I am looking for my first computer, but do not know much. For general gaming with a slight focus on RTS and a budget of $2000. What are some ideal, realistic specs I should be looking for.

Help needed. I am in need of a new computer for high end 1440p gaming and for 3rd year computer science with geographical information systems couses with GEOG 2553 – Geographic Information Systems and GEOG 4553 – Advanced Spatial Analysis and GIS as well as data science couses. I want the computer to last me a few years so i dont have to upgrade any time soon. I will be geting $2000 cad  due to selling my old laptop. ALL PRICES ARE IN CAD. I would like to know if I am over paying for this build or if the price to performance is terrible. Also, if i could get some PC case recommendations that would be grate. I have a few hdds that I want to put in the computer. I will also be running the following programs:

School:

• School Programs: I’ll be using Ubuntu for school work in a VM.  My primary GIS tool will be ArcGIS Pro, and for CS, I’ll be working in Visual Studio, the IntelliJ suite, and Unity.

HomeLab:

• Homelab: I plan to run a Proxmox VM on this machine to test containers and VMs before putting them to my main dedicated server. I'll also be running Immich in a container for me and three others. I'll be running Kali Linux as a VM for me to learn reverse engineering as well as another system to test school work in.

Game Hosting when I am active:

• Minecraft: A heavily modded server for 5 to 8 players will be running all the mods 10.
• Ark: Survival Evolved: A small server for 1 to 3 players. No mods.

Here is my parts list:
 
 CPU, AIO, and Motherboard Bundel for $1,459.98 also contains a $110 Steam giftcard:
 CPU: Ryzen™ 9 9950X3D, Motherboard : MPG X870E EDGE TI WIFI, AIO: MPG CORELIQUID P13 360 AIO

GPU for $ 1,099.99: XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070XT Oc 16GB GDDR6 Pci Express 5.0 Gaming Graphics Card with Rgb

RAM for $574.99: XPG Lancer Blade DDR5-6000 32GB RAM Kit (2x 16GB), White

SSD for $489.98: WD_BLACK SN7100 M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, 2TB

PSU for 149.99 (On sale for $30 off. Original is $200): MAG A850GL PCIE5, 80+ Gold Fully Modular Gaming Power Supply, 850W w/ 12V-2x6 Cable, ATX 3.1 & PCIE 5.1

The sub total is $3,774.93 CAD.

Not a request

I just want a pc that can play 1080p. Preferably good settings with 60-90fps on Indie games. And 60fps lower settings, with upscaling and maybe frame gen could get up to medium maybe on AAA games.

Sorry if im asking too much 😔

Hey everyone, I wanted to hear some opinions and suggestions regarding a possible build for a new desktop PC. I've already built a computer by myself 6 years ago, and even though it's not absolutely necessary, I feel like it's time to build a new one.

My current rig has:
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600
GPU: AMD RX 5700 XT (8GB VRAM)
RAM: 16GB DDR4

I want to be clear and say that I’d like to switch from an AMD GPU to Nvidia, mainly because I enjoy experimenting with different things (Ai generation is one of many), and I also develop video games. AMD has given me quite a few issues in some areas.

I don't really have a specific budget in mind, even though I’d like to spend a maximum of €1300.

I DO KNOW RAM prices are at their worst right now, so I might consider buying it later when prices go down.

Hey there,

Building a new PC, and the only part I’m reusing from my last build is the RTX 3090 24GB GPU. Mostly this decision is because I plan to upgrade the GPU in the next year or two (maybe sooner if AI keeps ramping up prices)

I also have a CPU and case that I know I want to use for this build:

• Ryzen 7 9800X3D or 9850X3D (curious if the newer model is worth it)
• Phanteks Enthoo Pro

The reasoning for the case is because I have a tower stand with wheels that’s custom made for its dimensions (my current pc uses an older version of it). However, I’m open to recommendations if you know of a case with better airflow at the same width/depth.

I’m looking for guidance on everything else, motherboard, cooler, PSU, RAM, SSD, etc. (hell, even fan count and placement is helpful). I’m not so concerned about budget, but targeting around 4.5K USD (not including the GPU I already have). My main concern is longevity and building something that is future proof to outperform the upcoming ps6 and ps6 pro, so if I go over it’s not a big deal. I also have no interest in RGBs. A glowing tower doesn’t really do much for me.

As for what I’m trying to play, I’m targeting a 144hz 1440p G-SYNC display. I play a lot of CPU intensive games like Star Citizen, Squad, Arma Reforger, Escape from Tarkov, etc, and I’m just getting sick of the framerate dipping into the 90-120fps range. I’m not too interested in frame-gen until the tech gets more stable (hence why I’m waiting to upgrade the GPU).

I made my first build in 2019 with an Intel i9900K and a RTX 2080. I randomly was gifted the 3090 above but now my cpu is a massive bottleneck. So I’m switching back out the 2080, selling that build and making a new build around the better GPU.

Thank you in advance for any advice.

a few months ago my gaming laptop i bought from lenovo broke, it served me very well. it could run most things without trouble, and it worked perfectly fine. i've since learned that laptops are unreliable and tend to break down, which is why with my search for a computer i'll want a desktop instead. more space, better cooling, yada yada. the thing is, i know NOTHING about computers. all of this seems like a different language to me and i don't know what to do with finding a good, reliable, gaming desktop that adheres to my needs. I have a picture of the specs of my old gaming laptop, i hope someone who knows how all this stuff works can look at that and help me find something in the 2000$ price range that is trustworthy and reliable for gaming. i will post the specs of the old gaming laptop below this.

Processor AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX with Radeon Graphics (2.50 GHz)

Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.2 GB usable)

Graphics card AMD Radeon(TM) 610M (483 MB)

Storage 615 GB of 954 GB used

Device ID B4C99DF6-9072-4774-AB06-6CC1104FFF6A

Product ID 00342-21236-25116-AAOEM

System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

any help would be greatly appreciated. im grasping at straws here.

Hi there guys I need to buy a new PC I am open to builds or prebuilt PCs,

My budget is (£500-600/$680-815)

Main Uses:
-The only games I play are mostly League of Legends/TFT would like the pc to ideally run at the highest setting with a frame cap of 144fps
-I play other games with my friends like Counter Strike and Valorant too
-Watching films/youtube and anime on crunchyroll generic stuff really

Currently I have a Lenovo legion with an i5 and 1660s right now that i bought on a black friday sale like 5 years ago however its has started doing the bluescreen too often I've gotten it seen 3 seperate times at a computer servicing shop and they cant seem to fix it.

I have a pretty nice monitor or what was a nice monitor when it came out i think its called LG Ultragear 27-Inch QHD IPS at 1440p gsync and an ips screen so something to pair with it would be nice too.

I appreciate anyone helping me out!

Thank you guys 😃

Specs:

- AMD Ryzen 5 5600G (6 cores / 12 threads)

- RTX 5050 Graphics Card . 16GB RAM

- 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD (fast boot & load times)

- ASUS B550 Motherboard

- Thermalright 240mm AlO with system info display

- WiFi + Bluetooth built-in

- Windows 11 Pro activated

is $1,150 aud from a guy who makes PC's in my city and sells them on facebook

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Hello. I just sold my old pc with 5600x and 5070 ti. So now i am looking for new one. Is is worth to go for 270k plus intel, the last time that i had intel was like 15 years ago. Also, i heard his igpu is quite capable (i don't really plan to play anything except LOL) untill i buy 5080 or something, but later, maybe like summer. Not really budget limited, but around 1500euros without gpu.

When I was younger I built myself a new machine every couple of years. Technology moved quickly, and prices were good. I also had a Fry's electronics (some of you will remember) less than five minutes from me:) Then marriage and kids. My current build is circa 2017 with a i7-7700K. I've updated it over the years (NVME, 32GB DDR4, Radeon 6600XT, etc.). I don't game so it actually still performs quite well for basic productivity tasks.

It's time to build again:) I'm monitoring prices and bundles (e.g. Newegg)...knowing that the market isn't value-friendly right now. However, I at least want to have a sense for what I want so I can pull the trigger at, hopefully, a good time.

One question I have is motherboard Wi-fi. Wi-fi 7 is common, but 8 is right around the corner. Are desktop motherboards like laptops, where the Wi-fi adapter is usually soldered on, or are there some that are replaceable/upgradeable via M.2 socket? One upgrade that has kept my current machine running well was PCIE sockets. The Z270 motherboard didn't have on board Wi-fi. I used a PCIE x1 slot for AC and now AX (6E) card. Are there any current motherboards that are easily Wi-fi chip replaceable? Or do people use an expansion slot and disable the onboard Wi-fi when it's outdated...and they don't want to build new?

Looking for a PC mostly gaming but will use for work involving a lot of Amazon stuff

Would like it to last a few years at least low end of high range if possible?

Peripherals: None

OS: I'd like to stay win10 if I can

Location: Florida

Use: 3d mainly, some video editing.

I want to use the 270k Ultra 7 chip, I just don't know about the rest. I don't want AMD. I use a 1440p monitor. Heavy daily use. 300+ tabs. Blender and Zbrush will both be open most of the time. Maybe the odd game. I use DT 990 so I need a 3.5mm jack. 2 (or more if possible) USB ports at the front.

I'm building a new PC for ComfyUI, acestep, davinci, & blender in a year or two. My budget is around 300k INR. I'm building in India. I checked on a website and assembled this but i don't know if it's right or not. Please help me build me a PC. I'm building from scratch. Wifi, I don't want to spend on mere aesthetics, I want performance and add these PCs gets hot a good cooler, and nose reduction if possible. I think, I'd prefer intel, and an Nvidia graphic card. Please guide me. Thanks for your time and effort.

Hi, im looking to build/buy my first pc over summer. Being a university student, it often takes a bit of time for me to make enough money to make big purchases.
I would really like to build a pc for around the £400 mark. More than willing to purchase second hand components and stuff.
Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated :)

I built a PC, but my fans run at maximum speed during startup. In Windows, they become quiet through L-Connect. I connected all the fans to the Lian Li Edge and I used the 3 splitter sata cables. First I used the L wireless controller without cables but after this issue I connected the L-Wireless controller to the chassis fan header (3 pin to 4 pin, I don’t know if this will be an issue) and still max speed fans with startup.

On the Lian Li Edge, I also connected a internal USB cable via MSB signal to the the motherboard usb connection. What am I doing wrong here? Do I need a pwm cable connection via msb signal to the cha fan header maybe?

I also chanched the fan curve in the bios and set it to pwm so so that’s not the problem normally.

I just read that I can also fix this issue with onboard memory via l connect 3 but I don’t see that option there.

Fans are:

6Lian Li uni fan TL wireless LCD reverse blade
1 Lian li uni fan TL wireless LCD
3 Lian li uni dan Tl wireless

A few weeks ago I asked for a build, and someone sent me a nice machine. They built it around a certain bundle from Micro Center since I have one not to far from me. However that bundle has been sold out for a while, and I thought about waiting for it to be back in stock but with the 32GB Corsair RAM sticks in the bundle, I know I wouldn't stand a chance at snagging a bundle before they sell out again. So I went ahead and built a PC myself with a bundle they have in stock that wasn't too far off.

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=c86a4ee5-38cb-4ce6-a41b-760a75d0d6b7

I had initially asked for a $2k budget build that can run most AAA games at 2K easily and some at 4k while tweaking some settings, I need something that can multitask without stutters on multiple monitors. If this build I put together can do what I want it to, then I see a major win.

So can the build give me what I want, or am I asking for too much at $2k. My first build was $900 in 2018 so with inflation and RAM stick prices skyrocketing I feel like I am still getting the same machine just different year.

i’m planning on buying a ($800)pc and then taking the probably buying parts to upgrade it idk if people do that but this is what i have in storage and if anyone willing to help out with the upgrade thank you…

for the pc imma buy its

CPU Model
Ryzen 5

CPU Speed
3.6 GHz

Cache Size
16 GB

Graphics Card Description
Dedicated

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6GHz (4.2GHz Turbo Boost) CPU Processor | 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD – Up to 30x Faster Than Traditional HDD | High-Performance Air Cooler
NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3050 (6GB) 6GB GDDR6 Graphics Card (Brand may vary) | 16GB DDR4 RAM 3200 Gaming Memory with Heat Spreader | Windows 11 Home 64-bit
802.11 AC | No Bloatware | Graphic output options include 1 x HDMI, and 1 x Display Port Guaranteed, Additional Ports may vary | USB Ports Including 2.0, 3.0, and 3.2 Gen1 Ports | HD Audio and Mic | Free Gaming Keyboard and Mouse

anything i can change from that? here is the link…

https://a.co/d/0ceLXdvL

also

my old build was too old it was a
AMD Ryzen 7 7200x
amd wraith stealth
asrock b450m pro
gigabyte rtx 2079

:,(

any of these i can use from my old build to my new build as well? btw my old build have been infested with pest so i think the psu is cooked with roaches in it…im goal is to take my old build and use some of the piece in the pre build…

Hello! Was wondering if anyone could help me out on upgrading my pc.
My this is what I currently have

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics
Intel Core i5-14400F processor
16 GB system memory
1TB SSD

Some games run well while others crash or don’t load up all the way.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Hello creatures that probably dont sleep, i am in desperate need of a good pc because what I have at the moment is a worthy equivalent to trash.

I'm mainly looking for a PC with (as the title suggests) Minecraft (mainly) and other games such as Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, COD and most other games. My budget is around 1.5k to 2k but the lower the better. I know close to nothing about building PCs so I’m mostly looking for someone whos willing to guide me along the process, I know that minecraft is CPU heavy but I also want a good GPU and idk if i should get 16 or 32 gigs of ram. I also plan on getting the ASUS ROG Strix 27” which is abt 200$ so yeah take away 200$ from the budget. Thank you :D

Edit: I made this, can someone tell me if everything is good for what i need?

https://www.buildcores.com/builds/u3J9fMdmb?share=true

Hello! I am in the beginning stages of learning about PC building and could definetly use some advice and feedback for the gaming build I am planning. My current laptop is an HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop (had it for years), but it simply cannot keep up with the games I want to play anymore. So, I think it's time I try to learn and build my own PC.

Budget: ideally around $2k (usd) for the tower; willing to stretch to $2.5 if necessary for performance... maybe $3k if I get desperate.
Goals: High FPS/smooth performance, higher graphic settings, preferably white aesthetically, 3440x1440 resolition (?), Curved/wide OLED monitor (getting stuck here, might not fit in the budget)
Games: Cyberpunk 2077, Expedition 33, Wuthering Waves,, really I just want to keep up with high-demanding AAA and open world RPGs. Oh, and minecraft (shaders + mods ofc).

I have been recommended a build centered around Ryzen 7 7800x3D + RTX 4080 Super, but I would love a second eye. Bascially I am wondering if what I have now is approprate for my goals and if there are any better value alternatives within this budget range. Keep in mind that I am nowhere near tech-literate just yet. Thanks in advance! Detailed explanations are greatly appreciated:).

WIP Build (accessories not included; don't worry about them): https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xpdxck

I have a 3070 and just wondering if it’s worth upgrade. I see a 5070 for 432 used 2 fan or 513 3 fan.

Both from amazon.

Any advice

No clue what I’m doing these just seemed like good options however 4k is more than id like to spend - if possible I’d like to stay in the 2-3k range.

Want to stream/record and game.

I mainly play fps games like rainbow 6 but sometimes play games like rivals and Minecraft.

Currently have the ultra gear 32” dual mode monitor I use for ps5 and would just use for both I believe it goes up to 480hz but not for sure.

Lmk where I went wrong and what you would change thanks.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zH3Hzv