Need assistance with assembling my initial personal computer...
Need assistance with assembling my initial personal computer...
Hey there.
I think it's time to replace my PC, since it's been around for 14 years and Microsoft won't support it soon. The main reason I'm looking for a new one is because I really enjoy photo editing, and I'd love to have the Photo or Video AI tools from Topaz Labs. I've done some research and here are the key specs I found (I know a bit of the technical stuff but don't fully understand it all...)...
Operating System -
Windows 11, Home or Pro
Motherboard -
ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming WiFi, MSI X870E Tomahawk WiFi, Gigabyte X870E AORUS Master
CPU -
AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D (for Radeon 9070), or Ryzen 7 9800X3D (for GeForce 5090)
Graphics Card -
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT with 16GB GDDR6 memory, or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 32GB GDDR7 VRAM
Power Supply -
MSI MAG A850GLS, Corsair RM850X (3.1 standards & 80+ Gold efficiency)
Hard Drive -
2 TB SSD minimum
Memory -
64GB minimum
USB Ports -
6 minimum
I don’t have much knowledge about case setups, cooling systems, or sound chips—just looking for something that lets me edit photos and do custom 4K video edits smoothly. If anyone can share more details or recommend websites, it would be a big help. Thanks ahead!
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Everything you have picked is top notch. Sound cards are not typical for the average user, but it would be wise to look at what sound chip your motherboard selections have if your video interests could benefit from premium audio. Here is a quick
guide
. I don't know if video editing would require an
AIO
.
I believe you don't require an X3D CPU. Choosing AMD should be fine.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 3.9 GHz 20-Core Processor
($309.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 81.88 CFM CPU Cooler
($44.39 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX LGA1851 Motherboard
($249.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory
($164.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Crucial T500 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($135.19 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
Asus PRIME GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB Video Card
($429.99 @ B&H)
Case:
Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case
($75.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
Montech CENTURY II 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($89.90 @ Amazon)
Overall Cost:
$1500.42
Shipping, taxes, and available discounts are included
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Thank you for your request. Here are some online options that can help you assemble a PC with the listed components while managing your budget. I've noted your situation regarding SSI and limited funds. The video card suggested isn't available on Amazon's combo orders, and they don't offer assembly services, which could be inconvenient and costly.
Are you in the vicinity of a MicroCenter?
Micro Center - Computers and Electronic Device Retailer
Specializing in computers and connected products, Micro Center provides a wider selection than any other store. The company is committed to delivering expert knowledge and outstanding service.
www.microcenter.com
If you're interested in visiting MicroCenter, they charge a fee and may provide payment options. Certain items are available only in person (not for shipping).
Prices include:
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265K – $289.99
- Peerless Assassin 140 CPU Air Cooler – $59.99
- TeamGroup Vulcan 64GB – $172.99
- MSI Z890 MAG Tomahawk Motherboard – $239.99
- PNY XLR8 CS3140 2TB SSD – $109.99
- Acer Intel Arc B580 Nitro – $249.99
- NZXT H5 Flow (2024) Case – $59.99
- NZXT C850 850 Watt Power Supply – $114.99
Total cost: $1297.92
Locations:
Texas – Dallas (14945 Midway Rd, Dallas, TX 75001) and Houston (7100 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074)