Start fresh, it's been too long! Give it a score?
Start fresh, it's been too long! Give it a score?
Assisting a friend with relocating from laptop gaming to a real setup. It’s been some time since I assembled this. I’m checking the PC part picker and hoping it’s trustworthy. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Estimated purchase date: this week
Budget range: around $1,400
Usage priority from highest to lowest: Gaming, The Sims, Twitch
Are you purchasing a monitor? Yes
Do you need an operating system? Yes – Windows 11
Preferred parts stores: I’m comfortable with Newegg and Amazon
Location: Utah (the nearest microcenters are about 700 miles away in one direction and 800 miles in the other)
Parts preferences: none
Overclocking: not required
Multiple GPUs: not needed
Monitor resolution: 2560x1440
Most importantly, why are you upgrading? For real gaming!
PCPartPicker part list
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-core processor ($206.31 @ Amazon)
CPU cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI Micro ATX AM5 ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston KC3000 2.048 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD ($145.77 @ Amazon)
Video card: EVGA SC ULTRA GAMING GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 3500X ARGB ATX Mid Tower ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Power supply: MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W (80+ Gold certified, fully modular ATX) ($109.99 @ MSI)
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - USB 64-bit ($138.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: MSI MAG 275QF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz ($189.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1413.91
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
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PCPartPicker
2025-04-26 03:11 EDT-0400
Thank you!
You don’t require such a powerful cooler, but if you upgrade to a much stronger processor, the cooler you currently have will still support future upgrades (especially for higher TDP models).
I stayed just a bit over budget;
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor
($198.90 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Assassin King SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($18.59 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
MSI MAG B650M MORTAR WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard
($197.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws M5 Neo RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory
($91.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Crucial P3 Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($121.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card
($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case:
Okinos Aqua 3 MicroATX Mini Tower Case
($64.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($109.99 @ MSI)
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - USB 64-bit
($138.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor:
MSI MAG 275QF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor
($189.99 @ B&H)
Overall Cost: $1503.39
Includes shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2025-04-26 03:04 EDT-0400
with the same information but different phrasing:
The following parts are listed for your PC build:
CPU:
- AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-core processor available at $198.90 on Amazon.
- ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE with 58 CFM cooling fan, priced at $29.99 on Amazon.
Motherboard:
- Asus PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 board, costing $149.99 on Amazon.
Memory:
- Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 RAM, available for $84.99 on Newegg.
Storage:
- Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD, priced at $104.97 on B&H.
Video Card:
- XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Core Radeon RX 7700 XT, 12 GB video card, sold at $429.99 from Newegg sellers.
Case:
- Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX mid-tower case, available for $89.97 on Amazon.
Power Supply:
- ADATA XPG Core Reactor II VE 750 W, Gold Certified, fully modular ATX power supply, $89.99 on Amazon.
Monitor:
- MSI MAG 275QF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz display, priced at $189.99 on B&H.
Overall cost totals approximately $1368.78, including shipping, taxes, and any applicable discounts.
Prices reflect the best options based on your criteria.
Generated by PCPartPicker on 2025-04-26 03:15 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor
($213.99 on Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler
($29.99 on Amazon)
Motherboard:
Asus PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
($149.99 on Amazon)
Memory:
Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($84.99 on Newegg)
Storage:
Patriot P400 Lite 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($104.99 at B&H)
Video Card:
MSI VENTUS 2X PLUS OC GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB Video Card
($512.98 on Newegg)
Case:
Montech X3 Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case
($64.98 on Amazon)
Power Supply:
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($89.99 on Amazon)
Monitor:
MSI MAG 275QF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor
($189.99 at B&H)
Overall Cost:
$1441.89
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Created by PCPartPicker
2025-04-26 04:04 EDT-0400
As previously mentioned, for WINDOWS -
Finding a way to obtain Windows 11 at a reduced cost (or under $15)
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor
($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE V3 70.84 CFM CPU Cooler
($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
($169.99 @ MSI)
Memory:
TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($92.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Western Digital Blue SN580 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($109.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Core Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card
($429.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Case:
RIOTORO CR400 ATX Mid Tower Case
($51.38 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
Corsair RM750x (2024) 750 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($119.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor:
Gigabyte GS32Q 31.5" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor
($199.99 @ Newegg)
Overall Cost:
$1429.21
Included are shipping, taxes, and any applicable discounts
Created by
PCPartPicker
2025-04-26 06:45 EDT-0400
................................WARNING:
The MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard is compatible with the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor running BIOS version 7E26v1C. Should the motherboard utilize an outdated BIOS, updating it will be required to ensure proper CPU functionality.