doesn't have great competition against AMD currently besides the lower end. We're also greatly increasing the quality of the power supply.Upgrade the GPU to the RX 7700XT, 2TB SSD, wi-fi enabled motherboard.
~ $1000Here I'm starting to be a bit more restrictive and specific on the motherboard. Besides that we're now always getting a PCIe Gen 4 SSD, faster RAM, and the Radeon RX 7700XT GPU. Due to the upgraded GPU we're upping our power supply capacity.2TB SSD, dual tower CPU cooler (like from the $1400 list), higher end case
~ $1100Upgraded the GPU to the AMD RX 7800XT.2TB SSD, dual tower CPU cooler (like from the $1400 list), higher end case
~ $1200Upgraded GPU to the Nvidia RTX 4070 Super.2TB SSD, dual tower CPU cooler (like from the $1400 list), higher end case
~ $1400The jump to the next tier GPU is significant, so I decided to upgrade the rest of the PC. From a Ryzen 7, to a dual tower cooler, Wi-Fi enabled motherboard, 2TB SSD, and 850W PSU, we're really fleshing out our build here.Higher end case, liquid cooling, AMD RX 7900XT GPU
~ $1600Upgraded GPU to the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti SuperHigher end case, liquid cooling, AMD RX 7900XTX GPU
~ $1800Upgraded GPU to the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super.AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Extra 2TB SSD, higher end case.
~ $2000Upgraded to the 7800X3D or 9800X3D when you can find one within a reasonable price. Upgraded the motherboard.Extra 2TB SSD, higher end case, liquid cooling
~ $2250Upgraded motherboard, extra (higher end) 2TB SSD, higher end case, upgraded power supply.Whatever you want!
~ $2500Liquid CPU cooling, upgraded motherboard, doubled the RAM, upgraded power supply to platinum.Whatever you want!
~ $2750Selected the 9800X3D. Only take this if you're sure you want to spend the ludicrous upcharge.Whatever you want!
~ $2750 Lian Li ThemedFor those who really want the Lian Li O11 and infinity fans themed build, this is probably what you're looking for!
~ $3300 Asus ProArt ThemedThe Asus ProArt line has been well-received, and has been expanding over time to include more and more components. The aesthetics look great, though you will be paying a premium.

Workstation PCs

BudgetNote / compared to previous budgetPossible upgrades with leftover budget (in order of priority)
~ $550 2D WorkstationWith a workstation build I'm putting more emphasis on quality. With the "2D" workstation we're not using a GPU, and is great for applications like photo editing, 2D CAD, office tasks, animation, light video editing, multitasking,Upgrade CPU to i5 13600K/14600K or i7 12700(K)
~ $1000 2D WorkstationWith double the budget, but still without a GPU, we can get a much faster CPU. Though the new Intel Core Ultra CPUs haven't been received great, they're still really fast for workstation PCs. Paired 64GB RAM this is a really decked out CPU-oriented workstation.Replace the intel CPU with a Ryzen 9 7950X or 9950X and an AM5 motherboard.
~ $1500 3D WorkstationThe nice thing about PCs is the flexibility. This 3D workstation is a carbon copy of the $1000 2D workstation with a 4060 Ti 16GB added. For a lot of 3D applications in workstations, you want CUDA support (Nvidia) and VRAM. The 4060 Ti is a nice middleground between features, speed, VRAM, and price.Upgrade GPU to the RTX 4070 Ti Super or RTX 4080 Super.
~ $2500 3D WorkstationIf you want a super high end workstation without burning away your money, $2500 is a nice spot to be. Here you can get the Ryzen 9 9950X. It's the best balance between single and multicore performance and has great upgradability in the future.
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Yes, I'm aware there aren't any $4000+ PCs yet. I'm waiting for the new GPU releases; but as I can't update post titles and $400-$4000 has a nice ring to it, I decided to update the post as soon as the new parts are available.
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Hey man, looking at the $1600 build and am wanting a slightly better case, any recommendations? Was looking at the corsair 4000D airflow or the h6 flow. Thanks.
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January 1, 2025 -

This Year's Resolution: a "new build" for 2025

Hi everyone,

After two years abroad with a laptop with only integrated graphics, I'll be back home within the next 6 months, and ready to level up with a solid gaming PC build around €2000. No prior experience, but I want to build it myself and save a few bucks.

It'll be for gaming for the years to come. I play a bit of everything: World of Tanks, Apex Legends, Cyberpunk 2077, Battle Brothers, Elden Ring, City Skylines, etc.

  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (€570) — but I’m considering the Ryzen 7700X (€380) to save a bit and reinvest elsewhere.

  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super 12 GB (€800).

  • Motherboard: ASUS TUF GAMING B650 Plus WiFi (€205).

  • Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 (€200).

  • RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5 32 GB 6000 MHz CL30 (€140).

  • Cooling: Corsair A115 (€115).

  • PSU: Corsair RM750e 80 PLUS Gold (€150).

After a lot of thought and research, here’s the build I’ve come up with. I’m still unsure about a few components, so your advice on budget optimization or avoiding "overkill" parts would be greatly appreciated. What would you change, recommend ?

For reference, I listed prices from LDLC, which is a dominant retailer in France but notoriously overpriced. After a quick look online, I estimate that with minimal effort, I could shave around €200 off the total build cost without much trouble. If you know good retailers in Europe, let me know :)

Plus, if you have suggestions for a monitor, I’ve seen the PG27AQDM come up a lot in benchmarks. I would like to test OLED, 27", 1440p with 240 hz around €800.

Thanks for your feedback.

New build or upgrade?

  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (Already have keyboard, LCD screen, mouse, headset)

  • PC purpose? (Gaming)

  • Purchase country? (France)

  • Monitors needed? (1)

  • Budget range? (€2000)

  • WiFi or wired connection? (Wire but I want eh wifi/bluetooth in case)

  • Size/noise constraints? (No size constraint, less noise is better)

  • Color/lighting preferences? (I'm not into that yet)

  • Any other specific needs? (Nope)

  • new build

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Hey man I’m looking at building basically the exact same rig. However I got thrown for a loop when the 5000 series got announced and now I’m thinking of switching to a 5070 what’s your thoughts
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r/buildapc on Reddit: Budget gaming PC build 2025
January 7, 2025 -

Hello everyone,

PC Build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bMQmC8

Im building a low budget gaming pc, i put together what it think could be the best options for me.

I also would like to future proof it as much as possible to avoid wasting money later on.

I will be using the pc for mostly games, these are the games i usually play(Halo infinite, COD, The finals, modded minecraft and GTA) i don't need these games to run on max settings, medium to low settings is more than enough for me.

For this build i am also trying to learn as much as i can about all the parts that go into a computer and why they are better or worse than other parts. Computer building is something i always wanted to learn become familiar so im looking forward to this build!

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PCPartPicker Part List Type | Item | Price | CPU | Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor | $111.34 @ Newegg | Motherboard | MSI PRO H610M-G WIFI DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard | $99.99 @ B&H | Memory | Silicon Power GAMING 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory | $24.97 @ Newegg Sellers | Storage | Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | $59.99 @ B&H | Video Card | Asus DUAL OC Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card | $439.99 @ B&H | Case | Zalman T3 PLUS MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $39.98 @ Newegg Sellers | Power Supply | MSI MAG A550BN 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $59.99 @ MSI | Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | Total | $836.25 | Generated by | PCPartPicker | 2025-01-07 03:01 EST-0500
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Did you finish I was thinking of using this build I like it. It would be my first build ever
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r/buildapcforme on Reddit: 🍂Autumn 2025 PC Best Buy Guide 🍂
October 2, 2025 -

As it's been asked a lot over DM's: If you want to buy me a coffee, you're more than welcome to. These guides will ALWAYS stay free for everyone, and I will never directly ask for any payment. PayPal or BuyMeACoffee are both possible. If you want some in depth 1-on-1 guidance, shoot me a DM.

$500 - $5000 Automatically updated PCPartPicker.com lists!

Hi everyone, it's time for the Autumn version of the PC Best Buy Guide! Just to let you know: I'm expecting my first child in the next few weeks, so replies might be a bit slow the coming time!

If this is your first time here, here's how this guide works:

  • Select a list that fits your budget, and this will take your to PCPartpicker.com.

  • At the top right of the screen select your country that you'll be buying from. U.S. will de be default. Changing countries will automatically change the part selection to reflect availability and prices in your country and currency.

  • Instead of having manually selected parts, the site will always select the cheapest option that satisfies the parametric selection or filter, while also maintaining intercompatibility between all parts.

    • For example, if the list has a parametric filter for RAM that says "2x16GB, 5600-6000 MT/s, 6-10ns", it will choose the cheapest set of RAM that fits this description, considering current availability, country, currency, etcetera.

  • These lists are likely not 'perfect'. For example, there might be good deal on a certain product, but it might still be $1 more expensive than the cheapest option, thus it still won't show up in the list. You're always free to ask in the comments or a separate thread if a list can be optimized for your specific needs.

Changed trends:

  • Almost all GPUs are now at MSRP (except the 5090), which makes for better overall value PCs, especially in the lower tiers. AMD wins in the lower brackets of GPUs, while Nvidia edges it out in the higher tiers with their 5070 and 5070 ti. The 5080 is in a weird spot, being 40% more expensive than the 5070 ti, but only 10-15% faster. This makes it hard to recommend, as it also doesn't give you any more features.

  • With older CPUs like the Ryzen 5600 going up in price, makes it hard to recommend a DDR4 based system currently. DDR5 continues to drop in price, while the slowest DDR5 is faster than the fastest DDR4 RAM. The Ryzen 5500 is currently the only super-budget CPU I would recommend at just $70. Beyond that, up until the Ryzen 5 7600, the i5 12400(F) at $110 is the only CPU for a gaming PC that makes sense.

  • With the 5070 ti at MSRP, it doesn't make a TON of sense to get the 9070XT, though they're both great. Nvidia still offers the best overall features, so AMD still needs more raw performance to make up for that.

  • The 9060 XT is close to or at MSRP which makes it a fantastic mid-range GPU, greatly helping out with sub-$1000 builds! *600-series of AM5 boards are starting to phase out and being replaced by B850. There's not a a big difference and you're fine with either.

Gaming PCs:

BudgetNote / compared to previous budgetUpgrades if the list is under your budget (in order of priority):Downgrades if the list is over budget (in order of priorty):
$500The most entry level (new) gaming PC I can somewhat recommend.Change SATA SSD to NVMe SSD, 1TB optional; upgrade upgrade to RTX 5050 or B580.2nd hand GPU; 2nd hand CPU+Motherboard+RAM combo
$750Some significant upgrades here. A faster CPU, 3rd party cooler, 32GB DDR5 RAM, stronger power supply, and a 1TB SSD.Nvidia RTX 5060; i5 14600K(F) if you can get it under $150; a case you like.Drop the 3rd party cooler (and use the included stock cooler), swap the GPU with the Intel B580.
$850There are 2 options here: going for a Ryzen 7600 or upgrading the GPU to the 16GB variant. I chose the latter, as 8GB VRAM is becoming more problematic the coming years.If you could spend around $900 total, getting the Ryzen 7600(X)/9600(X) is the only logical choice. Look at the $1000 list which motherboard/RAM to get.Drop the 3rd party cooler (and use the included stock cooler)
$1000Upgraded to the 16GB RTX 5060 ti for better performance and better feature support. We also guarantee support for WiFi and Bluetooth.2TB SSD; better case; dual tower cooler (from higher end lists below);Drop back to the 9060 XT 16GB.
$1200Upgraded to a 2TB SSD and the RTX 5070 GPU, paired with an 850W ATX 3.0+ PSUUpgrade the GPU to the RX 9070 XTDrop back to a 1TB SSD.
$1400Upgraded to the RTX 5070 ti. Alternatively, the RX 9070 XT is an excellent substitute.Higher end cooler, higher end case.Drop back to a 1TB SSD.
$1600Upgraded the CPU to the 7800X3D as long as the price is decent. We also needed to improve cooling performance with a better cooler. Motherboard chipset is upgraded.Upgrade directly to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Upgrade to liquid cooling. Higher end case. Higher end motherboard.Drop back to a 1TB SSD.
$1800Upgraded to the 9800X3D. Better quality SSD. Bigger case.Additional storage. Liquid cooling. Higher end case.
$2000Here we're flushing out the build. The RTX 5080 is in a very tough spot as it's just around 10-15% faster than the 5070 ti, while costing $250 more. We get a high end motherboard, 4TB of SSDs, a high end case & power supply.Upgrade to the RTX 5080; you can also drop some of the storage for this upgrade, even though it's not great value.Drop any of the multiple upgrades mentioned.
$2500If you do really want to spend more, you can max out your parts without overspending way too much. The RTX 5080 is your only option here, as the RTX 5090 is still way outside of reach. We're upgrading to liquid cooling, more storage, a higher end case with WiFi 7, and a platinum rated high end power supply.You can pick any high end case you like.
$4000If you really want an RTX 5090, you'll have to pay up. AMD has no competitor here, so Nvidia can set the price wherever they like.Anything you like!Air cooling, less storage, lower end motherboard.
$4000 (Themed)An example of a themed build you can do. The ASUS ProArt line looks great, and has good quality. Do be wary of customer support issues that ASUS is experiencing currently.

Workstation PCs:

BudgetNote / compared to previous budgetUpgrades if the list is under your budget (in order of priority):Downgrades if the list is over budget (in order of priorty):
$700 2D WorkstationA basic, but fast & high quality 2D workstation. 2D, as we don't have a powerful 3D accelerator in the form of a dedicated graphics card. Even with just $750 we're getting a very strong 20-core CPU and 32GB RAM.More storage, more RAM (2x24GB, 2x32GB), high end power supply.Core Ultra 5 245K.
$1150 3D WorkstationWe upgrade the 2D workstation to a 3D one by adding a strong GPU like the RTX 5060 ti. This model with 16GB VRAM should give you a lot of room for many workstation tasks.More storage, more RAM (2x24GB, 2x32GB), high end power supply.
$1500 3D WorkstationWe basically upgrade everything aside from the CPU and GPU themselves. We drastically increase the quality of things like the cooler, case, power supply, storage (+capacity), and more.Alternatively, you can drop some of these upgrades and change the CPU instead to the Core Ultra 9 285K.
$1750 3D WorkstationUpgraded tot he Core Cultra 9 285K, and a higher end power supply.
$2000 3D WorkstationUpgraded the GPU to the RTX 5070 ti for more raw GPU processing power.
$5000 Ultimate WorkstationThis is a showcase on how a basically maxed out workstation can currently look like. With this list, you can reduce the upgrade to any point you like, as stuff such as the large RAM capacity may be very overkill for your needs.Whatever you like.Whatever you like.

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Man! Thank you SO MUCH!! I just built your $1,400 build and it went flawlessly and performs wonderfully! It was my first time ever building a pc and this Guide was the main tool that enabled me to embark on that journey. Thank you!
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reddit.com › r/buildmeapc › build me the best pc possible for 2024-2025.
r/buildmeapc on Reddit: Build me the best pc possible for 2024-2025.
October 4, 2024 -

I don't have a limit on my budget. I want to build the best pc possible for me without adding unnecessary things like too much space (TB) or something extra that I won't use. Please help me guys, I don't know anything about computers, but I have a lot of money to spend, just don't add things that would be considered overkill and not necessary. I spend the whole day on the computer working on digital marketing, and reading graphs for stock market. I always have 10+ tabs opened on my pc and right now it lags so much. I also love playing video games, I have the money to spend, so go ahead guys, tell me the best!!!

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I would just wait a few months until the 5090 will be available probably at the next CES
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Something like this though it’s likely still overkill for your use cases https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rV9Gvj This should do the job anyway for doing everything you need it to, you really likely don’t need a 4090 or the extra features on the mobo + 64gb ram or 4tb ssd. You probably can even go with a 7800X3D on the cpu https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TZ7Tvj
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reddit.com › r/prebuilts › best prebuilt gaming pc to buy in 2025? (price, performance, quality)
r/Prebuilts on Reddit: Best Prebuilt Gaming PC to Buy in 2025? (Price, Performance, Quality)
October 17, 2025 -

Building a setup in my new apartment - I've got the desk and the peripherals, but I don't have the actual hardware yet (and I’m not knowledgeable at all lol).

I want something balanced and future-proof, mainly for gaming + productivity. I also stream from time to time (on my laptop which is pretty trash). Budget’s around $2000 total.

I'm mostly torn between Intel vs AMD. I’ve been eyeing stuff like the CyberPower i9-14900KF + RTX 5070 variant, some iBUYPOWER models, but I'm honestly lost

If you had $2K for a prebuilt gaming PC, what would you pick and why?

Any regrets or “I wish I…” stories are super welcome :)

Edit:

I made a list for future readers of some good deals on Amazon right now:

Budget tier

  • CyberPowerPC Gamer (i5-13400F + RTX 5060) - $987 - Entry-level gaming PC. Good for 1080p at medium to high settings. Not ideal for consistent high-FPS 1440p.

Mid tier

  • CyberPowerPC Gamer (i7-14700F + RTX 5060 Ti) - $1,359 - Noticeable step up from the RTX 5060. Strong 1080p performance and acceptable 1440p gaming.

  • CyberPowerPC Gamer (i9-14900KF + RTX 5070) - $1,979 - Very strong CPU paired with a capable GPU. Smooth 1440p at high settings, 4K possible with compromises.

  • iBUYPOWER Slate (i7-14700F + RTX 5070) - $1,789 - Similar gaming performance to the i9/5070 system but cheaper. Solid all-around 1440p machine.

High tier

  • iBUYPOWER Y40 PRO (Ryzen 9 7900X + RTX 5070 Ti) -$2,269 - Strong jump in GPU power. Excellent 1440p high-refresh and capable 4K gaming.

  • Alienware Aurora (Ultra 9 285 + RTX 5080) - $2,799 - Top-end option here. Best choice for high-refresh 1440p and consistent 4K gaming, but priced accordingly.

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Your budget will get you a 9800x3d with a 5070ti, 32gb of DDR5 ram and 2tb nvme SSD. As for the brands of each part, idk. If you wanted to save a few bucks you can swap the 5070ti for a 9070xt. Thats pretty much the best you can get for $2k. As for where to buy. If you have a micro center near you, go there. If not, ppl are highly recommending Andromeda Insights and Cost Plus Gaming
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I am using this gaming pc and I love it. Its got RTX 5080 graphics, liquid cooling, and fast 1TB SSD. With 32GB DDR5 RAM, a 1000W platinum PSU, and customizable AlienFX lighting, it feels powerful, smooth, and future-ready. The optimized chassis and 240mm cooling keep everything running cool during long gaming sessions.
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reddit.com › r/buildmeapc › best $1k-1.5k pc build in 2025?
r/buildmeapc on Reddit: Best $1K-1.5K PC build in 2025?
February 12, 2025 -

I’ve looked up and watched many videos, but notice too much bias/hidden sponsored ads.

Notes:

  • Plan to use for gaming (don’t care for ultra/high settings, medium/performance preference)

  • Streaming, Content, Editing

  • Micro-center nearby

  • Ready for new near-future games (GTA 6, next Halo)

  • I do not care about looks (RGB, etc). If it fits in the budget that’s a bonus to me, but prefer performance overall/value for budget.

If a part drastically improves overall performance and slightly goes above budget, please mention. Would appreciate any and all help here ❤️

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PCPartPicker Part List Type | Item | Price | CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor | $599.99 | CPU Cooler | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler | $35.90 @ Amazon | Motherboard | Asus TUF GAMING B650-E WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard | $0.00 | Memory | G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory | $0.00 | Storage | TEAMGROUP MP44Q 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | $101.99 @ Newegg | Video Card | *ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card | $633.29 @ Amazon | Case | Lian Li Lancool 207 ATX Mid Tower Case | $79.48 @ Amazon | Power Supply | Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $89.99 @ Amazon | Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | Total | $1540.64 | *Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria | Generated by | PCPartPicker | 2025-02-12 03:31 EST-0500 Here's what I got for you. Black airflow themed build, great for 1440p gaming: CPU - the second fastest CPU for gaming, with 8c/16t for longevity. Normally, I'd pick a 7600 and a stronger GPU, but due to shortages in high-end GPU's, I've upgraded the CPU as a more readily-available option. Good value with this MC bundle . Cooler - top tier performance for only $35 is a steal! Mobo - has all the connectivity you need, including WiFi/BT. RAM - 32 GB of fast 6000 MHz CL36 low profile RAM to fit under the cooler. SSD - 2 TB of fast Gen 4 NVMe SSD storage. GPU - the RX 7800 XT is the best GPU that fits in your budget. Unfortunately, due to the aforementioned GPU shortages, this is the cheapest model that I can find. They're normally $480, though, and you'll see that this one is shipped from the UK. Probably worth waiting for restocks. Anyways, the RX 7800 XT is great for 1440p gaming; easy 100+ FPS in most games at high/ultra settings. Case - one of the top 2 best cases on the market for airflow/temps thanks to the mesh front panel and 4 included fans. You also get premium build quality and easy cable management. PSU - high quality with fully modular cables to minimize cable clutter. 850W is a bit more than this system needs but it was only $5 more than comparable 750W units. This PSU is ATX 3.0 certified, so it's designed to suppress GPU spikes and comes with the 12vhpwr cable for your next GPU upgrade. Let me know what you think :)
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PCPartPicker Part List Type | Item | Price | CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor | $449.99 | CPU Cooler | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler | $34.90 @ Amazon | Motherboard | Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE ATX AM5 Motherboard | $0.00 | Memory | G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory | $0.00 | Storage | Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | $89.97 @ B&H | Video Card | XFX Speedster QICK 319 Core Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card | $634.10 @ Amazon | Case | Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case | $74.98 @ Amazon | Power Supply | Segotep GM 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $85.99 @ Amazon | Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | Total | $1369.93 | Generated by | PCPartPicker | 2025-02-12 04:20 EST-0500 CPU is slept on as it can be configured to hit really close numbers to the x3d varieties while being 100+ dollars cheaper. You'll have to use the microcenter bundle to get the savings on that plus the mobo/ram If you're comfortable with it though, I'd look to get a used 7900xt instead. The 20gb VRAM makes a massive difference and it would complete the build. The problem rn is that it's one of the preferred choices for the Chinese AI that recently blew up therefore it's never available anymore. If your microcenter has one, I'd highly recommend getting it instead.
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reddit.com › r/gaming › the 100 best pc games of all time in 2025 (by rock paper shotgun)
r/gaming on Reddit: The 100 best PC games of all time in 2025 (by Rock Paper Shotgun)
3 weeks ago -

I think the list is missing a lot of games that definitely should be there but at least they are clear it's just a combination of their favourite games so i don't hate it.

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48. Minecraft 9. Dirt Ralley 2.0 Okay sure buddy
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Of all time in 2025. Who is being paid to write this shit?
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reddit.com › r/pcmasterrace › best way to buy a gaming pc in 2025? prebuilt vs build your own
r/pcmasterrace on Reddit: Best way to buy a gaming pc in 2025? Prebuilt vs build your own
January 9, 2025 -

Hey everyone, I’ve been a console gamer for most of my life but have gamed on a few desktops and MacBooks here and there.

I’m looking to make the switch to a gaming PC, and I’m wondering:

•	How much should I expect to spend on a top-tier gaming PC in 2025?

•	What are some reliable websites for prebuilt systems, or what are the best parts to consider if I want to build one myself?

•	Which option is better—prebuilt or building?

I don’t have any DIY experience, so if I decide to build, I’d probably pay someone to assemble it for me. Any advice is appreciated!

My budget will be 3-5K and I’ll purchase about a year or two from now. Most likely around GTA6 pc announcement

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I hate that nobody on reddit ever gives anyone a straight answer lmao. Everyone's like "Well actually the truth is this vague third option you see"
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There isn't a best way. If you're paying someone to assemble it then how is building your own an option?
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reddit.com › r/pcbuild › best $1200 pc entering 2025?
r/PcBuild on Reddit: Best $1200 pc entering 2025?
November 2, 2024 -

Hoping for budget of around 1250$ or less but might go a bit over, and be able to run 1440p at 100+ fps. I dont care about aesthetic or rgb lights and all that either, just performance. Open to prebuilt recommendations or set ups.

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I just put this together for myself. It's pretty decent for the price. Haven't bit the bullet yet. custom build
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reddit.com › r/buildapc › best price-to-performance gaming pc june 2025
r/buildapc on Reddit: Best price-to-performance gaming PC June 2025
June 27, 2025 -

So, I am getting ready to build a new gaming PC and I’d like some advice on what to go with. I am providing potential build lists below. My goal is to stay around $1,200, however I am willing to pay slightly more to future proof my build, but no more than $1,400. (I’m currently at around $1,300.) Currently, I have two 1080p monitors but plan to upgrade to 1440p later this year. My goal is for this PC to last at least 5-6 years. I am going for the best price-to-performance ratio to try to keep the cost as low as possible. I also do occasional video and image editing on the side. I’m also a novice when it comes to what each letter or number means in the title of a part. I understand some basic things but not everything, so forgive me if the questions I ask are stupid.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GQZnh7

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder-amd.aspx?load=394252af-29f2-4118-85c2-c667fe49ce8f (very similar build as above for $100 cheaper)

I should note that I’m willing to drive 2 hours to the nearest Micro Center to pick up the parts vs. ordering them and letting them sit on a hot truck or warehouse or on my hot porch for hours.

My main questions are: 1.) Is there a benefit (for future proofing) to upgrade from the Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2 ATX AM5 Motherboard to the ASUS B850-PLUS TUF Gaming WiFi AM5 ATX Motherboard? Micro Center has it bundled with the same CPU and RAM in my list for $50 more. I’ve also heard that Gigabyte’s B650 boards have RAM stability issues. What would be the benefits of upgrading? If I did go with the B850, should I also upgrade my SSDs to Gen 5 as supported by the B850’s 5.0 PCIe ports (assuming I understand the board’s specs correctly)? 2.) I’ve heard that the Ryzen 7 9600X gives better frames than the Ryzen 7 7700X as listed in my list. How much better is it for titles like COD Warzone, War Thunder, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Overwatch, Splitgate 2, Planetside 2? Is it worth upgrading to a Micro Center bundle with that CPU? Is it a good combo with the 9060 XT 16GB GPU? Would it be worth considering over the 7700X? 3.) What is the difference between the Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB GPU listed in my PC Part Picker list and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Hellhound Overclocked Triple Fan 16GB GDDR6 PCIe 5.0 GPU listed for $10 on Micro Center’s site? (The one in my Micro Center list is the only type of 9060 CT 16GB available at that store’s location.) 4.) Is a 750W PSU overkill or would it be good for future proofing the build?

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Some thoughts: The CPU/motherboard/RAM bundles at Micro Center are great deals, but other parts tend to be more expensive than other retailers. I'd suggest getting the bundle at Micro Center and cross-shopping everything else. Haven't heard the stability issues with Gigabyte motherboards - with AM5 Ryzen, it's more about not going higher than 6000mhz speed. As for the upgrade, there's no discernible difference - it's an upgrade to the B850 chipset which has PCIe 5 to the first x16 slot, but that doesn't provide any performance benefit. There's no real benefit to having a separate small drive for the OS - 500GB drives are also bad value. You can get a 1TB for just $10 more. Do you need 4TB of storage? Maybe consider starting with 2TB - you can easily add more storage if needed. The performance difference in games between the 9600X and 7700X is negligible. The 9600X does provide slightly better gaming performance , but we're talking around 1%. Since you're also doing some productivity tasks (which the 7700X generally provides some performance benefit over the 9600X - see Puget Systems content creation benchmarks ), the 7700X is probably a better choice for you. Some suggestions to get you a much more powerful 9070 GPU (better suited for 1440p gaming) and still 4TB storage for under $1400, using the 7700X bundle at Micro Center but online pricing for all else. CPU Cooler: The Phantom Spirit is the slightly improved version of the Peerless Assassin for just a little more, plus aRGB fans to go along with the case. Storage: Split the drives into two - one very good spec 2TB PCIe 4 NVME (with dram cache that's helpeful in productivity), and a still pretty good 2TB PCIe 4 NVME that would be perfectly fine for games and storage. Video Card: Upgraded to a 9070, which will provide significantly better performance than a 9060 XT, based on these Techpowerup gaming benchmarks . At 1080p, the 9070 will provide about 56% better performance than the 9060 XT. At 1440p, that gap increases to 63%. PCPartPicker Part List Type | Item | Price | CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor | $349.99 | CPU Cooler | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler | $37.90 @ Amazon | Motherboard | Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2 ATX AM5 Motherboard | $0.00 | Memory | G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory | $0.00 | Storage | Crucial T500 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | $124.99 @ Amazon | Storage | Patriot P400 Lite 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | $99.99 @ Amazon | Video Card | ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 16 GB Video Card | $599.99 @ Newegg | Case | Montech XR ATX Mid Tower Case | $69.98 @ Amazon | Power Supply | be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $89.90 @ Amazon | Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | Total | $1372.74 | Generated by | PCPartPicker | 2025-06-27 10:52 EDT-0400
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reddit.com › r/pchelp › pc recommendation in 2025
r/pchelp on Reddit: PC recommendation in 2025
November 17, 2024 -

I need help in choosing a PC for gaming currently, since i've been running into some problems with my old computer. I chose 5 out of many other PC's that I could probably get.

(I don't know about the Ryzen CPU, I always got intel core's, never tried AMD) (The graphics card type is just NVIDIA RTX of course, idk why i didn't include it there) (Could be my second favourite from this list) (5K PC, I just want it not exactly cheap, but nothing too much) (I don't understand the "GDDR6" part, im dumb lol.)(Might be my first favourite)

I'd be greatful if you guys were to share opinions on these list of computers, and to recommend me which one I should be getting (ranging from 1 to 5, which 4 being unlikely). Any questions, just ask.

NOTE: Some things were translated (but most of all should be fine.) ; Looking to play games at 1440p, and with some decent fps (165+ ; 240+ FPS).

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I built my pc myself for 2k euro with an rtx 4080 and ryzen 7 7800x3d I recommend you do the same mate, you're wasting a lot of money on these builds here look for these specs when choosing parts ram= 6000mhz ddr5 motherboard= any am5 that has decent reviews psu = 800w you can cheap out on the case and and rgb
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reddit.com › r/buildmeapc › best $1000 pc build in 2025?
r/buildmeapc on Reddit: Best $1000 PC Build in 2025?
January 17, 2025 -

Can you build me a the best $1000 PC? Since we know the prices of RTX50 GPUs, I don't think we can afford that for a $1000 build so we'll have to stick with AMD GPUs or RTX40 GPUs. Or maybe B580? I'd appreciate the help.

Liked this one:

https://gametechforge.com/1000-gaming-pc-build-in-2024/

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wh8mLc Maybe this? What kind of games do you want to play?
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reddit.com › r/buildapcforme › build me the best 2025 gaming pc
r/buildapcforme on Reddit: Build me the best 2025 gaming PC
March 17, 2025 -

• ⁠New build or upgrade?: New build • ⁠Existing parts/monitors to reuse?: keeping my 3080ti FE and 1440p Samsung Curved monitor • ⁠PC purpose?: Hard Gaming • ⁠Purchase country?: USA • ⁠Monitors needed?: none • ⁠Budget range?: limitless • ⁠WiFi or wired connection?: WiFi and wired • ⁠Size/noise constraints?: none • ⁠Color/lighting preferences?: white and RGB • ⁠Any other specific needs?: futureproof and beasty af

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Here you go https://youtu.be/SKYIIyV39xE?si=zNcJeKpkO9rdNaAz Paul already did it.
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reddit.com › r/computer › best laptops 2025. any suggestions?!!
r/computer on Reddit: Best Laptops 2025. Any Suggestions?!!
September 26, 2025 -

Hey everyone, I'm trying to find the best laptop in 2025 to buy and I'm overwhelmed by all the options out there. It seems like every company from Apple to Dell is releasing a bunch of new stuff, and honestly, I could really use some help from people who actually own a newer laptop.

I've been looking at the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, and some of the new Dell XPS and Lenovo ThinkPads. Any thoughts on those or other laptops you love would be a huge help.

As always thanks in advance!

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Dude idk what's the hype with these MacBooks and all, sure they are descent picks for a laptop but considering the price is just mad to me lol. You haven't rlly described for what purpose you are looking a laptop for, a little more info would help but i'll still give you rough suggestions from assumptions. Let's say first of all you do not need to be spending alot just for the name tag apple owns ( just like for iphones), you're someone looking for a laptop for work purposes ( python, java, large excel files, documents etc), want your laptop to run smooth, do NOT consider gaming on this laptop or rendering (blender). In this case, I've gone through a list of laptops when finding one for my sister for work purposes. Mainly need to be having descent amount of DDR4 ram (8 or 16GB preferred imo), a descent intel CPU, any basic integrated GPUs work, and especially an NVMe SSD ( you would want this 100%, it will help load stuff way quicker). That's about it, all you need in your laptop, hope this helps.
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Those are all good laptops, but we could use some more information about what you expect from the laptop. What's the price range? Do you want to install linux or be in the apple ecosystem? Windows maybe? What programs you use? Gaming? What battery life you expect? Any expectations for the screen? How big, what other features you need? What about portability? Etc.
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reddit.com › r/buildapcforme › best pc build 750-950$ range 2025
r/buildapcforme on Reddit: Best PC Build 750-950$ Range 2025
July 6, 2025 -

Hello, this is my first time buying/building a PC and I'm looking for recommendations. I don't know everything about building or what most terms mean but I'm trying to learn. I'm hoping to get a good performing PC to play games on Low-med Settings. Considering I've been playing on a piece of junk for 5 years, I'm not hoping to skip straight to pro level graphics and stuff. I just want to play games at a good level.

  • New build or upgrade?

    • New Build

  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

    • Wired Logitech G502 Hero mouse

    • ASRock Phantom PG27F15RS1A 27" FHD 1920 x 1080 240 Hz (144Hz and higher) Adaptive Sync Built-in Speakers Curved Gaming Monitor

    • Some old keyboards lying around

  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

    • Gaming

  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

    • USA. Yes I have access to a Microcenter

  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

    • I will only have one monitor, 27 inches, 1920 x 1080 resolution, 240 hz that will be available

  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

    • 750 - 950$

  • WiFi or wired connection?

    • Wifi

  • Size/noise constraints?

    • No constraints. Size and Noise do not matter to me

  • Color/lighting preferences?

    • Absolutely none. I don't care about Aesthetics at all. I'm lookin for a pure performance build in order to get the most bang for my buck.

  • Any other specific needs?

    • I will keep this PC for a long time, so upgradability isn't too essential to me. Aesthetics do not matter. I also hope to take advantage of the current July 4th Sales and the Prime Day event.

    • While I am open to ways to cut down costs, I do not wish to buy anything that will lead to lots of issues in the near future. I'm looking for longevity and don't want to cut important corners that will lead to eventual demise. If it could lead to lots of repairs and further headaches, the extra 20$ I may spend is fine with me.

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https://www.microcenter.com/product/5006968/amd-ryzen-7-7700x,-gigabyte-b650-gaming-x-ax-v2,-gskill-flare-x5-series-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit,-computer-build-bundle https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8fR7Jn Slightly over your budget, but I think it is worth it. CPU: Ryzen 7 7700x. Included in the MicroCenter bundle. They have cheaper bundles but they only come with 1 16GB stick of ram. ~7600x/9600x gaming performance with extra productivity performance. On AM5 platform with best upgrade path. CPU Cooler: ID-COOLING A620 PRO SE. Good performance for cheap. Thermalright Peerless Assassin level of performance. Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2. Included in the MicroCenter bundle. Comes with WiFi and bluetooth. Basic B650 that will work fine. Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB 6000MHz CL36. Included in the MicroCenter bundle. Would prefer CL30 but this is fine, the difference isn't that much. 32GB should be plenty. Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44L 1TB NVME SSD. Good drive and can add more in the future. Graphics Card: ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 9060XT 16GB. Great 1080p card that can do some 1440p. Should be great for your monitor. Case: Montech Air 903 Base. Comes with 3 preinstalled 140mm fans. Power Supply: Montech Century II 850w. Plenty of wattage for upgradability and efficiency. "A" tier rated on the SPL PSU tier list.
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($900) https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WkCkKq ($1000) (recommended only place to get a 7600X3D, check FPS benchmarks) https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wBL83w Flash BIOS before inserting CPU or RAM ($1000 only) Specifications Dual Tower Cooler for Quieter, Cooler Operation Effective w/ High TDP CPUs Motherboard w/ Decent VRM 32 GB RAM w/ EXPO 1 TB SSD Power Supply w/ 10 Year Warranty and Third Party Tested Additional Wattage for CPU/GPU Upgrade Sturdy 45L Case w/ USB C Consider Montech XR/XR Wood, Lian Li 207
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reddit.com › r/buildmeapc › good 1000$ pc build in 2025
r/buildmeapc on Reddit: Good 1000$ pc build in 2025
August 25, 2025 -

Very new to this whole pc gaming thing and no nothing so what would be good parts to play most games in 1080p on low/medium or maybe even high if I’m lucky. Definitely willing to go above the 1000 dollars budget a little bit if needed due to fact that im not doing this year but sometime next year so what are y’all’s suggestions?

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My suggestion is to come back to this question next year if you are planning to build next year
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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pwTfTM get cpu here https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16819113827 cpu here https://www.centralcomputer.com/pny-vcg507012tfxpb1-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-ti-12gb-256-bit-gddr7-dlss-4-0-pci-express-5-0-x16-video-card.html central computers has the 5070 for 499 7500f + 5070 for 1k [PCPartPicker Part List]( https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pwTfTM ) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor]( https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zGn9TW/amd-ryzen-5-7500f-37-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000597box ) | $159.00 **Motherboard** | [ASRock B850M-X WiFi R2.0 Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard]( https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Tdbypg/asrock-b850m-x-wifi-r20-micro-atx-am5-motherboard-b850m-x-wifi-r20 ) | $119.99 @ Newegg **Memory** | [Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory]( https://pcpartpicker.com/product/cCKscf/silicon-power-value-gaming-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-6000-cl30-memory-sp032gxlwu60afdeae ) | $84.97 @ Newegg Sellers **Storage** | [KingSpec XG7000 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive]( https://pcpartpicker.com/product/w2BzK8/kingspec-xg7000-1-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-xg-7000-1tb ) | $55.00 @ Newegg Sellers **Video Card** | [PNY OC GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB Video Card]( https://pcpartpicker.com/product/P89nTW/pny-oc-geforce-rtx-5070-12-gb-video-card-vcg507012tfxpb1-o ) | $500.00 **Case** | [Rosewill FBM-X3 MicroATX Mid Tower Case w/650 W Power Supply]( https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pGJBD3/rosewill-fbm-x3-microatx-mid-tower-case-w650-w-power-supply-fbm-x3-650-g ) | $89.99 @ Newegg | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | **Total** | **$1008.95** | Generated by [PCPartPicker]( https://pcpartpicker.com ) 2025-08-25 18:54 EDT-0400 |
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r/buildapcforme on Reddit: PC Build 2025
November 24, 2024 -

I’m planning to build my first PC and have done extensive research and watched several videos over the past few weeks. My goal is to build a 1440p gaming pc which will have Nvidia’s RTX 5070 GPU.

I was able to put together a list of parts for building a pc(except psu lol still deciding which one to go for). I would appreciate any feedbacks on the list that I have made so far and please let me know if you have any better recommendations that would cut the cost down further without compromising the performance. TIA.

  1. PC Case: Lian Li Lancool 207

  2. Monitor: Alienware AW3423dwf

  3. CPU: Amd Ryzen 7 7800x3d

  4. GPU: RTX 5070

  5. RAM: DDR5 6000 CL30 2x16 T-force Delta or Trident Z5 Neo

  6. Motherboard: ASROCK B650E PG Riptide Wifi

  7. CPU Cooler: DeepCool AK 620 ARGB or Artic Liquid Freezer 3 240 ARGB

  8. SSD: Western Digital WD SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0

  9. PSU: Not determined

New build or upgrade?

  • Yes

Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

  • No

PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

  • Gaming

Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If you're not in a country supported by PCPartPicker, please list some local vendors)

  • Canada

Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

  • Yes. Alienware AW3423dwf.

Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

  • 2500CAD Max

WiFi or wired connection?

  • WiFi

Size/noise constraints?

  • None

Color/lighting preferences?

  • All white with RGB

Any other specific needs?

  • None

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I'm not seeing a ton wrong personally. If you really wanted to save some money you could cut out the water cooler and just get a like $40-50 air cooler. I really doubt you run into any real meaningful situations where your CPU will be the bottleneck and you would want to overclock. I feel you'll be very satisfied with stock performance, and even with a good air cooler you can squeeze some more frames out of your processor if you wanted to without much issue. TL;DR: Water cooler is unnecessary. With all that said it definitely wouldn't harm you at all to get the water cooler if you're alright with the $40-50 which I've got to imagine you are because you included it in the list. Happy building, you made the right choice :)
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reddit.com › r/buildapc › help, i need a new gaming pc in 2025
r/buildapc on Reddit: Help, I need a new gaming pc in 2025
September 20, 2024 -

So long story short, I have a gaming PC, its always been a bit trash. I've had some diagnostics run on it, and long story short, they told me to consider just replacing the entire thing.

I have absolutely no idea about PC's in all honesty. I think I have a 3070super and I5 processor. I currently cant run anything on better than low quality and the whole thing bottlenecks despite the fact it should be able to run most games decently.

I'm looking to invest in a whole new pc. I have good curved monitors etc so just a PC is required.

Ideally I dont want to spend more than $3000. I am in the UK and I actually want to build my own, I know scary right, but id rather invest more in parts and not pay inflated prices for the build. Plus, the last pc clearly wasnt built properly as it had damaged pins etc on inspection.

So basically im happy to wait until end of 2025 if needed, but i want a proper pc that can run every game on max settings, as well as handling video editing and rendering etc.

I have no idea where to begin on specs and builds, so if anyone has any recommendations that would be amazing!

thank you!

*UPDATE: I have found my current specs online if anyone could suggest a rebuild or replace:
OS: Microsoft Windows 10 64-Bit

  • Processor: 3.6GHz Intel Core i7-9700K

  • Graphics: Asus GeForce RTX 2070 8GB

  • Memory: 16GB 2,400MHz DDR4

  • Motherboard: Asus Prime Z370-P

  • Storage: 256GB SK Hynix SC311 SSD, 2TB Toshiba P300 hard disk

  • Case: NZXT H500

  • Power supply: Cooler Master MasterWatt Lite 700W

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There's definitely something wrong with that pc, and its not cheap, personally I would try and figure out what, obligatory you plugged the monitor into the gpu not the motherboard right? and specifically what i5? If you do end up building a new pc, I would at least try reusing definitely the gpu, probably the psu, case, cooler if its not a stock one, and case fans. If you then find the new pc isn't performing as expected, then you can be confident that either the psu or gpu is dying, since those are the only component that you would be reusing that can impact performance significantly.
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9800x3d is the current best gaming cpu. 9950x3d if you also need more productivity performance, probably overkill for just doing some occasional video editing though. For gpus you'll probably be looking at a 5080 or if you want to max out your budget a 5090. I would recommend just making a list on uk.pcpartpicker.com that fits your budget and preferences and getting some feedback on that. Go to r/buildapcforme if you want a full list made for you instead.