Creating a fresh setup for gaming and video editing?
Creating a fresh setup for gaming and video editing?
I've been away from PC building for a while, but I'm planning to assemble a new system. I'm unsure which parts (CPU, graphics, etc.) are necessary these days. I tend to prefer the latest options to ensure longevity, but I'm also on a budget—around $2k maximum.
I mainly plan to use it for everyday tasks, video editing, 3D modeling (especially for 3D printing), and some gaming. Since I'll be sitting at a desk all day, playing on my Xbox on the sofa afterward is more comfortable. I want it to handle new software smoothly with good frame rates.
I currently have a 1440p ultrawide monitor, but I hope to upgrade to 4K eventually. I've always used Intel but might be okay with AMD as well, since they seem similar for my needs. I usually go for smaller ITX builds if that's important to me.
Any advice on what components to focus on?
Not sure which parts (like CPU, graphics, etc.) to focus on these days. I tend to prefer getting as new as possible so it lasts longer, but I'm also trying to stay within a budget of around $2k.
What should I be checking for?
Please add any tips or advice you have in this thread.
1. Obtain a DDR5 CL30 RAM at a lower cost.
2. Choose a PSU from one of the tiers in this PSU tier list.
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3. Opt for an AMD Ryzen 5 7600X or 7800X3D to achieve excellent performance across all your needs.
ITX slightly increases the overall expense.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor – $299.99 (Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 110 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler – $79.48 (Amazon)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B850I AORUS PRO Mini ITX AM5 Motherboard – $259.99 (B&H)
Memory:
Patriot Venom 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 – $159.99 (Newegg)
Storage:
Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD – $91.80 (Amazon)
Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD – $279.99 (Amazon)
Video Card:
Gigabyte WINDFORCE SFF GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB – $549.99 (B&H)
Case:
Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 Mini ITX Desktop Case – $113.19 (Amazon)
Power Supply:
Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 850 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular – $169.99 (Amazon)
Total: $2004.41
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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2025-08-05 11:24 EDT-0400
Saving a bit if you opt for a smaller 2 TB drive instead of the larger 4 TB.
PCPartPicker List of Components CPU: * Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 3.9 GHz 20-Core Processor ($279.99 on Amazon) CPU Cooler: * Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 BLACK 81.88 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.69 on Amazon) Motherboard: * Gigabyte Z890M GAMING X Micro ATX LGA1851 Motherboard ($179.99 on Amazon) Memory: * Patriot Venom 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($159.99 on Newegg) Storage: * MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD ($119.99 on MSI) Video Card: * MSI SHADOW 3X OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Video Card ($799.99 on Amazon) Case: * Fractal Design Pop Mini Air MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 on Amazon) Power Supply: * Montech CENTURY II 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.90 on Amazon) Overall Cost: $1779.53 Included are shipping, taxes, and any applicable discounts *Selected lowest-priced items based on criteria* Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-08-05 13:36 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
*
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor
($299.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
*
Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 BLACK 81.88 CFM CPU Cooler
($49.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
*
Gigabyte B850M GAMING X WIFI6E Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard
($159.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
*
Patriot Venom 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
*
MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($119.99 @ MSI)
Video Card:
*
MSI SHADOW 3X OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Video Card
($799.99 @ Amazon)
Case:
*
Fractal Design Pop Mini Air MicroATX Mid Tower Case
($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
*
Montech CENTURY II 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($89.90 @ Amazon)
Overall Cost: $1779.53
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced items based on criteria*
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2025-08-05 13:49 EDT-0400
I completed constructing a fresh setup for a friend recently, intended for video editing and running MS Flight Simulator. He worked with a significantly tighter budget than yours, and the overall expense came to around US$1500. This included a 27-inch QHD display, wireless keyboard and mouse. Without those three components, the cost would be about US$1300. These figures are in India and converted to US dollars. You might achieve better results with a larger budget of $2000. Here’s my friend’s configuration as a reference:
This ITX build fits within an mATX case. The Intel 265k delivers performance comparable to a 9900X in gaming and tasks, but at a much lower cost. The case quality is solid, offering good space efficiency with its 25.5L capacity.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 3.9 GHz 20-Core Processor ($281.69 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 BLACK 81.88 CFM ($49.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi Mini ITX LGA1851 ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper Venom 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SK Hynix Platinum P41 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB ($779.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Jonsbo D32 PRO MicroATX Desktop Case ($66.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Power Supply: FSP Group Hydro PTM X PRO,Gen5 850 W (80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX) ($132.22 @ Amazon)
Total: $1885.55
All prices contain shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts.
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2025-08-06 16:18 EDT-0400