Need some tips for building a new gaming PC?
Need some tips for building a new gaming PC?
Hi, I need to put together a new gaming computer. I live in the US and live near a Micro Center if you think that helps. My budget is somewhere between $1500 and $2500. I want my stuff to last me for at least a few years. I'm looking for parts that give good value, not something where I spend extra money just to get a little bit more power if it makes sense. Someone suggested a build like this. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I already have a PC case, gaming monitors, and all my other gear.
You get that RIGHT NOW there really aren't any "value" bits, right? Because everything comes from China, or a place being hammered by taxes, and so it's all WAY more expensive than before. What proof do you have? Are you sure these other parts can be used on this build, or is it just the specific one case?
That is totally crazy. If you really want some cash out, you need to own a fortune and actually think about it before selling things instead of just thinking about how much money you'll make. That's wild.
Yeah, yeah, I know some people say not to buy things because they are expensive after taxes. But since the pandemic started, I've been getting all these messages saying that instead of buying stuff, you should just wait until next time.
I'd probably start here: the MicroCenter page for that triple-fan card. I have the 9070xt, but it costs the same as that 9070. The 9070 should still work fine though. Here is the link to a kit with 32gb DDR5 RAM and graphics included: https://www.microcenter.com/product...ie...ild-bundle It's late here so I'll skip off-topic stuff but those are the basics of where I'd probably start. Personally, my setup is a Ryzen 7 7700 non-x paired with an i5 B650 board and 32gb DDR5 6000 speed, plus that 9070xt combo. It's pretty good for now, so buying something similar around the same price point would be fine. I'm using a 180hz monitor for 1440p gaming. If you really want to upgrade later, you could always buy an X3D CPU. I'll probably wait and see if they release a 10800X3D sooner or later.
How much resolution and speed do you want for games? Looking at this build, it seems like it's trying its best except for the CPU and graphics cards. Maybe there are other choices with lower prices that fit better if you're planning on using them differently. In general, X3D parts are great because they help with two things: making your games run smoothly when your computer gets slow from too much processing power, and keeping your hardware last longer without breaking down. The 5800X3D kept up pretty well against the regular 7000 series processors. The 7800X3D is faster than the regular 9000 series and probably won't break later on, while the 9800X3D might even be faster still. The 5080 is a card that supports high speeds for things like 4K or 1440p gaming, so it could help you get something closer to what you pay for without going over budget.
Here is the parts list for a new gaming computer setup. The CPU is an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, which is a fast processor that costs about $289. It has its own fan cooler called FROZN A620 PRO SE ARGB priced at around $40. You also need a motherboard (Motherboard) from Gigabyte, the B850 GAMING X WIFI6E model for AM5, which is $179.99 on Amazon.
You should get some RAM named TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB using two sticks of 16 GB each with speeds of 6000 CL30. This memory costs about $93 from Amazon. For storage, you can use an MSI SPATIUM M461, which is a fast hard drive that holds 2 TB of space and costs $99.99 on MSI.
You also need a graphics card named Gigabyte WINDFORCE SFF GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with 16 GB of VRAM to make the computer run better for games. The GPU is priced at around $838 from Newegg. To hold all these parts together, you will use a case called Montech AIR 903 MAX that fits most towers and costs $90 on Newegg.
Finally, your electricity provider needs a power supply named Super Flower Leadex III Gold UP with 850 watts of power rated as gold certified. This PSU is about $120 from Amazon. When you buy all these things together, the total price comes out to $1749.90. The prices listed here are the lowest ones found and include shipping, taxes, and discounts. I chose each part based on good deals available online. This list was made by PCPartPicker in June 2025 for Windows 11 users who want free or cheap software.
Here is the non-ARGB version of that list. Here are some PC parts to get you started. CPU: * AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D running at a 4.2 GHz speed with eight cores ($289.00 from Amazon) Cooling: * ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE with 58 CFM airflow for your cooler ($29.99 from Amazon) Motherboard: * Gigabyte B850 GAMING X WIFI6E on an ATX board for the AM5 socket ($179.99 from Amazon) RAM: * TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert with thirty-two gigabytes of DDR5 memory running at 6000 speed ($92.99 from Amazon) Hard Drive: * MSI SPATIUM M461 with two terabytes of storage in a PCIe slot ($99.99 from MSI) Graphics Card: * Gigabyte WINDFORCE SFF GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with sixteen gigabytes of graphics power ($837.98 from Newegg) Case: * Montech AIR 903 BASE inside your mid tower for a nice build ($64.98 from Newegg) Power Supply: * Super Flower Leadex III Gold UP at 850 watts in gold certification with full modular design ($119.99 from Amazon) Total Cost: $1714.91 All these prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts that happen when you buy things online *These parts are the cheapest options picked by a computer part finder program Created by PCPartPicker on June 2nd, 2025 at 4:42 PM EDT
The RTX 5070 Ti is probably a bit pricier than other cards, but I think it's actually the best choice overall. It uses less electricity, stays cool, gives you higher frame rates without having to turn up power settings, and includes that nice DLSS feature too.